tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884070878713447737.post1947951859462749994..comments2024-03-21T03:37:03.703-04:00Comments on Irish Garden House: Melancholy . . .Lynnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884070878713447737.post-9924729226608226372014-12-11T10:07:03.661-05:002014-12-11T10:07:03.661-05:00I feel exactly the same way this time of year, Lyn...I feel exactly the same way this time of year, Lynne. My dad is gone and my mom is not well at all. I see her often, but she's not really here. I miss those days, but I am happy for the memories! Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884070878713447737.post-8126285622785566112014-12-10T16:09:11.886-05:002014-12-10T16:09:11.886-05:00Thoughtful, heartfelt words from your heart. Love...Thoughtful, heartfelt words from your heart. Loved this, Lynne. ~ NancyA Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884070878713447737.post-80785036267511108172014-12-07T17:56:41.921-05:002014-12-07T17:56:41.921-05:00my decorating is a lot more simple; some wreaths o...my decorating is a lot more simple; some wreaths on the gates and barn, poinsettia's on the table and that's about it. your decorating is lovely; Merry Christmas!Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15722295191884810953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884070878713447737.post-8059138587457734122014-12-07T17:37:35.568-05:002014-12-07T17:37:35.568-05:00I always play Christmas music and decorate the tre...I always play Christmas music and decorate the tree the day after Thanksgiving. What memories it brings when I look at the ornaments from my childhood, and my children's childhood. Bittersweet.LANAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05946005009680968861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884070878713447737.post-24846005270896365162014-12-07T15:20:13.990-05:002014-12-07T15:20:13.990-05:00I'm a little sad this year because it is just ...I'm a little sad this year because it is just my hubby and I and our 2 children. My aunt and uncle used to spend the day with us and they are both gone now. We miss our loved ones, but we still have a lot of fun together. We all just love Christmas! Cheryl @ TFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947085477739983984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884070878713447737.post-72395405922109488992014-12-06T22:29:44.429-05:002014-12-06T22:29:44.429-05:00It does get a bit more melancholy as the years go ...It does get a bit more melancholy as the years go by and family members and friends are no longer with us. But as you say, "joy rings out its return." A lovely post, Lynne.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884070878713447737.post-11298179384364699932014-12-06T20:25:59.910-05:002014-12-06T20:25:59.910-05:00A beautiful post. Christmas hugs!!!A beautiful post. Christmas hugs!!!Musings from Kim K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09125473702962679391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884070878713447737.post-49798952470979592742014-12-05T20:30:39.113-05:002014-12-05T20:30:39.113-05:00Lynne, A beautiful post! Christmas is all about ...Lynne, A beautiful post! Christmas is all about memories....memories past and those we are making. Enjoy the season! BonnieBonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06285041048746416249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884070878713447737.post-12612895135243323522014-12-05T19:01:44.425-05:002014-12-05T19:01:44.425-05:00Wonderful post. Holiday decorating is messy and no...Wonderful post. Holiday decorating is messy and nostalgic. Each year priceless memories are unpacked and spend the holidays placed lovingly around the house and on the tree. Loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12388893537264788360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884070878713447737.post-35610001631435231602014-12-05T18:50:13.749-05:002014-12-05T18:50:13.749-05:00Since I have simplified greatly and only put up a ...Since I have simplified greatly and only put up a tree, yes it is done and just enough. Too many years of working at The Apothecary Gift Shop with Christmas starting in September have made me desire simple and family Christmas is at my brother's house this year.Sarah Huizengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07326211901751159368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884070878713447737.post-31798948620806790572014-12-05T15:18:51.702-05:002014-12-05T15:18:51.702-05:00Yes, I know about tough holidays. Each year I thin...Yes, I know about tough holidays. Each year I think of how it was...but life goes on, and I am thankful for what and who is in my life today. And yes, my house is a disaster when I decorate, for sure!!Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10857633931690620336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884070878713447737.post-19447860821159454972014-12-05T11:39:40.458-05:002014-12-05T11:39:40.458-05:00Very sweet post, Lynne.
It's that time of year...Very sweet post, Lynne.<br />It's that time of year, when we recall with fond memories, Christmas' past, and those that we shared those special events with.<br /><br />Yes.. it seems that you have to make a mess, to get things organized sometimes.<br /><br />Our decorating is done here, but all of the totes still need to get put away in the Christmas closet, until it is time to take down the décor.<br /><br />So, do you leave your tree up until New Years?<br /><br />~Warm wishes..<br />K.Kerinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05416650902627197826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884070878713447737.post-7117942206660355602014-12-05T09:08:50.037-05:002014-12-05T09:08:50.037-05:00the holidays are always tough for me.the holidays are always tough for me.TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884070878713447737.post-85227732477789179102014-12-05T07:14:28.725-05:002014-12-05T07:14:28.725-05:00Beautiful holiday decor! I know what you mean. My ...Beautiful holiday decor! I know what you mean. My family is in Spain and although I have lived in this country for 33 years, the holidays are always so very hard for me. Have a great weekend! MariaMaria Elenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13847842738900623826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884070878713447737.post-85097287472229116762014-12-05T06:56:01.629-05:002014-12-05T06:56:01.629-05:00Tomorrow my mother and I will pool our decorations...Tomorrow my mother and I will pool our decorations together and fancy up the house. Me with boxes of the memories of my children grown and gone and she with the boxes of my childhood memories... <br /><br />MarmePurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13500222210426502889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884070878713447737.post-5109964279202524182014-12-05T05:22:28.345-05:002014-12-05T05:22:28.345-05:00Lynne, you are so sweet. Love your pretty decorati...Lynne, you are so sweet. Love your pretty decorations.. I may put out mine this weekend if it is rainy! Have a great day and weekend ahead!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884070878713447737.post-40018928677929717702014-12-05T02:21:40.978-05:002014-12-05T02:21:40.978-05:00I love all your decorations. It can be a very hap...I love all your decorations. It can be a very happy or sad time for people. Also A lonely time if you have no familyMargaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884070878713447737.post-23978814594281703942014-12-04T23:54:38.123-05:002014-12-04T23:54:38.123-05:00I've gone thru several days in a row, sad and ...I've gone thru several days in a row, sad and on the verge of tears all day long because I am missing my mama and daddy. The season, for only a few days, takes me back and makes me a little girl again...needing her mama. Then, I start pulling out boxes and tubs and get my big girl panties on and get on with life.<br />I finished my mantel tonight and just love it. It's full of cuteness and whimsey, which is my style. I tried for years to be like most everyone else and do the elegant thing but it's just not me. Going to get fresh greens tomorrow...a party tomorrow night...and Bunco party next week. Busy time...and I love it.bj https://www.blogger.com/profile/09327534885194207074noreply@blogger.com