It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas and everyone seems to be so busy.I hope that you all had a lovely weekend and now I wish you a fun filled week.
We had a busy weekend and had dinner out on Friday evening, at an Italian Restaurant with 8 friends.
The hostess had a lovely little Christmas tree on the table, which she had decorated with ornaments and at the end of the evening we were each given the chance to take two ornaments home and a box of hand made chocolates. Such a kind and thoughtful thing to do.
On Sunday we had pizza with another group of friends, one of whom was celebrating his birthday ... Happy Birthday Chris.
This is a lovely and easy way to decorate ~ wrap a white candle with old sheet music and then I tied the ends with red string.
The other day in my mail box was a lovely gift waiting for me from Saskia, all the way from The Netherlands. Go and visit her and her beautiful blog ~ Join my Joy
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Thank you very much dear friend.
I hope that you are not finding the Christmas rush too stressful and much luck with getting through your list of things to do. I still have so much to do and the days seem to be rushing closer to Christmas day.
Hugs
Carolyn
Carolyn, May you have a very Merry Christmas and get all the things done that you hope to.
ReplyDeleteIt is a countdown for sure. I almost cannot believe that it's the 13th day of December. It is flying by.
Sounds like you had a great time with friends.
Your black bear is very handsome. One of these days I am going to order one of your bears! Perhaps for my July Birthday!!!
God bless,
d
Thank you for sharing such lovely photos with us, Carolyn!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have had a very busy weekend!! Today was my hubby's birthday so he took the day off and we just relaxed :)
I hope you have a good week!
xxoo
Marsha
So much fun with christmas parties, it was a nice idea that all had two christmas decorations as a gift. You show so cute things today too, your christmas will be magical.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day
Hugs
AnnaMaria
Hi Carolyn, I have such a soft spot for black bears and he fits in perfectly with all your beautiful decorations. Enjoy all the preparations, they are almost as good as the Day itself.
ReplyDeletePat xx
Oh Carolyn
ReplyDeleteI love your festive banner - all watched over by your magnificent black bear!!
I particularly love Advent - a time of waiting, reflection and expectation!
We need this time amidst the busy-ness, the to-ing and fro-ing, to reflect on the meaning of it all.
Now we have only 11 sleeps left~!~
This IS my most favourite time of year.
Christmas wishes to you dear Carolyn.
Shane
Lovely black bear ♥ and others photos!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a nice week :)
O yes !!! Sassie.....send the most beautiful things......she is so cute !! and nice!!....i met her last weekend !! ....so exciting !!! love love love Ria......
ReplyDeleteI love your beautiful teddy bear, dear Carolyn!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had a wonderful weekend. What a sweet idea to do, letting the guests pick ornaments to take home.
I can't believe that there are only 10 days left until Christmas. I try not to panic, lol.
Have a great week, dear friend!
XOXO,
Julia
Carolyn, you had a wonderfull week-end, I can see- so lovely photoes, dear.
ReplyDeleteI must admitt i`m a bit stressed, but hope to soon feel more relaxed :)-
Hugs,Dorthe
hello dear Carolyn,
ReplyDeleteits lovely to know that your X'mas preps are coming along nicely! I love those music sheet wrapped candles...so sweet! im getting excited for the upcoming holidays as well.
xo, Persis.
Eight is the perfect number at a gathering. You can actually talk to everyone and enjoy their company. What beautiful decorations on display.
ReplyDeleteYour bears are always so adorable!
Jo
How sweet and lovely is everything you share
ReplyDeleteI love your little teddy bear
Love you
Jeanne
That sounds like a lovely and thoughtfully run Italian restaurant!
ReplyDeleteI love love your wrapped candles, Carolyn. A lovely idea to give away at Christmas time!
ReplyDeleteThat is so sweet of you to mention my Christmas card in your post. I am happy it arrived at your doorstep in time.
Have a most wonderful Advent season and a happy Wednesday ahead! xxx
I see you are very busy dining with your friends! That's wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your Xmas ornaments and the nice gift you received!
Hugs
Vale
Dear Carolyn, what beautiful things for decoration you have!!!!
ReplyDeleteBig Hugs,
Yvonne
Sometimes I look at certain decorations and then.... just leave them in the box. Time to purge a bit methinks....
ReplyDeleteOur tastes change over the years I guess ... nowadays I like to set out some of my bears in the midst of some greenery... or on a little wooden sled...and I use my Santa doll that I made several years ago to pull the sleigh..... how does it go? Less is more..... ? more effective.. or at least just as effective for sure.... and I love to see some of my things set out that are usually hiding away in a rather dark cabinet all the rest of the year.
Everybody who shows up loves to see the bears and dolls...
awwww the black teddy is waiting to be hugged!
ReplyDeletemerry x'mas to you too!
ANDWHATELSEISTHERE
SHOP
Hi Carolyn!! You aren't kidding...the days are rushing by with lots still to do! LOVE your bear, he's wonderful. Have a great week! Sending Christmas hugs ~ Jenn xoxo
ReplyDeletep.s. I also love your green door in previous post...it's the best green!
Hello
ReplyDeleteHow is your Holiday season going, everyone is busy with decorating and I am just starting - too much going on and I was down for a week with a cold but I am enjoying the decorating anyway... I will just leave it up a little longer.
Many Blessings
Rebecca
PS will be posting the attic finish tonight.
Sounds like a lovely weekend. And your decorations are so sweet.
ReplyDeleteLoving the count down too!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy.
Oh that Saskia...sends joy all through out the world...what would we do without her.
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely Christmas treasures you have my friend....hugs and love filled with JOY! xoxoxo
As always you have brought a smile to my face tonight. Loving your images and your infectious positive way xxxx
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have been a busy girl... busy having fun!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for wrapping those candles.
Blessings~
Gwenny
Carolyn,
ReplyDeleteI love the bear in your picture! He is just adorable:).
I hope your Christmas season is a glorious one!
Blessings,
Kim
Carolyn,
ReplyDeleteHope you and your bears have a honey of a Christmas!!!!! (OMG did I say that?!) Shows how hard Peter and I are working I guess......Straight through til xmas.....Then we surface.... I hope...Maryanne xo
carolyn, the black bear is so dignified....truly handsome!
ReplyDeleteyay for your gifts too!
Love that black bear, dear Carolyn!
ReplyDeleteHope you manage all the preparations OK- such a busy time now!
Off now for two weeks so wishing you Happy Holidays & a Happy New Year,
Your friends,
XOXO Nora & Lola:)
So far, this is a lovely calm Christmas, Carolyn. Rather than grandchildren all over, this will be an adult Christmas. I'm sorry the grandkids aren't coming down this year, but it sure makes for an easier holiday! :) I am enjoying every minute of it!
ReplyDeletePrecious post, darling C!
ReplyDeleteEspecially loving your bear!
xoxox,
CC
What a lovely weekend! Getting together with friends is the best!
ReplyDeleteSaskia Is wonderful! She has made a wonderful place.
Thank You for the nice decorating tip :)
xo. Mary
That's what the season is all about. Getting together with good friends. You are doing the season right!!!!
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Carole
What a cute little wreath! Can you eat it????
ReplyDeleteOh! An Italian restaurant! Did you have wine?? :) I remember having wine even with my pizza, in Italy! Everyone drank wine, all the time! :)
Yes, it IS beginning to look a lot like Christmas! And I am here to wish you and yours a very merry one!
Love you,
Cece
Such beautiful decorations... especially the adorable bear! ;)
ReplyDeleteYour decorations are lovely dear Carolyn! I wishing you and your family a wonderful Holiday Season and Merry Christmas. Thank you so much for your love and support, it means a lot!
ReplyDeleteMuch love: Evi
Everything looks so festive at your house, Carolyn! Yes... things are getting a little hectic now. Once I get the presents wrapped, it should slow down a bit. Hope things slow down for your soon, too. :)
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your family a very merry Christmas and happy New Year!
xoxo,
Jo :)
I just love that bear! Have a wonderful weekend, Carolyn! xoxo
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ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas dear Carolyn and enjoy the preparations. x
I love all your Christmas decorations, Carolyn. They have such a nostalgic, vintage feel. I hope you have yet another wonderfully fun weekend ahead!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Carolyn honey just love your black bear. I am like Deanna one of these days when I back to work I am buying one of your lovely bears.
ReplyDeleteI feel just like you do about how fast these past two months have flown by. It was just yesterday that I fixed that big Turkey for Thanksgiving and now its time for Christmas.
For someone that loves Christmas as much as I do I can not figure out why I don't start early. It would be so much fun to have everything done ahead time and just sit back and enjoy the season and the reason.
Tonight I am having my four brothers and their wifes for Christmas dinner early because I am planning on going to see my grandbabies Christmas day. lol
Honey I pray you catch up and have a very Merry Christmas. Of course me writing you a letter instead of a comment slows you down. lol
Love ya
Maggie
Ps
I caught up while I was here and I love your decorations, tree and front door
Sounds like you are having a fabulous holiday! Love it! I love the idea of taking home the ornaments, too sweet! XX!
ReplyDeleteMama Mia, I just love your black bear!!! Thanx for sharing your lovely photos!!
ReplyDeleteP & L
Agneta
Ps. I stopped believing in Santa Claus when I was six. Mother took me to see him in a department store and he asked for my autograph.... Shirley Temple. Ds.
Sounds like such fun!
ReplyDeleteThis time of year always seems to fly by!
xx, shell