Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Kitchen Love


Having a wood-burning stove in the kitchen is tops on my list of dream kitchen territory.  

Thursday, December 17, 2015

{p,h,f,r} Christmas Decorations

{pretty, happy, funny, real}

~Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life~

Every Thursday with Like Mother, Like Daughter

This week, I'd like to share some of my favorite Christmas decorations with you.  

{pretty}

My talented daughter drew this in chalk pastels a few years ago.  


{happy}

The ceramic tree and nativity make me think of happy days gone by as they were made by my husband's and my grandmothers.  They are a reminder of their love for all things Christmas and of us.  They both are gone now to their Creator and we miss them mightily this time of the year.  These pieces are treasures.  


{funny}

I find this little mouse sitting next to Dorothy to be quite funny.  Also, take a close look at the nativity, there seems to be a Lego guy added.  Probably an attempt at being funny.  The others look concerned, don't they?  


{real}

The reality is, I have so many decorations that have sentimental meaning that I cannot share just a few! 






Thank you for stopping by.  Happy week before Christmas!! 

Thursday, December 10, 2015

{pretty, happy, funny, real}

~Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life~

Every Thursday with Like Mother, Like Daughter

{pretty}


We have a family joke that says if you look up the word pretty in a dictionary, Dorothy's picture is there. Yes, we are a bit cat crazy around here.  Our dear Dorothy is the definition of pretty and she brings us so much joy.  She is the type of cat who will forever be a kitten, very playful and energetic.  She has been our baby for three years now.  She is pretty. 

{happy}


Lake Michigan in October is my happy place.  Actually, I love Lake Michigan in any season, but October is the best for hiking the dunes, especially if it is a bright clear day.  We will be walking the dunes in December, but it will be cold.  What a lake!

{funny}



These two, best friends, brother and sister, always funny.  They keep me young and hopping.  

{real}



I love this picture of an ordinary day, learning at home, both children diligently working.  There is nothing nicer.  Yes, the house gets messy, but I would not change a thing.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by. See you next week.
~Jenn