sunday sparkle

 Snowflakes have a way of inspiring sparkle.  I found this sweet snowflake added to a place card.

While skiing, I stopped to admire all the snow laden branches.  They look like lace.

This has been the scene for a few days in a row, lots of sparkly snow coming down.

Perfect for skiing and for preparing hearty cozy stews.

 

I have this hearty stew simmering on the stove to bring to the ski mountain for our Sunday lunch. All you need are onions, garlic, parsnips, chopped veggies, potatoes, water and I used some leftover roast beef.  Season, simmer, and then serve with some crusty bread.

Skiing certainly creates an appetite for warmth.

Hope everyone is enjoying a sparkly Sunday today.

snow time

A blanket of white snow during our holiday week is a blessing.

My son on the left with his buddies from when they were in preschool.  I still see them as power rangers and super heros.  Wishing you all a beautiful week surrounded by those you love and here's to making memories to savor for years to come.

skiing in the catskills

Winter time skiing in the Catskills is lots of fun.  The Catskills Winter Sampler offers a great deal on skiing the mountains in the Catskills of New York.  We have lots of fresh snow and I am off to ski!



Enjoy the day.  Are you a skiier?  Do you ski?

Merry Christmas

We wish you a Merry Christmas;

We wish you a Merry Christmas;

Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;

Oh, bring us a figgy pudding;

Oh, bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer

We won't go until we get some;
We won't go until we get some;
We won't go until we get some, so bring some out here

We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Peace to each of you.

All of the above artworks were created by pve design

merry and bright

May your days be merry and bright.  

We have been having lots of fun as a family skiing and "chillin" (as my college sons love to say.)

This year I was so busy creating cards for so many special clients that my own holiday card took the backseat, the paperless route.

My gift to saving a few trees and reducing a bit of Christmas card clutter.

That said, thank-you to each of you who sent me a card.  I love seeing how families have grown and all the creativity that abounds.

Blessings to each of you on Christmas day and in the coming year ahead.

UPDATE; Winner is Vivienne Strauss. Check out her blog over here and her wonderful artwork.

sunday sparkle

 My husband and I had a few laughs while we hung a strand of sparkly lights outside as a garland around the doorway.  Our dinner guests mentioned how they love the lights during the holidays.  I do believe that those sparkly lights set the tone for an all is bright and all is calm evening.

 My Sundays are now all about finding and embracing the sparkle!

I crave lights, sequins, glitter and festive touches that shine.

 Think of your self as a strand of lights suspended from above and go about your day shining brightly.

good company

 Even the most beautifully decked out holiday home needs good company.

We attended a holiday party last evening and one of the toasts given in honor of the host and hostess was just how wonderfully skilled they are at gathering such good company.

May you find joy with the good company you keep.

Enter my "give it away" - I will be back Christmas Eve to announce the winner.Winner shall be selected by random number generator.

"My idea of good company is the company of clever, well-informed people who have a great deal of conversation; that is what I call good company." ~ Jane Austen

ready or not

So are you ready or not?

 image via

What are you waiting for?  Who is coming?

 Are your stockings hung with care?
In hopes of what?

Now all we have to do is wait until Christmas.
So, I ask you, what are you waiting for?
Are you ready or not?
How will you "prepare him room?"
Does this season of advent have you ready or not?

Enter my "give it away" - I will be back Christmas Eve to announce the winner.
Winner shall be selected by random number generator.

K-9 comfort

Sent off this commission and had to share this sweet paper boy with you.  Is he not the sweetest?  The entire time I was working away on this art, I could not help feel his tail thumping, his tongue panting, and his eyes sparkling on me.  The artwork will be a holiday gift for a very special man.

Did you hear about these K-9 dogs delivering calm?  I know my dog calms me and always gives me comfort every day.

If you have not entered my give it away - please do so by leaving a comment over here as to what would bring you comfort and joy from my etsy pve shop.  I really do love etsy and in the New Year, I will be filling it up with some brand new work.

give it away

I love this season.

It is truly all about giving.

Are you ready to give it away?

Simply select something from my etsy shop, and I will announce the winner Christmas eve.
Pick anything and I will give-it-away.
The more we give, the more we receive.

Winner announced 12-24 Vivienne Strauss, pop in to see her blog here and her wonderful artwork!

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