My Monday Inspiration..Thanks to the Mailman

Good evening everyone.  Hoping all my prim friends along the path of Hurricane Sandy are safe.  You are all in my prayers.

We have had some strong winds here and have lost cable for awhile, but thankfully that is all.  Thanks to Sandy, our temps have gotten more seasonal and we were in the 30's this morning..  But I love cold weather so I won't be complaining.  After church service last night Mr. P. built our first fire in the fireplace.  Oh,,, I always can't wait for the first one but am so eager at the end of winter to be  through with all the mess.  Holly loves them to but wasn't here to enjoy it as usual.  So Holly, this picture is for you.

 

Oh!! I have some exciting news for you too.  Mr. P. bought me a new car on Friday.  I didn't even drive it until Saturday afternoon and it was too dark to get a picture when I got home.  Yesterday I went out to take one, {well I actually thought I did take one to share with you} but the card was not in my camera.  Didn't find that out until I started to do this post .  So will share a photo with you later.  At least I can put my "broom" away  and not have to ride it anymore. 

 

Which brings me to today and my plans.  I was going to town and meet Holly and we were going roaming in my new ride.  But, I was lazy early as it was cold and the fireplace was radiating nothing but cozy in the great room so I lingered in my flannels.  Before I knew it the mailman had left a package at my door.

 

Woo Hoo, it was my giveaway win from the wonderful giveaway hosted by Brenda at The Rusty Thimble.  I  couldn't wait to open it up.

 

 

 

I won this wonderful sign from Robin. Her blog is The Primitive Hutch.  Thank you Robin,, I love it. That was not all the mailman left for me.  I had the Winter/Holiday Issue Of the Primitive Place Magazine. 

 

 

Yes, all the goodies from Mr. Mailman changed my plans for the afternoon.  Just too much Christmas at one time.  So what did I do?  I got busy and took down all my fall decor and the crates are ready to go in storage.  I have to clean and dust really good and you can guess what will be showing up in the great room before the week is out.

 

Now spare me all the comments that I should wait until after Thanksgiving.  I always start the first of November anyway.  And I did leave the Halloween and Fall on the porch and carport.  But in our area we have no trick or treaters and on Thanksgiving we go out for lunch or dinner.  SO..... I am so ready to start my Christmas decorating. And I have another really special reason this year.  Our Friends from TN. are coming soon to visit.  I won't get to see them over the holidays so...... What does one do?  Have a pretend holiday a little early.  Now I am just hoping the weather will cooperate.!!

 

After a busy afternoon and the supper dishes were done, I snuggled in with my magazine and hearing the hummm of the blowers on the fireplace.  Yes, today was a wonderful day.  There Is No Place Like Home.

 

Please keep all our friends in the path of Sandy in your prayers.  Please stay safe wherever you may be.

Until next time.