Hello lovely lovelies; lovely friends♡ How are your festive preparations coming along?? Are you ready for the Christmas festivities or are you busy, busy, busy with decorating...cooking...or perhaps, putting those finishing stitches to those gifts??
Surprisingly, here at my little place everything is calm, and everything is bright in a shimmering and sparkly kinda way. Here in my little abode, Pete and I are ready for Christmas to knock softly on our front door. Today, I've enjoyed a lovely day visiting markets and driving through the summer countryside with Pete and my lovely friend, Trish; and as they chatted in the front, I sat in the back contentedly stitching a few more squares to my 'Trippin' Around The World quilt. Yes indeedy, this week I've enjoyed trippin' around the world several times.
Thank you for your generosity of spirit and kindness each time you visited my little place throughout this year♡ Thank you for the gift of your visits; your uplifting words♡ Thank you, lovely lovelies who each week encouraged me, as we delighted in our slow stitching at Kathy's lovely place♡
I know there will be many moments this week, where I will gaze upon our tree bedecked in all its wonderful wonderment and think upon the Christmas story. The story of Jesus' 'Birth'day on that first Christmas morning long, long ago. The story of love and grace that is woven throughout. I am ever thankful for the love of Jesus; His grace; in the good times, the bad times, those impossibly difficult times.
My little festive wish for you is for your Christmas to shimmer and sparkle as your joy touches and brightens others' lives. For it is you in your little corner of the world, and me in my little corner, who can each day, in our own unique and small way make someone else's life a little brighter. And, with the evil that seems to have had no bounds this year, you and I can be the miracle in another's day. Let us, you and me, keep our little light shining♡ My little festive wish for you is, for you and your loved ones to enjoy a blessed Christmas as you celebrate the joy of the festive season, together♡
Until next year.........
















Blessings for Christmas and the New Year to you and Pete. All is calm and bright in your little corner of the world. Lovely decorations. Here, our daughter and Finn arrive today for the holidays. We are looking forward to spending time together. Merry Christmas! Gail at the cozy quilter
ReplyDeleteSo much Christmas beauty to enjoy! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThank YOU so much for your lovely inspiring posts throughout this past year, Kim. They do lighten up my days; I hope the light of today's Solstice here in the Northern Hemisphere will filter down to your home and fill your heart with joy...
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the way you decorated looks so romantic and feminine - very pretty have a Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteLovely decorations Kim !
ReplyDeleteSo esquisite and charming !
Christmas will be cold and rainy here...
Wish you all the best for you and your family !
Merry Christmas and a 2026 full of joy, peace, health and laugh !
Hug
Anna
Dear Kim, I'm sending festive wishes right back to you and Pete, safe and secure in your lovely home in Tassie. Your blog writing always brings a smile to my face, as I enjoy reading about your gorgeous creations and beautiful garden chockablock full of such lovely blooms. Have a wonderful peaceful Christmas.
ReplyDeleteYo también te envío mis mejores deseos para Navidad, también PAZ ALEGRIA Y AMOR.
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Dear Kim, so well said. Each of us can make a difference in the world and to those around us. Wishing you a peaceful and blessed Christmas and a prosperous new year. Hugs from my part of the woods, where snowflakes have been flying around today.
ReplyDeleteEverything looks magical & beautiful & sparkly Kim. Such a pretty space to sit & stitch - I think I'd be distracted by looking at all that beauty. Wishing you a wonderful festive season dear Kim. xx
ReplyDeleteYour lovely Christmas decorations warm my heart, Kim! Have a wonderful Christmas!
ReplyDeleteMagical. Have a Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Kim! Your Christmas decorating is gorgeous, looks very magical and I am loving your Trip Around the World. Blessings and Peace to you and Pete. xx
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas wishes to you and your dear Pete as well as those you most hold dear. I know I will come back to this post over and over and soak in all the charming details you have placed with such care throughout your home. A magazine should come and do a feature article!
ReplyDeleteI love all your decorations Dear Kim!
ReplyDeleteMay your Christmas be the Merriest ever and may all your wishes come true in the New Year coming
XO Daniela @ ~ My little old world ~
May you and Pete enjoy a magical holiday season, even though your family is many miles away. You bring so much joy and inspiration to your readers. The delightful scenes from your gardens (thank you, Pete, for all your hard work maintaining them) and the many photos of your marvelous creations bring a breath of freshness to everyone.
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Hello lovely Kim. Thanks for keeping your lights shining for all of us. May you enjoy a wonderful, calm Christmas in your beautiful refuge :-) All the best, Andrée
ReplyDeleteDear Kim, your Christmas decorations are enchanting, just like the things you sew. I love those little colorful squares you're working on... wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI wish you a Merry Christmas and send you warm greetings and a hug.
Viola
Merry, merry Christmas with lots of joy and love.
ReplyDeleteI too so enjoy the lights and candles glowing, may your Christmas shine bright this year. Your quilt is so pretty, and your home is gorgeous with all your decorations!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post and photos, Merry Christmas to you and yours Kim.
ReplyDeleteI adore sweet peas, both in life and on fabric. If you're Trippin Around my corner of the world, you're invited for tea. Happy holidays,
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Kim!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning. Merry Christmas 🎄
ReplyDeleteI always save your posts for when I have more time to really read and enjoy your photos. You collate such beautiful items to share with us. Everything is always so pleasing to the eye and your descriptions so beautiful. A very Happy New Year to you, Kim!
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty, Kim! Love all the sparkle, angels and sweet little birdies. Your quilt is lovely, too. Thank you for sharing your sweet spirit and creativity with us. I hope you and Pete had a wonderful Christmas and have many blessings in the new year. Hugs xo Karen
ReplyDeleteSucesso beauty! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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