Christmas time comes with celebrations to cherish.
The beginning of the month of December I picked up a friend and off we drove through the countryside to a farm for tea.
And then I invited my women's group to my apartment for teatime.
I served sandwiches with cucumber, another with smoked trout, and then my favorite black olives. There were also fruit skewers, mince pies, and stollen, plus cheeses and crackers. And of course, there was tea.
My "live-in gardener" and I went out for French onion soup and a sweet. I was enamored by this restaurant Christmas tree.
Our realtor has a party every year where they give a freshly cut tree, greens, or a wreath. Plus the party has soup, hot drinks, and cookies/donuts. Since we used this realtor 23 years ago when we bought our house and then they sold the house for us at the beginning of this year, we are a long-time client. We love their annual party. The past 3 or 4 years we have enjoyed a wreath, but before that we had many trees.
A friend and I traveled to Salem, Oregon for the next celebration. Teatime at a historic house, Deepwood Estate. They had a storyteller sharing the story of Dickens and the Christmas story.
The tea was a rose scented black tea. Isn't the cup pretty?
There were trees decorated throughout the house.
I got to say hello to my little girl. She told me she was happy in her new home.
She was my doll for over 50 years and now lives at the museum to greet visitors.
This desk reminded me of my grandfather's desk. I could picture sitting here writing you a letter and sipping my tea.
There are also early morning personal celebrations just sitting on my green velvet couch with candlelight and tea.
A Christmas concert to enjoy.
Cookies to be baked.
And finally, a church program to attend.
Here is my "live-in gardener" reading The Night Before Christmas.
Christmas season is a time for celebrations, and I love them all.
Hoping you have had moments of celebration in the season of JOY.
I know sometimes there are challenges and sadness that go along with this time of the year, but for me I try to focus on the JOY and HOPE.
Sending love,
Marilyn
4 comments:
Lots of fun and memorable events, Marilyn. That rose tea cup is gorgeous. That desk reminds me of the one my mom had in her house. I gave it away to a neighbor, and I always think about it. The Victorian trees are beautiful. And the tea cup with the holly is charming. Your cookies look really good too. So nice of your husband to read "The Night Before Christmas" to the little ones.
Merry Christmas, dear Marilyn. Have a very nice Christmas week. This blog post was wonderful, and filled with all things Christmassy.
~Sheri
Than you for the lovely pictures, Marilyn. Very nostalgic. Wishing you and your husband a very Merry Christmas with peace and good health in the new year.
December can be such a social time and you've enjoyed some lovely times. I'm sending wishes for you and J for a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2026!
You have enjoyed the holidays in full force, with loads of run, loads of joy, and lots of tea and travel! Everything was simply beautiful! You've clearly maxed out the joys of the season with friendship, family and love. I know those holidays were very happy indeed!
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