Howling Winds & Crackling Fires

It appears that my backyard was spared from the blizzard that has been relentlessly dumping snow in Wisconsin. Last night it was rainy, but it seems we didn't get really icy either.

This morning we were treated to flurries in the air and they have continued on and off throughout the day. I took this picture in my backyard when I went home for lunch. I don't think we'll get much more than this.

That wind is vicious, though. It is making my car creek as I drive and it is howling through the chimney at home. I can't wait to curl up in the glow of my Christmas decorations tonight and watch a movie with Peanut.

The weather makes me want to give that old fireplace a whirl too. Maybe I'll do that this weekend. If all goes well, I could have a crackling fire for my Xmas party next week!

No Snow

Today is almost over and there isn't any snow in sight. It is misting now and practically feels balmy. At least we've probably been spared from ice... for now!

All Christmased

Not wanting to add more holes in the plaster walls,

I decided to hang my berry wreath from red grosgrain ribbon from my curtain rod.

I love this old table cloth. I wouldn't dream of covering

this beautiful table with anything less spectacular.
I saved room for pictures of my grandparents on the mantel,
but cleared the rest of my family photos away to make room for Christmas!

Christmas looks so good in a house designed in mostly black and whites. :)

I can't wait to watch a movie in the Christmas glow.

Peanut knows it is only once a year while I'm decorating that

he has to wear the antler and he seems to have come to terms with it.

Arrested Development!

I see that Arrested Development: The Complete Series is available at Amazon.com for only $28.99. This is by far the funniest thing I've ever seen on television, although technically I watched it on DVD.

With my no-spending policy, I wonder, can I buy it anyhow? It would be well worth the money spent on years of enjoyment. I could pretend I have television and pop in an episode each week at the same time.

I'm also anxiously awaiting a rumored movie. Wouldn't that just be fabulous?

A Quest

A quest that began a year ago has come to an end. I finally have my very own piece of Lenox ware from the year my parents were married! I couldn't be happier.

Redecorating

I love the holidays because I can move the furniture! And I also get all those dark corners clean before putting out the decorations. What? Am I the only one?

Puppy Compliments

What do you say when someone compliments your dog? "Thank you" feels like I'm taking credit. Today I went with "His name is Peanut." Feels awkward every time!