Tartan Holiday Travels

I won't be traveling out of town for Christmas, but if I were, this

is how I would like to arrive ~ in holiday tartan style!

I love this vintage round tartan case.  Just my style.

I can just imagine riding on a train looking out the windows upon snowy vistas.

Unpacking my bag at a Holiday Inn destination.  What vintage style fun!

I am joining The Tablescaper for some

Seasonal Sundays

Bentley and I have some fun Christmas posts planned for this week and

don't miss Bentley's Special Birthday post this coming Wednesday.

Bentley will be celebrating his 6th birthday!

Hugs,

Susan and Bentley

Holiday Ice Skates

I started skating when I was very young.

All through elementary school and high school I went skating

on weekends with my friends.  I loved everything about it ~ the

crisp cold air, cute little skating skirts, hot chocolate by the fire

in the clubhouse.

I made this little ice skating ornament for the tree with pink laces

and a pink pom pom.

I have not skated for a while, but am hoping that there will be a

new pair of skates for me under the Christmas tree this year.  And 

tonight I will be watching The Bishop's Wife staring Cary Grant,

Loretta Young and David Niven.  I love the skating scene in that movie!

Have a wonderful weekend and don't forget to visit ~

Pink Saturday

Bentley ~ maybe I could put you in a little puppy carrier and take you

skating with me.

Hugs,

Susan and Bentley

How to Avoid Weight Gain Over the Holidays

Zero calories ~ 100% fun!

Cheers!!

I know I showed you this last year, but who can stop at one?

I am joining ~

Show and Tell Friday

Bentley ~ where is your Christmas stocking?

Hugs,

Susan and Bentley

Like a Kid in a Candy Shop

Christmas ornaments, old and new.  Packages left on the front porch.

Cards from family and friends in the mail box.

Christmas lights and carols.  Store windows decorated with delightful displays.

Parties with friends.  The fragrance of fir trees.  The stillness of a snowy evening.

The joy of the season makes me feel like a kid in a candy shop!

Let's go visit ~

Tablescape Thursday

and

Vintage Thingie Thursday

Bentley ~ you have some of your own Christmas posts planned

for next week don't you!

Hugs,

Susan and Bentley

When Friends Come to Call

Your cottage may be small and humble ~ like mine.

But when friends come to call, make them feel welcome and treat them

like honored guests.

Making our nests warm and welcoming is one of the ways we can

show our love to our families and friends.  Our homes don't need to be

grand ~ but must be filled with love!

I am happy to be visiting ~

Defending the Small House ~ Holiday Edition
Rednesday
Wow Us Wednesday

Bentley ~ you are the best greeter.  You always make everyone
feel loved and welcome!

Hugs,
Susan and Bentley