Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow...

It has been so cold here all week long! We have had temperatures in the single digits. I know you folks up North laugh, but we just aren't used to it down here. We have been busy putting all the Christmas decor away, and settling in for winter. I'll share a few pictures of what I have been up to recently. My little bird house and birdies are now atop an antique secretary that belongs to my parents. This little miniature painting is by Southern artist, Elsie Booker. She was written up in Southern Living Magazine, and her work was in their dream homes last year. I don't know how she can paint something so tiny.
The mantel minus some greenery and candles. A snowman is now on the hearth with a bucket of pinecones and snowflakes.

A soup tureen from the Goodwill on the dining room table with some antique Vaseline glass candlesticks. Some steamy soup sounds nice.

We bought this little side table 2 weeks ago at the flea market. A man from Missouri made it from recycled flooring that came from Illinois.

We went out and cut some branches for my "snowflake tree". You will notice an enamel bowl filled with play "snow". I bought it for my grandson, and he has had so much fun playing in his "snow". You just add water, and it forms snow.

On the buffet is cardinal in an apothecary jar, along with those famous Target bird salt and pepper shakers. Do you notice a bird theme going on? I guess I'm just wishing for Spring .

The tall painted vase belonged to my great-grandmother.

This is a picture showing the secretary. too. It was green when my parents brought it here , and I painted it black and distressed it a bit.

Even Lucy loves to snuggle under a blanket.

I found these mitten candy dishes on my last trip to Goodwill. I placed a winter scarf on the coffee table as a table runner.

A winter pillow, a sweater blanket, and some good reading. Makes me want to snuggle right in with my grandbabies.
See all the toys in the corner...yes, the house looks like a day care center. That's ok. They are only young for such a short time, and I want to enjoy them as much as I can.

I moved my bench into the breakfast room, and added a cozier runner to the table.

Wishing everyone a happy winter. Now I think I'll go get myself a cup of hot chocolate and sit by the fire. Stay warm!