tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post2230048765969063344..comments2024-03-14T02:43:40.809-04:00Comments on A Haven for Vee: Holding Time and a Home TogetherVeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-24581757775684714922017-01-13T22:57:32.302-05:002017-01-13T22:57:32.302-05:00What a beautiful read this was, Vee.
I've said...What a beautiful read this was, Vee.<br />I've said it before, but your Christmas tree is so beautiful and that view out your window looking at your neighbors home is so sweet. <br />Our Christmas decorations will remain up for the month of January. <br />They bring such beauty and glow during a gloomy month. I'm a little saddened that we are nearly half way through the month. Soon they will come down leaving the rooms strangly bare.<br />The houses we live in are our HOMES, and it's what we do, such as decorating, that makes our home beautiful and comfortable. Why long for what we may never have when we can make what we already have glorious.<br />I liked your wool blanket photos. The third was my favorite.<br /><br />Have a terrific weekend~Debbie Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661813843716269751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-5640564198312419142017-01-11T17:20:39.897-05:002017-01-11T17:20:39.897-05:00This is a most enjoyable post and a good example o...This is a most enjoyable post and a good example of how many times we think alike...a lot of us do. The comments are good too. I NEVER feel like my house looks right after I remove the decorations. It looks so plain and boring! But you have lots of great ideas and I can't think of anything 'unique' to say. I've put out more candles, warm throws on the backs of chairs, snowmen on the bookcases....and books here and there. I do sometimes think I need more twinkle lights though. My favorite photo is the close up of the blankets...perfection! Hugs!~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-434002311187481812017-01-11T15:17:51.491-05:002017-01-11T15:17:51.491-05:00Hi Vee,
I so enjoyed this post; I like that you g...Hi Vee,<br /><br />I so enjoyed this post; I like that you gave us some things to think about, and I also enjoyed reading the comments from other bloggers. I do find something to love about all four seasons, and thankfully we live in a place that does have four seasons. I'm still taking my Christmas decs down, so not sure how much inspiration I can provide, but I usually put out a few of my favorite snowmen at this time of year. They're cheerful and add a bit of whimsy to our winter home. I also like lots of blankets and throws, candles, and tartan plaid. I love the blankets you have folded on the wooden bench in your family room. The other thing I love to "decorate" with -- books! I see that you are like me in that regard, and I'm sure we both like to read those books, too. :)<br /><br />I agree with you that new snow makes everything beautiful, and I have really enjoyed our snow here. It's just now starting to melt today, so we've had several days to appreciate its quiet beauty. Thanks for sharing your inspirational ideas today, Vee. Also, thank you for your visits earlier; I'm really glad you liked the Christmas kitchen. I don't often share it because it's hard to keep it that tidy all the time. ;)<br /><br />Have a great week!<br /><br />Hugs,<br /><br />Denise at Forest Manor<br /><br />Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01235440820949449634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-44577131661579551202017-01-11T11:33:14.605-05:002017-01-11T11:33:14.605-05:00Just catching up on the few blogs I still follow. ...Just catching up on the few blogs I still follow. I decided there would be a theme for my non-review reading through the remainder of Winter. I'm going "back to the basics", revisiting authors who meant a lot to me in my youth. The first is, you guessed it, Dear Edith!Brenda@CoffeeTeaBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02719695370857675146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-67266642439821242782017-01-10T23:00:28.140-05:002017-01-10T23:00:28.140-05:00Bee , this is such a sweet post . I love all the ... Bee , this is such a sweet post . I love all the pictures and quote . I've never read the yellow book but would love too . Hugs and blessings , Cindy Creations By Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06652249357420269173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-19117985350572206292017-01-10T16:38:41.999-05:002017-01-10T16:38:41.999-05:00I always think of Maureen O'Hara in The Quiet ...I always think of Maureen O'Hara in The Quiet Man saying the house was not her home without her own things about her. This pretty much sums it up for me, I like my pretties displayed and they have a part in making our house look cozy. You've kept your home cozy with love too, why not have decor that brings you joy surround you?<br />The large window in our kitchen has icicle lights hung with snowflakes, recently I added some red berry faux evergreen boughs and the Christmas tree in the living room has become a Valentine tree. lol<br />Winter is a season to keep a little sparkle within in the home, don't you think?Judith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-39008079017732220762017-01-10T14:44:35.424-05:002017-01-10T14:44:35.424-05:00Oh I love those quotes Vee. I've not read the...Oh I love those quotes Vee. I've not read the 'yellow' book but have heard of the author way back when. I also love your winter decorating and think you are doing it right. Those of us in the northlands need sparkle, candlelight and colour inside during the long white winter months and I happily use these in my winter decor. I love the vignette on your bench with the wool blankets and afghan. All these elements are called Hygge - a Danish word that refers to a mental state of coziness, conviviality, and togetherness in the heart of winter. The latest craze in decor in this part of the world. :) (I'm sure you knew that.) The clouds have rolled in here covering up the beautiful sunny blue sky so I have lit some candles to create a warm ambience in the living/dining room. Snow tonight and rain tomorrow. Have a cozy week. Pamela Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071092617682650349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-46683714319389610922017-01-10T13:25:21.089-05:002017-01-10T13:25:21.089-05:00What a beautiful post with words of wisdom... I am...What a beautiful post with words of wisdom... I am in love with your library photos... I made one in this house in the smallest room... I do agree that my home is prettiest at Christmas, but I make a seasonal display at least in one spot. I am always cutting things in the yard and bringing them in. It's the traditional colors that often don't work here given our weather. On the other hand, I have always loved what Scandinavians do with their homes in winter... candles, greens, berries, twinkle lights, lace in the windows to go with the ice... I am unfamiliar with that writer, I think that I might enjoy, so I will have to look for it. I try to live each day for today... My home is nothing grand, but it makes me happy, and I love working in the garden and pursuing my interests... xoxo Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow https://www.blogger.com/profile/12407401010841427366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-47112447880757377752017-01-10T13:10:49.353-05:002017-01-10T13:10:49.353-05:00Your decorations look lovely. I will have to try t...Your decorations look lovely. I will have to try to do more. I am taking down Christmas now and it certainly is not as pretty as when each room is screaming Christmas. Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-36222965405755942882017-01-10T09:54:35.671-05:002017-01-10T09:54:35.671-05:00Those cats are going to calm down and you will be ...Those cats are going to calm down and you will be able to get back to your traditions, Susan. Oh how my Fioré loved the tree as in lying beneath it and soaking up the lights. ☺Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-73526008442761981892017-01-10T09:03:47.215-05:002017-01-10T09:03:47.215-05:00I find that sticking to tradition grounds me and g...I find that sticking to tradition grounds me and gets me through my worse times. I'm sad I haven't decorated our home like I use to because of three lively cats that were dropped on our property two years ago. Then, I remember how much pleasure they bring and try to resolve that although I don't have a tree, I saved three lives. Keep to your traditions, my friend, XOXOSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-39287859447843212002017-01-10T08:00:40.457-05:002017-01-10T08:00:40.457-05:00Hi Sherry! So nice to have you drop in. I'll b...Hi Sherry! So nice to have you drop in. I'll be looking for you here shortly...Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-31626063291084340922017-01-10T07:59:47.130-05:002017-01-10T07:59:47.130-05:00What is it about a New Year that sends so many of ...What is it about a New Year that sends so many of us into a cleaning mode? It's all good. My wreath is still up and will be through to spring. And thank you for mentioning poinsettias. I still have one from several years ago and the pastor's wife called to say that the memorial poinsettia for John was still blooming beautifully and would I like it back. Yessum, I would, and will keep it as long as it is willing to hang out here. Thanks for popping by! Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-16336570142937724762017-01-10T07:53:59.202-05:002017-01-10T07:53:59.202-05:00Glad that you picked up on that, Lorrie. ☺️Glad that you picked up on that, Lorrie. ☺️Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-21213259883142116712017-01-10T05:16:54.630-05:002017-01-10T05:16:54.630-05:00Hi Vee! It's always rather sad to take down th...Hi Vee! It's always rather sad to take down the beautiful decor of Christmas. I like getting my house back to normal order but I always have to dig around to find something to make things look festive. So sometimes hints of Valentines day creep into view before February hits! When you have that yearning to create in your blood you've just got to go with it and let it flow. So nice to see your blog today Vee. I haven't been blogging for some time now. Life warranted other things. Blessings for a wonderful 2017! Sherry (Edie Marie's Attic) Edie Marie's Attichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16702859362169206402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-76909209623772777462017-01-10T01:13:55.184-05:002017-01-10T01:13:55.184-05:00When I take down all the Christmas decorations the...When I take down all the Christmas decorations the house feels very empty. I went into a cleaning frenzy after Christmas and polished all the woodwork, mopped and polished all the floors, and went through my closet bagging up 2 bags for charity. I did leave a Christmas wreath on my front door and I'm keeping two poinsettias alive that add color. I like to use pine cones around the house as natural decorations and pretty rocks and petrified wood that I pick up on my hikes. Since my house is full of big windows the outside snow this time of the year is like a decoration--I love looking out at it!Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-73434881843530196262017-01-09T23:26:15.087-05:002017-01-09T23:26:15.087-05:00👍🏻👍🏻Thoughts on Life and Millinery.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15826496514403918108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-59687043613483214402017-01-09T23:22:48.846-05:002017-01-09T23:22:48.846-05:00When I lived in San Diego I would use bowls of lem...When I lived in San Diego I would use bowls of lemons and yellow flowers with blue accents to ease the after Christmas blandness. But in San Diego it is likely to be 80 degrees by then; the blue/white/yellow pallet was refreshing. Curiously, to me at least, was traveling in Mexico and seeing gaudy reds, green, fuchsias, purple, turquoise and metalic Christmas decorations still up until the end of January. Go figure with their heat.<br />This year I can not bring myself to end the Christmas tide. Everything is still up! And I think it will stay up another week since the tree is still very fresh. I was pleased to see a church with its decorations still up yesterday; some denominations keep it all up until the Sunday after Ephiphany. <br />With snow and ice about I am really fine with red, lights, cozy textures, candles, and plants. I'll add some pinks in for Valentines! March shifts to greens and yellow, daffodils and St. Pats and then more pastels are added for Easter. Every season has white pots (IKEA has such great white pots!) and green plants...those two work for in every season. <br /><br />God could have had the earth function without seasonal colors and elements but He didn't. If God wanted seasonal changes I don't think she minds if I take joy in what He created...seasons!Thoughts on Life and Millinery.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15826496514403918108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-50081031208165883472017-01-09T23:19:20.733-05:002017-01-09T23:19:20.733-05:00What a great post, Vee; your words and thoughts in...What a great post, Vee; your words and thoughts interspersed with those of Edith Schaeffer's make a perfect match. I think your home looks warm and welcoming. The blankets on your old bench add layers of warmth and texture. Love what you did with your light fixture! :)<br />I like puttering around my home and doing things to make it pretty, but these days I don't seem to have much time or energy for that. This semester ends at the end of the month and my schedule will lighten up. I'm hoping to spend more time here at home. It could certainly do with some cleaning, much less decorating!<br />Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-24414150286549022052017-01-09T23:09:03.718-05:002017-01-09T23:09:03.718-05:00I think you've covered the winter, after-Chris...I think you've covered the winter, after-Christmas decor topic very well. I'm fascinated, and in agreement, with the mug on your Pinterest site, "All you need is tea and warm socks." Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389829595981028640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-58111636177737161182017-01-09T21:35:22.880-05:002017-01-09T21:35:22.880-05:00I once read in a magazine, a woman said that even ...I once read in a magazine, a woman said that even if she was the last person on earth, she'd still decorate for herself. That's how I feel, too. I do what's pleasing to me, to satisfy my creativity and to be able to enjoy my cozy home. I love changing things out seasonally, and keeping lights on timers year round for some warmth and glow. Your home always exudes coziness, Vee, and I have to tell you that I loved the third blanket photo the best. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-91650133063475393182017-01-09T21:22:47.602-05:002017-01-09T21:22:47.602-05:00I am not familiar with Edith or her husband but oh...I am not familiar with Edith or her husband but oh my...she is deep... but I like the way she thinks. Those quotes really speak to the heart and mind. I think it is very fulfilling AND important to make our homes and surroundings a place that can be exactly what you have named your blog, our HAVENS. I love being surrounded by special things that are pleasing to the eye, not to say have sentimental value to them...whether anyone else is there to see it or not. Your home is so very cozy and warm...love all of the lovely wood paneling, I especially noticed it on the ceiling. I think it's a perfect thing to do to keep up the bits of the winter season after Christmas has passed and yes, those red berries could definitely stay for a while. As far as the cropped photos go, I like #1 and #4 the best :) You have wonderful taste, my dear :)Debby Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499542865677173703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-89993183514016211792017-01-09T20:36:57.114-05:002017-01-09T20:36:57.114-05:00You are right, Michele, it is not so much about mo...You are right, Michele, it is not so much about more or less decor, it is about creating home for yourself and your family. Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-56655381901314437762017-01-09T19:10:35.038-05:002017-01-09T19:10:35.038-05:00I always decorate seasonally - and I tend to go ov...I always decorate seasonally - and I tend to go overboard. My own set of challenges is doing less. And it is a work in progress.<br /><br />You have your home warm and welcoming and YOU. And we never stop changing and learning as we go, either, do we, Vee?<br /><br />Love the quotes and may need to look up the author couple - what wise counsel!<br /><br />Hope your new year is full of fun adventures of self-discovery. Hugs.<br /><br />Michele M./ Finch Resthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08971943265328093734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-74558647736993258892017-01-09T18:21:33.495-05:002017-01-09T18:21:33.495-05:00I am not a seasonal decorator and really don't...I am not a seasonal decorator and really don't do much for Christmas. I do like a cozy home and surround myself with things I like looking at year round. I think sometimes my house looks like a shop. : )<br />I always like the way you house looks, cozy and inviting. happyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186179870233267082noreply@blogger.com