December Kitchen Window

There is a very early red and green sampler in my kitchen window for the month of December. It is the work of Mary Freeman and is dated 1824.

For the moment, candles are lighting the window. I have no doubt my daughter will be lobbying for twinkly white lights when evening falls. I'll most likely add a small strand.

I've planted some old baskets with paperwhites and they are just beginning to shoot up.

Two small cypress trees flank the sampler. The white candles nestle among the fresh extra limbs from our tree.

More paperwhites sprouting.

A very old red and green toleware canister wears the colors of the season.

Peeking out the window more red and green and another early sampler. Bits of Christmas coming soon.

We are looking forward to the wonderful aroma that will fill our kitchen when all the paperwhites bloom. I'll click another pic and share it with you when it happens.

Red...and greens...and baskets of bulbs, handwork from so long ago...these are my favorites that grace my December kitchen window.

I have enjoyed sharing my kitchen windows with all of you over the last several years. Alas, this will be the last monthly window. Time for something new!

Hope you all are enjoying these magic days!

Enjoy the day,

Robyn

Early Christmas

This is a side glimpse of the biggest gingerbread house I have ever seen. The entire house is made from "real" stuff. It sits in the lobby of the Ritz Carlton in Naples, Florida, and it was the backdrop of a fun day for our girl.

Christmas came early for Annie. Her favorite friends surprised her yesterday.

They made a special trip...drove across the entire state...to Naples, just to spend time with her, and take her to lunch.

She was over the moon!

You can see the size of the house in this pic when you see it next to the huge entrance doors.  

Inside there is a fireplace and a sled ready by the door. 

Outside it is all about the candy.

We tried to count all the different types of candy that cover the door. 

And we were amazed at the list of ingredients!

Gingerbread houses and very special friends...a wonderful way to start the month of December!

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The month of November is a blur to me. We had so much going on I had little time to blog or visit. I hope to be back with my December window very soon. 

Hope you are all enjoying the magic of the season!

Enjoy the day,

Robyn

Gobble, gobble...

Happy Thanksgiving! We will be spending the day with some dear friends. When told about our plans for the day, Annie's first words were, "What about the leftovers?". The kid is always thinking!

Hoping you will be spending the day with those you care about the most, eating lots of your favorites, and simply enjoying the day.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Robyn

Paris...

I experienced Paris as a twenty one year old college student. I was forever touched by her beauty. 

My daughter sees the chaos on the news and asks, "What happened now, Mommy?".

The world has gone mad.

Pray...without ceasing...for peace.

November Kitchen Window

Again...my kitchen window for November is full of pumpkins, bittersweet and Shooner Redware. I just can't help myself.

I've added a couple of new pieces to my collection...a tiny pitcher with dots...and a pretty little pitcher.

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We have been enjoying the new look of our mantle. 

I need to put my hooking chair to use...right after I dust that little side table!

Hope you all are enjoying this wonderful time of year. I've finished my Christmas sewing for my friend's shop in Dade City. I did a lot of wool applique...hence, the wool dust that coats the furniture in my sun room.  

If you happen to be in Central Florida on Saturday, stop by Antiques on the Main Street...it's the best little shop in town!

Enjoy the day,

Robyn

Happy All Hallow's Eve!

Have a fun and safe weekend everybody!

Enjoy the day,

Robyn

Atlantic Beach

Last week we spent several days in Atlantic Beach, a place we had never been. It is on the coast up by Jacksonville.  

Every evening, while Mr.MW and Annie enjoyed the pool, I walked the beach...for miles.

I gathered shells and feathers to add to our collections. 

I observed the efforts of the day's beach goers. 

I added a few inches to a simple scarf I am knitting for the daughter of a friend.

I snapped a few photos and...

enjoyed the sunset.

It was a slow, quiet few days. The weather was perfect. 

The company...the best...and...

the hallway had polka dots!

Enjoy the day,

Robyn