Advent is Here!

Today is the first Sunday of the Advent season.  It's a wonderful time of anticipation for the celebration of Christmas.  We always try to make our own wreath for the kitchen or dining room table.  Do you have an advent wreath in your home?  

 

Also, I came across the Advent Conspiracy" several days ago.  It's my understanding that the organization that produced this video is promoting clean water.  The message sent is a great one.  Please watch and consider your attitude in readying yourself for Christmas.  

I can't wait to hear about what you are doing to prepare yourself for the great season that is upon us.  Do you have special china that you save just for the holidays?  What about family traditions of hanging your stockings?   Any movies that you just have to watch?  Food you must eat?  Tell me all about it.

Christmas House

There may be a Granny sighting here today...

It's the Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles Christmas House.  I am thinking about touring it today.   Have any of you been?  It looks like fun.  The website has links to the designers sites.  Style Court has discussed it in several posts.  Now I'm really tempted.  

Black Friday Shopping Anyone?

No thank you.  I think I'll stay on the computer and bargain shop in my pj's!  Do you all have any shopping tips or suggestions?  I'd love to hear your creative ideas.  

Thanksgiving Blessings to You!

Tuesday Morning

Tuesday Morning is one of my favorite shops to wander around in and kill a few minutes.  Do you have one in your town?  Here is their store locator.  They are now selling some of their items online.  Below find a sneak peak of what they offer: 

What about wonderful Peacock Alley linens...

Wall sconces

something normally seen at Williams Sonoma

or a lovely new bedding ensemble

Two Southern things I Adore

My love of The South runs as deep as my roots.  When I find treasures like these, I've just got to share them with you.  Here are two Southern things that I just adore.  They are too special for me to keep them to myself.  Mark my words folks, you will be hearing much more about these two.  Just check out the news and other press they have already received.  The word is spreading!

Alabama Chanin

and 

Billy Reid

Thankful Thursday

I'm thinking about next Thursday.  I also wanted all of you to know how THANKFUL I am for each of you!  We may have never met in person, but haven't we become dear friends!

I hope you had a wonderful Thursday!

A few images to get you in Thanksgiving mode.  Enjoy.