Looking Forward to 2016

Christmas 2015 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Unfortunately 2015 ended poorly for our family. My brother in law passed on Dec. 23rd so our family Christmas was difficult to say the least.  We all felt like we were on auto-drive and just going through the motions.  Rest in peace Jim- you will be missed. The funeral was yesterday.  There was a wonderful turnout and lots...

Merry Christmas To All!

From our home to yours... Wishing you all a blessed, joyful and peaceful Christmas Day! ...

Holiday Roundup

Each year I like to do a roundup of my holiday posts. Holiday Glow- Living Room Christmas in the Living Room- Daylight Christmas Kitchen Dining Nook My 2015 Department Store Styled Vignette Woodland Tree 2015 Crystal, Reindeer and Angels Christmas Morning Dining at the Kitchen Table I've had fun this year decorating for Christmas and I hope you have too! Wishing...

Christmas Morning Dining at the Kitchen Table

There is something special on the morning of Christmas. Perhaps you'll open gifts first and then prepare breakfast.  Enjoying the aroma seems extra special Christmas morning. I wanted this to feel old fashioned.  The silverware was my Mom's and we used it for every gathering at the formal dining table.  I chose this for it's sentiment and I wanted silver as an accent.  I...

Friday Quick Notes and Ideas #6

I hope you are all ready or nearly ready for Christmas! I sat in the guest room wrapping gifts all afternoon on Tuesday.  Unfortunately I still have a bit more to do!  I didn't really think it would take so long. Last year I bought wrapping paper from Ballard's when it went on sale.  I really like the quality- it's heavy like craft paper.  I also like the ribbon and gift...

Crystal, Reindeer and Angels

Not long ago I showed a few pictures from the garden center I visited just after Thanksgiving.  They also have a Christmas section that I always find something at. There was a large chandelier with ornaments hanging from it so I bit the bullet and bought a few pieces to create my own.  I wanted an all crystal look. I was going to use ribbons like this but I don't have that much...