happy thanksgiving!

Posted by Mr Wong at 10:01 AM 0

Country Christmas

Posted by Mr Wong at 4:37 PM 0

                                                              Hello everyone!
              The weather has been pretty good here for November so I have been enjoying giving our home a Country Christmas look.

                           Our barn has an old back door that you see coming in our driveway so I have spruced it up for the season.

  Now,I am really looking forward to a little snow soon to really get the country Christmas look.

      I think you would all agree that snow would look better then the fallen leaves for these shots-but I had to work with what I had for today.

                  The old jaunting sleigh came from Coulson's and I gave it a fresh coat of paint.

                                              Yep! Definitely need snow!!!

          I would love to go for a horse and sleigh ride down some snowy country back roads here on the Island this winter but I may have to settle for using my imagination.

Well,I just thought I would share one of my projects with you.

And to all my American friends ~ Happy Thanksgiving!

I am joining Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage today.

Thanks for stopping by,

Carolyn

Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted by Mr Wong at 3:48 AM 0

Happy Thanksgiving to all my readers, friends and blogging buddies. We are off to celebrate Thanksgiving with my family and so looking forward! I will miss being in blogland for the next 4 days but it will be a necessary and much anticipated little break before the "big storm" aka Christmas! Make no mistake, I loooove the holiday but know the realities of the stress, pressure, and work involved so am looking forward to this little break to gear up for the very busy (but fun) month ahead. And despite all the work and effort involved, it is absolutely a labor of love! Wishing you all a wonderful, happy and healthy Thanksgiving with those you love. Be back on Sunday...gobble gobble! 

  

 

black friday with the willows

Posted by Mr Wong at 12:14 PM 0

This Black Friday come shop at the Willows!

The first 50 customers will get a FREE AG Jean tote (doors open at 9:30) and ALL DAY we will be offering 20% off all Michael Star - sweaters, tees, jackets, velvet - ooh la la!

So, this year shop local and shop small in Phoenix.

See you then!

And don't forget our 8 foot garlands on sale now at the store for the perfect Thanksgiving centerpiece!

Paperwhites in the Porch

Posted by Mr Wong at 12:12 PM 0

                                                     Hello everyone!

                  I love to have paperwhites growing this time of year as they should bloom for the Christmas season giving a natural look and a little bit of an indoor garden.

               They look pretty growing in different containers. This year I am going with a French look.

                                  These beautiful roses are still bringing me joy.

                           My garden angel resides in the porch for the winter tucked into a corner.

                           I love this morror that came from Cool Breeze in Summerside a few years ago.

I am going to put some winter greenery in my old watering cans soon.

 I am off to a tea for the Queen's Jubilee at the Culinary Institute that I just heard about this afternoon. I hope I can take a few pics to share.

Thank you for visiting,
Carolyn

Goodbye fall...I will miss you.

Posted by Mr Wong at 4:46 AM 0

Hi and happy Tuesday! Hard to believe Thanksgiving is just two short days away! The most delicious day of the year is near...... I will be on a little hiatus for Thanksgiving....headed to my sisters beach house for  Thanksgiving by the beach. It will be a first and I am looking forward, the stretchy pants are at the ready....

With the chaos of Hurricane Sandy, somehow this post got lost in the shuffle. I cannot in good consciousness usher out fall without a proper goodbye (it is after all my favorite season). In case you missed my post on a perfect fall day yesterday, click here to have a look!  I started having fun taking pictures of the fall foliage at its peak or near peak both around here and in my travels. They were too pretty to not share and while I know that the last gloriously colored leaf has fallen, I want to say goodbye to fall with a tribute post to fall and all its glory. A short post (for me) but a pretty one especially if like me, you love fall! Enjoy.......


 Around my neck of the woods fall fabulosity was on full display.......

 A gorgeous lake near my home....so serene and tranquil

 Our entrance........

 Driving out from our driveway....

A beautiful arboretum nearby.....

How gorgeous is this!

 On way to Boston....

 Amherst, Mass.....

I enjoyed watching my sons game as much as I did taking in the foliage around  me.....

Fall and quaint northeastern towns go together like Oreos and milk, cheese and crusty bread, caramel and chocolate..you get the idea!

This tree was astounding in that it literally is like a crayon box with all of falls magnificent colors

The mountains from a distance looked like they were ablaze with their fiery orange colored trees.......

So goodbye fall. Thank you as always for inspiring me with your magnificence. Hey,  any season that means no having to bare upper arms is a season I will continue to champion:) Wishing you a wonderful day as you are all busy busy busy getting ready for "the big feast"!