Oh, Christmas Tree (scroll down below this list to read the post) A Partridge in a Pear Tree The Greatest Gift: Nativity Peppermint Parade Snowmen Peace on Earth Whimsy Christmas Winter Wonderland Holiday at the Beach Gingerbread Traditional Woodland A Child's Christmas Blue Christmas Country Crafts Pretty As A Peacock Yuletide Tea Party Mountain Cabin Teddy Bears Cardinal Song Christmas Wedding Nutcrackers Vintage Santa Claus Oh Holy Night Shepherds Angels Stars Royalty (The Wisemen) Bells Light Hello, all. I hope you U.S. friends had a safe and blessed Thanksgiving with lots of great opportunities for memory-making... and ... Keep Reading...
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When there’s heartache behind the smile…
It's the beginning of Thanksgiving week here in the United States. Traditionally, it's a time to focus on food and family... and gratitude for both. It's a festive time, signaling the beginning of the holiday season where everything purports to be "merry and bright". But it's been a hard year for many. Perhaps for you. As you gather 'round the Thanksgiving table this week, perhaps there is a heaviness behind your smiling face. Perhaps you feel the weight of Family concerns Business challenges Grief Spiritual struggles Health issues Transition Perhaps this particular "slice of your life" doesn't offer the prettiest vantage point you've ever had... Several stories ... Keep Reading...
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A Simply Thankful Tablescape
If you like simple, quick-and-easy table ideas for Thanksgiving–or Autumn–perhaps this tablescape will give you a few. The pumpkins and "hammered glass" goblets came from Dollar Tree a few years ago. The placemats were Nice Saves from Goodwill. The linen napkins were at Tuesday Morning–on clearance. The candlesticks were an auction box find. The solid wood napkin rings were 50 cents each at an outlet mall many years ago. The acorn salad plates (my favorite Fall dishes!) were a fantastic surprise at T.J. Maxx a few years back... They're Spode and were ridiculously inexpensive. Tablescapes don't have to be expensive! This one certainly isn't. Just be sure to ... Keep Reading...
