Winter Whites, Silver and Teacups

Liturgical Epiphany is behind us now,

 so our Christmas decorations are now put away for another year.

But winter is still going strong here in Ohio, 
and will be for much longer!

When winter officially began in December
 it was oddly and unseasonably WARM outside -

but now our yards are full of lovely white snow

and it's been 9 degrees the last few days.

It's supposed to warm up again soon, but it is still WINTER!

I absolutely adore winter, and hope we get lots more of it.

I keep winter decor up a long time - 

full of frosty whites  and shimmery silvers and minty greens.

I love this tiny bird salt cellar my friend & tea sister Dawn gifted me.

It's quite at home nestled among the winter decor around here.

Again this year I have purged another two boxes of excess decor

(by donating or sharing with family and friends.) 

I keep promising myself I will continue to purge
 with each passing season
until I feel I have a handle on my decor. 
It really isn't easy.

I guess that is my true New Year's Resolution. 
I REALLY need to get more organized!

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I thought I'd share a few pics of winter-themed tea today;

such as this wonderful Downton Abbey ornament
 my dear mother-in-law recently gifted me. 

She always picks such perfect gifts;
 one can always tell she puts a lot of thought into her gift-giving. 

Isn't it just delightful? It's hard to believe it is an ornament!

Silver tray with perfect tea-time-for-two delights?

I believe she knows me well. 

♥

Yes, winter looks splendid in all its shimmery white finery!

I have my precious pinecone teacups
 on display around our nest.

And I had such fun playing with Waterlogue,

I only wish I could paint like this!

As always, thank you for your visit! 

I truly wish you good health and happiness all winter long,

 wherever you happen to nest!

(And a prayer for you to help you stick to your resolutions.)

My hugs & prayers-

~Michele

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