Saturday

~Dashing Through the Snow~

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Front Porch

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Winter Garden

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 Hearth Room View

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~Linked to Mary’s Mosaic Monday~

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This Nativity scene music box plays O’ Little Town of Bethlehem.

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This is my last regular post, until after Christmas.

Merry Christmas, from our family to yours!

Pat, J and Molly, too!

95 comments:

bj said...

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING...
When I grow up, I wanna be a decorator..JUST LIKE YOU!!

Have a blessed, happy and fun Christmas..
See ya later!
xo bj

S. Etole said...

You dwell in a world of beauty and share it so beautifully. Merry Christmas!

Brenda @Cozy Little House said...

It's looking mighty cozy and warm and Christmas-y in your neck of the woods, Pat! And snow! Looking out those windows at such an idyllic scene must be marvelous. Merry Christmas!
Brenda

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Beautiful!! Great photos of the snow - just please keep it in your area. :) You did a beautiful job decorating the bedroom. Thanks for stopping by. You just turned on a light bulb!! I added firefox back a while ago and that was about the time I stopped having such a problem with the multiple windows opening. I did not think to check which browner I was using when it happened last night. I switch back and forth.
Now I use FF more often, but have to use IE if I am trying to link to another site on a post - for some reason it won't link on FF.

Merry Christmas to you and your family!!! Enjoy the holidays!!
Glaenda

Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita said...

GORGEOUS!

Sherry said...

How pretty! Thank you for sharing. Happy Holidays!

Trez said...

I am soooo jealous of the snow!!! Sure wish we could have a white Christmas. Anyway I hope you have a vey Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!

PJ@nmyfreetime.blogspot.com said...

Beautiful!
Merry Christmas

Sewconsult said...

Beautiful. I love your bed...looks so inviting. The snow makes me think of my daughter who has been playing in the snow (in DC) across from the Capitol, today. I hope that your snow will be just the right amount & that it doesn't interfere with your holiday plans.
Merry Christmas.
Beckie in Brentwood, TN...with no snow.

Melissa Miller said...

Sigh....Pat I just knew your snow photos would be stunning and they truly are. Amazing and serene!
Love your beautiful bedding and Nativity set as well.

Have a very Merry Christmas!
~Melissa ;)

Grandma Yellow Hair said...

What beautiful pictures you have shared with all of us. Your home and nativies sets are really nice.
Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas
Maggie

salmagundi said...

Loved all of the photo shots, especially the trees with the snow stuck to their sides. Your bedroom looks so festive. May you also have a joyous Christmas. Sally

Room Service ~ Decorating 101 said...

Pat, your snow pictures are so wonderful. I think they would be great Christmas cards. I hope you and yours have a very merry christmas!

Anita said...

Beautiful....warm, gorgeous and toasty on the inside meets cold, frosty and gorgeous on the outside. Merry Christmas.

Helen said...

.... once again, yummy photos that make you want to look over and over again ......... enjoy the holidays!

Marydon Ford said...

Exquisite pics & lovely post. I am so thrilled with this snow ... 20"+ & counting.

Merry Christmas ~
TTFN ~Marydon
**new blog **
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Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Beautiful post Pat. Your snow shots are gorgeous. We missed all the snow so far...From our home to yours the Merriest of Christmas..
hugs ~lynne~

D said...

Lovely pics, Pat. Your nativity music box is beautiful!! Prettiest one I've ever seen.

D

Anonymous said...

Hi Pat,
It has been fun seeing how you decorated your lovely home for the holidays. Your ceramic nativity pieces are beautiful. I made our nativity set in a ceramics class some 20 years ago.

Wishing you all the happy things this very special holiday brings and as always, TFS! Sheila

Marla at Always Nesting said...

If I had to pick which is prettier, the snow or your home, I'd have to pick your home. Gorgeous!

Terri and Bob said...

Love the snow photos. You got more snow than we did! I love the new look in the bedrooms.

Kathleen said...

Snowing here too..16 in so far! I will have to get outside with my camera tomorrow!
Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones, Pat..I have enjoyed seeing all your Christmas decorations..
Enjoy you home and your family..Peace ..an good health in 2010!
Kathleen

FrenchGardenHouse said...

Pat, what beauty surrounds you. Absolutely gorgeous. Your home is such a reflection of your heart. Merry Merry Christmas, I wish you lots of lovely days cherishing and enjoying those you love. xoxo Lidy

Cottage Contessa said...

Oh my goodness, Pat sweetie, your home is just the most stunning place I've seen. It truly feels like something magical could really happen there at any moment! I think you've known me long enough now to know just how much I would love a white Christmas like you have, and one day, one day I hope to make that dream come true! Wishing you and J the most wonderful Christmas sweetheart. Hugs for you.......
Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)

Rowan said...

Fabulous photos, I love your wreath and the storm lantern with the orange. The bedroom is beautiful, it looks so inviting. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

dana said...

Hello, Pat.

I so enjoyed seeing all of the wonderful photos you shared of the decorating in and out of your home...and the decorating God did with the snowfall! We were supposed to get some, but so far, just a bit. I'm still hoping for some on Christmas Eve!

I LOVED all of your decorations! Wow! You have been a busy girl..even while fighting a "bug" you managed to pull off a fabulously decorated home!

Thanks for always having a wonderful spot for us to visit...you are a real talent and treasure.

Merry Christmas to you, Pat...and to Jim, of course!

L, Dana

Picket said...

Oh my word girl....I can't pick my jaw up off the floor!!!! You have outdone yourself...I love this and your kitchen post..ohhhhhh the snowman and the cloches and even 'Ralphie's house'!!!!!! This was better than any magazine!

I'm with BJ....when I grow up I want to decorate just like you! lol It is truly beautiful and just makes you grin from ear to ear....Merry Christmas to you sweet friend....may it be filled with much love and laughter and many memory making moments...Love ya girl...~Picket~

Linda at Lime in the Coconut! said...

WOW! Your entire abode is the quintessential Christmas Casa! I love every inch of it, Pat!!

Michelle@Sweet Something said...

Beautiful Pat!
Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas!
God Bless,
Michelle
~No snow here in Webb City :(

Catherine Holman said...

Pat,
Beautiful! I especially love the winter garden with all the wreaths.
Wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas!
Hugs,
Cathie

Barb~Bella Vista said...

Pat, your pictures are a complete joy to behold. Oh, I do love them.....I will be back to look some more a bit later.

You are one talented lady!!!!

Merry Christmas,
Barb

Debra from Bungalow said...

Merry Christmas Pat!
As always your pictures are stunning. Thank you for sharing you decorating and photography talents with us all. It's so inspiring.

Have a blessed holiday season with your family! Here's to blogging in 2010!

Beverly said...

Absolutely stunning, Pat.

Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Dishesdone said...

Absolutely gorgeous! Just beautiful!

The snow is so pretty! We just finished digging out from ours!

Merry Christmas to you and your family!

Betty Jo said...

Gorgeous photos Pat! I see you got some snow too. I got a bit more than I wished for, that's for sure!! ♥

Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality said...

Just look at that pretty White Christmas, how fun! Merry Christmas to you and J, Pat. I love your red coverlet in the bedroom, perfect for the Holidays.

SmilingSally said...

Beautiful, Pat, but Brr! that snow is cold. I love your decorations.

We're in our home, and we've been blessed with an abundant supply of good helpers, but we've still much to do. Merry Christmas.

Deb said...

I can't get over all the snow I am seeing on everyone's blog. Very cold today, but no snow! Still hoping for that White Canadian Christmas ♥
All your pictures are just beautiful Pat!

sarah { abeachcottage } said...

dreamy...

Sarah

Confessions of a Plate Addict said...

Hi Pat! I love the winter changes in your bedroom...perfect! And your winter garden is so pretty with its blanket of snow!! Merry Christmas to you and your family!...hugs...Debbie

eileeninmd said...

You have a lovely house and the bedroom is gorgeous! The snow shots are beautiful, you created a wonderful mosaic.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

I run out of adjitives to describe your awesome pics and beautiful home! You have a White Christmas, hoorah! Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us, it's always a treat! Merry Christmas, Cindy

Joy said...

Everything looks so pretty under the snow. I love the beautiful nativity scene you have too.

GWENDOLYN said...

Your home and garden are both enchanting. I love your nativity sets. Show casing what the season is about. Blessings and a very Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Gwen

Light and Voices said...

You are an amazing photographer and decorator. Merry Christmas from our house to yours.
Joyce, IL, USA

Sharon said...

Beautiful photo's and home. Happy holidays. Sharon

Mary said...

So, so beautiful, Pat! Have a very happy Christmas and many blessings in the new year!

Queenmothermamaw said...

Love the winter wonderland. Beautiful decor and I like everything I saw. I have all gifts made and ready to wrap. That is a good thing. Blessings to you and your family.
QMM

Jeanne said...

I love your mosaic Pat and those beautiful snowy scenes but I really love those gorgeous big pictures of holiday scenes around your home. Have a wonderful Christmas!

yellowfarmhouse said...

Beautiful as always Pat - That bedroom is wonderful - soothing and welcoming. Love all the texture and beautiful lines. Ideas are forming in this head, lol.

Have a wonderful holiday with your family. I promise to be around more in 2010.

Holiday Hugs - karen

Thoughtfully blended hearts said...

Gorgeous photos...Merry Christmas!!!

The Lucy and Dick Show said...

The wreaths on the fence are such an amazing touch! I'm glad we live hundreds of miles apart because I'll be stealing that idea missy! Merry Christmas and all the best!

Diann @ The Thrifty Groove said...

Hi Pat!

Oh, everything looks so beautiful! and the snow looks pretty!

I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas!!

podso said...

Always enjoy a visit to your blog...never disappointed. Lovely images of your beautiful home. Have a very merry Christmas.

Charli and me said...

Hi Pat, You have the most lovely home. I have gotten so many wonderful ideas from you. thank you for sharing. I wanted to pop by to wish you and your family a fabulous Christmas and New Year ♥

Riet said...

I love the pictures of your beautiful home and garden. Wonderful mosiac.
Merry Christmas

kclily said...

Absolutely beautiful. I love love love your header and the white/cream quilt on your bed is fabulous.

laurie @ bargain hunting said...

Oh Pat, I wanna come live at your house! Everything looks so pretty. I love that nativity at the foot of the bed! Stunning. Oh, and the snow and the view from the window -absolutely beautiful. Love the wreaths on the fence. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas. laurie

ceekay said...

Lovely mosaics and decorations!
Merry Christmas to you and your family!!

The Quintessential Magpie said...

Pat, everything is gorgeous!

Wishing you and yours a Very Merry Christmas!

XO,

Sheila :-)

JanMary said...

Love all your Nativity Sets - I am having a Nativity Set Blog Carnival starting today, and would love it if you could join in.

Merry Christmas to you and yours from N Ireland.

Gracie said...

Merry Christmas to you all as well!

Chie Wilks said...

nice mosaic of these snowy photos

mine is here

Carol said...

Beautiful! Happy Holidays!

Twice as Nice said...

Everything is just beautiful! From the simplicity of the wreath with the candy caned stripe bow to the bedroom that is a dream come true. Merry Christmas to you and J and your family and a blessed New Year!

The Twins

storyteller said...

What a beautiful winter wonderland and lovely warm holiday images you've captured and shared here! Happy Mosaic Monday and Merry Christmas to you and yours ;-)
Hugs and blessings,
My Festive Mosaic

Tammy518 said...

The snow is so beautiful. We've only had rain here in Virginia Beach. Your nativities are beautiful.

Merry Christmas, Pat!

OKGardners said...

These are the most comforting, cozy pictures of Christmas! I love each one. Thanks for all you do throughout the year.

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Betty in Oklahoma

Lynn@ The Vintage Nest said...

Merry Christmas Pat to you and Jay and your family. Like you I will not be around until after the New Year too. :) See you in 2010

Sue said...

Pat, the exterior of your house is almost as lovely as your interior.
Two talented people worked on those things- you for the inside and God for the outside! Have a lovely holiday! hugs, Sue

xinex said...

Beautiful winter garden and front porch, Pat. It looks so magical. Love your Nativity and your bedroom. Merry Christmas to you and the whole family! ...Christine

King of New York Hacks said...

Two words. Winter Wonderland.
Nuff said.

The Decorated House said...

Hello Dear Pat~
I forgot how much I love your snow pictures this time of year! The bring back wonderful memories of childhood snow .... way back when! I left snow at about 5 years old. The pictures inside this year have been beautiful as usual.

Wishing You & Your Wonderful Family
A Very Merry Christmas, and a New
Year of Abundance of Health & Happiness. Hugs, Donna

Dana and Daisy said...

Merry Christmas Pat and J and Molly, too! YOur home is so lovely, and i wish I had such a peaceful lovely place to be this Christmas.

Have you ever considered helping people decorate their homes? You have such a lovely choice of furnishings and just the right amount of accessories. Never overdone, your home is beautiful!

Love and blessings for Christmas!
Dana and Daisy, and Steve, too! ha ha!

Tootsie said...

just a quick visit to say Merry Christmas to you my friend and a very happy new year

Anita @ Far Above Rubies said...

That red duvet is fabulous!! It's all gorgeous as always...Merry Christmas!!

Sandy said...

Always such a delight to visit you.

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Sandy

Susie from Bienvenue said...

With a view like that I think I would never need to leave the yard...Beautiful!

Its So Very Cheri said...

Merry Christmas--
I'm so sorry I haven't been by for a while. Google has had my blog so messed up that I have spent hours daily trying to get it fixed and they have no idea how to help.
I have missed coming by and wanted to stop by and wish you a Merry Christmas.
Cheri

marty (A Stroll Thru Life) said...

Everything is simply stunning. I love your beautiful home and the view outside is just gorgeous. Hope you have a very Blessed Christmas. Hugs, Marty

Barbara Jacksier said...

You obviously saved the best for last before Christmas (not that your other posts haven't been fabulous!).

Merriest Christmas and a joyful 2010.
Barbara

Charlene said...

Pat, I hope you have a Merry Christms! This post was beautiful as always! I love the photo of the snow. And where did you get you white Matlise spread on your bed? I LOVE IT!!!!

I was telling a girl that I met at a wedding shower about your amazing talent as a photographer. I suggested she find you via the link on my sidebar. Hope she looks you up because I think you do amazing work. Thank you for making my world a prettier place. Charlene

Southern Lady said...

Hi, Pat ...

Just stopping by to wish you a Merry Christmas in your beautiful home with your sweet family. May all your Christmas wishes come true!

Sandra said...

Love your outside wintery decorations...so pretty. Have a Happy Christmas and New Year!

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Hi Pat!

I enjoyed looking at your Christmas card mosaic and your lovely Christmas decorations.

Wishing a very Merry Christmas and a happy healthy 2010 to you and J!

Diane@A Picture is Worth.... said...

Pat,
Your photos are awesome as always.

Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!

jeanne said...

Dear Pat, a wonderful post. I love the photo mosaic so much. It is all just stunning.
May Peace be your gift at Christmas and your blessing all year through!
Christmas love, Jeanne

Laura said...

Thank you for posting your beautiful photos!! I so enjoyed viewing them. Merry Christmas!

The Stylish House said...

Pat,
This is pretty as a postcard! Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas!
Cathy

Julie said...

You are the MOST Amazing photographer!!! I love to come to your blog!

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Suzanne said...

Everything looks so pretty in the snow...and the inside is gorgeous!
Came by to wish you and your family and wonderful Christmas!

Nancy Jacobs Basketmaster said...

Gosh Pat I just love your photography. Wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2010.
Blessings,
Nancy

Scooterblu's Whimsy~Rhonda said...

Pat, Your festive Christmas decor is amazing and beautiful!

Wishing you and your family a very blessed and Merry Christmas! ~big hugs, Rhonda :)

♥ Kathy said...

I hope y'all had a very merry Christmas Pat ♥


(By the way, there's no place to post a comment on your newest post..)

Lynn@ The Vintage Nest said...

Happy Year Pat :)