Day by day I am enjoying being busy ..in the kitchen..thinking of others.. it's going to be over so darn fast..like the days of ours lives..a speeding bullet.
I heard about Céline Dion as I type this post.I hope she has the slow progressing Stiff Person neurological disorder.
Neurological Disorders are still so hard to manage and I feel for her.She will have the best doctors..but I am certain Kirstie Alley did too.
Time stands still for no one.
So I am enjoying these busier than normal days.
I am happy to be home.
I feel sorry for so many..
All the lonely people..:(
I made some sugar cookies..those plungers are terrific..I iced some and my kitchen was a disaster:) True.
But I learned a few things and enjoyed myself.
I like to play and am on my own in that dept..lol..
In Fl..I caved and bought a SHELL (get it?) madeleine pan.I made my latest and greatest recipe I shared here..And the bumps happened.I love this recipe so darn delish.I do up the vanilla.
Not sure if you remember the advent calendar villages I made for my girls..
When we came home..our eldest daughter had picked us up at the airport..gosh the wind and rain..awful..anyway she came in and there was one of my advent villages..my girls had refilled it for me.
I mean.Overjoyed and overwhelmed..Just the kindsness and thoughtfulness.
Small town love.. They create beautiful.
I hope you get to enjoy this season..I think the best part is paying it forward.Thinking about making others happy.Creating a warm atmosphere...without strife.. Calm..
That's the best part.
Lovely to see your backing cookies ans madeleines…I just search on internet what is happened with Celine …o my …that is no good….I will pray for her and hope she will recover….I did not know she was ill…have a lovely time preparing your Christmas things…..love from me and Leaf 🍀❤️🎄🐾🍀
ReplyDeleteOh it's a shame for anyone to suffer..Rich or poor..I really felt for her.xoxox
DeleteThose goodies look amazing, your photography is beautiful and it’s so nice of you to share.
ReplyDeleteIsn’t this a fun and lovely time of year? Enjoy!! xo, V.
It is V.. Im wonderig where my last two pics went lol:) Happiest of holidays to youxo
DeleteOli takes great photos of you :-) Love the December calendar page also. Thanks for the recommendation on the Michael J. Fox book, I got the e-book from our local library to read on our trip to NYC next weekend. A fun and lovely time of the year, it will seem so quiet in January. Yesterday was a perfect sunshiney day and everyone was out getting their Christmas tree and shopping.
ReplyDeleteIt was lovely..brisk no snow but sunny..I love that. I would love a white covering things are unsightly in the day...I hope you enjoy the book lots of NYC mentions in it! Have fun!
DeleteJoyeux Noel to you and your family. May the new year bring you good health and much happiness.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are so pleasing to the eye that I find myself scrolling back, several times, to take in all the details. Your cookies are perfection. Works of art--which are often found in your kitchen! And those sweet, handmade ornaments and the Advent village--these all shout Merry Christmas in the best way. A few days ago, I had to do a bit of shopping and it was chaos on steroids. Really. I couldn't wait to get home to my little Christmas cottage. Since we moved, I've downsized things. Went from big trees to little ones, fewer items but more sentimental ones displayed. Thank God for the beauty and safety of our homes!! Your home always reflects your extra special care--it comes through in your photos and your words. I hope you continue to enjoy every single day of this amazing season. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones, Monique!!
ReplyDeleteAll the very best to you,I have loved seeing you here.Always so positive.And nice..Lol 2 of my pics are missing better check that out;)I love coming home to peace and quiet..Your Christmas Cottage:) Love that!!
DeleteSo sad about Celine and Kirstie Alley losing her life. Your cookies are works of art. Lovely photos to admire and bring joy. Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteYou sow joy constantly!!!Such a good generous girl:)
DeleteEnjoying a peaceful morning with my coffee. Clicked on your blog post. Love the idea of shell madelaines. Why not! They turned out lovely! Have a good rest of your weekend.
ReplyDeleteThanks ! I wonder where some of my pics went:)?What a blogger:):):Blooper blogger;)
DeleteReading your blog is like watching a Hallmark movie. I love your stories and pictures. And every picture is a story unto itself!
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DeleteI've been away from blogger for about 6 months...Your blog & life & you are as beautiful as ever!! Even keep getting more & more beautiful! And your charming watercolors of people too! Yes, Celine Dion. My mom had Parkinson's..I know...Celine has had & has a rich & varied life. I'm glad she has shared her beautiful talent with us...hopefully will continue to do what brings her joy.
ReplyDeleteI hope you were not unwell..Yrs ago.I had to stop blogging for health reasons..You know it's bad if you can't write.. take pics..create..:( So I hope if you were ill that you are feeling better.Thank you so much for your very kind words.Parkinson's:( I am sorry for you and your mom.
DeleteThe shell madeleine pan -- it's brilliant and I bet I would have done the same thing! As always, I love each and every photo and a peek into your beautiful world! So many marvelous photos, all lovely, all telling the story. Now that I have my out of towners (mostly -- one to go) done, I can really start to enjoy the holiday. Last night Rick had a mutual friend for dinner and I made a lovely little almond cake for dessert. It felt good to bake and I hope to start it full force this week. It's been stressful here -- too many things "going wrong" -- not massive, just frustrating. A heavy feeling I'm trying hard to lose. Last week was grim. But hopefully, a change in the action today. And tomorrow. I'm behind on cards -- that's next, maybe also today. So, slipping in here and seeing this first thing in the morning -- well, it's exactly what I need. You are "doing it right." I need to take a page from your book!
ReplyDeleteWe just need to do what feels right and what we can from yr to yr.It can vary.I was away for months from here several yrs ago.So unwell.Nothing's gone..but I manage very well.. at times some times ..way better than others.We do what we can..I lost my mom 49 yrs ago today.For 100 yrs I had melancholy at Xmas..It just crept in there..it's funny ..wait till your grandsons are older..we want to eat them up when littles..older..They are a BALL.Funny ,smart (beautiful) human beings..Im telling you the joy they add is immeasurable.And wow.. I never knew boys could be such tender sweethearts.I have tears writing this Jeanie.They fill my life with thoughts of them constantly:)YOU ARE DOING IT RGHT.And look how rich with friends your life is:):):)Unbelievable my dear.
DeleteThank you, my friend! One day at a time, isn't it? Big hugs!
DeleteBeautiful and cozy! I look forward to your xmas posts. :) It seems like you always savour your time...I think that's a great way to be for this brief moment. And thank you for always creating a bit more beautiful for this world. Happy holidays and big hugs! xo
ReplyDeleteI love that ornament sent to me by a very dear girl:)I do savor this time because in a flash.. it's gone..It was much more religious to me for yrs.. Now it's just spiritual..in my own way and feelings..xoxoxoxox
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DeleteMonique, yes, the best part is paying it forward. Making other happy! You do that for me! I have the sweetest little hand stitched teapot hanging front and center on my tree. Last night friends came for dinner. They brought everything! Friends are holding me up, getting me through this holiday! Anyway, the teapot was noticed, and I got to share the story of friendship that led to all the felted charmers that now hang on my tree. Merry, Merry!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy she arrived..I tried MC colors for you:)I am humbled you hang it on your tree! What dear friends you have..You are blessed with people everywhere that think the world of you Sarah.I am certain you have held people up all your life.It's your turn to be upheld.xxxxx
DeleteLove all of these beautiful images, and I am longing for snow, but it's highly unlikely that we'll have it for Christmas. Green is tradition around our parts. The most important part is being together with those we love, and yes, paying it forward. There seems to be so much heartache and need in the world. Joyeux Noel to you and your lovely family. Enjoy the days!
ReplyDeleteThere IS so much heartache..I have a dear friend in her 80[s who still volunteers at palliative care..she moved back to Mtl and is close enough to large hospitals and gives of herself always..in more ways than one.NEVER brags about it.I know because we are in touch every day..and she just tells me where she is going:) She's my Mother Theresa friend.There seems to be hope for a white Christmas here..snow expected Sat..we will see...Sweet holidays to you..and yours..
DeleteJust a few days late arriving here!! It seems I totally forgot to look at my blog emails the past 4-5 days! I wish I could say I was creating, just getting my cards written, addressed and sent, shopping finished. Now to the wrapping and returns to make (yes, already - LOL). Whoever said your blog is like a Hallmark Card is spot on. From what you create to where you live, all so lovely. Beautiful shell madeleines. So appropos that you bought it in Florida. ♥♥ I saw Celine's post on Instagram. She was so choked up, I had tears in my eyes. I didn't know Kirstie Alley died! Yes, fame and fortune does not mean anything when it comes to our luck with illness. So sad. Oh my, Christmas is gaining on us rapidly! Like you said faster than a speeding bullet. I wonder how many people remember that line from when Superman used to be a television show! Merry everything to you, my Dear! ♥
ReplyDeleteIt made me tear up too.She could still live a very good life:) But I wonder about her live very energetic shows..It entails back pain her condition:(Christmas has SPRUNG. I cannot believe how fast the days of our lives go...I am sure you feel as I do:)xoxAll the best to you Pea..forever and a day.
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DeleteThat was me but on my phone. LOL.
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DeleteI’m late to the party! Love your chunky Madeleines. Funny to think they came from FL…the mold anyway.
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