That's because she was asleep under the tree. Monster cat Junior never offered to bother the tree at all. She sniffed around and settled in on the fabric we used as a a tree skirt. She spent the days either laying here or snuggled in on the sofa with Abby. She splits time indoors and out - her outdoor time allowed her to have no-no goodies right off the table - so she doesn't mind being tossed out the door at all.
It is not an optical illusion - I really do have those huge baseboards - Somewhere between 11 and 12 inches.
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Now meet - Ingrid (l), Myra (c), and Melvin (r) - all softie dolls from
MaryAnn. She sells them through her Etsy store as well - butt cracks included - and they are adorable - Thanks my friend and thanks for the box of scraps - I have an idea for them but I won't share that today.
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Way back in the early part of the year, I sent Gina over at
LaBelle Ave. a box of scraps for a quilt. Well she sent an update letter and a box of goodies for me. Thank you Gina - this was a wonderful surprise. I especially love the Walnut stuffed pincushion.
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Also in the mail goodies - this was what the postman delivered Friday - Molly was in the kitchen in her undies when the delivery happened. Yes you can laugh - we did. A lovely calendar from
Roxanne - I have been contemplating a word a day project for myself and this is just the thing to record my words for each day. There is a pocket of pages on the back - so I'll have a way of keeping these all year. Loving this - it is beautiful and will be something I use everyday. My big calendar in the kitchen may be jealous since it just works without recognition and this one will be though of as fondly.
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The final picture of this post - one of my favorite views this season. Across the dining room table to the tree, with just the tree lights lit. I sat here a lot over the 4 days I was home. I pondered how far I have come this year. I counted many blessings. I prayed many uplifting prayers for my family and others. I generally just enjoyed this view. The glass bowl of vintage aqua and teal ornaments on the table cost me nothing. The bowl was given to me by my sister - from her late MIL home and the ornaments were destined for the the trash when a friend from church moved.
It was a wonderful holiday season - I am a very blessed lady. I wish you the peace and joy I have felt. I hope you recognize and celebrate the blessings in you life as well.
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I also have an updated post over at
CIP today.
Happy Holidays - Teresa
4 comments:
I love the picture of your tree with the ornaments! Beautiful!! I am so glad you have big plans for the calendar! I hope you enjoy it!
Love the final picture of this post.....such beautiful warm relaxing Christmas lights, dish and ornaments. Ann A.
Looks like a very Merry Christmas indeed :)
Happy Butt Cracks! I mean, Happy New Year! We're still playing catch up around these parts, and my parents are in for nearly 2 weeks. Tomorrow, more family Christmasing and then the big New Year's bash. Is it any wonder I take naps? Love you so!
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