Winter Evenings Project & 2015 Goal...

What do you do with your dark winter evenings?  

I find its all too easy to plop in front of the computer or watch a movie.  

But when My Love threw out a pair of his long johns recently - 

I couldn't let all that neat fabric go to waste.

  

I got tons of little rolled fabric flowers or rosettes out of one pair.   

There's more here than I may use - so I think I'll list a few in my Etsy shop.  

Yay for being productive!  Now to stay inspired as there's 

much more I could be doing with my evenings.   Sound like a New Year's Goal?  Indeed it is....

My word for the year is simple - 'Do'!

Christmas Down... Valentines Up....

Happy New Year!

Today was the day to remove all Christmas from my home - 

always a sad thing.  

To soothe my soul - up went some Valentine decor.

I always feature this pink feather heart - it belonged to my mother.  

So more pink came out of the cupboards and onto the mantel...

The vintage valentines belonged to my father-in-law when he was a lad.

Happy Valentine's Day...

...it's only a month and a half away.

Sunday Afternoon Drive Bys....

Sometimes on a Sunday afternoon we take a drive in the country 

to see what we can see.   We usually have camera in tow - 

but rarely get out of the car.  We just shoot from the car windows.  

Today - we came upon this neat old stone house trimmed in a 

bright turquoise ... (and gotta love the purple chairs on the front stoop)...

...and this adorable little wooden Christmas cottage.  

We were quite a distance from the house - trying to protect the homeowner's privacy.  

But just as My Love was pulling his camera from the car window - 

a head shot out the front door giving us a nasty stare-down.  

Ooops!  We were really just complimenting your home dear homeowner! 

I guess it is a little unnerving to see someone in a

 pulled-over car staring at your house.  

Ah well - it's still a little cutey!

Christmas Luncheon Home Tour...

 Wanna see a lovely home?  And all dressed up for the Season?  

Me too - let's go!

The home owner is actually an artist (who loves antiques).

Her studio was my favorite room - so let's start there.

This vignette of snowflakes, candles and statuary took my breath away.

(Almost literally - I embarrassed myself with a big gasp when I caught sight of it!)

 

 Across the room... don't miss her bottle brush trees on Wilton cake tiers.  

And her chandelier is huge and gorgeous and... I love it!

 The window she paints by

 with a great view of the courtyard...

Yep - her brushes are stored in style.

On to my second favorite room with this awesome fireplace...

 

 Apparently this home was once a school house. 

I don't know if the ceiling is original - but it's amazing...

  

Behind the yellow settee was this delightful trug arrangement on a silver tray.

Some collections are just meant to be on display...

Details make such a difference.  Christmas in a jar...

 

The food was served buffet style in the kitchen.

Loved her presentation!

 Everyone should have a cow in their kitchen?   

Isn't he great?

 

Some parting random shots of loveliness...

(I think this is my favorite bathroom vanity ever!)

 A favorite painting she keeps above her bath...

Everything she paints is beautiful...

Tired after all that?  Yep - she really sleeps here. 
Thanks for joining me on this lovely tour.
I was honored to have the opportunity to share it with you!

Enjoy your Christmas Eve - hopefully with family and friends!!

Clean Christmas Movie Recommend....

Need a Christmas gift idea for all ages and persons?

  May I recommend this Hallmark Hall of Fame movie.  

We've owned it for some years now and just love it.

  My hubby has watched this many times - even without me!

   It is well done, charming, clean, funny and just all-around great!

We actually still have and watch the VHS version - 

but I've noticed it is in DVD format too.  Check it out on Amazon.

And nope - not getting paid to endorse this in any way.

Would love to hear how you enjoy 'A Season For Miracles'.