Decorating

I have been decorating for the holidays a little at a time.  My tree was up for almost a week with only 4 ornaments on it.  It's done now.  Here are some pictures to share...

You all have such wonderful ideas.  I really enjoy seeing all of your creativity!

Bon Voyage

Today I packed to vintage teddy bears and shipped them off to Japan.  I actually felt like I needed to poke holes in the box.  I thought they were very cute in their lovely green ribbons.  I do hope they love Japan!

One on One

The first day of December was spent working on items for a holiday show this Sunday.  It was a perfect day to do this since it poured rain all day with 40 mile an hour wind.  Just awful!  I did manage to win two very nice aprons a small holiday boutique that I stopped at.  There was a raffle and my name was drawn.

But the nicest thing I did today was spend the evening with my 15 year old son doing a little shopping and a bite to eat.  I jump at the opportunity to have some one on one with him.  We laughed and talked and it was all good.  My two older boys live in Colorado and I miss that one on one with them.



December

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  We were Pa. bound with my family for the first holiday since my father passed away this summer.  Lots of emotion being felt by everyone but still a wonderful day.  Dinner was prepared by my sister who is an amazing cook.  I keep telling her to start a blog with her recipes and entertaining ideas.

I forgot to announce the winner of the holiday giveaway.  Three people commented before the cutoff so I picked all three.
My brother, my friend Christine, and Christina (soul aperture).  I hope you enjoy your ornaments.

Until recently my day job was in the bakery and cheese department of my sister's gourmet market.  She sold the market and while it was bitter sweet this is the first holiday season that I will not be completely stressed out.  I want to be present every moment to really enjoy this glorious time of year.  I look forward to seeing how you all celebrate.  Here's to a beautiful December.

Just a few little things I picked up in a little antique store in Pa.  Enjoy!

Wallace

This is Wallace, one of my two Golden Retrievers.  He is a very sweet dog but is as thick as a brick.  He drives me crazy but I do love him.  He loves being outside in any kind of weather.  I was watching him eating this stick in this gorgeous pile of leaves today and had to snap a few.  Enjoy!