The Sweet Commodity Of, "TIME!"

It is the last week before Christmas, and I am sure you are all feeling like it is crunch time.

This is such a busy time of the year for all of us. 

I must admit I am feeling a little more blessed than usual today. I am holding my family close in my heart, and in my thoughts.

This year more than ever I feel the need to celebrate the love we have in our family, and the precious gift of time.

I know after the events last Friday we are all dealing with this week maybe a little differently than we might have if things were going along as usual.

I think we are all being reminded of how precious time is with our loved ones.

Each moment gone is a moment we can not recapture. So now more than ever I feel the need to cherish each, and every moment with my family, and friends.

Take the time to tell them how much they mean to you. Someone very important in my life did that for me today…..

….. I woke up today and opened an email from my DIL telling me how much she appreciates and loves us.

I don’t know about you all, but that meant the world to me. Just a sweet heartfelt note. She stopped and took the time to let us know how much she cared and appreciated us.

Remember to take the time with the people you love. The important things always get done this time of year. Don’t let the busyness of the season take the JOY away from you.

Give Yourself A Gift……..

STOP! take a deep breath, say a prayer of thanksgiving, and then smile when you think about the people you love, and give them a call, or drop them a note. 

It only takes a minute and it is the best gift EVER!!!

Merry Christmas To YOU All, and thank you so much for supporting my efforts by reading my blog, stopping by and leaving such wonderful comments. It truly means more to mean than you realize.

I don't know about you, but I am  going to continue too...

...“ENJOY THE PROCESS!”

  

 

My Christmas Wish List

My husband and I don’t usually exchange Christmas gifts. Over the years it has been something that we just don’t do on a normal basis.

We used our resources to purchase gifts for our family and friends.

I am not accustomed to making a Christmas list, but when I read other blogger's list I always enjoy seeing what is out there that they would love to have.

So this year I thought I would try my hand at making a Christmas list…….

As I told you all before our family loves Christmas ornaments and they are very special to us. 

My DIL actually pinned these ornaments I am about to show you, and I thought they were so unique and a perfect gift for someone that loves design.....

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 There is a whole collection of these wonderful ornaments depicting Frank Lloyd Wright's designs.

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Another design related gift would be this gorgeous book written by Carolyne Roehm.

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You have to admit this would look great for Spring/Summer bag! Love the bright pop of bright pink.

On a more practical note…….

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I think these monogrammed coasters would be great to have on hand for guest to use.

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Speaking of monograms, this monogrammed signet ring is a beauty.

I love anything with letters or numbers on it, so when I saw this next item I thought it would be a great addition to my wardrobe…..

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This next items has words on it, and it is in white with black writing…..

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Emma Bridgewater makes these darling white dishes with words written on them. I would love to have a few pieces.


Since we are in the dish department how about a pretty glass…….

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I am not a drinker, but who says only champagne can go in a flute? These flutes are so festive and anything would taste better in them.

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Since we are talking about something to drink out of how about these wonderful vintage French Latte bowls. Aren’t these beautiful? 

I can just feel them in my hands drinking my first cup of coffee in the morning.

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This black and white striped blanket would be a welcome sight under the tree all wrapped up for me!!

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A strand of Mikomoto pearls would be a dream come true for me. I love beautiful pearls, even more than diamonds.

So there you have it. Of course I do not expect any of these gifts, but I must admit it was pretty fun to make a Christmas list for the first time in decades.

Since this post was about gifts and it is the season of giving and receiving, I thought I would share something I read that resonated with me……….

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I think this is something we all need to practice and to teach our children as they grow up.

How about you all, do have something really special on your wish list?

 

Merry Christmas!

Snow Globe In PARIS

I have to admit it is a bit Kitschy, but I also have to admit I love it!!! I made my own snow globe with a sweet memory from Paris………

See the flashing Eiffel Tower on the left. My sweet hubby wanted one when we were in Paris. He would tease that he was going to proudly display it on our mantel.


I told him, that will never happen in our house, but he could get it and we would put it on our tree this year to commemorate our beautiful trip to Paris.



He wound up not getting one while we were in Paris.

I felt kind of badly that I made him feel like he shouldn’t get it, so I sent away for one from Paris   to give him as a little Christmas surprise!

I decided it would look great under a cloche, then it evolved into a snowy scene like you would see in a snow globe.

I used two pictures, one of a snowy backdrop in front of the Eiffel tower, and one to put on the bottom where someone had written, “Kiss From PARIS!” In the snow.

I added a picture of us kissing in Paris on "Love Lock Bridge," and put two little sparkly twigs for snowy trees behind us.

Merry Christmas To 

The Love Of My Life

Kissing YOU in PARIS!!!