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Monday, December 15, 2014

Such A Wonderful Time Of The Year :)





I’ve been doing a little December 
tweaking around the house.  
 This garland is hanging in my kitchen window.    
No, I didn’t make it . . . I wish that I could say that I did.  
 It’s so cute :)

I changed the message on the kitchen chalkboard 







I when out to the apricot trees
and trimmed a few branches to make
a Star of David for my dining room wall.
 






Added a little red here and there.





Made a little throw pillow.

 




Enjoyed the tree


  
And have been enjoying visiting the mailbox
and receiving cards and family letters.
 


It is such a wonderful time of the year:)


Wishing you a lovely week.
Your blogging sister,
Connie :)
 

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30 comments:

  1. Ann ThompsonDecember 15, 2014 at 3:24 PM

    Your looking very festive there. Love all your decorations.

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    1. ConnieDecember 15, 2014 at 4:47 PM

      Thank you, Ann . . . it is wonderful having you stop by and visit. Here's wishing you a lovely Christmas :)

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  2. Art and SandDecember 15, 2014 at 5:05 PM

    So much lovely, but my favs are the twig star and your tree. Your tree looks so pretty.

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    1. ConnieDecember 16, 2014 at 9:12 AM

      Hi Carol, Thank you . . . each year we buy or make a new ornament for that year and we also pick up an ornament when we take a trip. That way each year when we decorate the tree it brings back memories. This may be very useful as we get older and our memories get fewer, LOL. This year's ornament is a little picture frame with a photo of Steve and I removing the "For Sale" sign on our bungalow :) Then when our granddaughters were here the youngest made Steve and I each an ornament. These will become part of our Christmas treasures :)

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  3. 505whimsygirlDecember 16, 2014 at 10:37 AM

    Hi Connie,

    Very cute bunting - and yes, you could absolutely make some of that! Love the pillow you made and the Star of David from your tree branches. I received your Christmas card - thank you. I really enjoyed the letter and seeing your new home from different angles. Your craft barn looks huge! I'm hoping to mail mine out tomorrow.... yikes! I've lost a week somewhere.

    Hugs,
    Kay

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    1. ConnieDecember 16, 2014 at 12:29 PM

      Hi Kay, Oh, this time of the year time seems to fly by and there is so much going on. Here's wishing you the very best Christmas ever. Keep smiling :)

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  4. The Furry GnomeDecember 16, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    Connie, welcome to my blog! I have been watching for #100, but I have a long way to go compared to your following. I'm in the middle of trying to make some changes to the format of my blog, and perhaps add some other pages, but I do enjoy trying to find things to photograph and write about every day. Obviously from your blog, you are one crafty lady! My wife spend most of her days in her sewing studio, making quilts and other fabric arty things.

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    1. ConnieDecember 16, 2014 at 12:31 PM

      Hi Gnome, Does your wife have a blog? I would love to visit and see what she makes :)

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  5. Far Side of FiftyDecember 16, 2014 at 2:48 PM

    Thanks for the visit! Your tree is very pretty! Nice to meet another Connie! :)

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    1. ConnieDecember 16, 2014 at 9:23 PM

      Oh, I didn't realize that your name was Connie . . . well, I always say that I had never met a Connie that I didn't like :)

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  6. Far Side of FiftyDecember 16, 2014 at 2:51 PM

    I would follow you but I don't do the Google Friend connect thing I will just have to bookmark your blog:(

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    1. ConnieDecember 16, 2014 at 9:25 PM

      Hello again, well I do hope that you visit again . . . my welcome mat is always out. have a very Merry Christmas :)

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  7. cathylynnDecember 17, 2014 at 4:37 AM

    You home is decorated so beautifully and I love your chalkboard sign. Wishing you a Blessed Christmas and New Year too!
    Hugs, Cathy-Lynn

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  8. MelanieDecember 17, 2014 at 12:16 PM

    Thanks for showing us the Christmas touches in your home! Love how you made the Star of David out of apricot branches. Very clever. Your tree is so beautiful!

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    1. ConnieDecember 17, 2014 at 12:59 PM

      Hi Melanie, and thank you so much. I hope that you are enjoying all the joys of Christmas.
      Stay warm, Connie :)

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  9. DonnaDecember 17, 2014 at 8:16 PM

    I love your idea of displaying Christmas cards hung with clothes pins, Connie! And the star you made from tree trimmings is so neat! What a fun idea:)
    Have a very Merry Christmas!

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    1. ConnieDecember 18, 2014 at 9:46 AM

      Good Morning Donna, It is so sweet getting a visit from you, Merry Christmas!
      Thanks for your sweet words; the Star of David was an idea that I got from Pinerest :)

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  10. Kelly December 17, 2014 at 8:37 PM

    Hi Connie, I think you and I would get along great, love your attitude and zest for life! Thank you for the most kind comments on my blog today, I enjoyed the compliment, thank you! You have a lovely blog that I will bookmark. I love positivity and happiness and you radiate. Have a very Merry Christmas!
    Hugs Kelly

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    1. ConnieDecember 18, 2014 at 9:48 AM

      Oh my goodness . . . what a lovely compliment.
      I'm not so sure I deserve it, but it sure is a sweet thing to read this morning and to start my day with,
      thank you :)

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  11. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and JoyDecember 18, 2014 at 8:09 AM

    Everything is so pretty! Merry Christmas, Connie.

    Hugs,
    Kathy M.

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    1. ConnieDecember 18, 2014 at 9:49 AM

      And a great big Merry Christmas to you too, Kathy!
      You are a sweetie pie :)

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  12. Linda ReederDecember 18, 2014 at 10:15 AM

    Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment.
    I always enjoy being invited into another blogger's Home! Your decorations are charming.

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    1. ConnieDecember 18, 2014 at 3:02 PM

      Hi Linda, thank you for visiting . . . my welcome mat is always out :)
      Merry Christmas!

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  13. BrandiDecember 19, 2014 at 8:04 AM

    Love all of your holiday touches, Connie! Your home looks so warm and cozy. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!!

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    1. ConnieDecember 20, 2014 at 2:56 PM

      Hi Brandi, Merry Christmas to you, too.
      Here's wishing the best holiday season ever :)

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  14. Cozy Thyme CottageDecember 19, 2014 at 7:37 PM

    Hi! You have been busy decorating and enjoying the Christmas season! I really like that swag even if you did not make it!! Are those Christmas cards pinned with clothespins there? Clever idea! This didn't come up on my blogger side bar list so I am glad I clicked on it anyway and found what you have been up too. Nancy

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    1. ConnieDecember 20, 2014 at 2:57 PM

      Hi Nancy, here's wishing you a very Merry Christmas . . . may your week be filled with the love of family and friends :)

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  15. BeckyDecember 22, 2014 at 12:37 PM

    Nancy, I love your ginger bread men, so cute. And what a stunning tree. Wishing you a Merry Christmas.

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  16. ℳartina @ Northern NestingJanuary 5, 2015 at 5:15 AM

    Connie your house looked so pretty all dressed for Christmas!! Your tree looked beautiful and I LOVE that gingerbread garland...so cute!!

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