I'm loving the living room tree!
It's not totally decorated yet but I'm still working on it!
This Monday morning was the very FIRST time we have sat in here with our coffee and reading.
For days I would tell Louis Dean to NOT walk through the living room! Go around by way of the kitchen!
Finally there is a path!
I think it's so pretty!!
I need to add some lights to the doll case top but that will finish it up - I think!
This is the new CD player and it is wonderful!
Simple and easy to use and the sound is great!
Plays one CD at a time but I have learned how to make it 'repeat.'
The Christmas ambiance is making me happy!
I have more Santas that will fill this wall - so the extra Santa paintings will be going in the sewing room....once I get to that!
Lots of Santas....
We are spending Thanksgiving Eve with the Bells and then going to see the film 'Red.'
On Thanksgiving Day we will be at the Cumby's and I am taking Mincemeat Crescents.
Brenda loves mincement as does my step son Dean!
I'll be making these for him when we are at the ranch in December.
I love this recipe and I love that Summer wrote it out for me.
Today Louis Dean and I took out all the remaining fall decor from the dining room and sewing room as well as the gazebo. I also worked on Sam's Cowboy Santa and then packed away the art table until later when I will finish it.
And now to announce the winners of the Santa drawings!
And the Santa Canvas Winners are....
Comment #185 - Susie Q!
You know who you are and we love you dearly.
I know you will always miss your beloved Teddy!
Louis Dean has loved all the western DVDs you sent.
We have loved being friends with you all these years.
Even though Louis Dean is suffering from dementia - he knows who you are!
Comment #39 - Sheila W!
Again, we have been friends and prayer partners for a very long time.
You are in my daily prayers along wiith your mom, Jean.
I have both of your addresses and will mail the canvases out tomorrow.
Merry Christmas!
Hi Linda! Your home is truly a masterpiece of holiday decor! It looks so festive. I hope that you and LD have a wonderful. memorable, blessed Thanksgiving with those you love. See you again soon!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the lucky winners!! I could not wait to find out, but I read all of your blog and scrolled slowly before I got to the big announcement!
ReplyDeleteLinda, Queen of Spreading Joy....How fortunate I was to have one of your Santa's. Nativity in a Snow Ball. Will be hanging it next week. I will start my miminal Christmas decor next week. Since I'm not doing as much this year, I will continue to enjoy yours!!
ReplyDeleteLove and Hugs to you and Louis Dear and a Very Merry Christmas!
Congratulations Santa painting winners!
ReplyDeleteLinda, I love seeing your home being decorated for Christmas! It's full of lights and wonder! That's the magic of the season, and the reason for the season is Jesus! What a wonder!
Oh yes, your livingroom is very pretty!! It looks like you'll be finished all the decorating well before the first of December.
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile, Happy Thanksgiving. Have a wonderful time with your dear ones.
Everthing is pretty.....
ReplyDeleteEverything looks lovely!
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Donna
since I am already a winner and the owner of a Santa Painting by LC, I did not put my name in the pot. everyone should have a chance to have one.
ReplyDeletehow could you be anything but happy when living in a Christmas House. your TG Eve and Day sound perfect as always. your family knows how to celebrate Holidays and is such a lovely and loving family
So festive in your house.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the winners of the Prized Santa pictures. I love mine and it will go up when I begin decorating.
ReplyDeleteYour holiday home is like a House Beautiful magazine layout.
I can tell that this is your Happy Place and your Joy just overflows every room and everything about you.
Hugs to you and Louis Dean. So Thankful for our Blog friendship. Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving.
Sue
Oh Linda, I am so honored to be picked. Your comment of LD loving the westerns and remembering who I am touches my heart. I am so blessed with you and LD as my friends. Ted has to be smiling too. I enjoy seeing all the Santa paintings you have done through the years. Your house is a Christmas wonderland in every sense of the word. I have always like seeing when you made up one of your recipes, as you do date them. Blessings, hold tight to each other. I love all of you. xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and full of love, and warmth , like you! It's all so beautiful-- admire your talents!'Love you my friend!Trudy
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful, Linda, to see all the Christmas decos in your home. They really put me in the holiday spirit today. Kudos to the winners of your Santa canvases and I am sure they will treasure your art.
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