I can't believe that this is my last blog of the year. Surprisingly, it has been nearly two years since my first post (which is about one year longer than I expected to last). Waking up the morning after Christmas, it feels a bit strange not to be doing some sort of holiday preparation. No more shopping, wrapping, decorating, cooking or worrying about what I might have overlooked. It's over, and it was wonderful.
Maybe I should take just a few lazy moments and linger in bed with the latest John Grisham book waiting on my bedside table. After all, the idea of venturing outside on such a cold morning isn't so appealing. Nice thought, and I managed to read for about fifteen minutes before a "to do" list began forming in my mind.
At the top of my list is thanking my family and friends who made this particular Christmas so joyful. I am blessed to have you all in my life. You enrich me in so many ways. Speaking of friends, I have some pictures of the birthday party given by my friend Sharon, celebrating our friend Penny's 60th birthday. The term "domestic goddess" definitely applies to Sharon, who is such a creative spirit and throws the most memorable parties.
The great room mantle decorated with antlers and old photos and a birthday banner to mark the occasion. The secret is out.
A knockout table setting with fresh greenery and vintage plates
Sharon presenting her incredible coconut cake to the
birthday girl
birthday girl
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Love the birdcage chandelier Sharon made
Genius is in the details
Happy New Year everyone
