Spread JOY!

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 What better place to start than in the kitchen!


Ooops!
(I didn't notice that I had jotted down the name of a movie I've been meaning to rent on the chalkboard which I now think is probably better come January!)


What JOY might you be cooking up for the holidays?



Communicate JOY simply, with a smile, a kind gesture, a little help or a gesture of forgiveness, and the JOY you give will certainly come back to you.  After all, the spirit of Christmas is contagious! 


Comments

Kathysue said…
Too funny about the movie, Yes, maybe that is how we will all be feeling after Christmas, definitely the FAT part for me!! lol.
Love your Joy!! One of my favorite Christmas words!! That and BELIEVE!!!
xo
December 10, 2011 at 12:47 PM
Linda in AZ * said…
*** Geez, I must be blind (or stupid!)... can't SEE/READ anything on that BB!!! Pleeease, I'm dying of curiosity!!!

The JOY w/ the bird looks so charming... simple, lovely, effective!!!

Warmest from AZ!

Linda in AZ *
bellesmom1234@comcast.net
December 10, 2011 at 12:56 PM
Sheila said…
Where can I get wonderful birds like that with the huge tailfeathers?
December 10, 2011 at 6:45 PM
La Dolfina said…
Hi Sheila,
Believe it or not but I found them at Target a few years ago.
I bet they have them every year. I usually haunt Target 's After Christmas Sale every year and stock up on ornaments and gift wrap. I've scored some great stuff that way and for usually 75 to 90% off.
December 10, 2011 at 7:25 PM
Acquired Objects said…
Love your kitchen and that piece on top of your frig I like the patina.
December 11, 2011 at 4:28 AM
helen tilston said…
Hi Terri

Your kitchen radiates joy. I love getting together with friends for Christmas cheer.

Helen xx
December 11, 2011 at 6:24 AM
Pinky at Designs by Pinky said…
Love it!! LOve the title of the movie too:):) XO, Pinky
December 11, 2011 at 8:20 AM
1 Funky Woman said…
Joy is my word for the season and maybe my word for now on! Love where you put it, gorgeous as always, I need to see more of your house, I miss it!

Meg
December 11, 2011 at 11:44 PM
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