Thursday, December 31, 2009

~ 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}

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

~ 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

Monday, December 28, 2009

~ 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}

Monday, December 21, 2009

~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}

Saturday, December 19, 2009

* 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}
***

Friday, December 18, 2009

Thursday, December 17, 2009

~ 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}

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

~ 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


Monday, December 14, 2009

~ 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

Sunday, December 13, 2009

~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~

Friday, December 11, 2009

~ 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}

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

* 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

*


Monday, December 7, 2009

~ 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

Sunday, December 6, 2009

~ 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

Friday, December 4, 2009

~ 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}

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

~ 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