All is calm and quiet in my house today. Holly and Richard and their 4 kitties and dog have gone back to Louisiana. I do not say they have "gone home" because it is not home to them. This is home…right here in Alabama! But all things must end sooner or later and duty is calling Richard. The house is silent except for the music I hear and the hum of the dryer which is drying a load of towels…..the sheets are next! Now it is time for a good holiday house cleaning before Christmas sets in for the month!Ahhh Christmas…my favorite time of year. It’s a season of giving, fun, reflection, celebration and warmth. Jesus is the Reason for this Season! So speaking of giving….here is my give away. It’s simple really.......
All you need to do is leave a comment here and your name will be included in a drawing on the 8th of December. This will give me time to get it mailed out in time for you to use your tags and cards. This is my first give-away so it will be things I can stuff into a flat mailer. I will hopefully progress to bigger things later on.
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"And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags. And he puzzled and puzzled 'till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before. What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store? What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more? " ~ Dr. Seuss
"And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags. And he puzzled and puzzled 'till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before. What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store? What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more? " ~ Dr. Seuss
I look forward to each day with you!
Oh is beautiful over here, as always.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, that is their home. I bet Holly and Richard know that too. ; )
How simple and peaceful, to hear the hum of the dryer. It calms me.
Blessings~
I love this, I love the vintage hanky :) I can appreciate your feelings about "home"- I never feel like I am really at home until I make my way back to mothers house :)
ReplyDeleteoh Cora - what a beautiful giveaway. beautiful
ReplyDeletei know the kids long to be back with you too. i love the sounds of the house working - there is something so peaceful about that.
Cora, what a fabulous giveaway, everything is so beautiful. I don't know why I think of my parents home as home. I have lived here over 20 years now...maybe you never get over that kid feeling. take care, your blog is always beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCount me in!! You know I love all the stuff you make. Enjoyed visiting with you all while Richard and Holly were home!
ReplyDeleteYou make the best pictures!
Love,
Becky
I love the new look to your blog! I toyed with the idea of going pink for Christmas too! Your Christmas tags are wonderful. Someone will be very lucky indeed! I hope it will be me. Have a glorious week and Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeletethis giveaway looks so wonderful! how very kind of you to give these away...lots of love! have a great night!
ReplyDeleteYou are so crafty and talented! I just love snowmen! The tags and hanky are so cute! The snowman hanger that you painted is in our kitchen and has recieved quite a few wonderful compliments! We tell everyone you made him!! Have a fabulous week!
ReplyDeleteI miss you already! Can't wait to see yall for Christmas! Your blog is too cute! Pink is the way to go for the holidays...
ReplyDeleteCora, everything is so very cute! This just has to be one of the best blogs I read. Have a good day today!
ReplyDeleteA giveaway? How fun!! I know what you mean about "home". Like cinner said-- I've been here almost 14 years, but my hometown where my parents still live; will always be home to me!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE the snowmen tags! They are so cute! And the hankie is very precious. Sounds like a delightful give-away!
So much fun! I love your gifts. You are so talented. Your photos are always like eye candy to me.
ReplyDeleteOh, these would be lovely things to win! Please enter me, and thanks so much for doing this giveaway! The tags are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI want them! Can relatives win?? You know I love all the "heartfelt and homemade" things that you make! Merry Christmas! Patti
ReplyDeleteCora - You know I love Vintage! Your gift is a great idea. I know your Christmas tree and home will be beautiful this year! Your photos are the best!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas from Janan Doster
you drew these? wow, you should be designing rubber stamps, my goodness they are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour gift tags are beautiful, you really have a talent.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful tags (and everything else!), Cora! I love all the crafty goodness...one of my favorite things!
ReplyDeleteCora every time I go to your blog I feel inspired. God has given you so much talent and you are so sweet to share it with others. You know how much I love you things.
ReplyDeleteI love the Christmas pictures! They reminded me so much of my own Christmases back then. I enjoy reading your blog and seeing what you are up to. Great items for the giveaway!!
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