If a telemarketer calls,
give the telephone to your
3 year - old
and
tell her it's
Santa.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
In The Spirit of The Season
In the spirit of the season,
here are my four notecards.
You've seen them all recently.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Winter Greetings!
By now, you know I love birds.
I started collecting the Winter Greetings china pattern by Lenox years ago.
I find a piece here and there and I'm happy when I do!
This year I found 3 mugs with the beautiful cardinal on the front and back.
Santa seems quite happy with his cardinal friend.
I've been drinking a lot of Winter Spice an herbal blend by Twinings.
It is a comforting blend with camomile, cinnamon, cardamom and clove.
My neighbor and I have a holiday tradition.
We venture out to our favorite nursery to see their holiday decorations.
Always pretty and always too expensive -- but full of great ideas.
I fell in love with this little cabin.
I could imagine curling up under quilts and afghans, in front of fire,
smelling the Christmas tree in the corner, a cat or three curled up next to me,
a book in my hand and a cup of tea near by.
What a story one can make up by looking at a decoration!
Several weeks later,
look what I found!
(T.J. Maxx)
A cabin in the snow.
I think I'm going to add more snow, but I'm a happy camper.
It looks lovely under the tree and in this story,
I can hear Santa coming down the chimney!
Perhaps he'll share a cup of tea with me.
Thank you to our tea party hosts:
Wishing YOU Well and much Joy!
Where's the Chowder?!
I love corn chowder and just had to share this recipe from
Mary Engelbreit's
TIS THE SEASON HOLIDAY COOKBOOK
for Southwestern Corn Chowder.
It's a good one!
Yum!
That's what is On The Menu this Monday and
Wishing you well and much joy.
Friday, December 14, 2012
This and That
Here's a little James Taylor for you to enjoy while you read!
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How do you feel about Christmas cards?
I love them!
I like hand addressing the envelope,
writing a short message on the inside of the card.
I put a short Christmas letter together for those I don't see often during the year.
Emails are nice, but I miss the personal touch.
I love receiving Christmas cards.
I get excited about figuring out the postman's timings!
What gorgeous card, what beautiful message will I find in my post today?
It's like receiving a smile in the mail.
The simplest things in life are often the most magical.
What joy that simple Christmas card can bring!
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Speaking of beautiful cards.
Here is a reproduction of a vintage postcard.
Looks like they are off for a day of fun.
Delivering packages, decorating a tree, walking in the snow
and all with a furry friend.
Thank you to Beth for hosting Postcard Friendship Friday each week.
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I love snowmen.
I love Christmas cactus.
They look happy together!
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I found a crochet group that meets twice a month
at my favorite breakfast spot in my Village.
They are a fun group of ladies and they sure know their hooks!
The last two meetings, I've been taking my Santa mug rug/coaster/hot pads.
Finally, they are finished.
I made a whole bunch of them using my stash yarn.
Jingle, Jingle and Ho-Ho-Ho!
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A couple of holiday links for you today:
The first one is from a dear friend, Karen Harvey Cox.
Karen has made an advent calendar for all of us with her beautiful art.
Welcome to The Gift of an Advent Calendar here.
Poppytalk again this week for winter scenes in Mason jars.
I love the VW bug with the tree on top!
Your holiday photos are probably already taken,
but here are a few suggestions from the Focusing On Life Group
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Wishing YOU well, much joy and a fun filled weekend.
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Okay kitties. We still have some more decorating to do.
Everyone hop to it!
Leave the Christmas Cactus alone, please!
Nap time is later!
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