The Year In The Rearview Mirror 🍀

Hello my lovely friends 😍

So, we’re getting ready to wave goodbye to 2020. 👋🙋🏻‍♀️🥂

And I’m pretty sure that most, if not all of us, love to see it behind us. 🙃

There were a lot of ups and downs. But since I don’t have pictures of the ‘downs’, 😉 and I don’t wanna bring anyone ‘down’ (see what I did there 😋), I’m gonna share with you some pretty pictures of the past year. 💖

I hope you enjoy the show 😊

The Missouri River on a cold January morning…

In February I picked up my pencils again…

March brought the first signs of Spring …

In April we took a lot of long walks, and sometimes I even brought my camera 😄

Same in May 😎

In June I got out all my vintage cookbooks, and gave them the spotlight they deserve!

And went on more walks…

In July I started training my future Yoga partner 😍 and…well, you know 😅

In August we witnessed some baby birds getting ready to leave the nest and explore this strange, new world – right from our porch 😊

In September we painted the house…and I got my purple door 😌

In October I voted for the first time since becoming a citizen in 2019 🤓🇺🇸

In November I made this unique Advent wreath 🕯

December brought some beautiful days with sunshine and balmy temperatures – sprinkled among the icy, freezer-like temps. But we don’t wanna talk about those 😁

This was my year in pretty pictures. Thank you for stopping by and looking! 🥰 I hope you enjoyed them all (or at least most of them!) ☺️

All that’s left now is me wishing you a wonderful, healthy, pleasant 2021!

Be well! 🤗💕🥂

Your Advent ~ Calendar – Day 18 🎅🏼

Hello my lovely friends 🥰

I can’t wait to show you what’s behind Door #18 😍 You’re in for a treat!

Let’s do this…

Good morning, Lansing 🤩

When I was little and the sky was painted pink, my Mom always told us that the angels are baking Christmas cookies! 💖 Isn’t that a lovely thought?

Thank you for stopping by and I hope that you’ll be back for the opening of the remaining doors! 🎄🎅🏼🕯

Have a lovely weekend! Stay well! 🤗

Your Advent ~Calendar – Day 7

Hello my lovely friends 😍

Welcome to the reveal of the Day #7 surprise 😍

Now without further ado (it is kinda late already), let’s open the door…

It’s some Snowman Wisdom 😅

That’s some good advice! 😊💕☃️

Let’s meet again tomorrow to see what Day #8 has in store. 🎅🏼

Your Advent ~ Calendar – Day 5 🎅🏼

Hello my lovely friends 😎

It’s getting late, so let’s open Door #5 before it’s time for #6 😋

Well…what do we have here? Looks like we’re in for a crafty Sunday 😍

Snow globes are my favorite Christmas decorations, so I’m definitely gonna make a few of these! 🤓💕❄️

Just click here (link opens in new window) and let’s get creative! Have fun! 🤩

Your Advent Calendar – Day 2 🎄

Hello my lovely friends 🥰

Ready to open Door #2?

🎶🎶Oh, Christmas Tree🎶🎶

My little Winter Wonderland ☺️

And here’s something a little different*…

I’m trying really hard not to imagine the frustrations this installation will bring 🥴 and instead just focus on the beauty of this amazing decoration! 🎄

Did you put your tree up yet? We always put up everything on Black Friday…instead of braving the crowds in the stores. 😁

I hope you’ll stop by tomorrow to open Door #3! 🎅🏼

Until then,

*I found this image on Instagram and no source was given. If you are, or know the patient soul that put this decoration up, please let me know so I can give credit!

Your Advent Calendar – Day 1 🎄

Hello my lovely friends 😊

It’s that time again…24 doors to open. 24 festive surprises to discover behind them. 🎄

So, without further ado. Here’s Door #1

Christmas Carols 😍

This book is a real treasure! Even if you don’t like to sing, you will enjoy the beautiful illustrations 🥰

This book was published in collaboration with the NY Museum of Modern Art.

Here’s a little peek…

Absolutely amazing, aren’t they?

I hope you enjoyed the surprise of the 1st day, and will come back tomorrow for

Door #2. 😊🎄🕯

Your Advent Calendar 🎄 Day 19

Hello my lovely friends 💕

It’s later than I thought 🙃 So let’s open this door real quick, and let’s see what’s waiting for you today 😊

A cute little Christmas craft 😍

Little Pinecone folk 🧙🏻‍♂️

Aren’t they adorable? For a link to the instructions (and more cute Pinecone crafts) click Here and have fun!

I wish you a wonderful, fabulous, sparkly Holiday season 💕🎄🎅🏼

Your Advent Calendar 🎄 Day 16

Hello my lovely friends 💕

Day 16 already? 😳 I’m sure you have things to do! So, without further ado…let’s open Door #16 🤗

And what did we find? Snowy pictures ☃️

After yesterday’s snow event I took my camera out, and took photos of everything that caught my eye 😊 Here are a few for your viewing pleasure…

An interesting snow-pattern on our patio 😍

Snow on a pine tree 🎄 Is there anything more beautiful?

A beautiful, overgrown juniper bush

The birch tree in our yard 🤩

Now I let you go back to what you were doing 😁 I hope you enjoyed this little selection!

I wish you a wonderful, fabulous, sparkly Holiday season 💕🎅🏼🥂

Your Advent Calendar 🎄 Day 8

Hello my lovely friends 💕

Well, another (way too short) weekend comes to an end…but we can’t let it be over until we look what’s behind Door #8 😁

I came across this beautiful, wintry picture…

And I love people that share their wisdom with us 😍

Have a wonderful, fabulous, sparkly Holiday season 💕🎄🎅🏼

Your Advent Calendar 🎄 Day 1

Happy December my lovely friends 💕

It’s hard to believe, but once again it’s time to open door #1 of our Advent Calendar 😍

Let’s see what surprise is waiting for you…

Image: gooDSGN

Isn’t this lovely? 😍

The DIY Instructions for this beauty and quite a few more calendars

can be found here (will open in new tab)

I wish you a wonderful, fabulous, sparkly Holiday Season! 🎄💫🌟