Presepio by Paolo!

When I went to get the Christmas tree, Jeremy and I saw the most marvelous piece of wood. Ever. It's a natural arch, and was just what we needed for our presepe.

Slight problem: it wouldn't fit in the car. No way, no how. I slipped the fellow a little extra money to have the wood AND the tree delivered directly to the house. Problem solved!

Not able to wait, I set it up to the best of my ability with the materials I had. But then, one misty morning, Paolo took me aside and whispered that he hadn't forgotten about us, and WAS planning to come to fix up our presepio (I had asked him in late November, and hadn't wanted to nag). Hurray!

Yesterday was the appointed day, and Kris Kringle showed up with his ape full of wood and leaves and moss.

The result is (in my opinion) magical. Every time I see it, it fills me with absolute joy. Paolo's attention to detail is outstanding.

There are lighted snowflakes above the stable

Hope you enjoy the photos!

Love,

Alexandra

The woodcutter with real logs

Going to the well...

The shepherd in the hills

The cheesemaker

Lamb! Sweetness!

Overall effect without baby Jesus (not born yet!)

The artist!

Closer shot showing lights...without baby Jesus