Christmas Recap

Christmas Eve was lovely! My husband and son watched the Polar Express while dining on cheeses, crackers, summer sausage and other assorted finger foods. The snow we had been wishing for all week started coming down heavily around nine so we decided to go for a walk. We don't get snow here very often so when we do it is a big treat!

My son finally got to make the snow angel he has been longing to make all season. Our dog Sparkie loved her first snow and thought it was a toy to play with, biting at it and racing around the yard! After that it was time to go in and warm up with a bit of eggnog and brandy.

Christmas Day was quite and ended with a dinner of roast pork loin with plum sauce, and red velvet cake for dessert.

I hope your holiday was filled with love, joy, and family!

Tis The Season......

Even though the first day of Winter is not officially here until December 21st, I am already in a winter mood. I have started dreaming of snow and hoping, "maybe this is the year we get a decent snowfall." Vintage winter imagery is delightful. So much snow but still so much warmth!

I love songs about winter from the greats like Dean, Bing, Andy, and Ella. I would love to curl up in front of a fire, sipping a Hot Toddy.

Winter shopping is also a delight! It would be so nice to stroll down busy bustling streets like the shoppers in The Bishop's Wife. I remember gazing in windows dressed for winter as a little girl. But now the delight in winter shopping comes from the goodies that can be found online. Here are some treasures I have found while browsing some of my favorite shops:

This coat would keep any vintage lady warm. It's from 13bees on Etsy.

And wouldn't it look spectacular paired with this hat from Helen's Hassack!
I know there are many who don't like the winter, snow and cold, but I believe there are many wonderful delights that come with the season. Please share some of your favorite things about winter!