~ Don't let another year slip by ~

my

gift

to you

all

for

2010

the gift of time
to spent with
family and friends
~
the gift of time
to follow
your
dreams
~

the gift of time
to make
a difference in
this world


~

When you die and go to heaven,
our maker is not going to ask,
"Why didn't you discover the cure for such and such?"
The only question we will be asked in that
precious moment is,
"Why didn't you become you?"
elie wiesel


~

Time does not wait for anyone.....

please
make this year
THE ONE

There are only so many tomorrrows

~

Thank you sweet friends/followers

for

all your love

over

the

past

year

the blessings you

give me each and everyday

fill my

heart full

xo

ox

{sorry to reuse some of my old images from past posts

my computer is in the hospital getting fixed..boo hoo

I am really lost without it}

~ Who do you touch? ~

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE

"Strange, isn't if George?

Each man's life touches so many other lives.

When he isn't around he leaves an awful hole, doesn't he?"

~Clarence the Angel, It's a Wonderful life~
***

The great lesson....

is that the sacred is in the ordinary,

that it is to be found in one's daily life,

in one's neighbours,

friends,

and family,

in one's backyard.
~Abraham Maslow~

***

who do you touch?

just something to

think about

as we head into

2010

~ Once Upon A Christmas ~

Hope

your

Christmas

was

Merry & Bright

{image of my vintage Santa that hung on my mom & dad's tree this year..

bought for me when I was a wee young tot}

~Sending you ALL some BLUEBIRD Love~

Christmas is a miracle
a time to renew,
strengthen our spirit
and open ourselves up to profound Joy....
for a Savior reigns
and Peace on Earth
and
Goodwill towards Men
are
truly
within our grasp
***

Wishing all of you a

Blessed Christmas
I am off today to
visit my parents for the holidays
leaving blogging behind
will be back
early next week
sending you some extra love today
bundled up with
many sweet thanks for all the
love you send my way
xoxoxo

{thank you Carol for my sweet glass bluebird heirloom ornament}

* Traditions that will live on forever *

Spirit of the Season

red lanterns

cozy wool socks

holly sprigs

pompom trims

buckets of winter's bounty

anything homemade

felt hearts

glowing candles

jingle bells

cranberry chutney

homemade mittens with string

the charms of a simpler time

traditions

I find hard to let go of

{my childhood memories}

***

~ XOXO ~

I packaged up some

Sweet Treats

for

you all

~ A Well Know Fact??? ~

did you know

that if you smell a

yellow rose

on the morning of the

17th of December

there is a good chance

you will get

diamonds

for

Christmas

{quick...go find one}

~ Cookie Love ~

sweetbites

today was my baking therapy day

{I needed to get my mind off of my sweet Rosie}

I am having a cookie exchange
at my home this Thursday
where I need to have baked
and packaged
8 doz. cookies
{that is motivation enough}


I chose the classic Spritz cookie
so fast and easy
with a cookie press
*
dipped in white chocolate
&
sprinkled with
sapphire pearilized sugar


or
dipped in milk chocolate
&
sprinkled
with
crushed pistachios



I place them in plain white peek a boo boxes
tied with
a lovely ribbon
and
garnished with a
twinkle star
*
Many thanks
I am so deeply overwhelmed by all the love
you have showered me with
during this
sad time
every single comment has been
a blessing to me
words can not express
my gratitude
you are all truly amazing
and
my heart is filled to the brim
{I hope to visit each and everyone of you soon}
xoxoxo

~ Goodbye ~

we are all so very sad today

we had to say goodbye

to our

faithful

best

friend

we got her as a wee puppy

and she has been

apart of our family

for 12 years

we will miss you

so very very much

sweet

Rosie

xoxoxox

saying goodbye has never been so hard

~cherished gifts~

Peace

Love






&

Joy

to

you

all

*
*


~lovely peace ornament a gift from monika... splendid willow
~ sweet handmade heart ornament a gift from luiza...feelings
please pop over to their lovely bogs and say hi
I feel truly blessed
thank you both
***

The purpose of life is to
discover your
gift.
The meaning of life is to
give your
gift away.
~david viscott~

~ My Christmas Palette ~

white

black

turquoise

&

silver

images of my

Christmas home

off to wrap

some

gifts

using the same

colour

palette

{sweet joyuex noel stocking from Faded Plains}

* Dots and Stripes *

Red and White

Peppermint Sticks

Polka Dotted
Ribbons

Stripes + Dots =
Santa's Whimsical Workshop

***

If I were in charge
of
decorating
Santa's Workshop
this is
all the
inspiration I would need

***


Have you all been busy
little
elves

I have

*

~ Snowflakes...where are you? ~

My little Christmas Village

so magical

with

sweet tiny

paper-mache homes

covered

with

shimmering

frosty

glass glitter

&

bits of

tinsel

wee wonders
that enchant
and
stir up
the
imagination
*
*
*
my mantle is
a
Winter Wonderland
right now
*
So why is it not snowing outside?
{for goodness sakes I live in Canada!}
I am longing for the snow
to
blanket my green world






I guess I will just have to head to the ski hill
{syd and myself taken last snowy January}
just look at those
amazing snow covered trees!
All I really want is a
White Christmas
{we usually have snow by now}
Snow
I know you will be here soon
please hurry
please

~ Evergreen Bliss ~

O Tannenbaum

O Tannenbaum

Your branches green delight us!

Christmas Tree Farm Day

*

Sunny & Bright

with a nip in the air

1...2...3...4...5..of us

hop in the van

{our sweet Molly is away

but gave us permission to pick the

perfect tree without her}

with hopes of finding

the

Perfect Tree

After
searching every corner
of the
Farm
{and once we all agree}
*
Sweet Success
*
~we saw him down
{I always get a wee bit sad at this part...poor tree}
~stop at
the farm's
hot chocolate hut
~take in one more
deep breath of the
fresh
Mountain Air
and
carry our
evergreen treasure
home

*
Nothing beats
Christmas Tree Farm Day
and
the adventure of
finding the
Perfect
Family Christmas Tree
xoxox

~ special surprise knee high socks ~

advent socks

all hung

and being

filled with

special

surprises

everyday

throughout

December

***

One of our

Christmas

traditions

{see earlier post here}

~ shinny and bright ~

shinny treasures

found at local thrift stores

perfect for adding some

razzle dazzle bling

to

your Christmas home

{brooches..$1.00 each}

one added to a wreath

one added to a teacup

~

sparkle
bling
razzle dazzle
shimmering
shinny
and
bright
~
your
home
will
thank you