Alas, the first winter snow brought the first winter colds. Enjoy the selections and I will enjoy my warm, soft bed for a few hours. Everyone stay safe and healthy.

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Nothing like a little after Christmas snow to raise your hopes for a snow day! Alas, to the great disappointed of the children on the block it snowed, but on a Saturday. It did give us time to stay in and “de-Christmas” and put our household back in order after a busy and exciting holiday season.

I like to take the mantel decor to a more simple display, keeping some of the holiday greenery and berries.

The primitive trees on building blocks are some of my favorites and I am glad to keep them around a bit longer.

 A few bottles with feathers completes the winter look.

The Princess enjoyed the snow but seems to be dreaming of warm summer boating adventures. She will be disappointed to learn  that a boat is not in our future.

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The best part of celebrating New Year’s is the opportunity to begin again…the worst part of Celebrating New Year’s, the realization that even the most genuine intentions will fall short…most likely before selecting a card for Valentines Day.  How about we all resolve to be kinder to both ourselves and each other?  To enjoy what we have? To stop the joy stealing act of comparison?  If you are game, so am I! I wish  you the best 2017 possible! On to the features. I selected the cutest wooden snowman to feature this week. It looks super easy and just the thing for a winter porch!

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I wish you happiness, contentment and blessings beyond measure!

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Oh, Come let us adore him

Oh, come let us adore him

Oh, Come let us adore him

Christ the Lord!

Seasons Greetings from Amy, my hero and, of course, a very excited Princess!

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There is nothing like a bit of plaid to make the holidays that much more cozy and comfy.  I am quite mad about plaid! It is the perfect way transition from holiday to winter.  Check out my selection this week..especially if you are also mad about the plaid!Enjoy your holidays, may they all be Merry and Bright!

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas Everywhere you go

Take a look in the five and ten glistening once again

With candy canes and silver lanes aglow

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Toys in every store

But the prettiest sight to see, is the holly that will be

On your own front door

And a little glimpse into Christmas past…two years ago we met our Princess and she became ours officially!


Are you ready for the big day?
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Can you feel that excitement?   Christmas is in the air. I love all the unique traditions, old and new, that were reflected in last week’s party.  When I saw the beautiful quilt that Gluesticks linked my heart stopped a little.  What is it about a quilt that brings to mind cozy memories of the past? I am always glad to meet another quilt lover.

Time to relax and enjoy the festivities!

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I love Santa and every year a highlight of my decorating is the arrangement of the many unique versions I have of the Jolly Old Elf.  I have Santas from far and wide… traditional and some a bit strange. There was a tense moment this year when we thought the Princess’ fear of the man in the flesh would transfer to my smaller, non-living collection.  It was to great relief that she has chosen to ignore them with barely a sideways glance when she passes them! 

  I have picked out a few of my favorites this week to feature with more to come in the next few weeks!

Santas from around the world proudly pose on the stairs. Our Chinese Santa is quite special to us.

Friendly Santas on a rain drum from Thailand greet you on the porch

Special Santas have a place of honor on our mantel.  Our Swedish Santa, kokeshi Santa and iron nail Santa were picked out on journeys around the world. The beautiful red vintage Santa was made by my favorite folk artist Kim Sweet.  Her work is getting harder to find and I am so thankful to have a few of her lovely Santas in my home.

Two more Santas from Kim Sweet in our bedroom.  I just love how she crafts the faces with so much character.   

A buoy Santa from Maine was purchased on our honeymoon. A carved German Santa and another Kim Sweet doll keep him company.  

Waiting for Santa to arrive on a fire truck was a bit scary but the Princess felt safe up on her hero’s shoulders!

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