12.02.2009

"kneading" merriment.......

Life is like bread.........


*insert rolling eyes here*


patience, the exact ingredients, lots of time.......kneading (needing God).........rising (striving towards heaven)........and then, you let it rest..............
if you let it go, untouched, it would keep rising..........but eventually turn 'sour'........you need to work it again.........and then........ahhhh....then you get to taste your reward.........

Bread
(any reference here signify any sort of importance to any of you?)


Bread is Life
The lull has expired……at least for now……
yes.....anne marie was in a lull.....no gardening.......not a lot of sunshine.......

OH MAN AM I SO HAPPY! to decorate for my Lord and King!!


yes, yes, this picture might not be much more than a beloved crystal rosary and a relic.....but it's all for HIM!!

aren't you just soooo excited! ?? !!

i love getting ready!

it's like the BEST birthday party ever........if you spend time, effort, and painstaking decorating for your own child's birthday, then you know what I mean.......

have your kids do it.....(oh, now, that's a great idea; think of their cute invites, and the gifts they could bring would be for the poor!!........I'm stealing my own idea)

I’m sure you all can relate…..that when the coldness chills the air, and prevents your daily walks that you embrace the warmth within your home.

Pulling up winter’s blanket over my head? Not just yet, but I am however, looking beyond just the frigid temperatures…..

My Celtic Christmas music fills our old farmhouse……

as does the second pot of tea or coffee at 3…….

Online shopping couldn’t be any easier this year with so much great stuff on Etsy, and I’m NOT talking about my things for sale, but the artistry of so many creative people! And knowing it doesn’t come from overseas is SO nice to know (unless it’s a great piece from the UK).

I’m done with malls……..have been for a long time.........

I’m done with even Target! I’d rather be in my local shops….supporting those men and women for whom friendships have strengthened over the years…..

This Friday I plan on posting about some individuals who sell things online that I just adore, or who have told me they have an online shop……do you? Let me know!



~this certainly is no time for sadness......don't let anyone leave you without a smile~


Blessed Mother Teresa was once asked "what should I see in these poor people's eyes".....and her response was this: "it's not what you see in their eyes, but what they see in yours"


Merry Christmas......truly!

19 comments:

  1. Ahhhh, the best post I've read all day. I loved every little bit of it. You've put a smile on my face!

    Stephanie

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  2. The wisdoms of Mother Theresa are awesome. Love your write today.

    TTFN ~Marydon
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  3. Dear Anne Mare-
    You just say it in a way that heads straight to the heart.
    Amazing,

    Laura

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  4. I LOVE Advent...the sense of anticipation and longing for the King!

    I am simplifying my gift-giving this year and making it more heartfelt. I think buying from Etsy is a wonderful idea and I'm looking forward to the new artists you share.

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  5. I love your heart....and I wish I could spend the day with you on your beautiful farm!!! I hope that happens someday!!

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  6. So lovely! You always put things in perspective! Your home is beautful! I love the falling snow effect!So gracious of you to support the Etsy community! I have to admit though..Target is one of my favs. Naughty me.Thanks for stopping by yesterday!

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  7. After years of stress and disliking this season, the Lord lead me to a place( my own heart) and reminded me what the true meaning of this celebration is all about. An Advent story every season, keeps our minds and hearts in focus and stepping away from all the commercialization is a blessing indeed. We make 95% of our gifts, thus no need to get stressed over how much we're spending, how much we have to buy, going to the city to shop in the frenzy. I for the most part try to do most of our shopping( for craft items and stocking stuffer items) before end of Nov.

    Mother Theresa was a wonderful woman and so wise.

    Thank you for keeping our hearts and minds focused.

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  8. What a beautiful post, Anne Marie. Your home looks beautiful and full of the Christmas Spirit. Your children must love it and are probably getting so excited. Enjoy all of your Christmas preparations. By the way, I love your Christmas header. XXXX

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  9. Very inspiring post. Amen.

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  10. Lovely post...your home looks warm and inviting as usual!! Have a nice weekend!
    Blessings~LillySue

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  11. Your blog is beautiful. I love the snow fall in every picture. I have never seen that before...so cool.

    Thank you so much for writing me earlier. You blessed my heart. I am honored that my art work and/or blog could in any way encourage you to press forward with your own gifts and talents. I hope you move forward and create lovely things. Let me know when you do. I'd love to see them:)

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  12. Ahh - beautiful. MOther Teresa is one of my biggest inspirations too. We have a tradition here in France of setting the Christmas table for one extra person - the poor person who would lose his or her way and need food and rest. To this day we have had no surprise visitor...maybe this year?? I have an Etsy shop now! And Mother Teresa is in there, but in French ... for now.
    Ange
    PS The French take their bread VERY seriously ;-)

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  13. Hi Anne Marie
    Your enthusiasm is infectious!

    Love your beautiful decorations and photos.. just gorgeous!! and the banner is also wonderful..

    Now i'm alergic to wheat so the bread kneeding has me a wanting!! haha Sad huh? allergic to the 'stuff of life'!!

    Anyway... love your Christmas cheer... not sure your snow agrees with my pc though.. it's working overtime.. but worth it to see your lovely decorations

    Have fun xx Julie

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  14. Looks like you have achieved some of that white on white decorating.
    I am coveting those little trees.

    This is such a lovely post. I really appreciate that you shop local. Can't imagine buying a gift for a loved one at Target - don't mean that in a snobby way at all but, I am so sentimental I want the person to be able to cherish it for years and I just don't see that happening with "made in china" stamped on the back.

    Such a wintery atmosphere you have created with your blog these days...how DO you do it?

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  15. Ditto. It IS the greatest Birthday Party... EVER.

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  16. Your home is amazing my friend...I love all the whites. Plus that bread...I can almost smell it!

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  17. I love your Mother Theresa quote, she is near and dear to my heart!

    Your home is so warm and inviting and lovely!!! You've done a beautiful job of setting up His birthday party!

    Your shop is coming along sooooo nicely Anne Marie...I'm really looking forward to seeing more!

    Oh, and I love your new header pic...

    Blessings ~

    :) T

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  18. What a lovely thought..."decorating for our King". Love it.

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  19. Your decorating is so beautifully tranquil. That dresser with lamp, chandie, white trees, and rosary are lovely. So glad you found me today. I'll be back. You have an enchanting farm.

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