nesting in a winter wonderland...

Well I had the merriest of Christmases ~ how about you?  Even though there were a few questionable moments...

Santa was very good to my family (including me!).  While I planned to just relax on Sunday anyway, the uninvited Nor'easter blew in and made doing nothing that much cozier.  I lit the fire...

And curled up with my new Nook.  It is like the Kindle but it is from Barnes and Noble.  I have not learned all the bells and whistles yet but I think the Nook (which is in color) allows you to lend a friend with a Nook a book from your library.  I have downloaded a few free previews but I would love to hear what book you recommend!!  Anyway, by Monday afternoon the storm had passed and I did a lot of looking out my window to the winter wonderland (perfect for White Wednesday over at Faded Charm)...

The wind was wild during the storm and I love how it "painted" the house across the street...

I have been slowly putting away my Christmas decorations.  It takes a while because I have to clean each room as I take away all things merry and bright.  Then of course the re-arranging begins.  New vignettes are born and projects are added to the winter list.  Having something to look forward to and keep me busy over the long New England winter makes me happy!

Winter afternoons and weekends used to be very busy around here.  We have a little hill in the backyard that my kids and their friends would sled on.  Now it sits quietly, patiently waiting for one of the neighbor's visiting grandchildren...

I have already made a few changes around my nest which I will start to share with you in the new year.  Would you like a little hint...

I had made some new signs for my booth after it's makeover (and put some in my Etsy shop) so I decided to use one in my kitchen.  As I begin to re-feather my nest I find myself not only changing vignettes but taking things away and simplifying.  The pinks and roses are slowly disappearing (look for them at The Wrentham Country Store or in my Etsy shop).  I am going to try and bring a bit of farm house charm and mix it in my french cottage home.

As I was putting away my decorations I came across this sweet ornament I do not think I showed you...

I thought it captured the moment I feel I am in right now.  Enjoying the view and nesting in a winter wonderland...

Thank you for visiting on this last White Wednesday of 2010.  It was on a White Wednesday back in February when I started my little blog adventure.  A big thank you from my heart to Kathleen.  Faded Charm was THE place to be on Wednesdays and I am so happy I joined in on all the fun!!