Wednesday, December 24, 2008

peaceful and content at home for Christmas

~the dearest place on earth to those that live there~
The old farmhouse is dressed in her best. A snowy white winter gown edged in glistening cedar and fir. She smiles knowing her rooms glow... with shining wooden floors and flowers bloom in old pots.
Candles are glowing in every window,
there's a good crackling fire in the hearth and wood smoke curls from her chimney.
The scent of cookies baking and
the fir tree shining with tarnished silver and gingerbread.
The music of laughter and love of old friends & dear family fills every corner. The old farmhouse wraps herself around us and sighs... peaceful and content. ~~ As we begin our family Christmas here on Deerfield, I wish for you the blessings of family and home, the Merriest of Christmases and a most joyous and peaceful New Year.
~~
with love to you my Dear friends on this Christmas Eve,
Christine & family Deerfield Farm

9 comments:

Boxwood Cottage said...

What a beautiful, festive and peaceful caption!

A very merry Christmas dear Christine to you and all your loved ones!

Warmest wishes from Boxwood Cottage in Germany (with no snow bohoo, but festive candel light and happy feelings all the same) wishes you

Carola xox

Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries said...

And how splendid the farmhouse looks...as you and your dear family and friends gather there to begin your Christmas!!! Merry Christmas dear Christine...and wishing you a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2009...Blessings to you this Christmas Eve...with love to you, Dzintra XX

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas my dear friend! Your place looks like a dream...with snow and gingerbreads like Tasha and family used to make. :0) I send warm thoughts, and wishes for wonderful new family memories
to you and yours.

With Love,
Mira

Susan McShannon-Monteith said...

Dearest C ~ We are connected by heart strings for I feel them tug each time I come to visit.
Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Christmas and the promise of bounty for the coming New Year.
xo Susan

Heather said...

Oh, its all so beautiful I could just curl up in these photos. And look at the Tasha gingerbread! Merry Christmas to you and your family!~
heather

Kingfisher Farm said...

Christe' its all so sweet and simple, and pure, your home. Have a wondrous joyous day with the grandkiddles and kids. Pam

Sea Angels said...

I hope you all had a lovely holiday, lots of fun and laughter to take into the New Year.
Hugs Lynn xx

FrenchGardenHouse said...

Your home looks so sweet, a home one would long for if away. May your halls be decked with the smiles and laughter of those you love, dearest Christine.
xo Lidy

Gayle said...

Christe--Your online journal is a treat for the eyes.....happy new year, dear friend, and be sure to keep us posted on dolly doings....
warmly Gayle