A Revived Tradition

When my oldest son was little, he and I used to make an annual trip to our local Christmas store so that he could pick out a new ornament. It was one of the few splurges for us back then.

My boy grew up and our annual trip isn't as exciting for him anymore so it's been a few years since I have been to the Christmas shop. In fact, I kinda forgot about how cute it is with all the storefronts and a cobblestone "street".

My youngest kids and I decided to drop by for a visit yesterday while their older brothers were busy doing older brother stuff. Well, I should say that I decided we were stopping by for a visit. They were entirely un-trilled about the idea.

Until they walked in the front door! They loved walking from room to room guessing what the theme of each tree was. It was fun watching their excitment!

The annual trip is revived!

White Wednesday

Happy White Wednesday! I thought I'd share a few photos before the holiday cook-a-thon begins today. In between the magazine and French Cupboard, I've been working on a couple things for our Black Friday Extravagant Affair and some Christmas gifts.

I hope that you'll tiptoe over sometime this weekend (Friday - Monday) and visit us at the Black Friday event. There are loads of vendors and it's all online so this is one holiday market that anyone can visit!

The holiday issue of Porch Magazine will be available.

And someone will win a free 6 month French Cupboard membership!

Above all, take time to thank God for even the smallest of joys in your life because we know that every good and perfect gift comes from Him. Happy Thanksgiving!

Congratulations to Kathleen at Faded Charm Cottage for reaching the 75th White Wednesday!

PORCH magazine - Holiday!

(cover photo: Rebecca Ersfeld - Vintage Living)

I thought I'd give you a little peek at the 2010 holiday issue of Porch.

We had a wonderful (and rushed) time gathering photos from some favorite bloggers and their holiday shows. It's always a challenge to meet the deadline when photo-taking and layout are taking place within the same month but it's a lovely thing the way that our blogging community pulls together! As you can see, they have some beautiful inspiration to share with you.

Be the first to purchase a copy at French Cupboard's Extravagant Affair on Black Friday weekend!

An Extravagant Affair!

Put on your party hats!! The French Cupboard is having an old fashioned, vintage style party!

An Extravagant Affair

They are even giving away a French Cupboard membership.

We're hanging the garland and getting ready for the event of the season.

Join us Black Friday - Cyber Monday for a most uncommon shopping event. A multi-sale marketplace filled with all your favorite items - all marked with special prices just for Black Friday weekend - all on one page for easy shopping.

Peek in the holiday windows while Christmas music plays

direct from Paris!

Visit FRENCH CUPBOARD'S HOLIDAY MARKET for more info.

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http://www.frenchcupboardholidaymarket.blogspot.com/

Vintage Black Friday

One of my pet-peeves is being late yet it seems I'm always the one running late!

This week I was late to drop my boy at a school function on Monday, late for a doctor appointment on Tuesday, late for homeschool co-op on Wednesday, late to pick-up a prescription on Thursday and today I'm late for Vintage Black Friday!

One would think that since I planned to post photos of a CLOCK, I'd be on time!!!
Come on over and see what the other "on time" participants are sharing for Vintage Black Friday.