So...the key lime brancholier was decked out
with a few mercury glass ornaments. shiny. pretty.
notice the overly due and nicely placed glass of vino
It is a table we all eat on every night...
We try to eat by candlelight each night...even pizza.
And if you choose to look really closely
You'll find a kids name carved in the table...and the gnaw marks
of a Great Dane puppy. Life.
The paperwhites have been working on growth for the past few weeks.I left the largest one in the car (lovely) and the dog stepped on it.
It flourishes anyways. I need to remember that life lesson.
i know there is a lesson there.
We do have a big, beautiful smelling honking tree in the LR.
Bare. Undressed. Shame.
The weekend and then tonight were to busy...again.
...But it WILL get done.
I have faith.
Yep.
32 comments:
Your decorating is going to be so lovely, Linda. I hate how long it takes for paperwhites to bloom. I have some, too, but I'm sure they won't bloom in time for Christmas.
The key lime brancholier looks lovely! Celebrate each step towards your goal!
Do you have pocket sliders going out to the lanai? It looks so open and airy. The chandy looks great. I'm right there with you with being behind in my decorating.
THis is exactly the kind of decor I was blogging about ! I love it!
Your house is beautiful, Linda. Love that brancholier, too.
We also eat by candlelight every night - I love it. ;)
OK, you KNOW I'm totally in love with the brancholier!! Everything looks so fabulous!!
~melody~
now that's a beautiful chandelier...
and so poetic too !
i also love your candle holders
have fun decorating !
:-)
it's starting to look lovely!
The KL brancholier looks beautiful!
Once the paperwhite starts to bloom it blooms, blooms etc... They some how know when to start peaking their heads out just in time for Christmas. Ahhh... the fragrance.
Accidental dog stepping lesson learn, my guess is: "That no matter how many times in life big or small that gets us down we bounce back more stronger and beautiful or we put smaller things in the front seat and BIG dog in back. LOL....
Linda- I love how you try to have candlelight dinner. I have a friend that has and still does this everynight since her and her husband has been married (30 + yrs??).
I think it is great you kept the same table throughout the years. It is almost like a growth chart on the walls. Nice memories.
Nice post!
Your wreath debut is today on my blog.
I love the chandelier! Your dining room looks great. Can't wait to see the tree!
I love it all, Linda. You are amazing!
Those little dings and dents and memories of puppy days are what make a great table! Anyway, that's how we feel about it. I've noticed some additions to the big ol' farmhouse table and it makes me love it more.
Candles and wine at our house too. Hey, you only go 'round once!
As always, it is just lovely Linda! Love that you eat by candle light every evening, how special.
I am growing some paper white s& amarrylis in my kitchen window. Love them both. Love the milk glass container too.
Hi Linda! I like the idea of eating by candle light each night. You are right we should not wait for the special ocassions we should make them everyday! I also love the tidbit of the dog gnaw and the scribble, hooray for life!
Your tablescape is SO gorgeous! I need to get on my paperwhites! It's usually the only flower I can grow successfully. ;)
Looks like you're off to a great start to the Holiday decor! I am gonna do the paperwhites in February when it gets really wintry here! Your table and branolier are awesome! Can't wait to see the tree!!
I love the way you write, and decorate!
xo xo
I have faith too! The table looks spectacular! Oh and those life moments are memories in the making.
I enjoyed my visit as always. I want a key lime brancholier!
Yes, I daresay there is a lesson in the life of that tenacious paperwhite...one which i am sure you shall find :)
Your mercury glass looks lovely floating about the chandelier..I look for more from you soon!
Gorgeous. And I can almost smell those delicious paper whites from here.
Pass the wine! I want to sit right down to a meal with y'all. May I feed the dog table scraps? :) It's looking gorgeous at your house, Linda. Oh, I mean, MORE gorgeous, if that's at all possible.
My lord...I'm in love with that branchelier. The lime touches throughout are spectacular!
I would love to pull a chair up to your lovely table....and add my name :)
what's that great looking, bulb lit arch I see...oh I love it here!
OOOOOOOOO, I want to visit here more often. I am so glad I found you. Your home is like a long tall frosty glass of lemonade in the sweltering heat of day. It really satisfies.
Debbie
hey linda,
off subject but...
have you seen a book called
"hacienda"..picked it up @
books-a-million and thought
of you! cover looked like your
profile pic...
i wish i had a beach hacienda!
Haciendas: Spanish Colonial Houses in the U.S. and Mexico by Linda Leigh Paul and Ricardo Vidargas (Hardcover - Oct 7, 2008)
linda, ck it on amazon!
cool beans! Thanks Anita!
Oh, my....it is pouring rain and 35 degrees where I am...mind if I come and spend Christmas with you?
I also have an undressed tree taunting me!
Love the brancholier everytime I see it. So dramatic!
Your house is soo nice! It seems like such a cozy place to live :)
beautiful~
Thanks for leaving me a comment.
I may have stumbled on your blog before not really paying attention to who it belonged to. But I recognize this dining area and the cool shelves (instead of cabinets in the kitch).
You could/should give real life tours of your home and garden.
Absolutely stunning!
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