Wednesday, December 30, 2009

The Joy of Family !

Hello again,

I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Christmas season. Can you believe another year has slipped away?

We had a wonderful time with our family gathered around for a few different events this Christmas season. I have always enjoyed having a big family but never more then at Christmas time. Although the days of excited little voices in the early hours of Christmas morning are gone(too quickly) I still love to have our now grown children arrive some with little ones in tow for fun,food and laughter! With seven children,five children in laws and nine grandchildren -we can make this old house rock!

some new Christmas china from my sweet husband.

My oldest daughter gave me this pretty lamp for Christmas


We had a green Christmas this year -unless you count a fine dusting of white powder but last night we had a storm roll in giving us some high winds and colder temperatures with some snow..

I am hoping that you too experienced the joy of family or loved ones this holiday season!

Carolyn
at

30 comments:

  1. BernideenDecember 30, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    I was thinking what a"gift" your blog is - I look forward to visiting and always leave rested!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Garden Cats + CraftsDecember 30, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    Dear Caroly,
    I wish you a happy and healthy New Year 2010 !!!
    xoxo Birgit

    ReplyDelete
  3. Mari @ Once Upon a PlateDecember 30, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    What a lovely Christmas you enjoyed Carolyn, and what a sweetie your dear husband is! That kind of gift would make me very, very happy. :)

    Thank you for opening your beautiful home and gardens to us. I agree with Bernideen; your blog truly IS a wonderful gift to all of us. Thank you for sharing.

    I'm wishing you and your family all the best in 2010!

    ReplyDelete
  4. AnonymousDecember 30, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    What wonderful gifts you got. I hope you have a Happy New Year and a Safe one.

    Willow

    ReplyDelete
  5. Sanna - My Blueberry HouseDecember 30, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    Hi Carolyn,

    Lovely Christmas gifts. Hope you had a wonderful time with your family.

    After many years of green Christmases, we are so lucky to finally have loads of snow. Today was such a beautiful day.

    Happy New Year!
    Sanna

    ReplyDelete
  6. RhondiDecember 30, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    Hi Carolyn
    I'm glad you had a wonderful Chrisymas with your large family. The china your husband gave you is so pretty and I'm sure you have already enjoyed a cup of tea in it!
    Hope you have a healthy and prosperous new year.
    Hugs, Rhondi

    ReplyDelete
  7. MillieDecember 30, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    The china is so lovely,and I'm sure you will always associate it with the wonderful family time you had this Christmas.
    Have a great New Year, and keep those gorgeous photos coming!

    ReplyDelete
  8. SarahDecember 30, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    Carolyn, I agree with comments above that your blog is a "gift". Thank you for sharing your beautiful home and gardens so generously. Glad you and your family enjoyed the holidays together. The new red china is fab! Lucky you!!! ~ Sarah

    ReplyDelete
  9. SusanDecember 30, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    Your Christmas gifties are lovely, Carolyn. And your blog is one of my all time favorites. Great pictures! Sincerely, Susan from writingstraightfromtheheart.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  10. NaturegirlDecember 30, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    Carolyn the Joy of family is the best Christmas gift one could have!
    I can see that you have many blessings to be joyful about!
    Beautiful warm post.
    Wishing you a Happy New Year!
    hugs aNNa xo

    ReplyDelete
  11. Favourite Vintage FindsDecember 31, 2009 at 12:01 AM

    I love your charming blog! Wishing you a new year filled with happiness!

    ReplyDelete
  12. fitty's pinky rose cottageDecember 31, 2009 at 12:11 AM

    Dear Carolyn, you always have beautiful photos to be shared here.. and I adored your home.. all so beautiful! Happy New Year & Many happy returns!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Crystal Rose CottageDecember 31, 2009 at 12:14 AM

    Hi Carolyn....So glad you had a wonderful holiday with your family! Happy New Year!~Hugs, Patti

    ReplyDelete
  14. TQDecember 31, 2009 at 12:39 AM

    Hello Carolyn,

    Your Christmas with family and friends sounds so lovely and a house filled with little feet always makes for warm and memorable times for all, and your dishes look so pretty.

    A few months back, just after entering the blog-world, I happened upon your blog and since, (for me) both it and you have been true inspirations. Your home is so beautifully warm and inviting. Thank you so much for sharing it with everyone.

    My stepmother has told me so much about P.E.I and this summer I will be there attending my father’s 90th Birthday party, so I will be able to see first-hand all the beauty I have been hearing so much about.

    As I read somewhere recently, and sorry I do not who wrote it first and I am paraphrasing here, but it goes something like “some use paint and a brush to create, others use words, or clay, a chisel or camera, but some others, the lucky ones- create by making a house a home” and that Carolyn is what you do so aptly ...

    Again, I would like to take this opportunity to say, Thank You for sharing; your blog, it truly is a delight!

    I wish you all the best in the coming year 2010- good health, heaps of love and joy and lots of fun.



    ReplyDelete
  15. KathyDecember 31, 2009 at 12:41 AM

    Your posts are a thing of beauty and inspiration Carolyn, what wonderful gifts, I love the tea set and lamp equally, your family obviously share your love of beautiful treasures, wishing you a very happy new year, Kathy.

    ReplyDelete
  16. JuneDecember 31, 2009 at 12:51 AM

    yes Carolyn, it is wonderful to have all the family home for the holidays. No greater joy to me than having all my babies home again under one roof.
    Your images of reds are beautiful today.
    hugs

    ReplyDelete
  17. FluitenkruidDecember 31, 2009 at 3:56 AM

    I wish you a very happy and healthy new year!

    ReplyDelete
  18. MariaParDecember 31, 2009 at 4:54 AM

    Happy New Year !!

    ReplyDelete
  19. IslandsparrowDecember 31, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    Such a pretty lamp and china! Glad you had a wonderful time with your sweet family over Christmas. I can imagine your house filled to the brim with love, laughter and all the excitement of your little grands!

    Happy New year to you, Andrew and the family. Let's have tea once all the celebrations have quieted down :)

    ReplyDelete
  20. Reginas CottageDecember 31, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    dear carolyn,
    what a wonderful gift i like also red china.thanks for sharing us.
    i wish you and your family a happy new year!!!!
    love,regina

    ReplyDelete
  21. *Ulrike*December 31, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    What beautiful gifts you received. I really like the red! I wish you and your family a Happy and Healthy New Year!
    Take Care
    Ulrike

    ReplyDelete
  22. Judith @ Lavender CottageDecember 31, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    Hello Carolyn
    I have enjoyed reading your blog this year and love your decor.
    Wishing you a happy and healthy new year.
    Judith

    ReplyDelete
  23. AnonymousDecember 31, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    Caroyln.. my dear I just love the new look on your blog!! Easy load in too. But best of all, you are a great composer of photography my dear.. clear crisp yet subtle and soft, the light balance .. okies okies.. so this must be a natural gift my dear..

    I soo wanted to wish you a very Happy New Year and many blessing abound!

    With love,
    ~Olivia

    ReplyDelete
  24. Lisa~A Cottage To MeDecember 31, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    What a sweet husband you have! I love your china and your daughter must be a sweetie too. Love your lamp!

    ReplyDelete
  25. The TablescaperDecember 31, 2009 at 10:35 AM

    I've just come across your blog and love it. What a beautiful sentiment. I'll be back!

    - The Tablescaper

    ReplyDelete
  26. EileenDecember 31, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    Beautiful, heartfelt sentiments!
    Blessings in the New Year!
    All the best,
    Eileen

    ReplyDelete
  27. MonicaDecember 31, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    What fabulous Christmas gift you received, Carolyn! We had a snowy Christmas, and the garden is still in its white beauty to greet the New Year!
    Hugs and Happy 2010!
    Monicaxo.

    ReplyDelete
  28. cathleenDecember 31, 2009 at 1:16 PM

    Carolyn, I was watching Anne of Green Gables the other night and they were using toile cups and saucers like yours. Every single time they would sip tea I would think of you. Prince Edward Island and toile....always makes me think of you now...and that's a good thing because your blog always fills me with serenity. Have a lovely New Year.

    ReplyDelete
  29. WildfellDecember 31, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    Happy New Year to you and your family.Eva from Hungary

    ReplyDelete
  30. AnonymousDecember 31, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    Hello Caroline,
    We had a quiet Christmas. Our children & their families all live far away. Thank goodness for phone calls and emails!
    I'm happy you had a wonderful time with your family.
    Wishing you and yours a wonderful New Year!
    Zuzu

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for all your sweet comments and may your day be filled with joy!

Carolyn