Winter Front Porch

Grab a cup of steamy hot chocolate and sit with me on the front porch.

I've got a blankie for you, because it's a little bit cold to be sitting on the porch here in Ohio this time of year. Actually, the neighbors would bring me a straight jacket if they saw us out here.

Oh, deer. The deer are staring at us.

Or maybe they are staring at my apple wreath that I have had for far too many years. Every year I think I will change it up a little, but every year I end up just fluffing the bow and throwing it on the front door.

We're greeted by my miniature blow mold Santa and sleigh that I bought at an antique mall years ago.

"I left a little extra in your stocking this year, since you've been so good!"

I've got an extra pair of skates for you if you'd like to going ice skating on the pond.

Or if we get hit with a good blizzard, we can go sledding. BTW, this is my Flexible Flyer sled from my childhood. Many a finger were smashed under those red metal runners.

Please put your cup down and come check out my garage.

Why yes, I do decorate my garage.

It's not Christmas until you've hung the bells on the carriage lights.

I know that many people may think my bells are on the verge of tacky, but I think they shout retro-funky-It's A Wonderful Life. "Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings."

And my garage decor just would not be the same without them.

Thanks for visiting me. Let's finish our hot chocolate and get the heck back in the nice warm house!