Today is my birthday! I’m a December baby, born 3 weeks before Christmas which is sometimes bad when people tend to forget or lump your birthday all in with the Christmas presents. I don’t mind having a birthday this month though. Nothing special planned, as my hubby is traveling, so we’ll celebrate when he comes back. Thought I’d let all of you know so you can sing Happy Birthday to me…it’s not fun to celebrate by yourself! Come and have some cake with me as we look around the kitchen at some more Christmas cheer. I’ll even make some coffee for us to go with the cake!
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Above my sink in the kitchen is a little shelf with my green bunny dishes. This makes a perfect spot to add some Christmas color. The hanging crystal ornaments came from Big Lots several year ago & I finally got the inspiration to add some pretty ribbons to them & they look really sparkly in the light.
The handpainted “R” ornament was given to me by a friend last year, as was the handpainted candlesticks (given to me years ago by one of my best friends in GA, Wanda) which are serving duty holding a lime green glass ornament.
Vintage skinny Santa was also handpainted by an old friend. I think he’s adorable.
He makes me smile everytime I get him out this time of year. The pretty sparkly lime green ornament hanging front & center came from a yardsale this year.
You can see the Michael W. Smith link on my sidebar. I was lucky enough to win a free Christmas CD from his promotion group, so I wanted to tell you it’s a really beautiful Christmas CD that I think you’d enjoy. I think if you click the link, you can hear some of the music.
Happy Holidays!
Hey Rhoda!
I’m so glad I stopped by tonight so I could wish a Very Happy Birthday!
Looks like you’ve been really busy with all your decoration for Christmas. It was fun to see them again this year.
Donna
A HAPPY, HAPPY, Birthday dear Rhoda. It’s hard when the hubby is gone for your birthday. It happens to me every year. My hubs travels every week for his job. Take yourself out to dinner, bring a magazine, or book and celebrate YOU.
Blessings,
Sher
Happy Birthday Rhoda! I’m so glad I didn’t miss the party. See, you aren’t alone after all, look at all of these wonderful friends that have dropped by to share your special day.
Thanks for sharing your lovely home. Have a Merry Christmas. Blessings to you and your family this coming year. Bette Jo
Rhoda, Happy Birthday to the sweetest blogger on line!
I always feel like I’m sharing a cup of coffee with you when I read your blog…pass me the cake please! NYMary
Happy Belated Birthday Rhoda,
I do wish you peace, joy and happiness…..my Daddy’s birthday was December 18th. He laughingly said, ” I always got a pair of gloves, the left one for my birthday and the right one for Christmas!”
I like your shelf and all the pretty things on it…..Betty
“I’m late, I’m late for a very important date” said the rabbit. Rhoda, I’m so sorry I missed your birthday! I hope it was wonderful.
Your green bunnies mix in wonderfully with the red Santas. I was looking at the pink version of some of these dishes last week but left them at the store. They were really tempting.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR RHODA!!!!!!
I’m sending you big hugs and much love on your special, special day! You are such a gift to US – I hope you know how much you are loved!
xo,
Kim
“Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday, dear Rhoda,
Happy Birthday … one day late… and MANY more!”
Betty in Oklahoma
Oh Rhoda! I’m so sorry I missed this post! HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETIE!! I hope it’s the start of a wonderful year full of all your dreams coming true!
Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)
Oh Happy Birthday Rhoda! So sorry I’m a little late on the wishes. My Bday is on Christmas so I completely understand the lumping!
Hugs,
Dena
Rhoda,
Happy Birthday dear, I’m just now catching up and realized I missed the special day. Hugs coming your way…and if there is a little piece of cake…well save some for me, that looks yummy.
Rose
Happy Belated Birthday to ya!!! DS’s is a December baby too.
The Cuban Soup look deelish!
Happy Belated Birthday Rhoda! Hope you had a fun celebration when hubby came home. My sis’s is today….she doesn’t like having her’s so close to Christmas!
Oh Rhoda!! I am so sorry to be so late with my BD wishes!! I hope your day was a happy one. I KNOW you loved that house tour and being with good friends. Cheryl’s house is spectacular!!
I so loved seeing your decorations from the kitchen. You always have the sweetest things and such lovely arrangements. YOU have THE knack!
Hugs and belated happy birthday wishes to a very special lady!
Hugs,
Sue