Tags and Tassles

These merry Santas cuddle on our mantel this year atop a cheerful embroidered runner that my mother stitched when I was about four years old! (about thirty years ago--------. hahahahaha.... uh, try fifty! ) I would still like to weave a pretty garland through them or stick in some greenery, but the days are too full. This year seems like another one that goes by too fast. I have so much to accomplish in so little time. Mom thinks of soooo many little jobs for me. I was thinking today that a person is full of energy when they plan to do things, but when others plan their deeds, the energy taps out faster... Her needs are slight, and I should do much more than I do... But it just kind of sneaks the wind out of the sails at times....

Blustery wind tonight echoes and kind of flaps through the windows... I think it's gonna be a cold one! Winter's unpredictable weather has always thrilled me, and I take a beating on that. My friends love to complain about the cold weather. I might grumble a bit in late January when it feels like we'll NEVER see spring again, but so far, it hasn't been long enough since those higher than 100 degree summer days. Now, I have to struggle to be nice on those.. I despise and abhor hot weather so much that I usually don't rat too much on snow... I love snow. I always pray for safe journeys for everyone and the families... I'm not a big fan of travel in cold weather, rather of snuggling down with a nice cuppa tea and enjoying the look out the window... If I post again tonight, it will be a shot of what we're making for our neighbors instead of the usual plate of holiday baked goods. Stay tuned.

I made these place tags for my friend Marguerite. She was having an altar society dinner, and she used them to tie on huge bows around her napkins at the table... I know her pretty dining table looked fantastic.