Merry December sweet friends! I hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving and a restful weekend, or perhaps you were busy decorating for Christmas?!
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.”
John 1:14 (ESV)
Can you believe Christmas is twenty three days from today?
Step inside the Sunshine Cottage where it is warm and cozy! The twinkling lights from the grandchildren’s tree provide a sweet ambiance.
It is the first Monday of the month and I am sharing Monday Morning Blooms with my talented friends, Mary and Lidy. You will find their links at the bottom of this post.
I have such fun decorating the Sunshine Cottage for Christmas with EM, EK, and WL in mind!
The week of Thanksgiving is not the best time to shop for red and white flowers. Ninety percent of the grocery store flowers were for autumn…the colors of gold and russet! I kept looking and finally found red spray roses, carnations and white alstroemeria. RM cut fresh pine and I added floral picks that I have saved over the years. The picnic table and the pine woodlands provided this backdrop for my simple arrangement in a favorite pitcher!
“If we could condense all the truths of Christmas into only three words, these would be the words: God with us.”
~John MacArthur
A tabletop with memories attached is most meaningful to me. A ‘Winter Holiday Santa’ cookie jar by Fitz and Floyd was a Christmas gift long ago from my Sunday School class. It holds sweet memories of so many precious ladies.
A ‘winter holiday’ mug and dinner plate were paired with a Bordallo salad/dessert plate. The Noritake ‘Reverie’ stemware is almost fifty-two years old (that definitely qualifies as vintage) and was from my wedding registry!
The flower arrangement was placed on a gold cake stand that has a significant memory! It was used for our fiftieth wedding anniversary!
The detail on Santa’s bag of toys is amazing!
As I was rummaging through my Christmas linens, this tablecloth came into view. I had not used it in several years. I love the floral pattern of roses, red berries, pine, and cedar. It is an April Cornell that I found many years ago.
Red and gold bottle brush trees sparkle in the filtered sunlight!
Notice the animals at the base of Santa, some are wearing a necklace of greenery!
“A little child, a shining star,
a stable rude, the door ajar.
Yet in that place, so crude, forlorn,
the Hope of all the world was born.”
~Anonymous
For beautiful and festive Christmas inspiration, visit my creative friends, Mary and Lidy!
Mary ~ Home Is Where the Boat Is
Lidy ~ French Garden House
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6 ESV
Thank you for your visit and gracious comments. You have a special invitation to join me tomorrow for a Christmas Tablescape Blog Hop!
Wishing you a joyful week!
Linking with: Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Life and Linda
Merry December Pam! I adore your gorgeous Fitz and Floyd Winter Holiday Santa! The older F&F pieces have so much amazing detail that the newer pieces seem to lack and I love all the animals around Santa. You definitely have set the stage for a cozy cottage Christmas with the twinkling lights of your tree, beautiful tableware and your nutcrackers in the background. Your Winter Holiday mug and plate are perfectly paired with the floral design in your tablecloth. I know your grands must be enchanted by all your holiday touches and details! I love your pretty vase and arrangement too. As always, it’s a treat to join you for some flower therapy. Happy Monday 🎄❤️
Mary, thanks so much for your sweet comments. I love sharing our Monday Morning blooms. It seems Christmas will be here too soon!
Your gifted Santa Fitz and Floyd is just beautiful and special to hold such lovely memories. Your table is gorgeous with all the traditional Christmas colors. Christmas is coming quickly so enjoy every moment of this holiday season. Have a beautiful new week ahead. Hugs. Kris
Kris, Christmas will be here before we turn around. Thanks always for your sweet visits!
Happy Happy December Pam! What can I cay about this most beautiful and festive table in your cozy cottage! As always you WOW us with your gorgeous creations. The flower arrangement.. divine! In love with your F&F Santa and the place setting and linens are always the perfect selections!!! Have a most Merry Day!!! 🎄
Shirley, I sure miss you in our Monday Morning Blooms. Thank you so much for your sweet comments, dear friend!
What a gorgeous arrangement, Pam! And no better time to bring out all the best of memories than at Christmas. The F&F cookie jar is certainly a festive and wonderful piece, but the symbolism of that golden cake stand and the Reverie stemware are by far even better! Your marriage and traditions are interwoven with all the beauty of the mementos through the years. I just love this. Merry December, friend!
Rita, you are so sweet and thank you for your encouraging comments, friend!
Everything is decorated so beautifully! I love anything Christmas by Fitz and Floyd, especially the older treasures. Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas season of peace, joy and love. So thankful for the Savior of the world who came robed in flesh. RHill, TX
Amen Rachel! Thank you and I also love Fitz and Floyd Christmas treasures!
Your F&F cookie jar is gorgeous as is your Noritake china. It’s so nice to use vintage pieces as they seem to have more color and detail than the current items which many times are nice, but lack a lot detail are generally monochrome. Your bouquet is beautiful! The Sunshine Cottage is adorned with pretty seasonal pieces. Happy December! Clara❤️
Thanks so much, Clara. I love my vintage stuff and I also love the use of color. It is cold here, hope you all are warm and cozy!
I always love your cozy cottage vignettes, Pam, and this is another charming one. The flowers are perfect!
Thank you, Jeanie for your visits and sweet comments!
Such a gorgeous scene in the Sunshine Cottage Pam! The F&F cookie jar Santa is fabulous! I love your flowers on the special 50th anniversary cake stand surrounded by the bottle brush trees. The way the sunshine filters through the table is beautiful! And of course the grandchildren’s tree in the corner adds to the sparkle and ambience. You have created a magical place, Happy Holiday Season to you and your family!
Thank you, Jenna! I love decorating the cottage. I go overboard because I love seeing the children’s eyes light up. This is your birthday month, the same day as our son’s!
Your post today was music to my soul, Pam !! Thank you so much for your love and joy!!
For us to us a Child is born! Unto us a Son is is given!! Amen!!
Sharon, thank you. It makes my heart sing to know it was music to your soul! Amen and Amen!
I would love to rummage through your Christmas stash. Just found a box of ribbons I thought was lost in the basemen flood. It’s exciting to find things you thought was gone. The sunshine cottage is decorated to perfection. I would like to be there when. the grands see it for the first time. Oh the Joy of seeing them wide eyed and excited. Love all the memories shared with us. Happy decorating!
Alice, I would be glad to let you rummage through my stash. You might find something I have missed. I love sharing memories with all of my friends!
Your tablecloth and the design on your plates go so well together. Lovely❣️
Thank you, Karen ❤️
O the Christmas love you pour into Sunshine Cottage for the children…they will
always embrace the memory. The Fitz & Floyd Santa is a study in detail and artistry..not so often available these days.. The entire table arrangement and the bouquet atop you Anniversary stand draw it all together in one stunning creation. How you inspire….
How you inspire me my friend! As always thank you for your sweet and encouraging comments ❤️🎄
You made a beautiful arrangement, Pam, and placed on your memory filled gold cake stand it just shines! The tablecloth is such a pretty one and I do love your Santa and your pretty vintage stemware. I’m happy that you have celebrated over 50 years of marriage. We only made it to 43 before my beloved passed.
God With Us sums up our Advent season.
Thank you, Kitty for your sweet comments. I can only imagine how much you miss your beloved husband.
Amen, God With Us!
Such a beautiful table…it was winter -y yet cozy at the same time. The cookie jar with all the animal is beautiful, especially with all its memories. I have a large collection of Santas surrounded by animals from friends who know me well! This cold snap certainly helps our Christmas spirit!
Thank you, Roxanne. I know your collections of Santa’s surrounded by animals are dear to your heart. Yes, winter temperatures have finally come to NE AL! Stay warm today!
Pam, your Monday morning blooms delight. The pretty red carnations and roses mixed with the white alstroemeria are a perfect combo in your white pitcher. I still have fall flowers here, but will soon transition. Your F&F Santa cookie jar is spectacular with his bag full of toys. I always admired the F&F pieces for their exquisite details. I think your linen is the perfect match for the china, and I adore the light kissed cup atop the cabbage ware green. Beautiful photography! I’m just getting started on bringing out some Christmas things. The bare tree is in, but not decorated. I pulled out my velvet wreaths that I hang on guest room doors. I will put them up tomorrow and begin decorating the tree. So much to do, and with a late Thanksgiving, so little time. Thanks as always for inspiring me. Happy Holidays!
Thanks so much, Sarah. I missed you on the blog hop today, but sometimes there is so much to do it becomes impossible. I always appreciate your sweet comments!
Hello Dear Pam,
Your Christmas table is so pretty in the dappled sunlight at Sunshine Cottage. Your flower arrangement in the special pitcher is lovely, with Christmas reds, greens, and whites. Having it sit atop the gold cake plate with the red bottle brush trees is stunning. It all sparkles so pretty in the sunlight.
I always enjoy hearing about the memories you share about certain pieces on your tables. The F&F Santa Cookie Jar has such wonderful memories for you. Your Santa is quite remarkable and is adorned with such beautiful details. It makes such a presence on your table!
Thank you for inviting us into your gorgeous Sunshine Cottage. Your photography is remarkable.
Merry December, my friend!
Thank you Nancy for your lovely visit at the Sunshine Cottage. The older I become, memories grow more special. You are always welcome to visit the cottage. Once again, thank you for your heart-warming comments!