Christmas in Connecticut — Homecoming Table

I’m dreaming of a white Christmas.   The snow casts a quiet and pure spell, just what we need now. Snowflakes are scattered all around inside my house. I would like to see the woods and trees outside my windows also gently blanketed and the bushes tinged with a little frosty glow. But not for a few more days!  Charlotte…

Read More

SPECIAL LITTLE JOYS OF CHRISTMAS

SPARKLING “sugared” fruit on a feather tree … Christmas pins Rudolph and  friends Christmas sweaters   (don’t laugh–you know you want one!🙂) Christmas movies you can recite by heart favorite Christmas music and carolers to help you sing ! Men of SNOW and men of gingerbread! a poinsettia in every chicken’s pot Christmas books sitting on Santa’s lap a place to gather  on…

Read More

Welcome Witchy Women Table

Gus would like to greet all you beautiful witches– please leave your broom at the door  come in, take off your cape and hat … join Lily, Elena, Marigold Nerida, Titania, Orlagh and Blossom …   and choose your seat. Do you prefer …  owl   … bat … pumpkin   … or spider? … Your napkin will be cared for…

Read More

Independence Day Table

~~~~ INDEPENDENCE DAY TABLE ~~~~ WELCOME to my FIRST EVER POST!!!!!! Independence Day was sizzling hot here in Connecticut.  The back deck was the perfect spot to set our star–spangled table! The napkin rings, votive holders and little candles provided the fireworks, and even the hydrangea from my yard fit into the patriotic color scheme! ****     Word soon got around that there…

Read More