Moving past Christmas

The last vestige of this past Christmas is about to be put away. Jil Gurulé creates these amazing pieces of art in her studio in New Mexico. They are available at The Shop in Santa Fe. I dream to own a larger piece someday! A quote from her site:  "Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. Picasso"

Benediciones

The littlest drummer

Limited Edition Christmas 2010 - Campanas de Navidad

San Pasqual

Father Christmas

Limited Edition - Good Harvest Indian Market 2010

Storyteller with two children - my sons Frank and Michael

St. Francis with bird

We are moving forward and eagerly awaiting Saturday evening when the "reunion group" arrives to celebrate.

Happy Sunday to all. May the blessings be many and the woes be few.  Thanks for dropping in, I do so love company.

Linking up to Seasonal Sundays at the Tablescapers. Be sure to drop in to see the rest of the goodies.

Merry Christmas!

“Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you

good tidings of great joy, which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the City of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”

There’s never been an announcement of such rich hope in so few words. It’s a masterpiece of
economy. This little message contains twelve great truths. It tells us that:

· Fear is now obsolete in the human heart -- Do not be afraid.
· A startling change has occurred in human history – Behold…
· It is angelic, other-worldly, from heaven -- I (an angel…)
· It’s the Gospel -- bring you good news…
· It’s the key to happiness -- of great joy…
· We have a Global Message -- which shall be to all people.
· This news is immediate -- Today…
· We have a new king, a descendant of David as promised in Messianic prophecy -- in the
city of David…
· We have one who delivers us from sin, death, and hell -- a Savior…
· He has arrived on earth via human birth -- has been born…
· He is both personal and available -- for you
· He is the long-promised Messiah -- He is Christ…
· He is Lord, the one who is above all -- the Lord.

Borrowed from David Jeremiah, directly from his Are you a Star? document.

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Silent Night....

Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright

Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild

Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace

Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight

Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!

Christ, the Saviour is born
Christ, the Saviour is born

Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth "

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you. He is the Messiah, the Lord. Luke 2:11

The origin of the Christmas carol we know as Silent Night was a poem that was written in 1816 by an Austrian priest called Joseph Mohr. On Christmas Eve in 1818 in the small alpine village called Oberndorf it is reputed that the organ at St. Nicholas Church had broken. Joseph Mohr gave the poem of Silent Night (Stille Nacht) to his friend Franz Xavier Gruber and the melody for Silent Night was composed with this in mind. The music to Silent Night was therefore intended for a guitar and the simple score was finished in time for Midnight Mass. Silent Night is the most famous Christmas carol of all time!

May the blessings of Christmas be with you today and always. 

Merry Christmas! 

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Baby, it's cold outside

I really can't stay
(but baby it's cold outside)
I've got to go away
(but baby it's cold outside)
This evening has been
(been hoping that you'd drop in)
So very nice
(i'll hold your hands, they're just like ice)
My mother will start worry
(beautiful whats your hurry)
My father will be pacing the floor
(listen to the fireplace roar)
So really i'd better scurry
(beautiful please don't hurry)
but maybe just a half a drink more

(put some records on while i pour)
the neighbors might faint
(baby it's bad out there)
say what's in this drink
(no cabs to be had out there)
i wish i knew how
(your eyes are like starlight now)
to break this spell

(i'll take your hat, your hair looks swell)
i ought to say "no, no, no sir"
(mind if i move in closer)
at least i'm gonna say that i tried
(what's the sense in hurtin' my pride)
i really can't stay
(oh baby don't hold out)

both:baby it's cold out side

i simply must go
(but baby it's cold outside)
the answer is no
(but baby it's cold outside)
your welcome has been
(how lucky that you droped in)
so nice and warm
(look out the window at that storm)
my sister will be suspicious
(gosh your lips look delcious)

my brother will be there at the door
(waves upon the tropical shore)
my maiden aunts mind is vicious
(gosh your lips are delicous)
but maybe just a cigarette more
(never such a blizzard before)
i've gotta get home
(but baby you'd freeze out there)

say lend me a coat
(it's up to your knees out there)
you've really been grand
(i thrill when you touch my hand)
but don't you see?
(how can you do this thing to me?)

there's bound to be talk tomorrow
(think of my lifelong sorrow)
at least there will be plenty implied
(if you got namonia and died)
i really can't stay
(get over that old out)

both:baby it's cold
baby it's cold outside

Cast:

Fire- Pinion and oak

Tray- hand painted

Crochet cover - purchased placemat

Glass mug - gift from oldest son and wife

Inside glass mug - Gluhwein

Dishes - Spode Christmas Tree

On plate -  Stollen

Bird - purchased at Hobby lobby? TJMaxx? Tuesday Morning?

Napkins - St. Thomas

Napkin rings - Home Goods

Stocking holder - Ballard Designs

I'm linking up to Artie's Vignette Friday, be sure to drop by on Friday and admire the other beautiful vignettes!

Winter Garden on the table... Tablescape

Welcome to our Winter Garden. Our garden is really rather sad looking after the hard freeze a week or so ago. That won't stop us from creating one inside.

Silver, transferware, embossed dishes, dainty napkins, linen overlayed with a crochet tablecloth all provide perfect backdrops. Come on in and stay a while..

Barley twist candlesticks outfitted with candles that look like birch bark. A dough bowl on top of live greenery. Lichen balls, glistening bells and pine cones fill the inside.

Metal reindeer light the way to your seat. I print the place cards myself using picture images and lettering combined in Photoshop software.

 

In lieu of silver chargers, silver trays re-purposed.

 

Cherry Kay from Entertaining Women suggested decanters for the table. One with water, one with tea or whatever the beverage of your choice might be. It's been one of the better tips! No more endless treks to refresh drinks.

Dainty antique, lace edged, cutwork, embroidered napkins keep the table from getting too woodsy.

The silver colored serving piece with the sweet bird seemed to fit perfectly!

Don't you just love the look of mixed greens? I wish you could smell their goodness.

Beneath the reindeer place card holder is the snowflake embossed salad plate.

Then the folded napkin.

And the Christmas transferware dinner plate.

Crochet lace on top of dark green linen.

Cast:

Green linen tablecloth - Williams Sonoma

Crochet tablecloth - estate sale

Silver trays - estate sales

Christmas Home dinner plates - Royal Stafford

Winter Garden salad plates - Fitz and Floyd

Vintage napkins - estate sale

Reindeer place card holders - Tag - Pottery Barn- Amazon

Place cards - made by moi

Silver - WMF

Green, French handblown goblets - Santa Fe

Silver wines - from Spain

Barley Twist candleholders - England via a local antique auction

Birch bark candlesticks - gift from Mom

Thanks for dropping by, I so enjoy your visits. Merry Christmas!

I'll be linking up to Susan's Tablescape Thursday. Be sure to drop by to gather some of the greatest table setting ideas ever!