Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts

12/24/11

Merry Christmas 2011

Merry Christmas from me to you!
The priceless gift of life is love,'for with the help of God above
love can change the human race
and make this world a better place.

For love dissolves all hate and fear
and makes our vision bright and clear.

So we can see and rise above
our pettiness on "wings of love."
HELEN STEINER RICE

12/22/11

He can hardly wait

No, it isn't just the kiddos that are anxious to open their presents this Christmas.
I just had to keep saying ...no... Christmas is only a few days away ...you have to learn to wait.
And I finally got a smile when I threw in some candy.

Just a little humor I added to a table in my Sun Room today 'cause my grandson is coming over to spend the night.

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May you find humor in your heart no matter what you are waiting for this Christmas!
Joining
French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday
My Romantic Home for Show And Tell

12/19/11

Special Moments in time

Pictured in the mosaic photo above is the first tree I put up ...every year ...always.  If I decide not to/can't do anymore decorating for Christmas ...this one little tree still goes up.  I guess I would say that it has become a tradition in our family.

It all started a few years ago when I purchased three of these little trees.  I gave one to each of my grandsons when they were just babies.  I wanted them to have their very own Christmas tree.  I also wanted my grandsons to see this very same tree when they were visiting us at Christmas...you know, seeing something familiar.


I remember when the little guys came tugging at my apron one Christmas with wide eyes and smiles announcing to me that I had the same tree that I had given to them.  I told them the reason why and received even bigger smiles in return.

Special moments in time.

I love how the tree looks so at-home with the mercury glass candle stick holders and lamps.
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Tis the season to be jolly ...and bright!

Joining
A House In The Roses for Show Off Your Cottage Monday
A Stroll Thru Life for Table Top Tuesday
Little Red House for Mosaic Monday
Savvy Southern Style for WOW Us Wednesdays

12/16/11

Christmas Fairy Appearance

Sometimes one has to be very, very patient ...and very, very still.


And they will eventually make an appearance.

Remember, I had mentioned here that I had sent out an invitation for a Christmas Fairy.


Well, she finally arrived and she brought a few friends.


Oh I do hope she is staying for the holidays ...humor me plz ...I'm ready for a good laugh.

Anyway ...how's that saying go ...Smile and the world smiles with you?

But about the Christmas Fairy ...anyone that knows anything about them ...knows that the only way to keep track of one is to place them under glass.


For it has been rumored that Christmas Fairies left to their own devices ...are capable of terrorizing  small villages.  Imagine what they can do with a Christmas tree and presents.

May you be blessed this holiday season with laughter and good cheer!

Participating at:
My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday

12/15/11

Christmas Tablescape 2011


This has been a fun year for all of us ...busy, but fun.

I've already started quite a list of things to do around here for next year and the number one thing on that list is to get better organized with my list.  My husband has started to sweat ...and grumble.

Today I would like to share a few photos I took of my dinning room.  I hope you enjoy!

I consider Christmas to be a time of rejoicying ...a time to celebrate and the one time of year that color is spread about our house everywhere you look.
I love sitting down to a meal where a beautiful table has been prepared.  It just makes the meal seem so much more festive ...special.  Do you feel that way?
The centerpiece will stay out thru Christmas.  If this was the only area I had to decorate in my home for the holidays ...I'd be happy.  I pass by this table several times throughout the day so it is always a fun place to decorate for any event.
Of course I'll add a bit more layering (with the dishes) for the actual Christmas dinner meal.  For the photos today though ...I wanted the colors to show as much as possible.

For my tablescape today, I brought out the crystal candlestick holders, white candles, white poinsettias, and added green apples to help spread the color green that I used to decorate with this year.
I had an opportunity to use several of my bottles for the flowers.

As always, keep peace in your heart.
Oh and ...if you are looking for holiday decorating inspiration...
go take a gander at Between Naps On The Porch for Tablescape Thursday
and
at French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday.

12/14/11

Joy to the world

We are having a white Christmas at our house this year ...this guy even put on a white shirt for the event.
Imagine my surprise though ...I had invited a Christmas Fairy.

Keep joy in your heart!

UPDATE:  Oh by the way ...the Christmas Fairy did appear here!