tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post7618754876178449691..comments2023-04-06T10:35:16.802-04:00Comments on The Beautiful Matters: In transition modeDeborah Montgomeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-22924804099877759022015-11-10T07:10:22.708-05:002015-11-10T07:10:22.708-05:00Greetings from Maine, dear Deborah! What a lovely ...Greetings from Maine, dear Deborah! What a lovely post...and I had to smile about the "extra" sock...with three boys it seemed as though that was always happening around here! You have such a lovely blog...I really enjoyed my visit and will be back soon!<br />Sweet blessings,<br />LauraLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08803113715498282796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-34995709815085682102014-12-17T08:02:49.467-05:002014-12-17T08:02:49.467-05:00I believe this is two years in a row that the firs...I believe this is two years in a row that the first Sunday of Advent has come hard on the heels of Thanksgiving, and it is a wearying challenge to make that fast shift! As a pastor's wife, it was difficult -- when we were cleaning up from our HUGE Thanksgiving dinner at church for a crowd, I put away the Thanksgiving decorations in the fellowship hall, and immediately put up the Christmas ones, digging around for our sanctuary Advent wreath. Same thing at home! We must "cultivate" the peace of this season, as you say -- I love that term! It is intentional, but peaceful.M.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09205619221345704689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-21227102302565362452014-12-03T21:54:26.282-05:002014-12-03T21:54:26.282-05:00Hello Deborah, I have been wondering the same thi...Hello Deborah, I have been wondering the same thing too. I am so glad to hear that you have been asking yourself the same question. I have been feeling left behind and even wondered if I am just not dedicated enough. But it is impossible for me to keep up with everyone else. Having a full-time job, a house to keep and trying to start a little business leaves me with little time for blogging. Sometimes I feel tremendously guilty because I don't get around to visiting my blogger friends as much as I would like to. Add the holiday season, well I am sure we all can relate. But you have the right idea Deborah, we must set aside a few moments to relax and enjoy a lovely cup of tea. And you have a gorgeous one in that Shelley pattern. I love your pic of your laundry. That is just perfect and ezactly what my life is too. Enjoy your beautiful family and may your holidays be full of laughter and blessings.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting me.<br /><br />Janet Rosemary-Thymehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10228890422535470624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-39173878666077622292014-12-02T20:13:43.618-05:002014-12-02T20:13:43.618-05:00Hi Deborah: I love your tea cup, just perfect for...Hi Deborah: I love your tea cup, just perfect for this time of year. I am almost done with everything and I don't know how it happened. My house was full, my son is ill, maybe I am just working nervous energy. Have a wonderful week. Blessings, MarthaMartha's Favoriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00513162906213998461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-37295104853263458542014-12-02T13:49:37.965-05:002014-12-02T13:49:37.965-05:00Your teacup is like my silver snowflake ones Debor...Your teacup is like my silver snowflake ones Deborah, perfect to use all winter! I'm all decorated and think Dream by the Fire tea sounds heavenly for this time of year. I have a bag of cinnamon vanilla from an exchange and will give it a try.<br />We were at a friend's place for dinner last night and he really enjoys doing puzzles, nothing less than 800 pieces he says so it is a challenge. Have fun working on the 2 you picked up.Judith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-64789598030701280472014-12-02T12:56:26.699-05:002014-12-02T12:56:26.699-05:00You know, Deborah, I think it is only in today'...You know, Deborah, I think it is only in today's society that we rush Christmas like we do. When I was growing up (in the 60's), no one put up decorations until sometime in December. Many families (like ours) put up the tree on Christmas Eve. <br /><br />In the early days of having my own family, I put up the tree the day after Thanksgiving, but in recent years, I've begun waiting until sometime in December. I want to focus on one holiday at a time. I will probably decorate next week, but in the meantime, I am enjoying reading Christmas books.<br /><br />That cinnamon vanilla tea sounds divine. I will have to look for that.<br /><br />Blessings on your day,<br />Patti<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-69285854796906506292014-12-02T10:00:21.420-05:002014-12-02T10:00:21.420-05:00Ha Ha .Deborah ... I can imagine how busy you are...Ha Ha .Deborah ... I can imagine how busy you are co caring for three young lad...They are bottomless pits that eat and eat ... but it looks like you've worked yourself into a teatime break... AHHHH RELAX Cinnamon vanilla sounds great.. Your Shelley/ berry teacup looks so calming ...I've just started to pull out the decorations and I'm with you ..It's an exhausting task .. so I asked a friend to come and help me..then we can take some extra teatime breaks.. You post brought back lots of memories..Thanks for sharing...HugsZaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00200864540547799033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-5267712838541336692014-12-02T09:44:35.203-05:002014-12-02T09:44:35.203-05:00I agree with what Martha said in her above comment...I agree with what Martha said in her above comment. I tend to go slowly about this so I can enjoy the season completely. I do love that Shelley. AND Roses go with everything!Beth in NEPAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12920859563407788557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-270691882368316712014-12-02T07:35:39.786-05:002014-12-02T07:35:39.786-05:00I think we've gotten into a "need to get ...I think we've gotten into a "need to get it all done immediately" mode as far as decorating for Christmas is concerned. Take your time and remember the reason for the season -- the Advent wreath, the creche and the trees will come in time. Life is too short!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-53298969621218657992014-12-02T06:08:32.846-05:002014-12-02T06:08:32.846-05:00I could have written your thoughts (especially at ...I could have written your thoughts (especially at the beginning of this) myself. I do know how people have the time to be all decorated and spiffed already. I guess I'm just slow. I am trying to savor this season too.<br />In fact, yesterday as I was dragging out Christmas stuff, I had the urge to drag half of it back "in" and keep it realllllly simple this year. As evidenced by the boxes all over my place, I'm still in indecision. Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671482394424988047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-40140704814346715552014-12-01T22:39:51.706-05:002014-12-01T22:39:51.706-05:00Deborah, I was here earlier today to leave a messa...Deborah, I was here earlier today to leave a message, but I'm not sure what happened to it because it disappeared on me. I'll try again.<br /><br />I love that interesting teacup with flowers and snowflakes. And those puzzles look wonderful. I, too, like a puzzle corner for this time of year.<br /><br />Enjoy your down time....ease into it when you are ready!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Brenda<br />xox<br /><br />Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-70775553597574560332014-12-01T21:54:00.251-05:002014-12-01T21:54:00.251-05:00Hi Deborah! That Shelley is so pretty :). My hou...Hi Deborah! That Shelley is so pretty :). My house is pretty much done, but my secret is I started the weekend before Thanksgiving...and I went to my parent's house for the meal, so the fact that my house was a torn up mess didn't matter :). I also did way less cooking then you did...I just had to make two sides. I'm looking forward to seeing everything when it is up! Have a great week, and thanks for stopping by my blog!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15761581520765059264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-7454239438632215472014-12-01T21:13:05.224-05:002014-12-01T21:13:05.224-05:00Can't they eat? I now have a 21 and 20 year o...Can't they eat? I now have a 21 and 20 year old. You can really spend the entire vacation cooking! Do take a moment and put your feet up Deborah. We did after Thanksgiving and ordered pizza several nights. I just can't seem to get enough rest this past weekend, boy did it feel good! Have a great week!<br />SherryThe Charm of Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510594223746911615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-69679423456381694712014-12-01T20:10:15.362-05:002014-12-01T20:10:15.362-05:00The yellow roses are beautiful! Sounds like you a...The yellow roses are beautiful! Sounds like you are keeping busy keeping everyone fed! I think we all need a little time to recuperate (and eat leftovers) after Thanksgiving!Bethany Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-69488201201238730102014-12-01T20:06:34.554-05:002014-12-01T20:06:34.554-05:00I haven't started yet either...other than wre...I haven't started yet either...other than wreath on the door...but...it's okay! Love the Shelley teacup. They made a lot of combination patterns but the Snow Crystal with the Grape is very different for them. But I love it anyway! I have 3 20 + grandsons, and yep...they sure can eat! Hope you have a restful time before bsing up and doing again!<br />RuthAntiques And Teacupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00353180034537009493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-83651787178712554562014-12-01T19:22:47.754-05:002014-12-01T19:22:47.754-05:00I'm with you, Deborah, taking a breath after T...I'm with you, Deborah, taking a breath after Thanksgiving before diving into Christmas. I seem to have amassed quite a collection of Fall and Thanksgiving decor, which is now piled into our guest room until I can get it put away. We also had three "kids" (in their 20's) home for the weekend...boy can they eat!!! Enjoy your little respite before the next wave of holiday busyness ;)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03017368307967996380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-31317344175058364232014-12-01T17:52:17.442-05:002014-12-01T17:52:17.442-05:00Well, you're doing better than me so far. I do...Well, you're doing better than me so far. I don't have any Christmas decorations even out of the crawlspace yet. We don't usually decorate till the first weekend of December anyway. The charm fizzles after a few weeks for me. I figure I have until my daughter returns home after exams before I have to have the house all trimmed in Christmas finery. I'll hopefully get the wreath on the front door this week (if I can find it). Enjoy your decorating ... and I'm sure the missing sock will turn up as soon as your son is back at college ;) Wendy xSeptember Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-58941795968794350912014-12-01T17:51:04.495-05:002014-12-01T17:51:04.495-05:00Hi Deborah,
I have the tree up and a little bit of...Hi Deborah,<br />I have the tree up and a little bit of decorating done. I'm not doing much this year. Actually I seem to do less every year. If you were to walk into my home fifteen years ago, you would be surprised because every room in the house was decorated. I seem to be running out of steam the older I get. But then I do have issues I never used to have. Your teacup is a pretty one and I think one of the charms about teacups is their different patterns and unrelated motifs. Your tea sounds lovely. Thank you for sharing and joining me for tea and get rested up! <br /><br />Blessings,<br />SandiSandi@ Rose Chintz Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415214311003251398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-45311821026828895012014-12-01T17:13:48.546-05:002014-12-01T17:13:48.546-05:00Love that Terry Redlin puzzle, Deborah! We are fan...Love that Terry Redlin puzzle, Deborah! We are fans of his for sure. We have several of his paintings. Over our mantel, we switch out paintings (all his) seasonally. One year we went to the Terry Redlin museum in Watertown, SD, where his originals reside. Well, that's probably more than you wanted to know...and by the way, my Christmas decorating isn't done either, although I have begun. :)Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09792341123595520130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-27536929241536180792014-12-01T17:02:41.495-05:002014-12-01T17:02:41.495-05:00Quiet morning here too, Deborah, now that all the ...Quiet morning here too, Deborah, now that all the college chickadees have flown back. I am recuperating and not rushing at all. I seem to be savoring the seasons a little more each year. I have been playing Christmas music though. ;) Never too soon for that.<br />xoxo<br />Marcia<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-62372631076165468942014-12-01T14:07:49.000-05:002014-12-01T14:07:49.000-05:00Not a Scrooge. I can totally relate. This is the...Not a Scrooge. I can totally relate. This is the first time in years that I feel energized and eager fo christmas (which was/is a most favourite time of year). What about a table top tree this year? <br /><br />Be well...Hugs<br />Brenda<br />Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-76444828998830673172014-12-01T11:40:58.031-05:002014-12-01T11:40:58.031-05:00You're way ahead of me, sweet friend. I'm ...You're way ahead of me, sweet friend. I'm finding myself in the slow lane and with my shoulder issues, the thought of decorating a tree makes me wince. I need to get off the sofa and make an effort, but some years I'd just like to skip all the end-of-year festivities. Aren't I some Scrooge?Dayle ~ A Collection of Dayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727194212928446402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-59610574198187622642014-12-01T11:00:21.564-05:002014-12-01T11:00:21.564-05:00Well I am only getting started too! But I think I ...Well I am only getting started too! But I think I never get done. But that's okay because I enjoy it so much. We were away for Thanksgiving and I am so glad to be back home. You are so good to feed your son's friends too! I raised boys so I know about the endless cooking! Have a lovely December!Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01043224721237700695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-59408105159051083872014-12-01T09:08:02.896-05:002014-12-01T09:08:02.896-05:00Hi Deborah, loving your transitional time between ...Hi Deborah, loving your transitional time between holidays. I am going to make it a point to relax this week now that my home is decorated and the big stuff complete. How fun to have the house guests over Thanksgiving and how smart of you to plan ahead with the meals. Love your teacup and the tea looks delicious. Yes, where do those lone socks disappear to?? <br />Love the puzzles you've chosen for the month. I have done this too and everyone loves it.<br /><br />Wishing you a wonderful first week of December and Happy Decorating!!<br />HugsCelestina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-3822280067578247502014-12-01T09:06:24.928-05:002014-12-01T09:06:24.928-05:00You are way ahead of me, Deborah. What a lot of w...You are way ahead of me, Deborah. What a lot of work you had with all the extra company. Hope that there were some good helpers. My cat is sitting here atop the Christmas tree box looking at me accusingly— it's been here since Friday and I can't work up enough enthusiasm to get going. Perhaps it's time for Geritol. =DVeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.com