Merry Monday! It is only five sleeps until Christmas Day. Is it just me or do you feel like Christmas arrived rather quickly? Thanks for stopping by our final Monday Morning Blooms for 2021. Join me as we experience the wonders of Christmas!
“And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.”
Luke 2:7
As we celebrate Christmas this Saturday, may we not forget that the greatest Gift ever given was not found under a tree, but in a lowly manger. On that night so long ago, there was no room in the inn for the King of Kings. Little has changed in the past two thousand years.
In a manger in Bethlehem, there lies a stranger in a foreign land.
Heaven’s joy in a manger makes my heart sing.
Holy Love in a manger, Christ the King!
~Butch Richardson
In the stillness of the early morning, I love the peace and quiet as I gaze at the twinkling lights!
You will find the beautiful links for Lidy, Mary, and Shirley at the bottom of this post.
I kept Christmas somewhat simple in our home this year. So many boxes weren’t unpacked and I am considering a major purge this coming year. Most of my decorating was concentrated in the Sunshine Cottage!
A tree filled with special memories!
Many of you remember the large seven piece Nativity that sat on our hearth every year. Mary, Joseph, and the Christ child are now displayed on an old French chest.
A beautiful fresh wreath from The Magnolia Company was shared on a post at the beginning of November. It has now completely dried and still remains beautiful. I have only added a candle, with everything else still original.
Don’t tell anyone, but I often indulge in a cup (or mug) of hot chocolate!
Even though this photo is only showing six, there are now seven stockings hanging from the mantel. We are so happy to have added one for Wyatt. All of the needlepoint stockings came from Horchow, but they were not available this year. I ordered Wyatt’s from L.L.Bean and I am very pleased with its quality.
The magnolia wreath was placed on a large Christmas platter and Leyland Cypress was tucked in underneath the wreath.
A view of the tree in the dining room!
The last couple of weeks have been extremely busy. I hope to slow down and enjoy the wonders of Christmas!
Lidy, Mary, and Shirley always share beautiful images and lovely sentiments. You will not want to miss visiting them!
Lidy ~ FrenchGardenHouse
Mary ~ Home Is Where The Boat Is
Shirley ~ Housepitality Designs
Wishing you a most joyous and blessed week of Christmas!
Linking with:
Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Imparting Grace,Life and Linda
Happy Monday sweet, Pam. It is such a pleasure to view your post to begin a week of celebration. You are right about the most perfect gift~Jesus! I enjoyed your pictures. I love the focus of each picture (and hot cocoa, too!). Seven stockings for your sweeties~how precious. The Sunshine Cottage, and your home, truly shine! Love, hugs, and peace to you, RM, and your entire family. God bless you all! Merry Christmas! ❤️🎄💚
Thank you sweet, Karla. Blessings and joy for this Christmas week, my friend ♥️🙏🏻♥️🎄♥️
You’re welcome, Pam. Thank you too!❤️🎄🙏🏻
Pam, Your home is truly beautiful! I love seeing with all your Christmas décor and the twinkling lights of your beautiful tree and mantel. I love the early morning hours too with the glow provided from the tree. We were out of town for Thanksgiving and the first weekend in December so the month flew by for me, and lots of boxes remain unpacked! Thank you for sharing the Reason for the Season and Wonders of Christmas. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas week. ♥
Thanks so much, Mary. Wishing you and yours a most joyous Christmas week♥️
Love your beautiful Christmas room. Like you we downsized this year. Last minute we are traveling to family instead for hosting. I’m sorting garland now to downsize! Merry Christmas!
Thanks so much, Linda. Wishing you safe travels and Merry Christmas!
I love seeing all the detail of your home, Pam. It’s really beautiful. I obviously understand the desire to purge, but your things are lovely. If Alyson is willing to take some of your beauties, that should make your heart much lighter in the purge. Merry Christmas to your entire family!
Thank you, Rita. Our son and DIL are rather simple, and don’t like a lot of stuff. Merry Christmas to your family. This Christmas will be so special with your precious little one!
Loved seeing your beautiful home decked out for Christmas. Your mantle, your tree, the Nativity scene are all so beautifully done. The room just invites us to come sit and drink a hot chocolate with you. What a beautiful job you have done with your blog this year. Merry Christmas. Relax and enjoy this week celebrating the birth of our Lord.
Merry Christmas, Dianne and Bob♥️
Beautiful Pam! Thank you for the beauty within your heart and your home. Memories and cherished traditions and collectibles show your grace and faith.
Have a wonderful Christmas.
Thank you, Bonnie. Merry Christmas ♥️
Your home looks beautiful Pam, and I can picture you sitting there in the morning or evening quiet sipping on your hot chocolate and enjoying your beautiful trees. The magnolia leaf wreath is beautiful in it’s dried state and looks wonderful on your coffee table with the candle. I didn’t get out all my decorations this year either, how did we ever acquire so much stuff 😂 I hope your week slows a little and you get more time to sit back and enjoy!
Jenna
Jenna, I don’t know how I acquired so much stuff. Enjoy this week of Christmas!
Pam, Your home is beautifully adorned for Christmas! Your nativity is gorgeous. I always love seeing it. We rarely use all of our decorations each year in the past few years. We have kept everything so we can rotate items. I actually enjoy it. I pull something out that hasn’t been used in a year or two and it’s like I have found a new treasure. You have such a peaceful spot for enjoying your hot chocolate. I love the candle wreath and your mantel garland. Enjoy your week! Merry Christmas! Clara❤️
Thank you, Clara. Rotating it is a great idea. It would feel like you have a new treasure. Merry Christmas ♥️
It is all so beautiful Pam. Enjoy the week and enjoy Christmas with your beautiful family. xoxo
Thank you, Kris!
Your home always looks beautiful, but even more so with your pretty Christmas decor!
Thanks so much, Penny!
Your home looks so beautiful and quite festive! Those early morning, quiet hours in the glow of the Christmas tree are simply the best. I know Christmas with the grands will be grand!!
Thank you my friend! Enjoy
Sorry, I hit send too quickly. Enjoy this special week of Christmas♥️🎄
Thank you for sharing your lovely Christmas home with us. Every detail is quite stunning. Your trees are exquisite and your mantle is gorgeous.
But the best is for us to remember the real meaning to Christmas… thank you so much for reminding us.
I loved your post today… thank you
…and Merry Christmas to you and yours!
And Happy Retirement to Butch!
Oh how I love the centerpiece on your coffee table in that gorgeous room and magnificent English Country decor…the room is so very elegant yet cozy…a room that you want to stay in and enjoy a cup of tea by the fire and that gorgeous tree! I know what you mean about the downsizing of the Christmas decor….Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family…I love that you added another stocking to the mantel!…What a blessing! Looking forward to MMB with you in the coming year….Happy New Year Pam!!! ✨
Shirley, thank you for your sweet words. I look forward to MMB in the new year. Merry Christmas to you and Tom 🌟
Such beauty in your home Pam! I imagine your little people’s wonder when they arrive to visit with you and Mr. Renaissance grandfather….what a precious family time! Everything looks beautiful, and ready to rejoice in our most precious gift of all, our Savior! Merry Christmas to you and your precious family, may you all enjoy every single minute of it! xoxoxo
Thank you, dear one. Merry Christmas to you and your sweet family ♥️
Oh no! I counted only 6 stockings. Does someone not have a stocking? And yes, the days are flying by for everyone including myself that I talk with. I loved the sneak peak into the foyer. The blue clock is outstanding. Is that a gift from Christmas past? MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Thank you, Alice. There are seven stockings. One was turned sideways and blended into the Christmas tree. I have had the antique clock for at least 40 years, I decided to have Butch paint it blue. I never paint antiques, but decided this was a good idea and I love it. Merry Christmas ♥️
Merry Christmas week, Pam! Your home is so beautiful decorated for the season. We have similar taste in decor, and I think I could move right in! Everything looks gorgeous! I’m with you…the Christmas season has come upon us rather quickly. I wish time would slow down! I hope that things quiet down for you, and you are able to relax and enjoy the week. Wishing you a week filled with peace, many blessings and lots of joy, my dear friend! Merry Christmas!
Thank you sweet friend. Enjoy your precious family and Merry Christmas♥️
Your home is just gorgeous! I LOVE the color of the grandfather clock near your entryway. Everything is just so lovely to look at. I think it would be so wonderful if you ever felt led to do a house tour. I certainly understand if you would rather not, I just thought I would mention it. 🙂 I’m sure there are many others who would be so fascinated to see it, too. Your blog is such a bright spot and blessing!
You are always so encouraging, Cheryl. That might happen in the future, we shall see. Merry Christmas!
Everything is so beautiful, Merry and Bright Pam. May we never ever forget the true meaning of CHRISTmas. Merry Christmas to you and Butch. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thank you, Cindy. Merry Christmas!
Absolutely stunning Pam! Praying for a very blessed Christmas with your family my sweet friend 💗
Bless you,
Jennifer
Thank you, Jennifer. Wishing your family and you a joyous Christmas dear friend!
Thank you Pam! 💝
Pam, your home is gorgeous. I don’t ever remember seeing the border on your lovely rug. Oh, I do love it. I well understand wanting to make things a bit simpler. I am in that very place too. Especially since I have looked for the past several months for two gorgeous pillows and can not put my hands on them. I think it is time to clear out just a bit.
Wishing all of you a most beautiful Christmas and the best of health and happiness in the New Year.
Many Blessings, to all.
Thank you sweet friend. Sandra, I have misplaced Christmas decor and still haven’t found it. I guess it will show up after Christmas. Blessings and Merry Christmas!
What a beautiful tree and lovely home. I enjoy reading your blog so much. Merry Christms.
Thanks so much for your sweet comments. Merry Christmas!
Hello Pam, I want to share this with you, so you know who is lurking in the Sunshine Cottage. My Dr. told me, to lessen the stress, create an imaginary room, one I can retreat to when things get a bit over whelming. Well, I thought why not visit the sunshine cottage. I can just hang out there for a while. So, just so you know, it is a wonderful spot retreat to.
Nonie
You are so funny. Come on, hang out as long as you wish. I will leave food for you at the door.
Merry Christmas 🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻
Your home is beautiful all decorated for Christmas! Wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas Michelle and thank you!
Magnificent post! Merry Christmas! Thank you for your friendship and encouragement.
Merry Christmas, sweet friend!
Pam, I’m very late arriving at this beautiful post, but life has been full of distractions. I’ve had little time to spend on line, but didn’t want to miss any of your posts. Your home is beautiful dressed for the holidays. I love the needlepoint bench in front of your fireplace as well as all the beautiful stockings hung with care.
Your home is so welcoming. Happy New Year!
Thank you, Sarah. I hope the new year is off to a good start!