Christmas on the Porch

 Living in Florida affords the luxury of wonderful weather. Enjoying the warm and sunny days, I opened the doors to the porch and set a Christmas table.

 The tool box arrangement was inspired by a post from the amazing Rosemary and Thyme when she shared a Christmas Home Tour.

I hope this Christmas season is a joyous one for each and every one of you.

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Gods amazing Snow Crystals

When it snows, it is fun to know more about it. So when I came across this information, I thought how wonderful to learn more about the perfection and beauty of God's creation -

SNOW

Please take a few minutes and check out these websites.

A Snow Crystal Primer

Wilson Bentley - The Snowflake Man

You can also watch an amazing Youtube video about Bentley.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAnb4oMXJtU

The heavens declare the glory of God;

the skies proclaim the work of His hands
~ Psalm 19:1

The Bayshore

 Bayshore Boulevard (locally known as the Bayshore) is the longest continuous sidewalk in the United States. Located south of downtown Tampa, it is 4.5 miles long. 

With a view of Harbor Island, there is a bike lane, benches and workout stations along the way.

Tampa General Hospital is just across the bridge on Davis Island. 

Bayshore Blvd. is also the harbor for the Gasparilla boat.

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Afternoon tea

If you had a guest coming for tea, how would you set a Christmas theme table?

I love the Red china.  It makes for a festive table any time of the year.

Come, sit a spell, and enjoy a cup of tea with me.

There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.  ~Henry James

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Breathtaking

 On the evening of Thanksgiving, the most beautiful sunset laid down and gave us a beautiful show.

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Christmas tables

I  enjoy using my Christmas dishes.  They are so versatile and can quickly change the mood of the table.  This one is light and airy.  Perfect for a breakfast or casual tea.

For a more formal affair, I set the table with my Nikko china.

The hutch gets dressed too!

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Metamorphosis Monday

A little bit of change in my bedroom. 

In the summer months, my bedding looks like this..........

Chaps bedding in soft floral colors.

Then from Christmas through Valentine's, the bedding would change to look like this..........

I love my Chaps red floral comforter, and wanted to use it to warm up the winter months. When I spotted these linens at Walmart, I thought it was just the look I could live with.  

 If I want to go with a darker look, I can turn the comforter over and use the darker herringbone pattern.

I am very happy with the Winter look.

Metamorphosis Monday