My grandkid is a real dog...

sounds pretty pathetic, huh?

But hey, it's the truth...

You met Vinnie last Christmas, and this little man can steal your heart.

He's a riot, and a little better behaved than last Christmas.

He's in his buffalo check rain gear, but hates it.

He can hardly move, he thinks he's in a straight jacket!

(sorry the photos are fuzzy, this was before I realized

my new lens was set on auto while my camera was on manual)

Last Christmas my shin and his head had a little encounter, 

and my shin came out the loser.

He has a hard head and in one of his chasing games he plowed into me.

I won't go into details but I'm really glad his obedience school was a success.

This is Vinnie's mom and dad.

Our daughter Erin and her husband. 

and just so you'll be sure and know that the Living Room

actually does get lived in, these are a couple of photos

 of the kids unwrapping presents.

This is our younger daughter, Alyson and her husband.

do you feel sorry for me?

My grandkids are dogs and cats. 

(sorry no photos of the old ornery black cat

 that will slap the stuff out of you as you walk by

and the rotten, but oh so cute Himalayan )

OK, just wanted to share some real life with you.

Hope you all are having a great weekend. 

I had to do a booth check and supply at Relics today,

and put away some of the outdoor Christmas decor

Yikes, I still have Christmas stuff to box and put away.

someone, please tell me that you still have putz houses out!!

xoxo,

From Me to You on New Year's Day

I'm looking forward to what the New Year will bring, and looking back on all that I have walked through this last year. You have been with me everyday, whether you realize it or not. Thank you for being there.

"In his heart a man plans his course,

but the Lord determines his steps".

Proverbs 16:9

May your New Year be filled with a multitude of blessings from above.

Sending love and gratitude for your sweet friendship,

Just a little silver and sparkle...

This is a post from last New Year's Eve that I wanted to share again. So many of you are new to blogging this year, and maybe hadn't seen it. It's one of my favorite vignettes. I had been wanting to do a cupboard with just silver and neutrals and decided to put this together the week after Christmas. Odds and ends and clock faces and silver. I enjoyed it until the Valentine's bug bit me in mid January. Love the seasons and holidays...keeps things interesting, and in somewhat of a disarray. 

This is on my sideboard in the Hall kitchen, which gets changed out regularly. I like to clear things off and start fresh each month.

I wanted some New Year's Eve sparkle!

Just look at the patina on this old metal painted vanity mirrored tray.

Love this old wedding certificate.

I haven't been able to get a lot accomplished this week, I'm taking it easy on the ankle. Thanks so much for all your well wishes and kind words. I still have some Christmas decor that needs to be put away... I'm ready for a fresh start for 2012. 

Thank you, each one of you, who comes by to visit. You're my inspiration, and my motivation to stay busy and focused. Non bloggers may not understand us, but we know the friendship and "community" are real. I think of you each as a blessing. 

Vintage Inspiration Friday 

is still going strong, click here.

Have a wonderful New Year's Eve!

xoxo,

joining in on these parties:

Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch