Good evening!! Hard to believe tomorrow is Christmas, 2011! I want to wish each of you the merriest Christmas and happiest of holidays (for those friends who celebrate other religious holidays) To me, this season is all about joy, peace, love, togetherness, tolerance and taking a look within ourselves to see how we can become better people, to help make the world a more peaceful place. I wish for you an abundance of joy and peace and all the best wishes for an outstanding 2012!
And a few quotes for your
entertainment.......
**Top Ten Things To Say About A Christmas Gift You Don't Like**
10. Hey! There's a gift!
9. Well,well,well...
8. Boy, if I had not recently shot up 4 sizes that would've fit.
7. This is perfect for wearing around the basement.
6. Gosh. I hope this never catches fire! It is fire season though. There are lots of unexplained fires.
5. If the dog buries it, I'll be furious!
4. I love it--but I fear the jealousy it will inspire.
3. Sadly, tomorrow I enter the Federal Witness Protection Program.
2. To think--I got this the year I vowed to give all my gifts to charity.
1. I really don't deserve this.
You know you've grown up when none of the things you want for Christmas can be bought at a store.
Dear Santa,
I'm writing to let you know that I've been naughty...
and it was worth it.
You fat, judgmental bastard.
"Christmas gift suggestions:
To your enemy, forgiveness.
To an opponent, tolerance.
To a friend, your heart.
To a customer, service.
To all, charity.
To every child, a good example.
To yourself, respect.”
And on that note...wishing everyone a joyous
and happy holiday!
If you missed my weekly house updates/Things I am loving Thursday post..click here!!
Have a very Merry Christmas! I was cracking up at those quotes!
ReplyDeleteTina, thank you for the beautiful gift your blog is to me every single day! And wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas too, I fully agree with your feelings on what the meaning of this season really is.
ReplyDeleteAnd those quotes are hysterical!!
Enjoy your holiday, going to get back to my cooking now:)
Teeehheeeeeeeeee! HEY THERE GIRLFRIEND! Are you counting down? Are you super duper excited that it has come? New years is next and that means....MOVING IN!!!!!!! I love a quote I saw similar to your Santa one:
ReplyDelete"When you stop believing in Santa Claus, you get underwear!"
I BELIEVE IN LOVE!
May your evening, morning be nothing BUT a love fest with your family dear Tina. Thank you for all the great posts and friendship! Anita
tina-
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for being the friend that you have become. I look forward to sharing more stories and beautiful posts in 2012.
I am so excited for you and can't wait to see everything.
Will be in touch in the next few days.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Teresa
xoxo
This post made me smile!!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!!
How in the world did you get ahold of that letter I wrote Santa?;>) Merry Christmas to you and your family, Tina! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteTina I am smiling and so thankful for your friendship!!
ReplyDeleteWishing you and yours all the best in 2012!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Just shared the top 10 things with my family, it was a good laugh.
ReplyDeleteYou're right about being grown up when all of the things you want for Christmas can't be found at the store.
"...Perhaps Christmas doesn't come from a store! Perhaps Christmas means a little bit more!"
- The Grinch
Have a wonderful Christmas with your family, Tina!!
hahahaha GREAT advice and quotes...MERRY Christmas
ReplyDeleteDear Tina
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your loved ones Merry Christmas and all the best in a New Year.
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Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteLove the quotes especially the on about being naughty! I also loved your pictures for you last post!!
Enjoy the holiday!
xo
Sharon
Tina, Love the quotes! A very Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Sherry
Tina,
ReplyDeleteI hope your day with your mother was fabulous, that is what Christmas is all about. There is nothing better than a day with family. I love your quotes, especially the one about being a grown up.
Have a very Merry Christmas! Enjoy some time all to yourself! And I hope that you are feeling beter!
It was such a great gift to find you and your blog this year, I have enjoyed following along on your dream journey, and of course meeting a kindred spirit in the junk foor department.
I hope you had time to make the carrot cake!
Take care, Elizabeth
Elizabeth
Your quotes and quips made me laugh! Merry Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteKeri
Merry Christmas Tina!!! I hope that you and Teddy are feeling much better now...way to be a party trooper!! Next year, having Christmas in your new home will be unbelievably special...the germs better not even *think* about bothering your family then, or they'll be in some serious trouble!
ReplyDeleteYour 'enchanting' manor is coming along so beautifully! Many blessings for it's continuation to do so in the New Year!
xoxo Jessica
Merry Christmas, darling. xoxo ebh
ReplyDeleteLove the funny quote. Have a merry, merry Christmas, Kellie xx
ReplyDeleteyour quotes are a hoot!!
ReplyDeletemerry christmas xxxx
Precious one,
ReplyDeleteIt is Christmas DAY and all is quiet, all is bright, and to see your kind comment last night really was a gift. What love there is out there when we make it happen.
Oh how I wish YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS DAY!!!!!!
BISOUS mon amie! Anita
Hi Tina,
ReplyDeletewishing you a Merry Christmas..
best,
maureen
Hello Tina, very nice to meet you. Your blog is lovely. I am your newest follower. Merry Christmas. I hope you stop by and say hello. I welcome all new followers as well.
ReplyDeleteTina,
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying a quick coffee while my family sleeps. I love the peace of the season and feel so fortunate that my college kids are here today.
Thank you for sharing all that you do and I feel so fortunate to have met you. Your blog is the first one I read every morning!
Enjoy your day with your family! Merry Christmas and wishing you a happy and healthy New Year!
Oh, Tina, you gave me goosebumps here. Like dear Elizabeth, I love the quote about not needing purchased gifts. This is a great blessing...
ReplyDeleteWishing you a most beautiful Christmas, filled with love, joy, peace.
Warmest wishes,
- Irina
Tina. These quotes are so fantastic, love the funny Dear Santa and that last one if so touching.
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas, may you get a full day of relaxatoin and peace!
Your blog is indeed a wonderful gift to so many. Thank you.
Luckily I didn't get any gifts I didn't like.... so far. Lovely words there - thanks for sharing & hope your Christmas Day has been good to you.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and yours. I have so enjoyed the incredible journey to your new home. I think it can be said you have made beautiful decisions all the way around. I hope that you have many wonderful years in your fantastic new home. Happy healthy New Year too!
ReplyDeleteDear Tina,
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your family a Merry Christmas!
I can't wait to see your posts in 2012.
All the best from Sweden
xx Charlotta
I am still laughing over that quote to Santa. Have a wonderful Christmas.
ReplyDeleteXOXO Victoria
Merry Christmas to you!
ReplyDeleteI am excited to see your finishing touches in the new year!
Best,
Christina
greige
The various responses for wacky gifts are too funny! Thank you for making the year brighter, hope your Christmas is every bit as wonderful as you.
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Merry Christmas Dear!
ReplyDeleteSanta note......I about hit the floor Ha!
ReplyDelete"You know you've grown up when none of the things you want for Christmas can be bought at a store.".
Excellent to know I am really grown up. That is so true about none of...........
BUT sometimes I still feel like a little girl, just more imposed & willing responsibility:)
Merry Christmas
The door is stunning & inviting, classic.
Love those quotes. Especially the one to Santa! HAhahaha!!!
ReplyDeleteHa ha ha!! that was so cute! Hope youhad a wonderful Christmas! God Bless you! xoxp Desi
ReplyDeleteVery very wonderful post, Tina. If all of us gave as generously as possible to someone in need, we would be able to wipe out suffering in our country. I love your sweet thoughts on this. And, of course, who wouldn't love the TOP TEN !!
ReplyDeletei can't help but think a lot about forgiveness at christmastime. it's so key to living fully and not deepening the wound of the world. and every year i try to be more intentional about practicing forgiveness. thank you for reminding me again of this!
ReplyDeletejoy to you in the new year.
michele
this was a cute post.
ReplyDeleteI agree, this is a cute and awesome post! i love the bonus quotes for when you receive a gift I don't like. I might use some of them. Sending my merry christmas wishes to you and your family. Enjoy this holiday!
ReplyDeleteAwww this post is soo cute and clever, I must say, especially the quotes about receiving gifts. I like some short christmas messages you included as well. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLOL, that was really fun! Thanks for sharing your ideas. My best Christmas wishes to you and hope you have fun this holiday with your family and loved ones. Have a happy holiday!
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