Winter Wonderland Tour

Since the weather here this weekend is going to be 72 degrees...I thought we'd better start the tour before the snow melts!

But first .....I'd like to show you my inspiration for my holiday decorations this year.............

Yup.........STICKS!

Straight from my backyard!

And they were free!!!

Can't beat a deal like that!

Mr. Hero loved the fact that I was cleaning up the yard

at the same time!!!!

I really love the texture and color of the bark

and have used them in many projects this past year.

See how many places you can find them in my house..........

(They go great with the paint colors we've changed to this past year!)

So, get your self a cup of hot chocolate (or if you are in Texas some iced tea)

get comfy, relax and enjoy the tour!

Don't forget to park out front so you can walk over the bridge

to the front door!

Watch your step...it's dark outside!

Take a peek into the dining room window.....

Don't linger too long out there!

Come on in..... I'm expecting you!

Here's the entry ..... that was my mom's Santa and wreath.

I think they've found a new home!

Here's the dining room all set for dinner!

Christmas Dinner Menu

Fresh Green Salad

My Mom's Chicken and Rice Casserole

Seasoned Green Beans

Buttery Crescent Rolls

Sweet Tea or White Wine

Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake

YUM! YUM! YUM!

Candles in crystal holders set

between branches covered with snow.

Love how the lights twinkle and glow!

A few gold sparkle balls...

Vintage silver baby cups....

(in honor of Baby Vee!)

Silver chargers

Gold and white china

Crystal goblets

Vintage silver
Little bird and glass ornaments...

All set on washed cream burlap....

Made a magical dinner happen!

(The kids said they felt like they were

having dinner in a cozy resturant!)

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

Did you catch the chair "Koozies"?

They made it even more cozy!!

Several trips here scored these sweaters for 2.99 each!

Here's the hutch......

This is the top of the old store sorting table I use for a buffet.

Bottlebrush tree came from here.

Iceskates (found with the sweaters) in the birdcage........
(Birdcage from Town Square Antique Mall)

All my mom's little Christmas houses I put out for the first time this year.

They found a home in a small pine, glass door bookcase that I usually keep china in.

The "Wedding Chapel" sat on a column to the right.
A promise of our wedding to come next December!

Vintage china angel my mom gave me years ago...

She's from the early '60s.

I think she's precious!

Glass dome came from this great shop.

I hope you have enjoyed the first part of our

Winter Wonderland Tour.....

I'll try to post more tomorrow!

After a trip to Canton with the kids that are soon to be parents!

Hope you have a delighted weekend!

Patti

New Year's Greetings!

May You Have A

Prosperous....

Healthy...Happy...Blessed...

New Year!

And May He Grant You Exceedingly

Abundantly More Than You Could Ask

Or Think In 2009!

Happy New Year From My Family

To You and Yours!

Mr. Hero, Bo , Charlie

Me, Amanda, Jessica

Kountry

Better Late Than Never!

Well.......

I'm only a week late in getting this card out to you!





















Hope you and your families had the best Christmas ever!

We did!

Jesus is the true reason for the season!

Thank you Lord for this wonderful time!

Belated Christmas

Blessings and Hugs!

from my delighted Christmas heart to yours!

Patti