~Welcome to my Cottage~
Winter is almost here and the decorating is almost finished for Christmas. The baking has begun and the shopping for Christmas Dinner will be completed on Tuesday. The coffee is on or if you prefer many Teas, Cocoas or instant Ciders are available. Come and sit awhile, there are cookies too!
This picture is out of order but I have always said I am still learning how to use this crazy machine. A corner in my kitchen
This is the picture I wanted to begin with because it is the most important reason we celebrate Christmas. Without Christ there would be no Christmas. I am a personal follower of Jesus and because of Him I will be in Heaven someday. This is the small hallway leading to the kitchen and living room.
As you enter our humble cottage you will find a new bench in the foyer`it has two drawers and a big basket. The winter here in Minnesota is harsh and requires lots of extra clothing. I now have a basket for all the gloves and scarves, a place to sit to take off my shoes( the snow, salt and sand ruins carpets and floors) and drawers for keys and stuff. 
The stockings are hung by the chimney with care...while the snowmen watch for St. Nick
The small trees on the side do light up but I am not sure if I will have them lit yet. 
The childrens corner is almost ready. The snowman plate will have a few crackers or goodies for the wee ones. Hunter who is 2 and Eleanor who is 1 will be joining us, both their mommies are expecting their second child, one in February and one in July . The train will also have a couple of surprises in it. Mr. Moose likes reading to his friends..Mr. Bear and Lilly
The top of the T.V. cabinet
Mr. Snowman holds a small light
A full view of the wall
This still needs some work but it will be nice to have treats here where the guests may serve themselves.
Some of these packages will be leaving with us on Christmas Eve. We are spending the evening with Pauls sister who just moved here from southern California. If you look close you can see the snowflake on top of the tree, it is white and sparkles. Yes, that is snow covering the ground outside the window and the temps have been barely above zero. This room is almost finished. I still need curtains, an accent rug and a few lamps.
If you look close here you may see the pinecone garland on the mirror??? A little tweaking and this will be ready for the big day.
All that is left is the setting of the table and the preparation of the food . Thanks for coming, did you want another cup of coffee or a slice of cranberry-orange bread? ~Merry Christmas~
2 comments:
Alice, Merry Christmas! Everything looks charming :D I know your family will feel welcomed and warm.
You must be the most fun Grandma, I know your nieces and nephews thought you were a very fun Aunt. You always have the treats and food the younger ones ( and the grown-ups too ) love to eat.
Your decorations are so nice. Wish we lived closer together~
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