All you need is LOVE: happpy valentine's day

There was a lot of love in this marriage...

We met in high school but apart for several years to pursue our careers.  I relocated to upstate New York
 and
 he spent time in Hawaii.

5 years later, I married my best friend.  We had each other's love.  My heart felt like it skipped a beat every time he shared his contagious smile.

He was that type of man who had a listening ear.  
There were times I felt like there was no one on the earth but the two of us. 

He had the most loving and forgiving heart .

We raised 3 wonderful children
 and
 have an adorable granddaughter. 

He's not here to celebrate this

LOVE day

with me this year but I'm enveloped with his love.

I'm blessed to remember our good days as well as our bad days.

A healthy marriage for us EQUALed

good times

 plus

 not-so-good times.

Miss you my best friend,

 but

I'm blessed to have been in love with you.

Until the next time,

Susan

Cozy winter

Just how gorgeous is winter when snow blankets the world. 

So beautiful....

Who knew we would begin 2018 with extremely cold weather.

I can't say I'm sad because it's extremely cold here, 13 degrees, and I'm home having time to declutter and organize.

Remember, 
 tis the season for cold weather. 

I am just grateful for a warm and cozy spot at home. I am thankful that I can count my blessings and try not to complain. 
The school system was closed and I didn't have to leave my warm spot to pick up my grand. It's

all God's will...

I know I'm not the first to say, Christmas is all stacked away and its time to enjoy the winter season. 

I thought of continuing with a little coziness. The white faux fur throw adds a winter touch.  
It's great to have nearby while sipping coffee.

Every sofa loves a few pillows.
I wanted winter touches to reflect the outside.

I thought why not keep a little greenery around, especially since I just purchased it:
80% clearance. 
 Just wanted to share more thrifty finds.

Feel free to crush on my white houses.  

They add drama to any spot.

These gift bags from Target's 90% clearance make 

  great napkin holders.

I brought all sizes. 
 They came in white with green ribbon also.

I always pick out things
I love @Target and wait for clearance time.

What better way to use ribbon than tie flatware?

Wishing you safe and warm days.

Spring is coming.

Until the next time,

Enjoy the moment.

Susan

Christmas Eve

Merry  Christmas to ALL

There will be many footsteps up and down

these steps Christmas  Day. 

It will be too cold 

for porch sitting, but a special gathering 

will be

around the fireplace and table.

So looking forward to family time again this Christmas  Day. 

Glad you stopped by as I share my Christmas porch.

Happy holidays.

The trees are perfect for the

outdoor

this year.  I usually display indoor.

My ribbon is an old sweater I ripped.

the arm sleeves made a perfect

candle ring for the tall candlesticks.

Do you remember  these lanterns

I purchased over the  summer? 

Wishing you and your family LOVE, JOY and HAPPINESS. 

Susan

All Spruced Up

There is absolutely nothing to not love about Christ's birth.

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called 

Wonderful,

Counsellor, 

The mighty God, 

The everlasting Father, 

The Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6

The season is all about Christ. 

Its a time we as a family and friends come together to remember Christ's birth and the good things we have. 

We may have different ways we celebrate Christmas,  but the vibes in giving is worth the thrill.

Until 2018

Merry Christmas 

Susan