COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS: 13 days left

Today it is a lovely morning: bright sunshine, not a cloud in the sky and very still. It's not too cold with no wind blowing, and I will take advantage of that later (after my morning shot of fresh ground, dark roasted fair trade coffee and a few rounds knit on a little sweater I'm working on) to bring in plenty of wood for the next couple of days in case we get the tail end of that blizzard which is hitting the midwest. I hope you are all safe and warm if you live in that area or in southern Ontario, which is also expecting to be hit with it.

Take a look at my sweet vintage postcard for today - elements that were popular at the time were those that gave a glimpse into the past and a simpler time. This is no surprise as we do so today in our choices of items for celebrating Christmas.

Here we see simple bursts of colour against black and white, giving a woodcut effect.  

TODAY'S UPDATE ON GIVEAWAYS!

Thearica at Pigtales and Quilts

http://www.pigtalesandquilts.com/2010/12/happy-new-years-day-giveaway.html is hosting a remarkable giveaway and has kindly taken my button and also mentioned my giveaway too.

Thearica is giving away a scrumptious vintage yoyo quilt in absolutely immaculate condition. This is so generous of her!!!

 Look at the lovely idea for display! Can't you just see this lovely setting off your finest tea set and china and a big pot of cyclamen - it would have to be deep rose, of course!!!

Thanks to Thearica's generous giveaway, one of us will soon own this lovely piece of history! Enter today!

And.....

Enter my GIVEAWAY, too - go to

http://quiltingwithjanet.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-christmas-giveaway.html

and enter right away to win your choice of five gifts!!!

and compliments of the season to all my readers!

Hugs from Janet!