Golden Moments

The Princess Chair

~  my alteration and embellishment  ~

for a special little Princess at Christmas

 {After and Before}

Spray painted, then 3 coats of glitter mixed with matte medium (mod podge works too)

The chair pad I made from a gold leather mini-skirt

found at an estate sale

{of course I bought it for the fabric!}

It is also coated with gold glitter

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and below, the Saturday before Christmas I decided how

FUN it would be to have a PUPPET THEATRE

and my dear husband made this for me

that very day.

I painted it and we wrapped it and on Christmas morning

some little ones were quite excited at what they found.

This DEER girl

~ DAZZLE ~

made it through Christmas, which was my prayer.

I haven't talked about it here yet, but the day after Thanksgiving

we had some very sad news: cancer

~ and she won't be with us much longer ~

My heart is breaking, but I know from past experience

that God will help us through this, as hard as it will be.

I cherish every GOLDEN MOMENT we have shared

~ Christmas Day ~

Like every dog owner, my dogs are such a huge part of my life,

and my love for these dear Afghan Hounds shall be eternal.

My husband gave me a most cherished book for Christmas called

"The Heaven of Animals" by Nancy Tillman.

Her illustrations and poem are exceptional, you can find it here.

~ Wishing you all many Golden Moments in 2015 ~

How I hope each one who reads this

will be touched by God's great mercy and grace,

that you too may know his comfort in difficult times

~ and joy eternal ~

His gift of love revealed through Jesus is

Larger than our fears

Deeper than our sorrows

and lasts longer than our temporary afflictions

and the JOY he gives is

E T E R N A L

to those who put their trust in Him

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Blessings dear ones,

~ Violet ~

Christmas Spirit. Deer. Dogs. Decor

The Spirit of Christmas Abounds

Sweet Sweet Girl

~ The fairy and the swan ~

{ 'twould be a great book title }

Are you giggling like I am?

{thanks Jeanne for coming over in these.... where can I get some?!?!}

~ Our Christmas stockings this year, vintage 60's long haired boots ~

~ My buddy who always wants to be in the photos ~

~ Whimsical studio deer ~

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Even though I started early, at least with decor,

I have 2 weeks worth of work to fit into one.

And yet I sit here blogging.

because I had to wish you a

Merry Christmas !

~ May the beauty of this holy season fill your heart with wonder ~

How silently, how silently,

The wondrous gift is giv'n!

So God imparts to human hearts

The blessings of his heav'n.

No ear may hear his coming,

But in this world of sin,

Where meek souls will receive him still,

The dear Christ enters in.

(3rd verse of  'O Little Town of Bethlehem')

~ Violet ~

A Theatre Production

Welcome to the debut Theatre Presentation,

and 'Once Upon a December' premier:

~ "The Christmas Dream" ~

You have your ticket, so please take a seat and enjoy the show!

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Scene 1

"Monica Mouse's Dream"

It was Christmas Eve, and young Monica Mouse snuggled into bed and

D R E A M E D

of Beautiful Gowns and Crowns

and the

S T A G E 

~ For she loved to act and sing and dance and perform acrobatic feats ~

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Scene 2

"Princess Monique and Prince Manchester Mouse"

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Scene 3

"The Show Begins!"

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Scene 4

.Shakespeare.

.Opera.

.Ballet.

{ extraordinaire }

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Scene 5

" M O U S E V A L I A "

{ super extra extraordinaire! }

Monique's stunts were amazing and the horses put on a gorgeous show!!!

It was a WINTER WONDERLAND  and the audience shouted "ENCORE!!!!!"

"Thank you!  Thank you!" Monique exclaimed,

"It has been a pleasure being here with you all!!!"

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~ The End ~

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Please visit the other bloggers that are participating in these
Christmas Theatre Presentations!

Beginning the morning of Friday December 5 
and running for the next 2 weeks

Anita of Castles Crowns and Cottages

Lin from A Tiny Cottage in the Woods

Vera of Row Homes and Cobblestones

and

Dore' of Burlap Luxe



Merry Christmas to All!!!
~ Violet ~