Decking The Halls

I have been doing a little decking of the halls...oh,

and the dining room, the family room, the living room...

Every well decorated home needs a Santa Bunny right?

Bill brought this hand made rug back for me from Turkey.

Bill got this for me last week!

One of the first ornaments our Daniel made for our tree.

This is an ornament that my folk's bank in Tennessee made long ago...

I had gone in with my Daddy and they snapped this photo and gave it to us!

It makes me smile!

Just a little walk through the house this morning...

I sure hope your holiday plans are  taking shape

and that you are enjoying all the wonderful delights

the Christmas season brings!

Warmly,

Susie Q

Doors

I must admit I have a thing for old doors. I love to think about how many people

have used them, turned their handles/knobs and passed through their

shadows to "come home".

I have one on my back deck that I found on the side of the road.

Grace and I hauled it home and gave it a place of honor complete

with a wreath of pretty red geraniums.

I have yet to do something with it as creative as these folk did...

but what wonderful ideas!

Re-purposing, re using, giving new life to time worn objects!

God enters by a private door 

into every individual.

 ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

If a door slams shut it means that God is 

pointing to an open door further on down. 

~ Anna Delaney Peale

Happiness is something that comes into our

 lives through doors we don’t even

 remember leaving open.

 ~ Rose Wilder Lane

When one door closes, another opens;

 but we often look so long and so 

regretfully upon the closed door that 

we do not see the one which has opened for us.
~Alexander Graham Bell

Let everyone sweep in front of

 his own door, and the whole 

world will be clean.
~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Ideas can be life-changing. 

Sometimes all you need to open 

the door is just one more good idea.

~Jim Rohn

Love to you all...hoping your Summer is treating you well!

Be blessed.

Hugs,

Susie Q

Welcome Winston!

We have a new member in our family!

Welcome Winston!

Win was adopted from a local rescue agency. He is almost a year old, a mix of Corgi and Cairn Terrier.

He is very loving, gentle and sweet. He loves the cats but they are still not too sure of him! Henry is coming around quickly however! Lucy will be the tougher sell!

We will miss Kipper forever but Winston is bringing so much energy back into our home. Energy and puppy kisses aplenty!

We are enjoying a sweet, slow day today. What a way to welcome February! Ice and snow have descended on us, as they have on many of you too! Danny's workplace closed as did the base so Bill is home too! No school in session either so Grace is happy!

We are all hunkered down and enjoying a free day together!

I hope each of you is staying warm and safe. Blessings to you all!

*Oh, and his favorite toy seems to be a little brown, squeaky bunny!

How appropriate for the new dog in charge at Rabbit Run Cottage!

A Home Just Made For The Holidays

Our women's circle from church was recently invited to

a Christmas get together in an oh so welcoming home.

This wonderful place belongs to a delightful lady

and her husband who have long been  members of our church. 

It radiates warmth and whimsy throughout the year but it's during the

holidays that it truly shines!

I wanted to share just a few pictures with you...

From the living room...to each sweet bedroom...

this special place just shouts, "Welcome! Come in and have fun!"

She has the most magical collection of dolls, children's books and old toys.

Paper dolls of all kinds...

Isn't this a fun time of year? We have already enjoyed a few parties and holiday open houses and on Saturday we all saw "White Christmas" at a local dinner theater. It was a wonderful production!

Yesterday it snowed a few inches and oh does the world sparkle this morning!

I hope your part of the world is well and that you are finding plenty to smile about today.

Thank you for all the emails and cards and comments we have received about our Kipper. We miss him so, so much but know he is happy & well & warm in Doggie Heaven.

  

Wishing you all a sweet week ahead...

The Season Arrives...

We are trying to catch our collective breaths and begin to embrace the season...missing our Kipper but knowing he is in a beautiful & special place. Thank you all for your sweet messages, emails and cards. You will never know how comforting each word has been for us.

The cards are ready to be addressed, the shopping is done and the pantry is filled with baking needs. We still need to finish the outdoor decorating but today it's snowing! Perhaps we will get that done tomorrow...who knows! It all gets done eventually doesn't it? Tonight is the first party of the season and tomorrow Bill & I will attend a wonderful tour of homes in a historic section of Dayton. I will be sure to get a few photos to share with you.

I hope you are enjoying each day of this glorious season. Stay warm, smile often and embrace the magic!

Love to you all...