My UN ~ traditional snowman

isn't he cute ..lol
 This little guy has been around for years, every year he likes to show off by changing things up a bit.
 Last Christmas he wore his top hat and polka dotted scarf. The year before that he hung around out in the back yard covered in lights till well after February.
This year he's feeling a little more natural so he's wearing his new burlap scarf and the hubby's yard hat.
His little red bird friends have stopped by to
say Merry Christmas.

This was one of the many old pictures/frames that I have picked up at a yard sales over the years.
I wanted to do a really quick chalk board so instead of pulling out my chalk paint and applying layers of paint. I put one coat of regular flat black craft paint on it, let it dry then covered it with a layer of chalk. Wiped it clean then added my words.
This was the easiest chalkboard I have ever made and it wipes off clean and easy.


I think it's time for a new screen door, maybe I can get the hubby on that after the holidays.
It's always something isn't it..
Have a fun day ya'll
hugs, Cherry

it's officially Christmastime ..

The raisins are being plumped for fruitcake cookies

Maddie has turned into a reindeer

the kittens have discovered the tree

We have had our first fight

we've made ourselves a cozy spot ...
That is a mirror to the left not both kittens 
being sweet sitting side by side


and a few wreaths got remade in spite of
sleeping and always in my way kitties..
yes, it's official .... it's Christmastime at our house
Have you started decorating ?
I have been wondering through blog land looking at all the beautiful homes fully decorated already and wishing these kittens would calm down or get to fat to jump/ dive
into my Christmas trees.
Have a wonderful Sunday ya'll
 happy decorating, cooking or just hanging out..
hugs, Cherry


Thanksgivings is over and frost is on the way

Well I guess it is officially time to start thinking about Christmas with Thanksgiving being over.
It is going to be in the 70's today with lots of sunshine.  
Old Mr. frost is slipping in this evening so I am headed out to put the finishing touches on beds 
and moving plants into the potting shed.
There's still a few things going strong.

Clerodendrum indicum
Common Names: tubeflower, Turk's turban, skyrocket
Thunbergia ~ Clock Vine



The Royal Empress Tree
tall cigar plant, candy corn plant

Cassia flowers and a little friend

 double peach hibiscus
What a bird, it served us well..lol
I hope each of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Ours was filled with lots of food, fun and family.
 Enjoy the rest of your weekend..
Please be safe if you are shopping or traveling.
hugs, Cherry