Last time...

...that you will see a glimpse of my Christmas tree this year.

I love seeing it peeking through this mirror.

We have another Christmas celebration this weekend

so I maybe MIA for a few days. I will be back next

week with some new finds for my booth...I hope.

I pray your new year will be as blessed for all of you

as much as you have blessed my life this past year.

I never thought the blogging world would be so

wonderful!!

Here's to a new year with amazing new ideas and

wonderful new creations!

Regrouping

Family.Christmas.celebration.Jesus.baby.games

grandchildren.cousins.food.Treats.gifts.aunt.uncle.

grandparents.manger.Bethlehem.fun times.

photos.candy canes.giftwrap.sparkle.christmas tree.

memories.lights.twinkle.star.candlelight.love. Blessings~

{linking up with white Wednesday over at Faded Charm}

Sleeping beauty...

...came for a visit yesterday along with the rest

of her family. Such a cutie pie!

This outfit was one of her Christmas gift's from us,

but we gave it to her last week because we were

afraid it wouldn't fit her long.

Newborn size...fits her perfect now.

Sweet Little Ms. Annika.

We had a fun time together.

Annika sure loves her daddy (our son...over 6 feet tall!)

Mommy and baby...sweet sweet Christmas day.

Blessings~

Wishing you...

...a *cozy* Christmas!

My beautiful new quilted seranelle luxury throw

that is as soft as cotton...on top of my new white

down comforter.

I am definitely having a cozy Christmas.

Thank you Santa. :)

As we all celebrate Christmas today don't forget the

reason for the season...baby Jesus born to set us free! Hugs~

Bénédictions de Noël

...to each and every one of you!

Peaceful White Wednesday

I am wishing and praying for a peaceful holiday for all

my bloggy friends and all my *not* bloggy friends too!

This time of year can get very stressful and it can sure

get overwhelming at times. Just when I think I can't

take anymore...I feel so guilty hearing of something

far worse than my problems.

For instance someone's house burning down just after they

finished wrapping the last Chritsmas gift and they didn't

even have time to get their shoes on. Thank God they are

safe, but wow...puts it all in perspective don't ya think?

*PEACE*

{A cheese ball set that I made over}

Doesn't it look much better this way?

Doesn't this just scream *peaceful setting*...

My bff's potting shed. Isn't it so neat?? I just love it. She has impeccable taste and her place is always so inviting! I wish now that I had walked

around the side of it and took a picture of her

chicken roost that her husband made her. I love it!

The fence and arbor that her hubby built for her.

I could live in this shed! I mean I truly could! lol.

You see this at the entrance to her garage. Another beautiful peaceful setting.

Praying for His peace to fill your heart this Christmas season.

Linking up with Kathleen over at Faded Charm

once again! Blessings~

A little more Christmas...

We went to another Christmas program last night that

sweet gd Annika was in. Thankfully this time she did not

stick out her tongue. lol. We stopped by their house

afterwards and spent some time our son and his family.

I threatened to hide that adorable little baby in my

leather briefcase and bring her on home with me,

but I would not have made it past the front door. lol.

A little candle glow to start out your week

I made these star ornaments last year and I still

love them. I embellished them with clear glass glitter

and they just sparkle and shine.

I found all three of these candleholders at the Goodwill last week. I love most anything mercury glass style so it didn't take me long to scoop up these two. {50 cents each and they are quite large}

Glittery wreath ornies that I found at Kohls.

This basket hangs on the inside of my kitchen door.

A glimpse of my bedroom...

Just perfect for *dreaming*.

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. You do realize

that Christmas is Saturday right?? :) My how the time has

flown once again this year. I just can't figure out where it went!

Blessings~

A simple Christmas package and a serenade

My bff and I had a fun day out today and I put together

a simple gift bag for her before I headed out the door.

I used a Pottery Barn bag , but wanted to cover up the

words so I grabbed some tea stained paper doilies for each

side and quickly glued them on.

Then I rubber stamped some pretty images on

them.

I added some ribbon,string and tissue paper and called it done.

Very simple and easy yet pleasing to the eye.

This young lady and her siblings serenaded us at

Seasons Coffee and Bistro in Bryan, Ohio while we

were eating lunch and it was just beautiful! I was told

that they are all homeschooled and it was very obvious

that they are all very talented.

{There were four violinists playing along with the harpist}

I love harp and violin music and was just thrilled

to hear them.

Blessings~

My Entryway decor

When you walk in my back door this is what you will

see on my vintage, chippy white vanity.

{well kinda...I have since taken out some of the vintage

frogs and the book and added vintage song pages}

Notice the tall angel made from a spindle and

other wooden pieces? I have had it for several

years and am thinking of painting it...are

you ready for this...WHITE! lol.

Vintage glittery saxaphone that I purchased up at

the antique mall where I have my booth. They have GOBS of vintage ornaments at that place.

I wish I had gotten a better shot of this because this

picture is beautiful! Water stained, but still

gorgeous!

This is what I did on Wednesday night. Hubby took

this picture and it is horrible quality, but I had to

show you anyways. I don't know what he did because

the couch is GREEN and it looks purple here along

with part of my hair!

Ainsley Paige is just a joy to cuddle with! Have a beautiful Friday! Blessings~