Saturday after work I decided I would finally tackle my banister. I am usually a good little elf, and have my Christmas décor up by the first of December. I learned that when you head out mid-month for ribbon, you are bound to be faced with slim pickins'. Just as I was about to leave the store empty handed, I spotted the last two spools of oversized red ribbon. Yes! Mission accomplished.
Sunday we had a mother-daughter date planned with friends of ours. We headed out to, The Kringle Candle Company, in Bernardston, MA. It was a festive wonderland filled with heavenly scented candles, holiday décor, a toy shop filled with vintage toys, and a chocolate cottage that made my heart skip a beat. The property is home to The Farm Table restaurant. A welcoming spot with open-hearth ovens, candle lit tables, fireplaces, and local organic food. Yes, please! The food was mouth-watering good.
The best part? I got to see Santa. A girl never outgrows Santa. He was my first love. He makes me laugh, I admire his big generous heart, respect his jolly outlook on life, and the fact that he shares my love of reindeer is just icing on the cake.
Have you had any holiday-inspired excursions this season? Where did you go? What is your favorite place to visit to put you into the holiday spirit?
Did you enter my cookbook giveaway yet? You can enter to win a copy of At My French Table by Jane Webster. It's a gorgeous display of photography and delicious food. Good luck! xoxo
Debby your staircase is almost as beautiful as you are! Glad you had such a nice weekend.
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Debra~
Good morning dear and beautiful ELF! YOU ARE SO RIGHT...I waited far too long to go out just to find lights...ALL GONE! RIbbon? ALL GONE! I could not believe that I simply could not find gray satin ribbon to flow down my chandeliers!
ReplyDeleteThe bannister looks wonderful Debby. I have three battery candles that I think I will put upstairs to just have for fun. AND TINA over at Enchanted Home just posted a bunch of our homes and one of my photos is there! Go take a peek...
Lovely morning to start with YOU my beauty. Thank you for coming over last night. May our heavy hearts burst with love for one another, always.
Big hugs for this Monday, Anita
What a fun thing to do with your daughter! You've inspired me to try and do something like this with mine when she arrives on Thursday! Your bannister looks beautiful! You did an excellent job! Hope you have a wonderful Monday!
ReplyDeleteDebbie....I love when my daughter and I have time to get together.....we have so much fun! It looks like you do too....
ReplyDeleteu and ur daughter are adorbs! - the upside-down Christmas tree's kinda' bother me - weird?!
ReplyDeleteAwhhhh love seeing you get into the Christmas spirit in such a beautiful way. Your home looks amazing, so beautiful! I never got around to decorating my banister, the images were VERY alive in my head but alas it was too much work:) Next year!! I loved seeing the highlights too from you special mother daughter day....that is sooo my kind of place, love places like that! What a fun place to visit to really feel the magic of this wonderful season! Thanks for sharing Debby!!
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ReplyDeleteso cute Debby!! and I love that you decided to put candles on the stairs, what a great look!!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo of you & Santa! My husband & I have an annual holiday date night in NYC to see the city all dressed up for the holidays. We went on Friday & it was as perfect as ever!
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ReplyDeleteYour bannister looks great, so festive. I hope Santa brings you all you wish for.
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Ah!! Love seeing you with Santa!! Wonderful pictures and the Kringle Candle Company looks like my kinda place :)
ReplyDeleteYour home is looking so festive Debby. I love the candles going up the steps! Great idea .. and I like all the greens in the kitchen.
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I love all of your decorations Debby! Your home looks like such a wonderful place to be :)
ReplyDeleteYour decorations are so beautiful! And the candle company looks like lots of fun.
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