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Snow Bliss

This Snow Bunny has been in heaven since yesterday with all the snow that fell on the 'burg.  There was a tad bit of sadness as a result of the snow....we lost 4 Leyland Cypress trees and our Magnolia is looking a bit worse for the wear but I think she'll  perk up. 

Here's some pics Jordy......sorry you only got 6 inches!!! ilu

This is the Leyland Cypress leaning heavy on Georgia...our beautiful peach tree.

My trusty Uggs and 2 pairs of sweatpants! 

 Our poor Magnolia  

They are calling for more snow either Tuesday or Wednesday!!  Pure Heaven!
   
  

 

Turning 35.....I Mean 53

What a wonderful birthday I had today!  First order of business was to officially list our house on the market with our Realtor.  Sign is up and we are ready to sell!  My sweet husband took me to my favorite restaurant for lunch and then to Wegmans to purchase my official birthday dinner faire....lobsters.  It was a perfect birthday in every way! 

Opps.........my husband meant...........

My sweet Baby Girl gifted me with some wonderful presents....I wish she was here to celebrate with us but she is bracing for a huge snow storm at Ferrum College....they are expecting a foot of snow!  She shares her love for snow with her Mom and Dad so she's super excited!  Bear surprised me with an Andrea Candela bracelet.  It's the most beautiful bracelet I've ever seen.....totally over the top!  This Birthday Girl has been blessed this year, that's for sure!
  
 

Missing Jordan

I know that the progression of life is that our children go to college and thus leave home.  My rational mind tells me that......but my heart breaks when my Baby heads back to school after Christmas break. 

She left today to go back to Ferrum College and hours later I'm still trying to adjust to life without her.  Spring Break starts 2/27.....not that I've checked the FC web calendar or anything.....smile

 

A Day of Snow and Packing

Wow...it's been awhile since I've posted.  I've been wicked busy getting ready to put the house on the market.  I have to admit...it makes me a bit sad.  I love my house here in the 'burg and hate saying goodbye to it but I'm also looking forward to reacquainting myself with Northern Virginia.  So many cool places to explore and lots of thrift and antique shops....and when not rush hour it's less than an hour back to the 'burg. 

I woke up to my favorite view from my bedroom window.........

I just love snow......and we got a couple inches more than expected!  Jessie loves it as much as I do! 

I've been holed up in my little craft room today working on making it into a bedroom within the next week or so.  Here's my progress so far.....

The shelves are getting packed up.

This desk is a strong candidate for Clean Sweep!

 This is a huge Rubbermaid container full of over 30 of these vintage satin  boxes.  They are great for storage and most are full.  I'm a very sick woman.

And lastly....a few of my creepy doll heads..... Keep warm this weekend.....it's going to be a wicked cold one here in Virginia!

 
 
 

 

Dear Jane Howison Beale

Merry Christmas to all!  We had our usual Christmas Eve lunch downtown and then headed to the Confederate Cemetery where we left a ribboned bunch of holly on Jane Howison Beale's grave.  When we first moved to Fredericksburg 12 years ago the girls read a copy of her diary and we have visited her grave throughout the years and always leave holly on it on Christmas Eve day.  A bit about dear Jane.....

Perhaps the best civilian account of the Civil War years in Fredericksburg was written by Jane Howison Beale. Beale was born in Fredericksburg in 1815, one of twelve children. Her parents, Samuel and Helen Moore Howison, owned an 18th century home on Charles Street and were prominent members of the community.

Beale married William Churchill Beale in 1834, at the age of nineteen. In 1846, William purchased a beautiful brick home on Lewis street for he and his wife. After his death in 1850, Jane was able to pay off the home and then established a girl's school on the premises. She remained in the home until her death in 1882.

Luckily for Civil War historians and buffs alike, The Journal of Jane Howison Beale has been published by the Historic Fredericksburg Foundation. We are indebted to the Foundation for allowing me to provide the following excerpts on this site. As the introduction to the edited diary states, "Mrs. Beale's journal stands as one of the best accounts of life in a small Southern town during the 1850's and early 1860's."

Remains of the Day Journal Cover....Complete

The great thing about being snowbound is all the creative work you get done!  I've loved being able to work on my Remains of the Day journal without a lot of distractions.  I've finished the cover and here it is(albeit not great pics).....can't wait for the next set of directions which will be the inside of the journal.

  

Remains of the Day and a Pile of Snow

This is the view from my little craft studio window today.  Just outside my window is the roof of our screened in porch.  The snow has piled on the roof so high that it has totally blocked most of my view.  But today, as I work on my Remains of the Day journal construction....there is no better view than that perfect pile of snow!!!

Snow Day!!

We have over a foot of snow here in the 'burg!!  It is just magical! Our black lab, Jessie, had such a great time searching for her stick and eating the snow.  I snapped a picture of Jordan and it's hazy from the heavy falling snow.  Picture perfect weather and a perfect night for eating the Barefoot Contessa's Beef Burginion in front of the fireplace.

Christmas Time in Colonial Williamsburg

I spent yesterday in Williamsburg, Virginia.  While I love going down there all year long, it's particularly special at Christmas time!  The weather was cold and crisp yesterday and I went to Sal's(wonderful local's Italian haunt) for lunch with one of my BFFs, Louise, and then did some Christmas shopping.  Before I left I took a stroll in Colonial Williamsburg and snapped some pictures of doors, roof tops, and the Inn.  The floral department at CW do an amazing job decorating the historical homes using nothing artificial.  Since I'm a "real" Christmas tree girl and love using boxwood and holly and magnolia leaves from my yard ....I love to see how CW works their magic using unusual "real" items!  Here's some snaps of my day....

 


 

Christmas at 10206 Colechester.......

She's home from college.......just arrived.  Now it feels like Christmas around here!