It’s Chris’ birthday today and we have a fun day planned. I’ve been absent more than I have been around the house lately with all of my volunteer experiences but today it is all about him. I am happy to celebrate with him with some Continue reading →
A Book Lover’s Christmas
My love of Advent calendars is well known in this household. From tea calendars (featured next week) to chocolate calendars, coffee calendars to cheese calendars I have loved them all. Two years ago I had purchased the perfect book themed calendar and while mine was Continue reading →
Teapot Tuesday – A Gift
Christmas will be here soon so what better teapot to feature than this teapot shaped like a Christmas package. Isn’t it adorable? . . . . A nicely wrapped package with a tidy bow and berries with greenery makes this one just perfect to display Continue reading →
The Third Week of Advent Brings JOY!
JOY! Just reading that word brings a smile to my face. Joy comes in all shapes and sizes, doesn’t it? Joy is the feeling of pleasure or happiness. When was the last time you witnessed or experienced true joy? I hope that the answer to Continue reading →
Christmas Memories
I have been feeling a bit nostalgic these days. I think it is the holidays that makes me think back to my own childhood. I had a really good childhood. I know not everyone can say that and I am happy that I am one Continue reading →
Stay Calm and Holiday On
Tis the season and with the season comes a lot of things to do. I have been keeping busy as usual but maybe a little busier than I would like to be right now. It’s all great stuff, of course, volunteering at Sharing House with Continue reading →
Teapot Tuesday –Christmas is Coming
. Another fun Christmas themed teapot and this one is from Pfaltzgraff. My sister in law got me a couple for my collection several years ago and this is the larger of the two she gave me. I love the delicate features. . . It Continue reading →
Second Week of Advent – Peace
From Merriam Webster: peace 1 : a state of tranquility or quiet 2. a state of security or order within a community provided for by law or custom 3. freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions 4. harmony in personal relations 5. A state or Continue reading →
Beach View
I always have to share beach pictures and it is no different this week. Being back in Brevard where it took a cold turn (though nothing like some areas of the country) I am longing for the beach a little bit even though we just Continue reading →
Take a Shell – Any Shell
Last week at the beach Chris and I stayed at a new to us place and it was a small boutique hotel right on the beach. When Chris checked in, he told me there was something I would love in the lobby. He does know Continue reading →