Thursday, December 9, 2010

WHITE CHRISTMAS CLOCHE


IT'S A WHITE CHRISTMAS
UNDER MY CLOCHE!

I usually decorate most of the house in
Blue, White and Silver
This has been my passion for several years

I always explained this by saying
Savannah is hot this time of year and
I am cooling things off.
I am here to tell you that it is, brrrrrrr,
cold this year.
Yeh, Yeh, I hear the laughs.
Hey, I had to take off my shorts,
We're talking COLD!

Here's a glimpse of my Cool White Christmas.
Savannah style.
I am new at cloche decorating but I will practice.
I promise!
I've had Santa for years. The pine cone is a candle.
The Angel is a music box. It was given to me by a friend who loved
Christmas with all her heart. I miss her.
Don't you just love her?

The little nativity is Marquis by Waterford.
I will move it to another place later.
Reflection made this one difficult.
Not sure what I was thinking here, Just playing.
Candlelight always helps the mood.
Isn't the Angel sweet?

I wanted to publish my first "Cloche Party"
with my sweet friend  
Marty @ A Stroll Through Life's
"Christmas Cloche Party"
Love Ya, Marty!
While I am not totally satisfied with this effort it is out there.
As I said, I will practice, practice, practice!

Merry Christmas

Join me December 15th
I will be joining several "Open House" parties

You know I love your comments
Constructive suggestions are welcome
 
Tomorrow might is 12 Days of Christmas 
Update time!
Ya'll come back!

Be sure to link back to Marty for some grownup cloches!

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS - TWO THRU SIX!!!!!

We started Day One of our journey Here


Day Two!!
Should we have coffee first?
Nah! Let's go for it!

Got a coin? You're the one with the coin drawer.
OK! Scratch, Scratch, Scratch!
Yipee! A free ticket/$1.00.

My turn... Snow?
Those girls, I am gonna get them.
We'll vacuum later. 
Search the Son Thrift - Carmi, Il
Oh, soooo sweet!
Banana split dishes for TWO!
They know ice cream is our favorite treat
Neopolitan candles, yummy!
Love you both!
Did I say thank you?

Day Three!!!
Yawn, Yawn! Whatcha doing?
Scratch, Scratch, Scratch!
Guess you had a coin handy, huh.
Eureka!!!!! Five times. $5.00.
Good going Papa!

My go!
Dang SNOW!
I am really gonna get them!
WOW! THREE containers of seeds for spring
Oh, thank you!
Hollie's Daisies





Hollie lives in Tennessee.



Kim's Zinnias




Kim lives in Illinois.






Mike's Cockscomb


Mike is a friend in Illinois
who has awesome flowers.


I see some spring flowers on my tablescapes.
Did I say thank you?



Day Four!!!!
Hey, Hey, Hey!!
Wait for me!
I am so sorry! You still have eight more days!
Teach him to wait for me!

You won't fool me this time. 
I am holding this bag over the sink.
Ah, that was better. 
Oh look Dad!
FOUR of the cutest dessert dishes!

Farmer's Extension - Fairfield, Il

I know just how I will use them! 
Won't my special Banana Pudding
look great in these?
Ladies, you are the greatest.
Did I say thank you?

Day Five!!!!!
Papa, what do you think they came up with today?
This IS fun isn't it?

You know the routine. S,S.S.
Hot Dog!! How are your doing now?
Another ticket/$1.00
You're ahead. Five days, seven dollars.
You are a very good scratcher!

Ok, back to the sink. Oh, *@#&! 
Is that how you type cussing?
The bag split. That means it's a heavy gift
but I am gonna get you two, anyway!
FIVE, let me do the math. 
Four soup crocks and a recipe for 
French Onion Soup = 5
Says it is Julia Child's recipe

Look at the neat detail!



Rescue Mission Thrift - Mt. Vernon, Il
 I see a "Country Tablescape" in the offing. 
I love you more than life!
Did I say thank you?

Day Six!!!!!!
Hope you are not getting bored, 
cuz this is soooo much fun!

Dad, you're up!!
S,S,S! You remembered the routine.
This man is never without a coin these days.
Don't be sad, still six more days
to win that $2,500.

Geez, this one is heavy.
No split today and all the snow is down the sink.
I still owe you young ladies.
 Gotta think of something really good!
Neat!
SIX is the number for today.
Lets count. A soup tureen WITH ladle 
and four matching crocks = six
Oh, Good. I can make a big pot and we'll serve eight!
Patty's Settlement - Grand Rivers, Ky
I see a huge pot of chile and a pan of cornbread!
You are special souls with lovely spirits.
Did I say thank you?

Did I thank you, my new blogland friends?
I truly appreciate your visits and comments.
You have been generous 
with your thoughts and ideas.
You have provided inspiration 
for the mind and soul. 
Did I say thank you?
Thank You, dear friends !!!

We have six days left. Day seven is a Christmas Theme.
Can't wait to see you

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS!!!!!

DID YOU KNOW 
TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
BEGINS ON DECEMBER 1ST?

In my world it does!

My ADORABLE daughter and two of my Grandsons
came to visit for Thanksgiving.


We had decided, as a family, to scale back
 gift giving and be more creative in the process.
They furnished the tree and decorations


Our two ADORABLE daughters got together
to prepare special gifts for Bob and me.
Since Illinois daughter was the one visiting, 
 she was designated to put together this display.
The gifts and tree are set up in our bedroom
The two hatched and executed the gifts together.

In a silver bowl are twelve envelopes for Bob.

On the tree are twelve notes 
with hints about twelve gifts for me.
I was told that my gifts have a theme.
TABLE SCRAPS FOR TABLESCAPES!!
We will have to see where this leads.
Like we don't have an idea!

 Per instructions we open one card/gift each day.

The GOOD NEWS! We get to start,  DECEMBER 1st.

Early this morning Bob awakened, tore open the window and threw up the sash! OOPs! Wrong story.


Anyhoo, we were pushing, shoving and running at breakneck speed to our beautiful display.
WHOO HOO! LET ME AT 'EM!


Bob got his opened first, a scratch off lottery card.
 Quick,  get a coin. Scratch, scratch, scratch. 
Alas, not a winner. 
But he is a winner! It appears he will have eleven more chances plus that BIG gift bag in the back.

Now, it's my turn. Let's read the note.
Yes! I'm gonna read the note!


"On the first day of December 
Table Scraps presents to you...
Something special for 
the birthday of your maker..."
                                                                          Kim and Hollie

 Beautiful gift bag says snow. Wow, look at all 
that snow falling out. Real cute, missy! 

Oh, Oh, I can feel it, let me get it open!
You girls!  These are the salt and pepper shakers I have been trying to steal errr get Tennessee daughter to give me forever and a day. You see they match something I already have. That was sooooo sweet. I love you both with all my heart.
Cracker Barrel - Lebanon, Tn
GEE, we can't wait for tomorrrow.
I hope you will follow us through this neat experience that our ADORABLE daughters have put together for us.
I won't burden you with a daily post but I will be sharing every couple of days.

LET ME JUST ADD HOW BLESSED I AM TO HAVE FOUND SUCH SWEET FRIENDS.
Please leave a comment. Remember they are like
Christmas Gifts.
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