Monday, December 28, 2015
Sunday, December 27, 2015
Box of Beautiful Onions
Aren't these the most beautiful onions?
I am going to eat nothing but vegetables next week. I need greens after eating too much ever since Thanksgiving. I love chopping onions and find they improve almost every dish. Sometimes I don't even know what I'm going to prepare until I start chopping an onion to see where it takes me. via
Saturday, December 26, 2015
Bedroom and Orderly Closet
This is very inspiring as we approach the new year with resolutions of order in the house. via
Boxing Day Flooding in UK
I have to admit I knew nothing about the 3 weeks of rain north of London to Scotland. I hardly watched the news at all in December because of my cold. I just heard on NPR that Cumbria in the Lake District is being especially hard hit. That's the home of the Beatrix Potter museum that houses over 450 of her watercolors! It was hit by floods in 2010 but this is the worst in over 100 years. How heartbreaking to hear about such awful conditions inn the country and land we all love. Read more current news here. Sending my prayers.
Friday, December 25, 2015
Thursday, December 24, 2015
Farmhouse with a Forked Path
Isn't this delightful? I hope they have a Christmas wreath hanging from both peaks. Happy Christmas Eve. I'm off to watch "The Bishop's Wife" on Turner Classic Movies! xo
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
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Thomas Nast: Santa Claus
Father Christmas. Santa Claus. Saint Nicholas. No matter what you call him, you probably think he looks like this drawing by Thomas Nast. From my collection.
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
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!
Monday, December 21, 2015
Sparkling Apple-Pomegranate
So festive and delicious. A great non-alcoholic beverage to keep on hand. It tastes like the holidays too. Cheers!
Sunday, December 20, 2015
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
Saturday, December 19, 2015
The Young English Royal Family
I haven't seen this photo before, have you? Love it. William and Catherine must be having a blast getting ready for Christmas this year! via
Mostly Porch Cottage
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
Friday, December 18, 2015
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Restored Farmhouse in Georgia - Before and After
In a hurry this morning to go out in the cold rain to get sick again. Actually, I am trying my best not to get another cold on top of the one I still have. Although I am much better, I'm still not out of the woods. I feel as if I've lost the entire month of December so far on a personal level, but I've had a great month on a professional level. People still want to buy houses even though it's Christmas. Go figure!
Here's the link to read about this fabulous homestead in Georgia complete with an old smokehouse. The History: The farmhouse, the oldest privately owned residence in Forsyth County, is situated less than a mile from the Chattahoochee River (the original owners operated a ferry between Forsyth and Gwinnett counties). While the house was built first as a single-pen, hand-hewn log home, it was eventually enlarged to a double-pen dogtrot. By the early 1990s, the original interior clapboard walls, single pane windows, door hardware, and heart pine floors were still intact, but the home had fallen into disrepair.
Don't you love authentic renovation stories? I'm transfixed by this one! xo
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
My First Post Today = Good Night
I had a very good day in the house today trying to regroup. I've been away almost every day with real estate and tomorrow there is a septic inspection. I don't know where the day went but it's time to say Good Night. via
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Saturday, December 12, 2015
Need Very Little
This is so true. I've been very busy lately and the only thing I've really needed is a huge supply of tissues for my cold. Day 12 is coming to an end and it's so much better but still lingering. I'm at the dry cough stage now. So annoying.
Friday, December 11, 2015
Reindeer Bench
This would be a good place to sit after a bit of ice skating or sledding, wouldn't it? via
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Pinecone Christmas Trees
These are perfect fill-in deorations. All a pinecone needs is a star on top. via
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Monday, December 7, 2015
Sunday, December 6, 2015
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Mr. and Mrs. Gingerbread
Unisex cookie cutters, the decorations determine their gender. I love the tartan plate and I would welcome a swig of that eggnog right now. Adorable holiday cookies found here.
Friday, December 4, 2015
Fox Door Handle
Someone should start reproducing this wonderful hand-wrought figural door handle so I can have one. via
Beautiful Holiday Decor
Mother Nature did a great job of adding the finishing touch of snow. So lovely. via
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Blue and White Breakfast Room Love
There no words for this charming decor. Every detail is perfect. I'm especially fond of the fabric used on the Roman shade. I'm quite sure I have this identical table cloth and now I want to look for it. The sun is out today and I'm feeling a little better. Thanks for all of your well wishes. xo
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
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