Saturday, December 9, 2017

Frozen Roses

Frozen Roses.
It was pretty while it lasted.  The sun came out and melted most of the snow already.

Morning Surprise



Our first snow!  
It's a beautiful winter wonderland this morning.


Montano's

 We had dinner at Montano's International Restaurant tonight.  Too bad I don't like beer ~ they have an unbelievable selection.  This is just one display ~ there's more!
This jolly Santa greeted us inside!

Thursday, December 7, 2017

Beautiful Flowers in December

This afternoon, Mr. Magic and I enjoyed some Christmas cheer at a local business Open House that we were invited to.  These pansies were growing in the flower garden at the entrance.  SO beautiful!

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Living the Creative Life

Wally, Therry, and I enjoyed our Living the Creative Life gathering at TAAZA Roanoke.  Not one of us completed our art piece with the theme of "LI".  Wally and Therry did show some sketches they've been working on.  We will keep the same theme and meet on January 31.  Details to follow!

Busy Squirrel


This fellow has been running, jumping, and climbing all over the front yard this morning searching for goodies to store for the Winter.  He is one of several who took residence here a long time ago.

Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Lovely Statues


While dusting this morning, I took photos of my bedroom statues:  St. Joseph, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Teresa, Infant Jesus of Prague, Mother Mary, and Angels.  The small crucifix in front was my Grandfather's.  These are all special to me.

Monday, December 4, 2017

More Full Moon


Couldn't find  her earlier this evening.  Just home from vendor night and she is out there shining big and beautiful now!

Sunday, December 3, 2017

Full Cold Moon

Here she is ~ the December Full COLD MOON.  She is BIG, BRIGHT, and BEAUTIFUL!!

WOW!

His voice is incredible!!! Listening to him gave me chills. Good chills!

Paint Palette

My palette is thick and heavy with paint!

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Saturday, December 2, 2017

Good Morning!!

She and her little ones were in the yard below the windows early this morning.  Jake startled them by barking and Momma spotted me in the window with my camera.  She never took her eyes off me until I left.

Friday, December 1, 2017

Nativity

My teeny tiny Nativity set.  The small lamb is 6/16 of an inch high.

Porch Light

Vintage candle light on our porch.  I love the glow!

Thursday, November 30, 2017

Last Day of November

Out and about this afternoon.  Another gorgeous 60* day!

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

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Sunset This Evening


My Napping Angel


Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Hickory Tree

We planted this tiny tree from a hickory nut in this pot early this summer and have been nurturing it.  SO happy to see the leaves have changed color.  It will be fun to watch it grow.

Fireside

Mr. Magic and I had lunch outside by the fire, at Macado's today.  Really enjoyed it.  I wanted to spend the entire afternoon just sitting by the fire, but chores and errands won out.

Late November Color

Our ornamental pear tree still has pretty leaves.  All our other trees are bare.  It was 60* today with a clear beautiful blue sky.  Not bad for late November!

Sweet Find

Picked up this adorable S/P set last night at Buy The Season.  They are perfect for my choir altar boys/angels collection that I put out for Christmas each year.  It's time to unwrap and set them up!

Mountain Out Back

My mountain last evening.  LOVE!

Monday, November 27, 2017

Sunday Evening Beauty


Pretty in a Cup

 "Rose" folded napkin at The Natural Bridge Inn and Conference Center in Natural Bridge, Virginia, at our Thanksgiving Buffet Dinner.
The BEST hot chocolate at The Town Center Tap House in Daleville, Virginia, on Friday afternoon.

Sunday, November 26, 2017

Another Goodbye

Off they go back to South Carolina.  How I love it when they are here to spend time with.  I miss them already (so does Jake).  Asking God to watch over them and protect them on their journey back to Charleston.

Saturday, November 25, 2017

Appalachia Press

John Reburn (Appalachia Press), you have the BEST stuff!!  Hadn't been to Black Dog Salvage in quite a while.  Casey, Amanda, and I went this afternoon.  I barely got to look around ~ spent the entire time in your booth and purchased these treasures!

Gem Show

I went to the 38th Annual Roanoke Valley Mineral and Gem Show this morning.  SO many interesting things to see.

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