I hope you are enjoying the pleasures of the season…
…hot cocoa by the fire,
…all your presents are wrapped…
…you’ve sent and received cards with words of good cheer…
…you’ve delivered any packages that had to be sent…
…wreathes and garlands are hung, adding fragrance to your home…
because we know the time is near, when Santa will harness his reindeer and make his rounds.
Have a very happy holiday, my friends! Another year draws to a close, it’s been wonderful. I wonder what adventure 2014 will bring?
Garden, Home & Party 
Taylor Greenwalt said:
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
Karen B. said:
Julie, Good wishes to you and yours. I look forward to your enjoyable writing and great design in 2014. xo, Karen
Loi Thai - Tone on Tone said:
Dear Karen,
Merry Christmas!! Enjoy this special season of gathering. Keep it festive and fabulous 🙂
xoxo
Loi
Karen B. said:
Loi, May you and Tom have a wonderful Christmas. It’s been a pleasure getting to know you, this past year. I look forward to your always entertaining posts for 2014. xo, Karen
Sarah said:
Sweet post to honor the season Merry Christmas to you, Karen. ……..Sarah
Karen B. said:
Thanks, Sarah. Our Austin family are flying west to our home this year. They will be met with temps in the mid-seventies. I wish I could promise them a touch of snow, but alas, that probably won’t happen. 🙂 Merry Christmas to you and yours. I look forward to future posts from your always entertaining blog. xo, Karen
D'Arcy H said:
Merry Christmas to you, Karen! Thanks for sharing so many beautiful inspiration photos … I always look forward to your posts! I hope you and your family have a wonderful time together!
Karen B. said:
Thanks so much.
Linda Coble said:
Karen, Best wishes to you and yours for a very Merry Christmas. Thanks for your wonderful blog. I look forward to it every week. You never fail to inspire me with great ideas. Many thanks, dear friend.
Karen B. said:
🙂 You’re the best. xo
Victoria • Restoring our Victorian said:
Merry Christmas!!! The reindeer in the parking lot is cracking me up… can’t believe I hadn’t seen that!
Hope your holiday is relaxing and that it’s not TOO warm… I will send you mental snow.
Karen B. said:
Santa would have to wear a short sleeved shirt today…it’s 82 in Irvine! xo, Karen
Ricki Jill Treleaven said:
Aw….such a sweet post, and that mug made me giggle! I think I’m done….I even baked scones this morning for breakfast tomorrow.
xo,
RJ
Karen B. said:
Yummy scones. I may have to whip some up when our out of town guests arrive on the 26th. xo, Karen
Gretchen said:
Your post made me realize how much I love all the Christmas traditions – the decorating, baking, even wrapping packages. (Next year I think I’ll decorate my mailbox too!) Thanks for continuing to post photos and text that always entertain and inspire.
Karen B. said:
Thank* you *for always visiting and leaving such kind comments! I appreciate you. Karen