Snow, Sleet, and Ice Event

 This wintry mix made me appreciate HOME where it is warm. Thankfully we didn't lose electricity. Our son Jo made sure our gas fireplaces were ready in case we needed them.

Only one time did I venture outside, and that was to walk a short distance to carry a garbage bag to the big trash bin outdoors. My old trusty snow boots came in handy.

I wish I had pretty snow pictures for this post, but the frigid cold and perilous territory right outside my doorstep dissuaded me.

Home Pleasures

 January is moving right along so I thought it's time for a post. I have been trying to decorate a few corners since putting away Christmas decorations. Two antiquing finds have helped a little bit. The hatbox is storing leftover ribbon, flower corsages, and other bits and pieces for gift wrapping. The plant stand is sturdy and handy for my coffee cup.  

The home furnishings are more or less back to normal. Changing up and testing out different decorative items will probably go on all month.

Decisions and Memories

 With each new year I consider stopping my blog posts. But I find myself back at the keyboard sharing tidbits of life and photos that save memories. I have put away the Christmas decorations for 2025, but thoughts of that special time linger.

January is here, and I like its slower pace.

 

These lovely plates were given to me years ago by a special friend.

January is when I choose to show them off. 

The Eve Before Christmas Eve

The house is very peaceful today. Tomorrow there will be others occupying our space. Our children are planning and doing the holiday meal. We get to enjoy Christmas Eve without the stress of food preparations for a large group. A few more snippets of home at Christmastime.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

It's So Close

With Texas family here Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday the days before Christmas have really flown by. We squeezed in Starbucks, Abandoned Antiques, and Five Below on Friday afternoon. Saturday was a pizza party and Dirty Santa fun time. 

Tallulah and Etta loved the attention from Aunt Pennee and Uncle Lester.

Kiera and Chloe were so good with their little cousins.

Etta was fun of energy after a nap with Uncle Lester.

We even managed a family photo in front of the fireplace.