Sunday, 11 December 2016

Mosaic Monday # 20. Finally feeling festive.

It's hard to feel festive when the sun is shining and the skies are blue, a quiet walk on an empty beach yesterday felt a million miles away from Christmas card scenes of snow, robins, fir boughs and Santa.

yes, there are people wading through the water!
and yet.......

it is beginning to look like Christmas around the Presbytère.


The small tree in our cosy sitting room this year is dressed in red, green and gold and showcases an eclectic mix of treasured ornaments collected over the years starting with a bauble commemorating our "First Christmas Together" (1978). The multi coloured lantern lights also date back to that first Christmas and I'm always thrilled that they still light up after all this time!
a mosaic of some shelf vignettes scattered throughout our home,
with a little bit of snow for effect.
This year I decided to decorate the library tree in red and white with a touch silver.
It was late afternoon, Saturday, by the time I was ready to take my photographs and I was very pleased to be able to capture the elusive "blue light" in the sky outside just before it disappeared.


You may remember that in last weeks Mosaic Monday post I mentioned that I would be giving away a copy of the beautiful "Best Of Campagne Décoration" special Noel edition to one lucky person who left a comment on that post.
After the link up closed, with 19 comments left, I went to random.org to choose our winner who was # 7 - Snap @ Tales From Twisty Lane.
Snap, please send me your address so that I can pop the magazine in the mail to you and hopefully it will arrive before the holidays.


(Don't forget there will be no MM for the next two weeks.
MM # 21 will be bringing in the New Year 2017 January 2nd)

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25 comments:

  1. Lorrie11 December 2016 at 21:54

    How lovely to see the Christmas decorations in your home, Maggie. I love the mosaic of vignettes from around your home. Hard to believe that people would be wading in the sea in December in Normandy, but a walk along an empty beach sounds wonderful! Thank you so much for hosting MM. Congratulations to Snap on the magazine! Have a wonderful week.

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  2. riitta k11 December 2016 at 23:01

    Good Morning Maggie.
    I thought it was a Holiday break already... But wishing you a lovely Holiday Season & thanking you for hosting Mosaic Monday ❤︎ Enjoy your week!

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  3. Tammy@T's Daily Treasures11 December 2016 at 23:04

    I know how you feel. Since I live in the desert, it's sometimes hard to find that festive feeling. But in truth, we have to find it inside of us and then spread the holiday joy in all we do. Your Christmas tree in the library looks so pretty lit up. For sure, the lights made back in the 70s are much more reliable than anything being manufactured now. Have a good week. Happy holidays!

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  4. Daniela11 December 2016 at 23:18

    Happy Mosaic Monday to you Darling Maggie !

    Thanking you so much for your so lovely post and for hosting me today,
    I'm sending blessings of Joy on your Holiday Season,
    may it be filed with Love and Peace

    With utmost gratitude

    Xx Dany

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  5. Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti11 December 2016 at 23:24

    Your decorations and trees look lovely Maggie! So happy to hear that Snap won your give away. Have a wonderful and happy Christmas!

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  6. Cranberry Morning12 December 2016 at 04:19

    I would be happy to give up a little of our snow. Your decorations are all pretty, but the tree in the library is my favorite. What a beautiful scene that is! Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Thank you for hosting MM. See you in the next year!

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  7. Sallie (FullTime-Life)12 December 2016 at 04:44

    Your home looks festive and beautiful. Here in Florida decorated boat parades are a big thing. It's hard for me to get into the mood because of the warm weather, definitely a non traditional Holiday for us. Thank you for all you do hosting this fun sharing event . Have a wonderful Christmas and I will see you next year!

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  8. ~Lavender Dreamer~12 December 2016 at 05:40

    I love seeing the books on the shelves and the plaid throw on the sofa...the things that make me feel good in a home. And lots of lights!!! Congrats to our buddy Snap! Happy holidays sweet lady. Hugs, Diane

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  9. Linda12 December 2016 at 06:33

    Very festive. I love your driftwood trees and have some similar. Happy holidays to you and your family.

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  10. bj 12 December 2016 at 07:34

    Love all your decorating...love this time of the year...thanks for hosting...i have only 1 mosaic at the very end of post...

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  11. Sarah12 December 2016 at 08:38

    Maggie, it definitely feels like Christmas around here. Our home is decorated, the weather is nippy, and all is good! Happy Holidays, my friend!
    Didn't get a new post created for the last Mosaic Monday of the year. '-(

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  12. Jeanie12 December 2016 at 10:49

    It is SO festive! Merriest of Merries to you! and believe me, if you had our snow you would wish for that beach!

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  13. Joy@aVintageGreen12 December 2016 at 12:12

    Have a wonderful Christmas break from hosting Maggie, loved seeing your home decorated and the Christmas Tree with the blue lit sky was a treat. Thank you for hosting Mosaic Monday 20.
    Joy

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  14. Debby Ray12 December 2016 at 18:07

    Well Maggie, you have done a beautiful job of turning your lovely home into a festive and comfy place for the Christmas season. Such a beautiful tree with that lovely blue evening sky shining through the window. I hope you have a most blessed Christmas and will be looking forward to seeing you in 2017! Can you believe we are actually almost there? Thank you for hosting and Merry Christmas HUGS! ♥

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  15. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)12 December 2016 at 19:28

    OH - a day at the beach - absolutely fabulous - and then I love your first wooden Santa - I have a soft spot in my heart for wooden painted santas and you have some darling ones. Everything is so festive and the blue light in the window is perfect.

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  16. podso13 December 2016 at 08:37

    At least we have some cold rain to make it feel more like Christmas. And your decorations in your cozy home look lovely and Christmasy! Love the tree in the corner by the bookshelves. Thank you for hosting this year and have a wonderful Christmas and welcoming of the new year.

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  17. Alexa T13 December 2016 at 11:41

    Such cosy and lovely atmosphere, festive aspects already arranged to welcome Christmas Holidays! Love the arrangements and decorations seen in these lovely photo instants. So, till New Year I wish you, from now, magical moments of joy, good cheer and lots of good health to you. Season's Greetings and Happy Holidays filled with happiness!

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  18. ann14 December 2016 at 07:17

    Your tree is beautiful and especially with the backlight. Sometimes we are just lucky to get such a memorable photos. Here it is dark now by by 5. The sun will set at 4:30. It is cold, too, 12 F this morning, with threats of snow flurries. Tis the season.

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  19. Mary Howell Cromer14 December 2016 at 14:58

    Oh your tree looks so lovely and with the lights twinkling in the window, very pretty. The Salvation Army figurines are delightful as are the many little special items you have set out to adorn your home with for the holiday season. I just love this time of year and wish the world that does celebrate could find the richness and the warmth in their hearts all year long. Merry Christmas Maggie to you and to yours~

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  20. Blondie's Journal14 December 2016 at 20:13

    Your home looks absolutely stunning, Maggie, dressed in its Christmas finest! Both trees are lovely and your collections hold the best memories, I'm sure. I love the 'blue light' photo, I think it's also called The Golden Hour. Just going to have to capture that when I get my decorations finished!

    Happy Holidays to you and yours!

    Jane

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  21. Curtains in My Tree16 December 2016 at 06:57

    I love the library tree with the blue coming through the window, it's beautiful site to see.
    I use to collect Byers choice dolls also as I see in your pictures
    It's all cozy and wonderful

    Merry Christmas

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  22. Pom Pom19 December 2016 at 16:22

    Your house looks beautiful, Maggie! I'm glad you're in the mood!

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  23. Life Images by Jill30 December 2016 at 00:12

    Actually it was cooler this year for Christmas in summer in Australia - very welcome. I've always thought it funny we send Christmas cards with snow pictures! I hope you had a lovely Christmas. Thank you so much for hosting Mosaic Monday! Happy New Year! May 2017 be wonderful for you.

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  24. Diana31 December 2016 at 05:20

    I really love your library tree, I did not put up a tree this year but hope to next year. It will be the first tree since 2010.

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  25. R's Rue31 December 2016 at 14:21

    Happy New Year.

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