20 December






its beginning to look a lot like christmas 

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my daughter came over to watch It's a wonderful life

time is the most precious gift you can give to some one

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i am ready to start shopping for gifts 

i am giving every one candlesticks from the charity shop

along with pretty candles and a 

photograph and poem

i may even bake a few things

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i find that the older i get the more understated and simple i like things to be

next year i want to decorate our tree with just lights and some shells or pinecones 



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we had two snow storms last week

socked in don't leave the island or even the house kind of snowstorms

 the first storm was a wintery mix so we don't have so very much snow

just enough to make every thing look like a magical fairy land

until it melts....and then we get the muddy slush




colors of the season



Comments

  1. Brandi20 December 2013 at 08:22

    Beautiful shot. I have been trying so hard to simplify this year...it hasn't been working! Hope you have a wonderful holiday.

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  2. ~✽Mumsy✽~20 December 2013 at 08:44

    Great shot and lovely blue sky against that white building!

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  3. Beverly20 December 2013 at 08:45

    The idea of simplicity at Christmas time is very appealing to me as well. Lovely, sunny photo! Your gifts sound very nice! Enjoy!

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  4. E.liza"BETH"20 December 2013 at 08:45

    wow, love the old station. would love to know the history on that one. i need to bring out "it's a wonderful life" again ... makes me feel happy & like a kid again. keep dreams alive too!! ( :

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  5. Maggid20 December 2013 at 09:10

    LOVE YOUR POST - and the Refreshing concept of simplicity.
    Love to YOU!

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  6. GingerV20 December 2013 at 09:12

    Love the photo, but love your words more, you have a wonderfully, smooth way of conveying a picture with words. Have a very merry Christmas. ( a tree in just lights seems to be a good idea, yes simplicity)

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  7. lisa20 December 2013 at 09:13

    I love the architecture of the station! It looks wonderful framed in snow and holiday trimmings. I also love your words about simplicity. I hope you have a beautifully simple Christmas filled with many warm memories!
    Visiting from Friday Finds.

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  8. Snap20 December 2013 at 09:37

    Beautiful shot. I think you have a great idea to *simple* things up. I do love this time of year -- all the twinkling lights. The older I get, the more I Believe! ;) Merry Merry!

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  9. Nancy20 December 2013 at 10:21

    Perfectly lovely image today -- so festive. And I love your idea for a simple Christmas. Wish I had thought of that earlier! Lol.

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  10. rayfamily20 December 2013 at 10:36

    I love creating gifts out of simple things. I tried to make lots of little gifts this year to deliver friends. The kids are out of school for winter break today and I look forward to a weekend of old movies (I hope I can get them to sit still for them! :)

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  11. Pondside20 December 2013 at 10:45

    I went up-Island early in the month to see a stage production of It's a Wonderful Life. It was a lovely way to start the season. Last night we had a snow storm and it will take some time for us to get out. We just don't get snow out here - last year we didn't get as much as a flake - so it's a shock and a bit of a trial. Our small municipality doesn't really have snow removal equipment, so we'll wait it out. The rain will come later today and wash it all away.

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  12. Brian Miller20 December 2013 at 10:49

    time is def the most important thing you can give...and a great movie as well...i hope your holiday is filled with much of that time...what a cool pic...a bit of history there...

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  13. Vandana Sharma20 December 2013 at 10:56

    beautiful snow building:)

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  14. Kim Cunningham20 December 2013 at 11:19

    Sounds lovely and those really are the most important things.

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  15. Junebug Furniture and Design20 December 2013 at 12:01

    The Old Station is Wonderful! Merry Christmas to you & thank you for visiting us today & leaving a comment, we appreciate hearing from our visitors.

    Blessings, Glad & Celia

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  16. Junebug Furniture and Design20 December 2013 at 12:02

    The Old Station is Wonderful! Merry Christmas to you & thank you for visiting us today & leaving a comment, we appreciate hearing from our visitors.

    Blessings, Glad & Celia

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  17. Junebug Furniture and Design20 December 2013 at 12:03

    The Old Station is Wonderful! Merry Christmas to you & thank you for visiting us today & leaving a comment, we appreciate hearing from our visitors.

    Blessings, Glad & Celia

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  18. J920 December 2013 at 12:31

    Beautiful - I love how the red really pops from the rest of the muted scene!

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  19. Maude Lynn20 December 2013 at 13:11

    What a gorgeous picture!

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  20. Red Rose Alley20 December 2013 at 13:22

    I know what you mean about keeping things simple as we get older. I think the idea of the candles and a poem is perfect for everyone on your list.

    Merry Christmas, and I hope you are filled with love and peace on this special day. So glad I met you in blogland this year.

    ~Sheri

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  21. Anonymous20 December 2013 at 13:32

    My heart is full to overflowing with the beauty of the images I see whenever I click through one of the Tuesday Textures or Friday Finds. So glad that we have all found Kim and are sharing her journey!

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  22. Dotti20 December 2013 at 13:40

    This is a beautiful old station! They're always so intriguing, you know there would be some interesting stories if they could talk. I love your simple Christmas ideas! Have a merry, if simple, Christmas!

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  23. Ruth Kelly20 December 2013 at 13:43

    I am glad to have my shopping done and ready to celebrate with my family. Off to their house to the east - it should be called the frozen north; tis always 20 degrees colder there.

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  24. Unknown20 December 2013 at 13:53

    After my mission trip to Belize a few years ago I am definitely into living a more simple life. Wishing you all the blessings of Christmas. Great photo.

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  25. The Artful Diva20 December 2013 at 15:03

    The simple gift of candlesticks and candles - what a great idea. Merry Christmas!

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  26. Ida20 December 2013 at 15:19

    I love It's a Wonderful Life, My favorite version though is one that starred Marlo Thomas (actress) and was told from a female point of view. - Well we got a wintery storm today (so unexpected) and while it's pretty I don't like being out in it and still have shopping to do. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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  27. Unknown20 December 2013 at 15:38

    I do love the simplicity of the photo and your post. It leaves me with a wonderful feeling. Thank you for sharing.

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  28. Pauline20 December 2013 at 17:10

    Love the colours of your Christmas season. The colours of the wreaths make such a cheerful splash against the white. Merry Christmas!

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  29. Margie20 December 2013 at 19:37

    It wouldn't be Christmas without watching "It's a wonderful Life". We are one storm ahead of you, but they are predicting 67 for Sunday. Was hoping for a little snow next week. Enjoy your shopping.

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  30. Barbara20 December 2013 at 20:22

    Such a beautiful site and lovely at this time of year.

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  31. Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie20 December 2013 at 21:05

    Beautiful photo - love the giant wreath! You are right about time - and about wanting to simplify as we get older. Seems I am craving simplicity lately. Love your gift ideas - perfect. We had snow this morning, too. It is so pretty, but forces you to stay home. Which might be a good thing. :) Hope you have a lovely weekend. xo Karen

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  32. Bagman and Butler20 December 2013 at 22:31

    Clean, beautiful, simple...a perfect shot for the theme...or any theme.

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  33. Unknown20 December 2013 at 22:39

    That old station is beautiful. I'm loving everyones snow pics.

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  34. J Cosmo Newbery20 December 2013 at 22:40

    Yes, simple is good. No chance of getting snowed in here.

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  35. Junebug Furniture and Design20 December 2013 at 23:42

    I love this photo of the old station, beautiful! Thank you for visiting us & for being thoughtful to leave a comment. Merry Christmas, Glad & Celia

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  36. Sharon21 December 2013 at 00:44

    What a fine vintage station in the snow. This photo is so peaceful. I think it conveys a simpler lifestyle, as you write about so beautifully. I like your idea of candles for gifts. Why give people something they don't need or want? Everyone can enjoy candles. I hope you have a wonderful holiday!

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  37. Nicki21 December 2013 at 20:41

    Very pretty location. Simple is the new black (so to speak) - and if ever, less is more. Stopping by from Nancy's and wishing you a Happy Holidays!

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  38. Mersad22 December 2013 at 09:39

    Lovely blue tones.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  39. ChrisJ26 December 2013 at 02:46

    Love the simplicity of subject, colors and lines of the photo. Happy New Year!

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