Angels Tread Amongst Us!

I have proof there are angels right here in Blogland! I want to tell you about 2 of them...

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A few days before Christmas this card came from one of the angels inside the following gift...

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And look what was inside the gift...

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Look at this gorgeous ornament...as soon as I saw it, I immediately put it on my living room tree.. can you see the word "Hope" on the front?

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And look at this precious Demdaco "Loving Angel" that will watch over me everyday on my computer desk...

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This cute little sack held some hot chocolate mix with candy cane stirs which got gobbled up Christmas day...yum!

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And my DH & I both blubbered like babies when we opened this package!

The sentiment on this keepsake is so touching...(click on the picture to enlarge it)

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Who in Blogland would have sent us such a heart warming gift? Who crossed the miles to think of us, 2 people she has never met? Who has such a generous spirit & loving heart...so many of you know her as the witty & charming....

~Tardevil~ @
Confessions of a 40-something Mama Queen
She is the first angel I want to tell you about....
Thank you angel Tar!
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Do you remember the 5 weeks of generous giveaways by Suzanne @ Coloradolady ?
Well, I was her final winner & wow, what a package I received...It was so large & special...we didn't open it until Christmas morning...I let DH open it since I kind of knew what was inside because she showed the contents on her blog...

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Now look at this...Bath set called Winter Frost...with Shower Gel, Bath Crystals, Bar Soap & Body Lotion all in this darling little felt bag...

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And all of these flavored coffees to enjoy for weeks to come & this tin of Holiday Spice Tea!

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Oh boy, oh boy...another cute Santa to add to my collection!

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And look at this snowflake ornament...it has the prettiest winter scene on it...

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Suzanne even included a Holiday puzzle to enjoy for the cold winter nights ahead...

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Check out this cute, cute metal sign...In Texas we have to beg snow to come & hang out a welcome sign for it...LOL

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Look at this pretty plaid fleece throw...we may not get snow often, but it does get cold... This will be getting lots of use...and aren't those little red felt envelopes to hold letters to Santa such a sweet idea...

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Okay...I saved the BEST part for last...Do you know what's included in this cute Christmas card?

A one week stay in Suzanne's own private cabin in the glorious Colorado mountains...
Can you believe that!!! My DH & I are thinking about the 3rd or 4th week of June...
We are THRILLED...by the way, if you are interested in a "cool" vacation this coming summer, Suzanne does have weekly rentals available...just go to her website.
Thank you angel Suzanne!

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Well, there you have it...my proof that angels exist in Blogland...but you already knew that, didn't you? Thanks for visiting my blog today....
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A Christmas Message

Merry Christmas To My Female Friends

If I were ol' Santa, you know what I'd doI'd dump silly gifts that are given to you

And deliver some things just inside your front door

Things you have lost, but treasured before.

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I'd give you back all your maidenly vigor,

And to go along with it, a neat tiny figure.

Then restore the old color that once graced your hair

Before rinses and bleaches took residence there.

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I'd bring back the shape with which you were gifted

So things now suspended need not be uplifted.

I'd draw in your tummy and smooth down your back

Till you'd be a dream in those tight fitting slacks.

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I'd remove all your wrinkles and leave only one chin

So you wouldn't spend hours rubbing grease on your skin

You'd never have flashes or queer dizzy spells

And you wouldn't hear noises like ringing of bells.

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No sore aching feet and no corns on your toes

No searching for spectacles when they're right on your nose

Not a shot would you take in your arm, hip or fanny

From a doctor who thinks you're a nervous old granny.

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You'd never have a headache, so no pills would you take.

And no heating pad needed since your muscles won't ache.

Yes, if I were Santa, you'd never look stupid

You'd be a cute little chick with the romance of a cupid.

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I'd give a lift to your heart when those wolves start to whistle

And the joys of your heart would be light as a thistle.

But alas! I'm not Santa. I'm simply just me

The matronest of matrons you ever did see.

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I wish I could tell you all the symptoms I've got

But I'm due at my doctor's for an estrogen shot.

Even though we've grown older this wish is sincere

Merry Christmas to you and a Happy New Year!

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Even Santa Has to Go The Bathroom Sometimes!

I have so many Santas to display I've had to put some in the bathroom much to my DH's chagrin. Actually, they are in a dressing area outside of the bathroom...and can you imagine he told me I had way too many!!! Hmmph...what does he know??? LOL

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Here's Santa & the Mrs. I love her dress & hairdo!

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The left side of the vanity

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I just had to do a closeup of this little ceramic box...Santa's face is so adorable!

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And the right side of the vanity...

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A long shot of the family room...

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Wooden stocking holder I picked up in a garage sale a couple of years ago for $1. How could I resist...Dh's, grandson Evan's & my stocking ....

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This big whopper Santa was an after Christmas buy at Walmart... I had my eye on him but wasn't willing to pay the $99. price...so got him 1/2 price the day after Christmas...yeah, he is another storage problem...

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Now this is my all-time favorite Santa...got him in Alabama 10 years ago and again wasn't willing to pay the $80. price tag, so got him 1/2 price the day after Christmas sale....Click on picture to enlarge him and see his bald head shining in the mirror...LOL

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And some of our old world Santa collection...so if Santa doesn't make it to your house this year it's because he's here at mine....


Thank you for coming by to see my Santa parade!

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Tablescape Tuesday

Here we are again at the end of the year and Susan at BETWEEN NAPS ON THE PORCH is our hostess for Tablescape Tuesday...Be sure & check out her wonderful blog to see other participants of this fun event...

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I'm showing my red & white FAUX Johnson Bros. type dishware...I have a service for 12...but why, I don't know because I have only served 8 at the max...haha...
and for this posting, I've only set the table for 4...

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And for my centerpiece I'm using this caroling family which is made of pewter & we bought at a steal because the boy was missing from the quartet...yay! for our pocketbook... this retailed for $75. but we got it after Christmas for $12.50!!!

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Now at this place setting...I'm using a Christmas ball as a napkin ring...yes, I know it's not Christmas green

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Now, at our imaginary dinner, we'll serve soup...so here's the soup bowl..

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Then we'll have an imaginary salad in this decorative plate from HOME INTERIORS that says it's not for food use, but only for decorative purposes...so don't eat your salad...

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And here's the dinner plate for our imaginary dinner... the pattern is named 17th century!

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And in case you're still with me, check out the cup & saucer plus the Christmas Tree wine stem on the glass....

Thank you for coming by my imaginary dinner and I hope you left with a full tummy of imaginary vittles...no calories involved ...
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It Takes A Village

This Christmas Village is made out of wood. Each building lights up on the inside. These were purchased at Lowe's after-Christmas sale in Gadsden, Alabama 10 years ago and retailed for over $400. ...no wonder they were leftover!
I've never seen any like them since.
These are my DH's favorite things & he sets them up every year. They are in the breakfast nook bay window.

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Taking a closer look...every village needs a "Fix-it Shop"

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And a Bakery

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And here's The Kringle's Cottage...inside are the cutest things in each of the buildings...

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Of course there has to be the North Pole Emporium for shoppers...

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Can you believe they have a Garden Shoppe...have to buy those wreaths somewhere....

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No village would be complete without a church!

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We have a porcelain village as well, but seldom display it since we bought this one. All of the buildings are about a foot tall...as you can see the smoke from the chimneys are coiled copper .

♥♥Thanks for checking out my DH's village ♥♥