Meet an Old Friend

I have an old friend that lives in my family room,

He's a quiet unassuming little fellow.

My parents bought him for me when I was just a baby,

as he had been gifted to others years and years before.

I brought him up to the Dining Room where the light is better. I'm so glad my parents didn't repaint him or change him. He was given to me again back in the early 80's. I didn't remember him, but he had been kept safe in the loft of my Dad's garage workshop. I'm so glad that we were reunited all those years ago. He has been a joy to have, and each time I see him I think who might have climbed upon his little sturdy body and ridden off into the world of their imagination.

May you remember lovely images

of your childhood Christmases,

 Debra

I'm Mad for Plaid in the Sunroom

Ahhhh, magazine inspiration.

 Here are a few magazine photos

that have given me some ideas

for my winter sunroom.

Toile and tartan plaid, what a great

combination...

and love that green wicker.

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Americana and the fresh scent of greens.

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Plaid throws and twig furniture,

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Pillows, baskets, suitcases, and thermoses.

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Great for fall into winter

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Even as a mailbox or Christmas card holder.

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Cozy and comfortable, warm and inviting.

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These are just a few of the elements

 that have inspired my sunroom this winter.

Quilts and blankets to cuddle in...

And a lantern for a warm winter glow.

My picnic tin and the table my Daddy built for me.

Transferware and toile speak the same language to me.

Now, let's pour a cup of Theresa's spiced tea...

While the sun streams in.

Cozy vintage wool throws...

can keep you comfy and warm...

While you're inspired for some bird watching.

More Shiny Brites in boxes...

and vintage lights for stringing.

An old birdcage and paperwhites...

With a basket full of plaid.

White stoneware pitcher with holly from the yard...

And a lunchbox, a cooler, and vintage thermoses.

Here are some labels on the tartan throws.

If it's not Scottish...

(said with an accent)

Well, then it must be Faribo from Minnesoooota...

Or Pendleton, from Oregon!

I'm joining in at Hooked on Houses for

the Holiday House Tour.

Click above to join the party!

Have a great weekend...

stay cozy and warm!

Debra

The Little Drummer Boy Video

I just saw this on the NBC Nightly News and went to You Tube to watch the new video that Bob Dylan did for his new Christmas Album. Yes, you heard me right, Bob Dylan and Christmas.

The  Little Drummer Boy 

has always been one of my favorites.

 You will love the art and animation

 in this beautiful song.

This video is really is wonderful!

If you haven't seen the post on the
magazine inspiration for my picnic tin,
please scroll down,

I'm really excited about Christmas!

 Debra

White Wednesday, Little White Christmas Churches

There is just something so serene and peaceful about a country church. From my childhood drives with my family I can remember the small clapboard structures with the towering steeples. And when the snow dusted their rooftops they became magically beautiful; a place where one could slip inside, sit quietly in a back pew, and marvel at the sunlight streaming through the stained glass windows.

Here are a few of my small Christmas churches that I've been collecting for the last several years. These next few are found in my "Holiday Cupboard", which I showed this last Monday.

These next few are on a tray on my coffee table downstairs.

Mostly metal votive holders.

This one is bisque.

These next few photos are newer larger lighted ones,

 with small interior bulbs.

I love how they look at night all aglow.

And this one in my Dining Room was a gift

 from my daughter Erin a few years ago.

We found it at the Seed Box when they had their store in Ozark.

Even though it's not technically "white", I wanted to share it.

Hope you're having a blissful week.

Many of you are getting snow.

 Maybe we will all have a White Christmas!

Say Hello to Kathleen and all the others at

Faded Charm!

Happy White Wednesday,

Debra