ALMOST READY

 

I am almost ready for what is actually my favorite

time of the year........the Christmas season.

 

Between not feeling well on and off for a few weeks,

and this terrible tragedy in Newtown,

I have just not been in the mood.

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected

by this horrendous event.

I truly do not understand why this is happening

over and over again.

Something needs to change, and fast.

So, after walking around here depressed,

I am going to pull myself  together,

and try to make this home feel and look like Christmas

for my family, my friends, and for me.

 

I have spend some time decorating, contemplating

and tweaking.

Here is a peek of what is happening at our house.

Take a little tour......

 

 

This year I fell in love with owls.

We hear them sometimes at night in the summer month.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We finally got the Christmas tree up last weekend.

 

 

 

When we visited my friend Paula in October, I admired

a star she had made from an old carpenters ruler.

So when I went antiquing a while ago I hit the mother load.

Thank you Paula for the inspiration.

 

 

 

I bought this small Santa many moons ago.

Love him.

 

 

 

Hate to part with Bliss, but she has found a nice new home.

 

 

 

My little rabbit has quite a job to do hauling these little sheep.

 

 

 

A lot of glitter snuck into the house,

even on the kitchen tree.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See what I mean about the ruler stars.

Thank God I only found five.....

We have been having strange weather.

Today was no exception.....lots of fog,

and of course rain ........ again.

Better than snow!!!!!

Somehow it has been matching my mood.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No Christmas decoration would be complete in

our home without my snow family.

 LOVE them!

 

 

 

 

 

 

This year I found these birds in Target,

(last year I cut some out from music sheets)

So, nine of them are in the entrance foyer.

Love, love birds.

Funny that I want them inside the house too.

We are always feeding them outside, and living

in the woods, we have many different species.

 

 

 

Done a little tweaking.....

 

 

 

 

 

What would Christmas be without my red Santa

I made many years ago.

 

 

See how foggy it is.

I was going to go out with my friend Laura today,

but I HATE to drive in the fog.

Had one very, very bad experience....

 

 

 

 

My stocking addiction....

I can never have enough it seems....

 

 

 

My color scheme this year is snow and ice.....

with a little "fire" thrown in,

hence the white, silver and a little bit of red.

 

 

 

 

 

 

These strike me as funny.

See the real thing every day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Love that you can see this while dining.

 

 

 

Soon it is time for the "big guy" to come.

I know you all have been good, so nothing

but nice things for you all.

 

I'll try for one more post before the big day.

But if I don't get to it,

 I wish you the merriest of holidays,

filled with love for and from your family and friends.

 

Blessings to you all,

Evi

 

TEASER FOR THINGS TO COME.......

 

After a few days away from home,

and seeing places decorated to perfection,

I am ready to pretty up our abode.

This year it seems to take a bit more to

get me in the spirit of Christmas.

What better way to get there, than

to dress up my mannequin for the

holidays.

 

 

A few weeks ago I purchased this child's little hoop

underskirt.

I am intrigued with all the little snaps to adjust the

length of the skirt.

The minute I bought it, I knew that I wanted it

for my dress form.

With a few sprigs of princess pine, vintage silver tinsel,

  some glitter stars spelling out "WISH",

I was all set.

Changing her for the seasons is always great fun.

 

 

So far I have mainly focused on the entrance

foyer - breakfast room.

This year I am staying with natural colors

mixed with some red, a bit of silver,

and naturally greens.

I bought this stocking last weekend from

Sandi of the Cottage Muse

in Wrentham, M.A.

I was sad that we missed each other again!

The store was an absolute delight,

and I came home with more than one item.

 

 

I actually made myself a doll.

You know what they say about the shoemaker...

that goes for me too.

My dear friend Paula is smitten with this

little lady, and would have liked to add her to

her collection.

 

 

 

 

 

When I bought this spool,

(and I don't really know what it was actually used for),

my hubby wondered why I wanted it.

I too had no idea.

It turned out that it was perfect for

a winter wonderland snow gal.

 

 

On the night from the 5th to the 6th, St. Nick in

Germany brings goodies to good children

and coal to bad ones, which he puts into the

shoes left out for him.

This is my homage to this custom.

I bought myself the little shoes-clogs,

(on the left) this weekend in an antique store in

Sturbridge, MA.

I LOVE, LOVE them!!!!!

 

 

 

 

A sweet little wagon, which we purchased (plus a bigger version),

when we were in Germany, is taking sheep for a joy ride.

Lots of work and love went into this little treasure.

 

 

I have many teddies that I collected....stored away.

The other day I unearthed this fellow from 1982 by Dakin.

He came with the scarf and socks.

 

 

The little angel on the mirror got her wings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have a thing for stockings, preferably antique.

I found these also this past weekend, plus the lace.

Did I need them....NO....., do I love them.....YES!

Look at the details!

 

 

These are the little Dutch shoes.

The upper part is leather, and the soles are wood.

As sweet as they are, I don't envy the child that had

to wear them.

The little buckles snap into each other.

 

 

I don't think they saw a lot of use.

So much beautiful workmanship.

 

 

We were in Connecticut on Saturday, and in Rhode Island

and Massachusetts on Sunday.

It reminds me of a quote from a movie....or was it the title....

"if it's Tuesday, this must be Belgium"..

We had lunch in Stony Creek, overlooking the

Thimble Islands.

I am always amazed what people will do for unique homes.

Can you imagine if you just quickly need milk or bread?!

 

 

 

 

 

After lots of shopping we went to our friend Paula's

house. I quickly took some pictures outside,

because we were off to do more shopping.

By the time we got back, it was dark, so I did not take

pictures of the inside.

It was absolutely breathtaking.

But there will be some upcoming exciting news soon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Massachusetts we stopped at a farm that grows herbs and lots

of other things in Brookfield, MA.

They also have many animals, this peacock being just one of them.

It is called the Walker Homestead.

The home is a beautiful old dwelling that takes you back in time,

and the lady of the house is charming.

They also sell antiques and smalls from their home.

 

 

Hubby made himself comfortable and 

found a new friend.

They look good together.

He rested, I shopped!

My guy has the patience of a saint!!!!!

Truly!

 

 

Here is my angel greeting

all who enter.

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May you all be blessed with a wonderful season,

filled with joy and anticipation.

There will be more  Christmas to come from

our home.

 

God bless,

Evi

 

GOBBLE, GOBBLE......

 

 

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

Wishing you the best Holiday with family and friends.

 

While so many of us have much to be thankful for,

others have not.

Please include them in your thoughts and prayers.

 

God bless,

Evi

IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS

 

We have survived Sandy and the Northeaster,

which brought us snow.

The weather has turned pleasant again,

at least for the near future.

So, as promised....

here is a meander through my friend Paula's house

from our recent visit.

If there is a gal that can create vignette's,

it is Paula!

She has a wonderful sense of putting things together,

to present "eye candy".

Without further ado, I'll  show you what I saw

and loved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A familiar face......

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paula is a pharmacist, so I think this has to be in her house!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Goodbye for now pretty house.

Until next time, where it will be decorated in all of it's

Christmas glory.

As always, it was fun, fun, fun.....

For me one show down, one more to go.....

and then, I'll get to play in our house....

 

God bless,

Evi