tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post4028733707603256989..comments2024-03-20T20:37:14.527-05:00Comments on Blondie's Journal: A CHRISTMAS WRAP... COOKIES, CRAZINESS & CELEBRATIONS IN BLONDIEVILLEBlondie's Journalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-42285234249491739702017-03-15T08:11:11.645-05:002017-03-15T08:11:11.645-05:00Hi Jane,
We are well into March 2017, I know, but...Hi Jane,<br /><br />We are well into March 2017, I know, but I missed this post as I was very busy packing up Liberty' condo for the move back to Crete at the time of publication. <br /><br />You decked the halls really beautifully for Christmas; I love the winter wonderland look, so dreamy. I'm sure you and yours all had the most amazing gathering, with festive fare and cozy, quality time.<br /><br />I know exactly what you mean about all that layering - especially at my age, when my own 'temps' are our of whack!<br /><br />Take care, sweetie!<br /><br />Poppy xxPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-39649498383926688152017-01-12T19:01:20.420-06:002017-01-12T19:01:20.420-06:00Hi Jane, doing catch up on reading my posts. I ju...Hi Jane, doing catch up on reading my posts. I just don't know where my time goes LOL. It's probably that I'm so darn old it takes forever to get things done.<br /><br />Loved your post and I so enjoy reading them. It's like a short story - you should write a book, it would be a best seller.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />MaryMary@mydogsmygardenandmaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03265174897498950754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-9845313418776367272017-01-03T14:27:52.054-06:002017-01-03T14:27:52.054-06:00Hi Jane. I hope you had a most Merry Christmas and...Hi Jane. I hope you had a most Merry Christmas and very Happy New Year!!! It must have been sad to have Macy's take over "your store":) Love the little bag ornament. Here's to a wonderful 2017!!!Pinky at Designs by Pinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17304907721321330136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-66191943906948520812016-12-30T11:51:14.415-06:002016-12-30T11:51:14.415-06:00Your tree is beautiful!! We had frigid weather (in...Your tree is beautiful!! We had frigid weather (in the high 20's) for a few days & then the heat was back. Christmas Day was shorts, t-shirts & flip flops. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Tracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05394041890043330124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-38702680958177939722016-12-28T08:36:06.217-06:002016-12-28T08:36:06.217-06:00Sounds like you had a wonderful Christmas. Hopeful...Sounds like you had a wonderful Christmas. Hopefully the weather has warmed up for you guys. Happy New Year! MariaMaria Elenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13847842738900623826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-56210407803049116232016-12-27T22:58:09.052-06:002016-12-27T22:58:09.052-06:00Hello Jane. That was a lovely post. So much of it ...Hello Jane. That was a lovely post. So much of it applies to my own life! My hubs is an early-to-bedder, too. I get to be buy myself in the peace and quiet of the beautifully lit living room....just tree and mantel lights. Ahhhhhh, heavenly. Love your tree and fireplace cover. Both are very lovely. And the stockings with the rounds of wood are dear, too. Blessings to you and all of your family, including the little ones to come! We are truly, truly blessed. SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358462881287190635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-46541260687190682002016-12-27T10:57:13.460-06:002016-12-27T10:57:13.460-06:00Your tree is really so pretty and looks to be just...Your tree is really so pretty and looks to be just the right size. As the kids got older, I stopped doing so much. This year, I put a few decorations in all the rooms and just a small tree for the dining table. Now that they are both in college and really have everything they need, there's no reason to buy a bunch of extra stuff. We did take them shopping for clothes on Friday ... apparently they both really needed pants. I know they are both very happy to be away from cold and snow. But honestly, it's been overcast ever since they arrived. I'm hoping blue skies will return soon. Hope you had a very merry Christmas. Enjoy this last week of the year. All the best for 2017!Tammy@T's Daily Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474928708908027789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-53382911199236181262016-12-27T10:52:39.997-06:002016-12-27T10:52:39.997-06:00Merry Christmas to you; I enjoy reading about your...Merry Christmas to you; I enjoy reading about your ideas and plans.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-50282206921710538762016-12-25T11:15:16.234-06:002016-12-25T11:15:16.234-06:00I hope you are having a wonderful Christmas with y...I hope you are having a wonderful Christmas with your family, Jane. Karen (Back Road Journal)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09827391683226863495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-27268570536778836522016-12-24T18:28:27.953-06:002016-12-24T18:28:27.953-06:00I have been looking forward to your post. We are a...I have been looking forward to your post. We are all so busy these last few days. While I love every minute of it-I wish I had one more week to slow down and enjoy everything a little longer. Merry Christmas to you and your family.<br />Mitzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04415377066635534328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-7249861917285321852016-12-24T13:30:27.932-06:002016-12-24T13:30:27.932-06:00Hi Jane! Merry Christmas. I am with you on getti...Hi Jane! Merry Christmas. I am with you on getting things done late even though I tried to start early. I am four days behind reading blogs, who has time for that? I finished wrapping today,, swept up outside and got the packages ready to be placed under the tree. Still more to do!<br /><br />Have a wonderful holiday with your beautiful family,<br />MeredithMereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-31128497618705998662016-12-24T11:56:23.212-06:002016-12-24T11:56:23.212-06:00Merry Christmas Jane! Your home looks wonderful. C...Merry Christmas Jane! Your home looks wonderful. Christmas is any way we can make it. It comes no matter what and it is lovely! Have a great time with all your loved ones. And I know you will! Love, KitKithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821207596562393224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-56540558291172018842016-12-23T12:26:51.799-06:002016-12-23T12:26:51.799-06:00I'm so glad you shared the story of how your C...I'm so glad you shared the story of how your Christmas stockings came to be, for when I saw them my first thought was, "Wow! Love those stockings. . .wonder where she got them?" Love that your husband cut the rounds and you stamped them. Awesome! Your decorations are beautiful, Jane. I'd spend all of my evenings staring at the tree by the warm fire, too. Happy Christmas to you and your lovely family. ~ NancyA Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-44044582872507400462016-12-23T11:31:53.417-06:002016-12-23T11:31:53.417-06:00Merry Christmas Jane to you and your sweet, sweet ...Merry Christmas Jane to you and your sweet, sweet family! Enjoy every minute of this weekend in your festive home. Hugs to you my friend!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-17279831592645823302016-12-23T10:02:06.955-06:002016-12-23T10:02:06.955-06:00Merry Christmas Jane!!!!! Love your cozy home dec...Merry Christmas Jane!!!!! Love your cozy home decorated for the holidays, beautiful.!!!! Take time to enjoy this wonderful time of year.Hugs Francine.Primitive Starshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02525399769247105105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-12696290745905573582016-12-23T07:03:33.911-06:002016-12-23T07:03:33.911-06:00Beautiful and welcoming home! I would love to sit...Beautiful and welcoming home! I would love to sit in front of that fire, talk about what you are baking and then taste it:) Have a blessed day dear friend, Merry Christmas to you and your family, BIG HUGS!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511604348057625922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-55332378479421088872016-12-23T06:57:06.827-06:002016-12-23T06:57:06.827-06:00Have a wonderful Christmas ! I know what you mean ...Have a wonderful Christmas ! I know what you mean about the weather...after an extended cold spell 29 or 30 degrees feels 'balmy' ! :) Deb from frugal little bungalowhttp://www.frugallittlebungalow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-89693595694757939702016-12-22T21:47:00.720-06:002016-12-22T21:47:00.720-06:00I think my favorite picture is the one of Layla. B...I think my favorite picture is the one of Layla. Boy, if she could only talk I think we all know what she would say lol. Dogs have the most expressive faces, don't they? I suppose it makes up for their lack of English ;).<br /><br />Your tree looks to be the perfect size for the space. I know that's not always easy to achieve. <br /><br />Enjoy your special family Jane. You are so blessed!<br /><br />xxxDoreen@foxdenrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09418636999038800443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-69715566792498210262016-12-22T20:49:50.493-06:002016-12-22T20:49:50.493-06:00Awww the pups:), my little ones are snug in their ...Awww the pups:), my little ones are snug in their beds under their blankets. Mighty cold here for us in Az. I can see though, the need to live here several months out of the year from out of state, sounds way to cold back east for me, brrrrr!<br />But we do have our horrible summers:(.<br />Jane your Christmas home is beautiful and you are so blessed with abundance of Grandchildren, very happy for you and your husband:). <br />Have a very Merry Christmas and the New Year will bring wonderful bundles of joy and lot of celebrations at The Lake House.<br />Kathleen in Az Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16215975672519363676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-45919943370978140312016-12-22T20:13:55.630-06:002016-12-22T20:13:55.630-06:00Merry Christmas to you and yours! I have recipes ...Merry Christmas to you and yours! I have recipes on my last post, and who knows, I might even make some of them. <br /><br />I made a crockpot candy today from Kitty, and it was fabulous. <br /><br />Your house looks festive, and I a sure your family is going to have a wonderful time!<br /><br />Scribblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06681743103386838795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-71941364746495119522016-12-22T19:18:50.960-06:002016-12-22T19:18:50.960-06:00Everything looks cozy wonderful at your house. If ...Everything looks cozy wonderful at your house. If you are not ready, I can not tell. Have the merriest of Christmases and enjoy your family. As for gaining weight...we have a long, cold winter ahead with nothing better to do. Ha!Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-8250342902631994712016-12-22T18:36:59.627-06:002016-12-22T18:36:59.627-06:00Jane your home looks so cozy and pretty all dresse...Jane your home looks so cozy and pretty all dressed for Christmas. Love your pretty fireplace all a glow. That is one thing I miss so much living here in Chicago A FIREPLACE!!! Ohhhh how I would love to have one burning each night. Enjoy that special place during these cold winter days and nights. I have a Marshall Fields Shopping Tote they brought out years ago one Christmas season. It has a scene of shoppers in front of Marshall Fields with the clock. Love that memory of Marshall Fields and shopping on State Street at Christmas time. I miss that so much. Not the same with Macy's. Merry Christmas to you and your family. <br />xxoo<br />KrisJunkchiccottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312068546640480844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-9207343936109970472016-12-22T18:26:01.168-06:002016-12-22T18:26:01.168-06:00Jane, your home looks beautiful! You did an amazin...Jane, your home looks beautiful! You did an amazing job, and in such short time - whew! I keep feeling like I'm forgetting something, even though I'm methodically checking off my list each day....I guess that's where the early decorating has come in handy. I've even watched nearly a dozen Hallmark movies since Thanksgiving (but way behind on a stockpile of magazines. I'll be reading about Christmas decorations long after Christmas).<br />We had a couple days of teens in temps, with wind ~20mph, but no snow yet, and we may have 60° on Sat, near 70° on Monday (good for taking down outside decor!).<br />Wishing you & your family the merriest of Christmases. Thank YOU for your friendship!<br />XO,<br />RItaRita C at Panoplyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351306074493103021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-56660395703651775242016-12-22T16:43:51.267-06:002016-12-22T16:43:51.267-06:00Jane, here's wishing you and your family a Ver...Jane, here's wishing you and your family a Very Merry Christmas! You are so busy. I finished gifts and wrapping a few weeks ago. Crazy me, started making a Christmas quilt for myself. I've had the fabric all year, and started on it yesterday. Now my neck hurts like crazy from sitting at the sewing machine, sewing squares together. I've simplified our Christmas get together with the family. There will only be 5 of us this year, and I've ordered subs, bought pies and drinks. No more baking for me! I just don't enjoy all the hustle and bustle. Give me quiet and serene!! I know you are looking forward to seeing all your family. We will be with my children on Saturday evening, and will go visit my step son in Assisted Living on Sunday, and have a meal with him. Take care, and stop to enjoy your tree! Have a happy holiday and prosperous new year. Thanks for your friendship!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04098902223786529522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-33349529782384526582016-12-22T15:00:12.109-06:002016-12-22T15:00:12.109-06:00Wishing you and your growing family a very happy a...Wishing you and your growing family a very happy and blessed Christmas!<br />xoxo<br />MelanieMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.com