Just breathe. I keep reminding myself that the things that I am trying to accomplish will get done. Just maybe not in quite the time frame I had originally planned. It seems as if I have written quite a few posts about how to deal Continue reading →
Christmas Comes to Brevard
It’s Christmas time in Brevard, NC and our annual Christmas parade and official Christmas tree lighting occurred last Saturday. It is a great event and one that draws a pretty big crowd. Chris and I popped into town for a few hours to enjoy some Continue reading →
Blast from the Past
Decorating for Christmas is always a time that evokes a lot of memories. From the decorations that were part of my childhood to the nativities and teapots that I have acquired over the years – it all brings memories flooding back. This year is no Continue reading →
Ho Ho Ho on Teapot Tuesday
It wouldn’t be Christmas without featuring a few of my Christmas teapots, would it? This guy is whimsical and fun and he just sets the tone to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Early Merry Christmas! [I am] a hardened and shameless tea drinker, who has, Continue reading →
Advent Brings Peace
Second week of Advent brings Peace. Something that our weary world needs so desperately today. What does peace mean to you? For me peace is that feeling that I feel inside when all is right with my little world. It is the feeling of calm Continue reading →
What’s Your Routine ?
A repost from way back in 2017. Obviously a lot has changed since then but my routine is pretty much the same. Different cat but still two cats. My morning routine is pretty simple. Wake up, Go to the bathroom. (TMI?) Open bedroom doors (we Continue reading →
Daily Gratitude
One of the things I am trying to do this year is to continue to focus on gratitude. It is a good thing to try to keep that at the forefront of my life and I love that every day I can find many things Continue reading →
Things That Make Me Go “Hmmm”
You know what I am talking about, right? When you see something out of the ordinary and you just think to yourself or maybe even mutter out loud “hmmmm”. Translation: what on earth? After our trip to Raleigh to be with all the family for Continue reading →
It’s Advent Tea Time on Teapot Tuesday
While I have not gotten out my Christmas teapots yet (that will be later this week) I am diving headfirst into my Advent calendar and this year, as I have done in past years, I purchased a tea calendar from Adagio Teas. I am a Continue reading →
The First Week of Advent – Hope
Advent has always been a really special time for me. I have great childhood memories of growing up and having special traditions during Advent. Advent is the time of preparation and and expectant waiting for the celebration of the nativity of Christ. Sometimes it gets Continue reading →