Open Fire and A Christmas Tree

A simple old fashioned Christmas tree next to an open fire. So nice! via I hope this paneled room is a library.

Moving Christmas Tree Lights

This animated gif is very mesmerizing. I can't look away. via

Simplicity: Lovely Christmas Tabletop

So Lovely. I love the simplicity of this Christmas table. The initialed cookies instead of place cards are so imaginative. The sitters can take them home and hang them from their tree or eat them on the spot. I like the hanging ones overhead too, mobile style. via

Eggnog Frosted Chai Snickerdoodle Snowmen Cookies

I love the peanut butter cup hats.

No rolling pin or cookie cutter needed. Yay!

Snickerdoodles have always been a favorite cookie and these are super special rolled in chai spiced sugar. Delightful blogpost and recipe here. Thankfully, you still have time to bake them too. xo

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel: Piano/Cello

A wonderful concert in a wonderful setting. Hauntingly beautiful.
Click here to watch on YouTube

My Christmas Tree 2017

I put my Christmas tree in the middle of my farm table this year. It is super hard to photograph without the solid backdrop of a wall. But anyway, here it is.

Here's another view.

I am sitting in my pantry office and a herd of deer just pranced by, crossed the street, and ran through the neighbor's snowy field. I'm glad I looked up when I did. Enjoy your Sunday evening. See you tomorrow. xo

Easy Reindeer Cookies

These are all Rudolph cookies with his red nose. But you could do the other reindeer too using a raisin. They would be so cute left on Santa's plate as energy treats for the reindeer pulling his sleigh. via

A Living Christmas Card

This fabulous photo is perfect for adding your Christmas text in the snow. via

Bringing Home The Christmas Tree

What a Great Christmas animated gif. via

My Latest Christmas Find

I was out and about yesterday ducking in here and there and found this amazing old Mercury Glass Christmas tree on a tin base with a tin star at my favorite charity shop. I found the old glass votives there earlier this year. The Peace tray was a find at another shop last year. I put my feather tree in my kitchen this year and I'm liking it in the middle of my farm table but have yet to get a photo that does it justice. I'll keep trying and post one soon. My rosemary topiary is doing well as are all the cuttings from this mother plant that are getting quite mature. I love this type of indoor gardening for the winter. Today is the first really cold day and when I got up the thermometer was in the single digits. It has "warmed up" to 22° at 10:00 so I really can't complain. See you later. xo

I posted this on my Instagram yesterday if you want to take a peek at my feed.

The Stockings Are Hung

These stocking hooks are adorable and the mantel looks wonderful. A fireplace in the kitchen or dining room is always a wonderful thing. via

Calligraphy Snowman

Walking in a Winter Wonderland via

Christmas Simplicity

I love the origami star. This little tree says Christmas Simplicity so very well. via

So Many Stockings !!!

Santa is going to be busy at this house! via

Christmas Cookies as Art

Christmas Cookies on a Cooling Rack.

Simply beautiful.

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Beautiful Christmas Cookie Scene

So pretty. I love this Christmas Scene made of iced cookies and powdered sugar. I have the perfect background board but will I make one of these? Sadly, probably not. via

Field Mice Singing Christmas Carols

"Carol of the Field Mice" 

from THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS by Kenneth Grahame, 

illustration by Inga Moore

DIY Wine Cork Pen/Pencil Holder

This looks like a clever gift to craft using your wine corks and your glue gun. Photo found here. Christmas is two months from today so you'd better get started.

Unique Door Wreath

Looking for something different to decorate your door? Click here to see seven (7) unique and very imaginative wreaths.

Bunny Antlers

Here is your smile for the day. So cute! via