A Special Time of the Year!



 The eve before..... 
and all is bright..... 
and the table is set---- 
with  the center piece too!

                                                            A letter to "Santa" written ....
                                                   .....by  my mother Virginia Lee in 1919

We made Mildred's (mother-in-law) "Christmas Gum Drop" Bread.    
We awakened this morning--- light dusting of snow arrived just in time!
 
Wishing you and your families our "Special Blessings".
 
Hugs,
Carolyn


Comments

  1. KyleDecember 24, 2014 at 3:00 PM

    How wonderful to have that letter written by your mom. My neighbor use to make us gum drop cookies. I haven't thought of those forever. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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  2. KarenDecember 24, 2014 at 6:36 PM

    Merry Christmas. Imagine wanting an umbrella for Christmas!

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  3. UnknownDecember 24, 2014 at 8:04 PM

    What a sweet letter, a treasure indeed. And the house looks so beautiful. Merry Christmas.

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  4. Janet O.December 24, 2014 at 10:11 PM

    Love your Mom's letter! So sweet and innocent!
    Things look wonderfully festive at your place, Carolyn.
    Merry Christmas!

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  5. EileenDecember 25, 2014 at 6:43 AM

    Merry Christmas to you and your family Carolyn

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  6. Sherri FarleyDecember 25, 2014 at 7:52 AM

    Sweet! Merry Christmas!

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  7. HennieDecember 25, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    Merry Christmas! I love your nice pictures, lovely!!!

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  8. QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DIDecember 25, 2014 at 10:22 AM

    Merry Christmas and thanks for a trip down memory lane--
    hugs, di and miss gracie

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  9. Julie - My Primitive HeartDecember 25, 2014 at 5:30 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    I wish you a Blessed Christmas and a most Happy New Year!!
    Sending Christmas Hugs~
    Julie

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  10. Denise :)December 25, 2014 at 7:06 PM

    Lovely post! Merry, Merry Christmas!!! :)

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  11. Me and My StitchesDecember 26, 2014 at 5:34 AM

    Merry Christmas Carolyn! Your house looks beautiful and I love the letter written by your Mom - what a treasure!

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  12. DawnDecember 26, 2014 at 7:28 AM

    Merry Christmas Carolyn!! Beautiful at your home.

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  13. RuthDecember 26, 2014 at 7:38 AM

    Thank you for showing us your home all decked out for Christmas! Happy New Year!

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  14. The Quilted Finish December 26, 2014 at 8:14 PM

    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Your home looks beautiful! Your Mother's letter to Santa is probably one of the most precious items I've seen in a long while, Thank you for sharing!

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  15. DollZandThingZDecember 27, 2014 at 3:34 AM

    How lovely! You have such a wonderful way of decorating and putting things together. Your photos are excellent, too! Your mother and the Santa letter---so precious. Greetings of the season! Happy New year!

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  16. WendyDecember 28, 2014 at 7:11 PM

    So warm and welcoming.

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  17. Elizabeth AnnDecember 31, 2014 at 7:37 AM

    Your new home looks so lovely! I enjoyed your post so much - sorry it took me so long to write, we had the computer down to make me a new office! Happy New Year to you and your husband!

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  18. LuAnnJanuary 3, 2015 at 1:14 PM

    Your home looks so warm and inviting. Happy New Year to you.

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  19. Sheri in IowaJanuary 5, 2015 at 5:12 PM

    I love the letter by your mother to Santa.....Do you care if I print it out for a project I want to do next year for my Grandkids for Christmas? Hugs!!!

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  20. ChrisJanuary 6, 2015 at 7:25 AM

    A beautiful place to be, in your home, especially with Christmas! Warm and inviting. Also very special that you have the letter and picture of your mother!
    xoxoxox

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