In the last few months, I have moved my laptop to a spot at the kitchen table. From here I look to my left and see the birds at the feeder. We eat breakfast together every morning, even though they are outside and I'm cozy inside. Right now I can hear one banging his beak on something. I think he's dropping a hint that the feeder could stand to be filled. He'll have to wait until I stop banging my fingers on this keyboard. :-).
Anyhow, I'm also enjoying an occasional glance up from the keyboard. I've just put the last ornament on the tree in the family room. The furniture is dusted, the floor is vacuumed ... heck, the furniture even got a once-over with the vacuum and now this room is done. Don't you love when that happens??
No doubt about it, this Christmas decorating is a lot of work.
But once it's done ... we sit back and realize it was all worth it.
Bring on the hot chocolate, good books, old movies, beautiful music, flickering candles, crackling fires ... the memories of Christmas 2011 are getting started.
I love when that happens but usually things never seem to stay that way around here! Your place looks beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree. I finished mine today. Yours looks wonderful and I love that snowman set.
ReplyDeleteYour tree is so much like mine! And I love that snowman set for hot chocolate. I think I told you that last year!!
ReplyDeleteCozy, cozy, cozy. It all looks like an enchanted winter forest. Now I'm wondering what your favorite Christmas movie is...
ReplyDeleteIt looks so pretty...I'm not sure if I'll make it to the point of all finished and all clean real soon though!
ReplyDeleteDecorating for Christmas is a lot of work, but like you said.."to sit back and enjoy the beauty, makes it all worthwhile.
ReplyDeleteYour tree, mantle.....the room looks gorgeous!!!!
That sure is a cute teapot and cups!!
Congratulations on being finished..a good feeling.
It is great to get it done and enjoy it. Yours looks lovely. I really like that hot chocolate set!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Your tree looks so sparkly and pretty. We got ours and decorated it last weekend. Yes, isn't it nice when it's all done, and we can just sit back and enjoy?
ReplyDelete~Sheri at Red Rose Alley
Your home and tree are very beautiful, Kim! I love the snowmen set...I bet the hot chocolate tastes even better out of those delightful cups! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful and so true!! It is a relief when the home is all tidy and looking lovely.
ReplyDeletexxo
So very pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love your snowman set!!
Sounds like a great place to eat breakfast and enjoy the birds and your tree!
Hi Kim...your home is so charming! I love your little snowman set! So, so cute! Have a lovely weekend! Hugs ♥ Teri
ReplyDeleteGreat feeling for sure! I'm almost there too..
ReplyDeleteJeannette
Those mugs are so cute and I love the lids!! Makes you want to have some hot chocolate.
ReplyDeleteOh that is pretty. I could easily sit there and drink some tea. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou blue and white is such a refreshing change from the red, green and white that is everywhere. Somehow those two colors are calming and so pretty.
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