We have had a lot of rain the last couple of days and there was no dry area to sit outside for my quiet time.
So I lit candles and turned on the fairy lights in the living room.
And I played Christmas music......I love my mornings.
I managed to take several bags of trash to the curb and that made me feel good.
Keeping Louis Dean busy is important and today he took lights off of a Christmas tree and fluffed it up for me. This tree will live in the living room for the next month or two.
A sneak preview of the living room.....
Hoping to finish it up tomorrow.
So far I am loving it!
The den is done and I love it, too.
Every room is different this year and I am trying to keep it less cluttered and more in line with what I really like.
I am past keeping things that do not mean much to me and if I don't love it - I have tossed it!
It's good to love and enjoy the things that bring us pleasure.
I cover the sofa with seasonal fabrics and I am loving this one!
I used this cover on our bed back a few years ago and then used it in the guest room.
It works great here and I am so glad.
Decorating is therapy for me and
Sweet kitty!
I love my den....
This is the scene on the baby grand piano....
Warm and cozy is my goal.
I'm hoping to do a journal entry every day to allow more comments for the Christmas Giveaway...
I think tomorrow the living room will be all done!
I doubted I would be up to the task of decorating for this year.
My strength and purpose seemed to be at question.
The motivation came from others who are looking forward to a Christmas Tea Party.
Amber and her children and Whitney (Amber's sister in law) and her children....
I used to do a 'Cup of Christmas Tea' parties but that ended in 2020.
So I am embracing this Christmas season and hope YOU are, too!!
Merry Christmas!!
27 comments:
I would love to see your decorated house in person and look closer room by room! I followed your blog since the twins were born what great blog entries they were I would treasure one of your Santa paintings! Sandra from BC
Your place is like a Christmas fairyland!
I have no room for a painting so I would ask to pass it on to some lucky person who does.
Bless you both. You do have your hands full, but live with love. :)
OMG that wall hurts the eyes. The tree is nice though.
You should just take the bull by the horns, get the address and go over there and knock on the door. As a follower of the blog, you're entitled to dinner as well.
Your nest is YOU and ready for you to enjoy the rest of the year.. Everyone should love their home as much as you do... I am laughing and wish I could see your face when you see my kitchen table coming soon to a blog near you, a new table cloth. I cover my furniture with dog blankets and dog pillows
Your den is so festive. I like the idea of covering the furniture with seasonal fabric. THe pictures you've shared feel like they came right from Santa's castle. I picture him and Mrs. Claus sitting at that table for their evening cookies and cocoa.
Your home is delightful and always know the joy you bring to all of us when sharing your Christmas decorations....just marvelous!
Your home is beautiful! And I agree you should be surrounded by things that you love and bring you joy and comfort. Have a blessed Thanksgiving, Judy from Pennsylvania.
These next few weeks are by far our favorite time of the year fill both with memories of holidays past as well as what the future holds. Bittersweet and melancholy for sure sometimes, but we would not have it any other way.
Linda life is not easy as we get older and it is wonderful you are able to do all you do and take care of Louis Dean. Your love of life and family is so uplifting! I moved to Arkansas three years ago and no longer receive you beautiful Christmas card and I would love to start receiving them again. I checked for your email address and it took me to four different places. I would love to enter to receive your painting. Belinda Wallace
I just love walking into a room and feeling good about life. You'll really enjoy your home this year with the pretty things. Holiday hugs, Diane
I would love to join you for a cup of tea or coffee in any of these rooms. A winter wonderland is just what describes your home. I hope to grace my walls with a Santa painting from you soon.
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Linda C
I think you are really Mrs. Claus pretending to be Linda from Texas. That's okay, I'll keep your annomity. 😉
I can really see all the work that went into this. I love the couch!! Cannot make out what the blue rectangles with the wreaths are, they are like panels?
The joy of Life and your Home just oozes from these photos. I love everything about them. Its like The Peace That Passes All Understanding.
I sure would love to have a Cup of Christmas Tea with you. I know we could gab til' the cows come home ... (:0)
Love you
Sue
I love the decorating you've done, it is like a set from a Christmas movie! I agree with you about getting rid of the things that do not bring us joy and only keeping the things we love. I'm working on it slowly but surely, room by room!
The den looks very pretty.
I didn't realize you had a baby grand. Who plays it? Do you?
Looking like Christmas. Pretty. Jan Waco
I love the streamlined version this year. I can see and enjoy each thing you' ve put out. Darlene in TN
I just love the different reds, with blacks and whites! You have really outdone yourself this year and it looks both festive and comfy all at once. I hope you are enjoying it, my friend!
Linda...your home is such a warm and inviting place. I love all that you have done and your painted pictures really make for a lovely Christmas room.
Wow.You have been a busy lady.Have a wonderful December enjoying your family and
friends.Marlyn from Michigan
You outdid yourself. Didn't think it was possible. Everything looks so warm, welcoming and cozy. Am always awed by your energy and your creativity. Now I want to drag my debris out of the garage and transform my home. Was going to wait til after Thanksgiving, but now I am fired up and excited to begin! Thanks for the boost of enthusiasm, you are a good motivator!
I like the warmth and beauty of your Christmas decor. It would be fun to visit you and bask in all the happy decorations.
So love hearing from you and you have a beautiful cozy home
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