Monday, December 22, 2025

WISHING YOU ALL A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS

 It has been a long,

strange year for me.

Hubby went into assisted living

and I am still recovering

from the last few years

of caretaking--

which caused my own health problem.

I am doing a lot better.

I baked and cooked for three days

preparing for a 

Girlfriend Party

for all the decorators/undecorators

that helped with 

Christmas at the Clubhouse.

Just a sneak peak at

a few little things around

my house this year.

My grandgirl, Maria,

made good use of the whiteboard.

Later we used it to play

Pictionary.

Here she is with her 

Christmas apron on

waiting for 

the ladies to arrive~


                           Glasses are ready for some

Christmas cheer~


                       My Spode got a good workout~

I have service for 24~

                     The piano was waiting for carols-

Didn't happen-

                            Furniture moved all around

to accommodate all the ladies~

And a sweet little gift

package for them to take home~


                          I had planned lots of pictures

but for some reason

they are not loading properly

and my wording is all over the place~sigh~

So-

Here's wishing you all a very

MERRY CHRISTMAS

and a NEW YEAR

filled with 

HOPE, HEALTH & HAPPINESS.

Thank you for all the years

you have followed me

and been patient with my lack

of posts.

Love you all~












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29 comments:

NanaDiana said...

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Lady Ella said...

I hope you have a wonderful, warm Christmas in spite of everything you are dealing with. I know you have a loving family and friends nearby, and that you will make the best of it.

Lady Ella said...

PS The photos that you did manage to post are fabulous!

Kay G. said...

Oh, love YOU, Diana! Wish I could have been at that girlfriend's party, such fun you must have had! I need new glasses, I thought you had to break out the "spade" and wondered for a second why you had to dig. Ha! Then, I saw your beautiful China cabinet, and I knew it was the "Spode"! Listen, if you ever need help in digging or dining, you just let me know but I am much better at the second one. Have a happy Christmas!

Kay G. said...

Oh, and your place is GORGEOUS!!

Cheryl Kimbley said...

What a lovely home. Merry Christmas to you - enjoy every single blessing

Rita C at Panoply said...

Merry Christmas, Diana. Wishing you a peaceful and calm spirit as you move into 2026.

Rita C at Panoply said...

Merry Christmas, Diana. Wishing you a peaceful and calm spirit as you move into 2026.

Denise said...

Merry Christmas Diana and a New Year that finds you with peace. Like many others here, I’m in the beginning of your journey. Your home looks absolutely lovely! Should you find time, would it be an imposition asking for a full tour?

Anonymous said...

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year!

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Wow, do you ever know how to throw a parTAY! Everything looks so fab! I'm glad to hear your health is doing a little better now. The caregiving spouse so often ends up with health issues of their own due to the demands and rigors of caregiving. It's an old, old story, isn't it. Have a wonderful Christmas, Diana, and best wishes for 2026!

Cecilia said...

Merry Christmas, Diana! I bet the ladies had a blast. I’m glad to hear you are doing better. I pray the new year will bring you lots of joy and good health. Praying for you and John.
Many blessings, Cecilia

Tom said...

...Diana, care for yourself so you can care for others. I hope that you are able to find joy in your day. Wishing you and your Family a very Merry Christmas. Be warm and well.

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas Diana. I'm wishing you a healthy and happy New Year. You're one strong lady.

Anonymous said...

Cindy from clochesandlavender.com

HIBISCUS HOUSE said...

Everything is so beautiful! Merry Christmas Dear Friend. Love you!

Junkchiccottage said...

OMG how wonderful it all is. Those gift bags are beautiful. I know with your generous heart they all were so appreciative of all you have done. They hit the jackpot when you moved in and got involved. Ok I want no need that chandelier over the piano!!!! How gorgeous is that!!!!! I am. so happy your health is better and John is adjusting to his new place. Merry Christmas sweet friend. I think the best gift you can give anyone is your heart and friendship and you have given that to me. Thank you so much. Love you Kris

Anonymous said...

Diana, your house looks so beautiful and festive. I am so glad you are feeling better to help host a Christmas party for the ladies. Your Spode collection looks so gorgeous in your hutch. The glasses are a sure thing of so much fun to come, your tree looks fabulous. You are a lovely hostess. The gift bags are so pretty. You thought of everything. So glad you had a helper. Thank you for your sweet friendship through the years. May your Christmas 🎄be bright, Peaceful and healthy. Much love, ❤️ Linda

Jettie said...

You are a whirlwind even when you are under the weather. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Julie's Creative Lifestyle said...

What a wonderful holiday party you hosted for your friends. I am glad you are feeling better too. Have a merry Christmas and a happy new year 2026!

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! May 2026 be a better year for you! Your home is just lovely!

Jan said...

Beautiful pictures! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Anonymous said...

Wishing you and your husband and all your family a joyous and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Much love, Dawn P. Albany, GA

Lorrie said...

The party looks fabulous! What a year you've had. I wish you and John an easier one in 2026. Merry Christmas!

Anonymous said...

Caregiving is exhausting as well I know being in that business. I'm glad that you both are getting the care you need! So good to see you posting again! What a fun party this was! So sweet that Maria was helping!!! Wishing you a blessed and very special Christmas dear friend!!!!

Anonymous said...

Not sure why my name didn't show up, this is Marilyn @ Mountaintopspice!

Anonymous said...

I always love your posts so I can still be connected to you. I miss the blogging days but I am just too busy. Your decorations and that tree are gorgeous. I wish I was one of the ladies at your party! Merry Christmas! I am so happy to know that you are doing better.
AnnMarie @Musings of a Vintage Junkie

Mevely317 said...

Your home looks so lovely ... warm and welcoming! I so appreciate you making time to post and bless us with these words. Merry Christmas!

racheld said...

Ohhh, Sweet Girl!!! Seeing your bright light pop up on my sidebar just BRIGHTED me this morning!!! It's already a sunny day, and now you're HERE!!! What a lovely party you had, and what a bevy of friends you must have had, surrounding and hugging and warming the atmosphere.

Such a perfect, sophisticated setting you all created, with all the silvers and whites, just perfection to bask in. I'm just so glad to hear from you, and having you pop up on LAWN TEA again---that was just the frosting on the SNOW-CONE!!

What a predicament you handled, and what a great telling of the story! I could just see The Grandmother's haughty glances, and feel your trembly hands on all those cold potatoes. What a lovely thing---to find we're connected by cooking predicaments, and the zany way we solved them. (Yours WINS, by a mile), and I love your ingenuity in such a PINCH.

So good so just imagine your sweet face telling that over coffee, as we sit comfortably upstairs in the little sitting room (we've been Getting Ready for a party for two weeks, with a health postponement, and a snowed-in). We've settled on New Year's Eve, for we've taken to celebrating with England for several years, now, and have our toasts and hugs at Seven Pip Emma as Big Ben chimes---then folks have plenty of time to go along to rowdier parties and we can be in bed at a decent hour. (here, that's before the bullets fly) Works for US.

Love and hugs across these frozen miles, and you have a fabulous Christmas with all your LOVIES! r