A Trick and Treat

A rare nor'easter brought several inches of snow to us causing   minimal damage; although one of the large tree limbs nicked the top off my  beloved magnolia tree.  Aside from that, it was a beautiful cozy day by the fire...... capped off with a fresh turkey , stuffed with  my special oyster dressing  for dinner. 

First Of The Season

A Pleasant Way To Start Sunday .  Yesterday I ordered new stockings to hang on the mantle and my first holiday cards to.be sent from Magnolia Cottage!

Holiday Countdown

The countdown begins.....6 weeks from today the holiday season kicks off.......and it's a long one this year!  Spencer and Henry are trying as hard as they can to behave.  I have started my planning and can not wait to begin.....our first Christmas in Magnolia Cottage!

Firewood Delivery Means It Is Official!

The boys from Anderson Farm delivered the firewood yesterday. In my opinion, nothing starts a cold morning off better than a cup of coffee by the fire, as I plan the day ahead. Today I am starting outside to clean up the flower beds and ready for the holiday decorations. It is also the day to order my Thanksgiving turkey from my butcher. The holidays are just around the corner, and I can not wait for the smell of Christmas greenery and the comfort of cocoa by the fire.

The First Holiday Catalog Has Arrived!

It's officially time to daydream of the holidays....I  have new motivation to finish up any projects around the house so I can make a plan to decorate for the holiday season ...