Dogs Wearing Their Christmas Sweaters

They look beautiful in their Christmas sweaters in Santa, don't they? via

Christmas Tree Woodcut

It's still Christmas and not too late for one more post. via My Christmas was wonderful and I hope yours was too.

The Knitting Gnome

The rush is over and it's time to put down your needles and enjoy Christmas Day. My friend Jill sent this darling gif to my phone last night. Love it.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

Falling Snow at a Boston Post Office

The United States Post Office did a great job this year, didn't they? The Charles Street Station branch in Boston is quite lovely, especially with snow. via

Will You Have a White Christmas?

My weather for Christmas Eve is cold and clear. I'll take it! via

Happy Christmas: Beatrix Potter 1890

Rare original watercolor by Beatrix Potter, 1890

A happy Christmas to you.

My sentiments exactly.

I blogged about this bunny family gathered around the table to enjoy their Christmas pudding several years ago. I worked on the old photo so it would stand out more than the faded original in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. View the provenance and the museum's copy here. I love the little chairs and the way the bunnies are sitting in them. And those bibs!

Farmhouse Decorated for Christmas

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Simple and nice. I love a house photo with all of the inside lights burning bright.

Mother Nature's Christmas Tree

No lights needed here. via

My Front Door: Decorated

This is what I ended up with after fussing with a bow and not liking it anywhere on the wreath. It's real too.

Simple Christmas Decor

I like this. A lot. 

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Perfectly Planted Christmas Tree

Merry Christmas everyone.

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Christmas Eve Blessings

See more vintage Christmas images here. 

The rain has stopped and we are having record warmth. It's supposed to be 74° today and it's already 70° and it's not even 9:00am. Oh well. I'll take it in lieu of snow. Have a wonderful day. You can do it. Here's hoping your stars align and everything will go smoothly and you will be ready for Santa tonight. xo

The Morristown Club

Wreath on the door of The Morristown Club, the site of a Christmas luncheon today with my office colleagues. We were in the library and it was the perfect place for our get together. Delicious too.

UPDATE:  Did you know there's an app for TCM (Turner Classic Movies). I just watched "Come to the Stable" again on it. Go to the app store on your iPhone or iPad and in the search box type WATCH TCM. The app is free and it will work on you device if you have Turner Classic Movies in your cable lineup. Of course, you will have to know your user name and your password for FiOS, Comcast, or whatever your cable you have.  I am so happy I discovered it. You can watch whatever is playing live too. You have two choices on the iPad. East Coast and West Coast. It's awesome. Download it and be happy, You're welcome!!! The list of classic movies you can watch is unbelievable.

CALL THE MIDWIFE Christmas Day Special 2015

I missed their Christmas special on PBS last year and had to watch it after the holiday was over. I love this program on PBS. Here's the article about 12/25/15 programming. I'll be watching! Call the Midwife is one of my favorite series!

Uncut Christmas Trees

Decorated with snow by Mother Nature via

More Trees with Fog and TCM

I seem to be stuck on two things lately. Fog and Turner Classic Movies. I watched Come to the Stable today and it was wonderful I missed the first 20 minutes but I clicked by just in time to immediately understand what was going on. Now mind you, I really wasn't planning on watching a movie!!! But sometimes you just can't help yourself when you get sucked in. My cable company added this channel very recently to my plan and I'm thrilled. Classic movies and no commercials. 

Now back to fog. I know it's Christmas but I have fog on the brain. Literally. It is getting closer and closer and I sit watching movies. That's my story for today. I went to a great Christmas party last night that was very festive. Others are ready and I am not. But I will get more motivated tomorrow. Hopefully. xo

Mostly Porch Cottage

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Not exactly a Christmas image but it caught my eye. I love that they made the porch almost as large as the first floor. I am making great headway toward Christmas, are you? All I need is a week and I was in full throttle yesterday. Today, so far, has been excellent too. xo

Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Yes. It is.

Starting to enjoy it now.

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Reindeer Bench

This would be a good place to sit after a bit of ice skating or sledding, wouldn't it? via

Pinecone Christmas Trees

These are perfect fill-in deorations. All a pinecone needs is a star on top. via