Snowmen take over!

I celebrate the Christmas holidays through Epiphany.
I did take down the snowman and Santa Claus from the balcony.

I left the lights and garland around the balcony door.

Talking with my next door neighbor, we decided things will look very dull and drab when all the lights are down. 

Perhaps we should leave them up a little longer.

After all, it is winter! 

It's cloudy, rainy and cold (for here).

Some sparkly lights will make us feel better.

Right?

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My Christmas cactus started blooming before Christmas.

Almost waited too long to take a photo.

Snowmen will take over the indoor decorations for the month of January.

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I really like English Muffins.

THOMAS bakeries makes a special edition English Muffin for the holidays -- Cranberry.

I bought extra packages this year and froze them.

You never know when I might need a special edition treat! 

Hope your New Year (sweet 16) is off to a good start.

I'm joining Kim at

Wishing YOU well and much joy!

Invasion

Invasion by Reindeer in my village.

New decorations for the holiday shopping season.








Fun! 

Wishing YOU well and much joy!

I'm joining:

Mosaic Monday

5 ... 4 ... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...

I'd Like To Wish You A....

"So, I close
my eyes
to old ends
and open 
my heart to
new
beginnings."
~ Nick Frederickson

(The original image is from Dharma Crafts. I tweaked it a bit.)

On The Sixth Day of Christmas

On the sixth day of Christmas,

I'm sharing with you ....

Two Wise Guys!

The owls flew in from Wisconsin for the whole holiday season.
A gift from my pen pal.
It's the Little Things! 

Wishing YOU well and much joy in 2016! 

I Need It To Keep Me Warm

I realized that, as much as I like Emma Bridgewater,

I didn't have an Emma Christmas mug.

So, I got myself an early present and have been using

the mug and my Portmeirion Holly and Ivy teapot

all month, drinking Harney and Sons

White Christmas Tea

(a blend of white tea, almonds and vanilla).

When I'm finished drinking White Christmas,
I get to start on my new teas.

My BGD (beautiful god-daughter) and her handsome knight
sent me Fearrington House Afternoon Tea.
It smells so delicious: Black China Tea
 with carmel, grapefruit, and lemony bergamot.
Plus, Fearrington House Jam:Raspberry, Star Anise, Thyme.
The Fearrington House is one of their favorite places for a romantic get-a-way.
Looking at it in the magic of cyberspace --
it looks like a wonderful spot for tea and belted cattle gazing! 
You can check out the Fearrington Village and Inn here.




More tea!
Liliuokalani tea from Serendipi Tea:
Organic China Black Tea, Safflower Petals, Orange Blossoms, 
and Tropical Fruit Flavor.

Taylor Maid Farms: Pacific Coast Breakfast - Organic Yunnan Black Tea.

There is a cold front blowing through.
I'll need all of this tea to keep me warm!

Wishing YOU well and much joy!

Thank you Martha for hosting
Tea Cup Tuesday.

Thank you - Tuesday Cuppa Tea.

Thank you Bernideen
for Bernideens Tea.

Thank you Sandi for hosting
No Place Like Home.