A Sparkly 365!

365 days....

looking back--how were yours spent?

Isn't this a beautiful postcard from 1909?

The message and the wonderful handwriting

 from an age gone by...

...but the sentiment remains the same as today:  

"...I have been very busy..." 

Yes. Indeed.

we have.

Taking it all in...Christmas Eve 2014

One of my favorite things about Christmas Eve 

is that moment when a quiet stillness seems to settle in on the household,

and in my being...

a stillness of anticipation...

When family is home and just enjoying being home.

The rush of shopping and busyness is over for a moment...

and there is time to reflect by the tree...and just take it all in...

There is a readiness for celebration...

Preparation for a season...

Love thy neighbor...and magic cookie bars

here's a story

about a long distance romance...

It stars a young couple from LA, California, who moved to the deep south of Alabama...

and whose hearts became indelibly changed by 

the hospitality of the South and the love of their neighbors.

Christmas in the kitchen-10 easy decor touches

Welcome in!

Sharing some new ideas for the busiest room in the house.

This mirror is at the base of our stairs...

dressed it with a wreath and garland....

Oh Christmas tree {s}!

Christmas tree traditions...

they make the season come alive...

traditions and trees.

 

and this year we added a new tradition...

A few of my favorite {Christmas} things...

Resistance is futile! 

You either jump on the decorating train or get out of the way....

It's officially December and time to get in the Christmas spirit!

I was inspired to start early this year with just a few of my favorite things...