Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Christmas Blessings, Christmas Lillies and Gifts Given



Christmas card for someone special!



A Christmas vignette
on our antique dresser












And this is what we celebrate -
The birth of Christ-
a Christian Avatar


Mother and Child




with some gifts to share
to celebrate
the birth











and to remember the lovely friends we have
in our lives for whom we are very grateful!










and to be able to pick these most fragrant
Christmas Lillies
to fill our home
whilst we celebrate this festive season.




a handmade wreath from our home-grown
Wisteria, gum nuts, pine cones
and holly 




as well as these beautiful leaves and foiliage
which grows naturally on our property -
Wild Cherry and Pittosproum
with it dark green glossy leaves and tiny
fragrant flowers.

Wishing all blogging friends, old and new a most joyous and peaceful Festive Season
and 
 tranquility whilst we share precious
time with friends and family.

Thank you all dear friends for your continued support
throughout the year -
you mean so much to me.

with love,
Suzy xxx

45 comments:

peggy aplSEEDS said...

a blessed Christmas season to you, Suzy!

Maru said...

Qué lindos tus adornos Suzi, hermosos.
Yo no celebro navidad, pero me gusta ver cómo la gente adornan sus casas.

Un beso.

Judys Fiber Art said...

May you have a very merry and blessed Christmas. I am sure many blessings are ahead for this coming year.

robynart said...

Dear Suzy, such a beautiful post. Thanks for inviting us into your home. Wishing you much good health and happiness for Christmas and the year ahead. God bless Robyn

Cindy Adkins said...

Oh my gosh, Suzy, everything is SOOOOO beautiful!!!! Merry Christmas to you and your husband. Sending ((((hugs)))) from New Orleans!!
XO
Cindy

sjmcdowell said...

A very Blessed Christmas to you Suzy and your family.

With much Love,

Susan

Lorraine@creativedaily said...

Imagine you will be enjoying the warm weather on Christmas. The lillies are just gorgeous - would love to be able to smell them. Everything looks beautiful in your home. Wishing you all the best Suzy for a healthy, happy and humor filled 2012. I still have a few more posts this week on my blog then back again in the new year.

Liz Deck said...

OHHHHH! So much LIGHT! I can smell the warmth~
Beautiful images...stirring imagination....I LOVE your work :o)
Thank you for your generous spirit!

Julia - "Vintage with Laces" said...

The Christmas card is fantastic and your home is decorated so beautifully with fabulous artwork, pine cones, figurines and flowers, my dear Suzy! I love your gorgeous wreath too. How wonderful that you could find everything to make it in your lovely garden. There must be a pleasant scent in the air with the lilies being in full bloom.
Sending big hugs and love to you, sweet friend,
Julia

Tina @ TinyBear Studio said...

Wishing you a wonderful and peaceful Christmas Dear Suzy.
May everything you wish come true.
xoxo

kareninkenai said...

These are just beautiful and a blessing. You will be surprised when you receive the envelope because I think I have a similar if not the same photo of Mary and Baby Jesus - it is a beautiful photo - included. Smiles. What a beautiful friend you are to so many. God Bless. Karen

Marie Lost Bird Studio said...

Hi dear Suzy,
the Christmas card is beautiful and your home looks beautiful as well.Wishing you the most wonderful Christmas and all the best for 2012.
Sending hugs and love dear friend,
Marie

DIAN said...

Suzy, the dresser looks beautiful. The picture of the mother and child is so serene and peaceful.

Happy Christmas to you too.

Gisèle said...

Oh my Suzie, you are surrounded by beauty...thanks for sharing with us...that card is stunning...Cant wait to see what you create in the year to come, but till then a happy and peaceful holiday season...much love G.

Robin said...

Beautiful card and home Suzy! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Hugs,
Robin

Suztats said...

May your Christmas be filled with Joy and Blessings. Thank you Suzi for sharing with us.

Sandie said...

Seasons Greetings to you and yours too! And a very Happy New Year!

Sandie xx

Queenie Believe said...

Your Christmas decorations are beautiful not to mention your photos.
Have a very Merry Christmas.
Always, Queenie

Dorthe said...

Hello sweetie, Suzy, your home looks beautiful, and so lovely is your vignette, -the collage is a fabolous piece- totally adorable, and the card ,so very beautiful, too.
The lillyes are fantastic, and your wreath also so beautiful- how great you can find all those materials in your own garden, my dear friend.
Thankyou sweet, for showing my heart, with the loving words- I treasure you ,too.
Love you-and send you blessings.
Dorthe

Kelly_Deal said...

Suzy, your post is lovely as usual! Merry Christmas!

Fabric Art said...

Dearest Suzy what a wonderful post with wonderful pictures from your Christmas decorated home, love your antique dresser it's very beautiful with many great things. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New.
Love and Hugs Anni

vicki said...

Suzy- your home must be an amazingly beautiful showcase here at Christmastime. What a blessing to be able to pick such beautiful flowers from your yard to decorate for the holidays. Your photos are magical-- and yet- they are exactly what I would expect from you-- lovely beyond words.

Enjoy your beautiful home during this special time. Merry Christmas to you and yours--
Vicki

Anneke said...

what a beautiful post.
your christmas card is awesome and exclusif.
i also love your photos from the gorgeous decorations.
have a merry christmas and the best wishes for a happy and healthy 2012

Gaby Bee said...

Your Christmas decoration looks wonderful, Suzy!
Merry Christmas to you and yours; may the New Year keep you safe, healthy, and creating more art so I can continually be inspired.

Sending big hugs,
Gaby

Socrates said...

What a wonderful post. Your lillies are spectacular, and your home so elegant and inviting. Gorgeous artwork. Wishing you a wondrous Christmas with the ones you love.

Shabby Cottage Studio said...

The lilies are exquisite dear friend as is your gorgeous sideboard all decorated for the holiday. Merry Chrismtas dear Suzi, I know we'll be talking in the New Year. :)
xoxo
Gail

Magpie's Mumblings said...

I wish the very happiest of Christmas blessings to you and yours.

sharon said...

Thank you so so much Suzi for visiting me and thinking of me...it means so much. I will be back more often to visit your beautiful blog and see you inspirational posts and pictures....truly wondrous Suzi!
I wish for you a most beautiful Christmas and coming New Year.

~*Feathers and Flight*~ said...

Hello Dear Suzy!
Oh My Everything looks so Wonderful! Your Beautiful Pieces of Art and your Christmas Decorations! Stopping by to wish you a Very Merry Christmas! Hope you spend it with All you Hold Dear!
Hugs
Jill

Cindy Adkins said...

Dear Suzy,
Wishing you and your husband a very Merry Christmas filled with JOY and HAPPINESS!!!
Love & hugs,
Cindy

Jillayne said...

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your family!
Your dresser display is stunning and the lilies are just gorgeous - a beautiful display.... and I wish I could see inside your beautiful book!

Donna said...

Dear Suzy,

Thank you for sharing the beauty of your work with all of us.

May you have a Wonderful and Merry Christmas, and a Fruitful and Happy New Year!

Blessings,
Donna

Ro Bruhn said...

Your decorating is wonderful Suzie, it's like peering into a beautiful shop window. Have a very Happy Christmas and an even more creative 2012

Frances said...

Hope you have a lovely Christmas surrounded by your LOVE ones

Many Hugzzz

Lisa said...

Suzi,
Your vignettes are beautiful! I love the bits of Old time Christmas mixed in with your beautiful art. Perfect. Gifts indeed!
This year has been very good to me, one of the highlights was getting to know you & being inspired by your amazing work!
May your Christmas be merry & bright!
Lisa

MulticoloredPieces said...

Lovely post--your decor is always over the top! And a happy holidays to your and your loved ones, too.
best, nadia

QUILTONLINE said...

MERRY CHRISTMANS AND
A HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!

Viola said...

Your home looks so beautiful, Suzy!
The photos are so great and your card too.
I also want to wish you a verry Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2012.
All the best for you and your family.
Hugs, Viola

Rusted Wings said...

blessings of holy love in Christ to you my precious friend and gift from God!
xoxo abigail

Evy said...

Merry christmas to you dear Suzy, I hope that this day is of the happiest for you and your family!

Beautiful day

Lovey said...

Oh Suzy!! Merry Christmas!! I love all the lace and beauty!!! Biggest Hugs to you from me!!!

Jen Crossley said...

What beautiful work you do I love your blog having only just finding it .I will be back often.
Jen

Sharon said...

What a lovely post. I wish you a wonderful holiday! Sharon

A Magical Whimsy said...

Hi, Suzy
Thank you for coming to visit my blog and photos of my doll collection.
I never dreamed I could sculpt a doll face onto a cloth doll using Creative Paper Clay...but the doll making class that Jane Des Rosier offered on her Cloth and Clay doll ning site beginning in the fall of 2008 had me thinking I just might be able to do it. And it was so richly rewarding when I made that doll...tedious work but so amazing.
I did post photos of the doll I made in her class. I do hope to make more!
Most of the dolls in my collection made by other doll makers, have a soft cloth doll body with the special technique of layering clay over the doll's head, torso, and hands and feet. If you go to Stampington.com you will see Art Doll Quarterly magazine available where many doll makers send in their dolls to be photographed for the magazine.
Have a very blessed New Year~
Teresa in California

Lynne Moncrieff said...

I am sitting here, on New Year's Day,taking in the beauty of this post. The breathtaking photography that matches the breathtaking artwork. You never cease to amaze me with the depth of your talent.
Warmest Wishes for 2012.
Lynne

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