Pocketful of Blue

When I got up this morning, it was just starting to get light outside and there was a fresh coat of snow on the ground. It really put me in the mood for something like this. A little getaway in a cozy cabin. Something to chase away the winter doldrums. Especially if it looked like this. The kitchen is so pretty. We just need a big pot of soup on the stove, right? Just one more big, fluffy comforter on the bed and it would be perfect  for our 10 degree morning. I think this sweet puppy dog has the best spot in the house, don't you? You're welcome to join me ~ I'll have the hot chocolate ready! Thanks A Bunch For Visiting!  ~  all photos from sears architects  ~ Joining: IMPARTING GRACE ~ GRACE AT HOME FRENCH COUNTRY COTTAGE ~ FEATHERED NEST FRIDAY MY ROMANTIC HOME ~ SHOW AND TELL FRIDAY

Sadly, I don't have any Christmas decorating to share yet so I thought I would show you how  I changed up our mantel to give it a wintry feel. I used natural elements with a little blue mixed in. I liked these branches from our yard since they have little buds on them - plus they are free so I definitely like that! It needed something more, so I just made this simple little garland  out of twine and string - things I already had on hand.  Next to the fireplace is my blue chair and this little stool  that I got for $12 at a barn sale recently. { i would like to paint both items a more subtle shade of blue but that's for another day - someday - maybe - when I finally get around to it } For Christmas, I will probably just add a couple things for the season -  keeping it simple. I hope to have some holiday decorating to share with you - hopefully sometime before Easter : ) My daughter's birthday is...