Slowly... But Surely I'm Decorating For Christmas!

Normally I put up my tree and decorations within a few days of Thanksgiving... but this year I am way behind! It has been very difficult to get into the Christmas "mood"... having temperatures near 80 degrees last week didn't help!

Slowly... but surely I did pull out the decorations, and my 6 foot artificial tree.

This year my tree will have shiny silver and gold beads, and ornaments.

I love the vintage Shiny Brite ornaments that were given to me by my parents... these were on our tree when I was small. They have a place on my tree every year.

Pretty sparkly silver ribbon, and colored lights.

And my Christmas bears that I have been collecting for many years!

Maksim - Somewhere In Time

My daughter sent me this video... She knows that "Somewhere In Time" is my favorite movie! This is just beautiful! Enjoy......

Two Awards!

I was so surprised to receive these two awards this week.

First Jenn & Jacqui from The Bowerbirds Nest were so sweet to pass along the "Friendly Site Award", then Jo from Neere an Dear Creations passed The "Rockin' Girl Blogger" award to me. Wow! Thank you so much ladies... I consider myself blessed to have met all of you!

Now it is my turn to pass these awards on to some wonderful women whose blogs I enjoy visiting. It is always so difficult just to choose a few... when there are so many blogs that I enjoy. I think that you will enjoy visiting each of these wonderful women, and friendly sites as much as I do!

Friendly Site Award:

Ali... Ali's Spot

Ruth... Artful creations

Bren... Brendas Little Cottage

Stephanie... Angelic Accents

Penny... Lavender Hill Studio

Dawn... Hydrangea Home

Lori...Katies Rose Cottage

I think these bloggers rock, and think you will too!

Rockin' Girl Blogger:

Jennifer... Pear Street Studio

Jo Anne... Vintage Rose Collection

Barbara...Barbara Jacksier

Natasha... Natasha Burns