Merry Christmas, peace on earth~

Love, Kristina

The shopping is all finished, gifts are all wrapped, cards and packages have been mailed, orchestra concerts and class parties have been attended, and (round three of) cookie dough is in the icebox, to be rolled out, baked and decorated today. It's snowing now, and the little house feels exciting and peaceful at the same time.



Earlier this month, Cat's band played a show in a beautiful little one-room chapel, the first church in Parker. Before it was built in 1913, services were held in the schoolhouse and led by circuit riders, including the Reverend John Dyer. A lovely venue, the Christmas lights, and rows and rows of good friends made this such a special night for Cat and Kaitlyn. They even got to ring the big church bell before the show. :) That's my girl with the guitar~







Here are some videos, I'll replace them with complete songs when the girls get them up~




Oh, to think of the music, friendships and love that have filled this building over the last hundred years! I'm proud of you, Kitten. XO

It's been cold this week, single digits yesterday. A sugar dusting of new snow, take a big breath outside and the cold air feels like peppermint. It was the perfect weather for listening to The Nutcracker Suite and decorating for Christmas. We'll get a tree this weekend, but there was plenty of greenery to deck just about everything, new ornaments to make, and many other old treasures to see again.


The little mug was a gift to Gil's grandfather when he was a baby.


Frosty-sparkly


Vintage shaving mug and figurines~ I think Gretel has a favorite. :)





Several years ago, I made a whole platoon of these little soldiers out of clothespins.


Can one have too many Christmas trees in the kitchen? I don't think so! :)


Cat, Sam and I made the beaded candy canes.


This was from Target~ so cool!


Elves with candy canes. Do you like the little guy hanging from the bow? He and many others are available in my new Etsy shop! :)



Sugarplum wishes, candy cane kisses, sweetness and love to you and yours this season~