~ An American Farmhouse Christmas ~

Finally ~

the farmhouse is decorated for Christmas! 

~ yay!!!

I went with an Americana-theme this year...

...hope you enjoy my pictures :)

stocking made from antique flag

dining room

my ironstone collection

little 'sheep' tree

my 'coffeepot tree' and my collection of blue boxes from Remember When Farm

my collection of old shoes ~ handcarved 'home' sign above was made by my brother in law Tom Parziale

crazy quilt stocking hangs on my chimney cupboard ~
...doll in chair was made by By Thy Hands Tinkerings

little tree in breakfast nook wears vintage pink glass ornaments,
in remembrance of my sister Jo-ene who passed from breast cancer...

keeping room

keeping room

mantel dressed for Christmas

small piesafe was a gift from cousin Charlie many years ago ~ 

santa on left: Fiddlycat, santa in basket: unknown,
 doll on right (wearing Hannah's antlers!): By Thy Hands Tinkerings, dog in doll's lap: Homespun Prims

standing Americana Santa made from flag (maker unknown)

Santa: Stacy Droit, christmas postcard: Lori Ann Corelis, little house on red shelf: Sweet Liberty Homestead,
tiny cat on top shelf, From Sherry's Heart

santa in basket

patriotic santa candy container

Old Glory tree topper

our tree that Hannah & Charlie decorated :)

Peter wants a new truck...so I bought him one! hehe ~

punchinelle tree made by my sister Sharon

my favorite little star quilt

poinsettias in a pewter pitcher (say that 3x fast!)
and a santa on bobbin ~ made by Joan Spalding

We had the pleasure of having Lee & Robin (Millstone Mercantile)

here for dinner yesterday ~ 

we always laugh a lot and enjoy their company...

...it was a nice time to just sit and relax a bit and enjoy each other's company.

Next year, I will be able to enjoy the company of my sister Louisea and her hubby Tom

at holiday time because they will be moving right down the road from us here!!!

I cannot wait!

today cookies will be baked, and last-minute gifts will be finished.

I do have to head out to market to pick up a few stocking stuffers too ~

(((can't forget Iggy's stocking and all of our farm-friends )))

hoping your day is Merry & Bright!

"...and to all a Good Night!"

* Blessed be * 

Lori