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For ALL of YOU who LOVE CHRISTMAS
as much as I do...
this post today is for YOU!
as much as I do...
this post today is for YOU!
I'm sharing some fun pics below from my Christmas-themed birthday party back in April! (where does the time go?) And, we are "Marking the 25th" day of the month today during Christmas in July! See the schedule below, my pick of the day, plus, be sure to share your Christmas movie pick(s) in comments - at the bottom of this post!
Even though my birthday was in April, I decided why not choose a Christmas theme! I mean, if Hallmark can celebrate all year long, than why can't I? Right?
I wanted my party to have a feel of Hallmark's main Christmas event, with a whimsical touch of Christmas sweets, thus the theme became *Countdown to Christmas on Candy Cane Lane*! Devoted Hallmark fans will also remember Candy Cane Lane as the location of Krissy Kringle's home in the Hallmark Christmas movie, Naughty or Nice.
Like Mrs. Claus' delicious cookies, the birthday cake for my Christmas themed party looked like it came straight out of the North Pole, made lovingly by my dear, Momma and Sister. As you'll see in the pictures below, we added some fun Hallmark Christmas ornaments to the cake, too.
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My favorite part of the cake ended up being the whipped white frosting, the pink candy strips on the bottom cake layer, and the light-up gingerbread house on top with a Cindy Lou Who ornament holding a candy cane!
These are the exact "Candy Land" letters we used to create the peppermint striped birthday sign on the wall...
The Candy Cane sign...
and the Gingerbread house (which lights up!) and more...
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We also had cheerful, candy sprinkled cupcakes - topped with lollipops, gingerbread, and cupcake picks with Christmas trees and my favorite Christmas movies! The flavor of the cake was the recipe from my Grandmother... Ma-Ma's delicious Million Dollar Pound Cake!
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Wanting to incorporate some of the Holiday films I love, I created my own banner/garland of past and present Christmas movies to add to the festive birthday décor - simply strung on baker's twine.
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As for gifts, I was given a very cool Countdown to Christmas red truck!
Doesn't it remind you of Christmas in Evergreen?
I also received a Christmas puzzle book from my Sister, who knows how much I love the new Hallmark movie, Crossword Mysteries!
And... these adorable, cozy Hallmark socks & tee...
I was given such lovely things for my birthday from all my loved ones, including some very pretty Christmassy sweaters. In fact, two of them have been seen on Candace Cameron Bure! They’re actually from the Christmas special, Christmas Across America, that has, yet, to air!
You can find the Red Copenhagen Cable Sweater
by Madewell at EBAY – Here!
The J.Crew Women's Jeweled Buttons Crewneck Sweater
is also available at EBAY - Here!
The greatest gift of any birthday is spending special time with my family. I also want to thank all of you – who commented and sent well wishes on my birthday in April.
And now, it’s time to “Mark the 25th”
of July in our Countdown to Christmas!
As we mark this special day, this means we are now 5 MONTHS away from CHRISTMAS DAY!!! YAY!!! We're getting closer!!!
Here at "It's a Wonderful Movie" we highlight every 25th day of the month - TOGETHER! - as we countdown to Christmas! You can also join along!
For all of you Christmas movie fans who wish to participate, simply pick something Christmassy to watch TODAY - on the 25th! It can be a Christmas movie, cartoon, family sitcom or anything you like. (There's only one stipulation - it must be family friendly.) Then, please share in comments below your Christmas choice for the day!
The Hallmark Channel gives you lots of options today!
Here’s today’s Christmas Movie TV Schedule, which also includes a Home Alone marathon on AMC and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Christmas Thursday movie of the week:
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Christmas in Evergreen ... Hallmark Channel ... 12 AM
I'm Not Ready for Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 2 AM
Hats Off to Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 4 AM
My Christmas Love ... Hallmark Channel ... 6 AM
Christmas Under Wraps ... Hallmark Channel ... 8 AM
Home Alone ... AMC ... 9 AM
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York ... AMC ... 11:30 AM
Miss Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 12 PM
Home Alone ... AMC ... 2 PM
Pride, Prejudice and Mistletoe ... Hallmark Channel ... 2 PM
Christmas Incorporated ... Hallmark Channel ... 4 PM
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York ... AMC ... 4:30 PM
Christmas at Holly Lodge ... Hallmark Channel ... 6 PM
Home Alone ... AMC ... 7 PM
A Royal Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 8 PM
Once Upon a Christmas Miracle ... Hallmark Movies & Mysteries ... 9 PM
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York ... AMC ... 9:30 PM
A Gift to Remember ... Hallmark Channel ... 10 PM
I think I’m going to try to watch as many of these movies as I can, because I know Christmas in July will soon be coming to an end!
My TOP picks are: Miss Christmas, Pride, Prejudice and Mistletoe, Christmas at Holly Lodge, and Home Alone!
Merry "Mark the 25th," Everyone!
Please share your Christmas movie picks for today
in comments below!
JOYful Blessings to You all, Net
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Wow!!!!!!! These are awesome pictures from your birthday, Net! You and your family must be so gifted. Everything looks delicious and yummy! I love how you incorporated Christmas sweets and movies together.
ReplyDeleteI'm watching the Hallmark Channel all day today. I don't want Christmas in July to end!
Hello Karen! Thank you so much for your sweet words - on the pictures & everything!
DeleteI feel the exact same way about Christmas in July! When it's gone, I know I'll be yearning even more for the actual Christmas season to begin! :)
This is absolutely beautiful...have a great day!!
ReplyDeleteOh, thank you! I hope you have a great day, too! Happy Christmas in July!!! :)
DeleteHappy Birthday, Net! I LOVE your banner! You should sell them! Or rather, Hallmark should! LOL
ReplyDeleteMisty
Hi Misty... I agree, that would be fantastic! Oh, how I wish I had the rights to sell them! I'm sure it would be a hot-seller! Hallmark absolutely should make Christmas banners with their most well-loved Christmas movies. I think lots of Hallmark fans would love that!
DeleteOr, anyone could DIY one for yourself. I simply printed out the posters of my favorite Christmas movies on matte photo paper and strung them on baker's twine to hang. Voila! It was pretty easy to do, but I loved the look in the end! :)
Thank you, Misty, for your sweet comment! :)
Oops, make that Happy Birthday in July, Net! LOL
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Awe, thank you, Misty!!! Happy Christmas in July to you!!! :)
DeleteWhat a great blog. Two of my most favorite things are Christmas and the Hallmark channel. Don't know if I want to start the Christmas season so early, though..Thanks for your visit to me. I loved hearing from you..Happy Thursday..Judy
ReplyDeleteHello Judy! Thank you for visiting, saying hello, and sharing your love of Hallmark movies & Christmas!!!
DeleteIt's wonderful to hear from you, too!
Blessings! Net
Net, your birthday celebration was absolutely fabulous! You and your family are some very talented an creative folks!
ReplyDeleteI'm watching Christmas Incorporated right now...missed Miss Christmas..bummer! I'm our church secretary, so I was at work. Happy Mark the 25th everyone. I will be watching Christmas movies the remainder of this day! Hate to see the July fun end!
Hello Joyce! Thank you so much for the sweet message! I saw just a little bit of Miss Christmas yesterday... oh what a good one! Thank goodness they finally put that one on DVD- Brooke & Marc are a perfect couple in that movie!
DeleteGlad you were able to enjoy lots of good Christmas movies after work was over.
Happy Christmas in July & Blessings to You, my dear friend!!! :) I don't want it to end, either, but all good things must...... right?
Thank goodness October is right around the corner!!! :)
Net,forgot to tell you I have those Christmas socks and a shirt too:)!! Gift from my daughter.
DeleteBlessings to you my dear friend!
Oh my gosh, Joyce! I love it!!! You have such a sweet, thoughtful daughter who knows your love of Hallmark movies!
DeleteWe can be Hallmark twins!! :)
I love it...my dear sweet twin!!!
DeleteOh, Jim... Thank you for your comments on my birthday cake, etc... That was the sweetest! I hope you know, YOU are a very special part of this *It's a Wonderful Movie* family that has grown over the years. I'm so thankful for people, like you, who return to say hello and share movie likes and dislikes, too!
ReplyDeleteAs for dislikes, I completely understand how you feel when it's all said and done. Dec 26th can be difficult, or the worst, as Morgan says in The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. ...Especially since we've become accustomed to Christmas all year long. Hallmark will probably end Christmas movies- just around New Years, and it's hard to say if Christmas Thursdays & Fridays will return, but whether they do or don't, we'll be here together, one big happy IAWM family! We'll chat about Winterfest and every season/holiday thereafter. Course, no holiday is as great as Christmas, but that's what makes it so special!
No matter what Hallmark does, I'm planning to keep a few Christmassy things out next year, too!!! And, of course, we'll continue to Mark the 25th as we continue the countdown to Christmas 2020! Happy Christmas in January, February, March, and All year through!!! :)
Hey Net, Happy Birthday to you! The pictures are really great and it looks like you had a great party. Many happy returns of the day to you and your family. Thank you for the reminder about remembering the 25th, it almost got past me. I know what I am going to watch, though. With two wonderful actors whom I really like, Allison Sweeney and Sheryl Lee Ralphs, I am watching "Christmas at Holly Lodge" tonight. Their relationship in this film always gets to me. Merry Christmas in July everybody. Enjoy.
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Happy Christmas in July to you, Mark2! Thank you for your comment. Glad you enjoyed the pics from my birthday in April. I thought it would be fun to share them during Christmas in July.
DeleteHope you enjoyed watching lots of great Christmas movies on the 25th! I agree, "Christmas at Holly Lodge" is such a great one - with a lot of comedy and heart!
Enjoy watching Christmas again today and all weekend long!!!
Blessings, Net
Wow!! What an awesome Birthday Party! Your family is so amazingly talented!
ReplyDeleteOh, thank you so much, iKneed1, for your thoughtful comment! I appreciate it so much. I'll be sure and tell my family - they will be elated by your kind words! Bless you!
DeleteNet: The pictures from your party were fantastic. You had a remarkable day. I am currently watching "The Christmas Shephard". Terry Polo in the lead with the remarkable German Shepard Budy. I love this movie.
ReplyDeleteHello Jersey Joe! Glad you enjoyed the pics from my birthday celebration. Thank you so much for the compliment and sharing your Mark the 25th movie pick! I love a good dog movie! I'm so glad when he finally goes home in this one.
DeleteDanica McKellar as Angie Dove, host of a popular Philadelphia-based reality show dedicated to helping single people find their soulmates. Bruce Boxleitner as Angie’s dad, Nick Colomba, a retired detective. Victor Webster as Kyle Cooper, a by-the-book detective.
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm so thrilled to hear of this cast news for Danica's new Mystery series... Matchmaker Mysteries!
DeleteWow, look at that cake! Happy Birthday Net! It looks like a wonderful party with lots of goodies and fun. Love those lollipops, and that Cindy Lou ornament is so cute. I've been watching the Christmas shows all this month, and loving it. I just watched one with Candace Cameron Bure - the one with the shoes! Christmas Under Wraps is a favorite of mine. It's been a great month of Christmas shows, and loved coming over here to see all the latest shows. : )
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Hello Sheri! Thank you so much for your sweet message! It was truly a wonderful birthday... I felt so blessed from the tremendous love of my family. The best gift! I know you understand that fully! :)
DeleteSo glad to hear you've been enjoying the Christmas movies, too - all this month!!! Christmas in July is such a wonderful time to enjoy the classic Christmas movies we love & look forward to a new Christmas season to come!
By the way, Candace Cameron Bure is an absolute favorite of mine, too!!!
Enjoy the rest of Christmas in July!!!
Blessings, Net
Belated Birthday Wishes to you Net!
ReplyDeleteI took the "challenge" and watched one of my fav Christmas movies (maybe the favorite!) which is "The Perfect Christmas Present!" I will say though that I also have that and 43 other Christmas movies saved on my DVR. For my most favorite Hallmark movies (that I have not purchased the DVD of) I keep them on the DVR until they fall to the bottom....then I can watch them anytime I want!I have about 300 Hallmark and Hallmark Christmas movies on DVD....our DVD collection is about 2700 movies! And you can be sure that Hallmark movies are always in my Amazon Wish List!
Oh, thank you, Janet... for your endearing birthday message and for joining along with us with a Christmas movie pick to Mark the 25th! That is such a fun choice for the day! You sound like me with all the movies I have recorded and on DVD! I've never counted, but I can imagine it's a lot! Watching them brings me such joy! I'm so glad you feel the same way! Enjoy the rest of Christmas in July!!!
DeleteJim, that touches me so much! We're all here for one another. Every day can be Christmas in our hearts, if we choose it!
ReplyDeleteYour comments have been an inspiration, many times, to me! Bless you!
This was so much fun to look at, thank you for sharing! And happy birthday and Merry Christmas in July! :)
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Laura
Thank you, Laura, for visiting and sharing! Blessings to YOU!!! :)
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