Hi friends, missed being here. So. this is my first Seven on Sunday in 6 weeks or so. I thought it might be good for me and cathartic to try and get back to doing what I love at least once a week. Despite my immense sadness, I still love and appreciate all things beautiful and inspiring. Aferall, that’s what makes the world such a pretty place.I am still struggling and trying to just put one foot forward everyday and do things to honor my mom (like write this post as she was my biggest blog fan).
The holidays have been a downer for me personally but I have managed (again in honor of my mom) to do some holiday decorating (not to the full extent as usual) but definitely adds some holiday cheer. My husband even had a tree put up and I will share when its done in the coming week. So here we go with this weeks Seven on Sunday….
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1 A SNEEK PEEK AT SOME NEW PRODUCTS COMING IN! We have had a huge number of containers arrive int he lat few months and our warehouse has never been so full of so many beautiful things. Plus we have all kinds of exciting new things coming in, here is a peek. Loving these new scalloped wicker urns and pedestals, the painted glasses which double as small vases, our new scalloped stools which open so they function as storage as well! And finally getting in the medium wicker tulipeire! If you haven’t seen all our new arrivals in a while, its worth checking out (click here to see them).
And for those who have been waiting on these, these finally came in a few days ago! Our spectacular new raised floral/pierced charger! Click here (the 25%off porcelain applies!)
2 CHRISTMAS SO FAR So, this year has obviously been very different for me. The season doesn’t feel the same obviously without my mother here to celebrate with me. But at the same time, despite my deep sadness I felt a gentle push to try and do the best I can for my family who enjoys seeing the Christmas decor every year that they grew up with. I look forward to formally introducing you to our new home in the next few weeks but here are a few glimpses. One silver lining in this sea of sadness- we felt almost immediately “at home” here in our new home.
I know how important it was to my mom and that was the real tipping point for me, so Mom, this was done in your honor. And through we are doing absolutely no entertaining of any kind other than hosting my dad who is coming up a few days before Christmas, I. know that even as a small family gathering we will honor my mom with the spirit of Christmas all around us.
3 INSTAGRAMS OF INTEREST I missed sharing these. I love the Christmas holiday and normally it just makes me feel so full of joy. Looking at all these pictures really lifted my spirits.This time of year there is no shortage of simply incredible Instagrams shares…all. holiday related of course! It was hard to narrow it down but I did, hope you enjoy them….
4 ON MY BUCKET LIST I am hoping next year, for my family and I to spend Christmas in Europe, at one of the beautiful European Christmas markets. Have been to Europe several times but never during Christmas time. Its been on my bucket list for a while. This video makes a mighty strong argument as to how magical it will be! There are several I would want to visit and would start with what is considered to be one of the most beautiful, Strasbourg!
5 OUR HOLIDAY LOVE CONTEST IS OPEN TO YOUR ENTIRES! We are already more than. half full so don’t wait too long. 1-2 entries of any pictures that are holiday related (must be your own). Must be at least 400 x 600, bright and crisp (no flashes or reflections). If you want to see the full post on the announcement of the contest, click here. Otherwise send your pictures to [email protected]. Contest will start Dec 20th. Grand prize winner will receive a box of all kinds of amazing Enchanted Home goodies! Please be sure to write CONTEST on subject line.
Send your pictures to info@enchantedhome (we are filling up really fast!)
6 MY LITTLE GREENHOUSE My little greenhouse has brought me some unexpected moments of joy (sorely needed) and I have enjoyed watching these paperwhites bloom to life. They seem to like it in there! When they are in full bloom, I have brought a few into the house. As they say, sometimes it’s the simplest things to make you happy.
And there was one unexpected surprise, a lone lemon on my lemon tree that was brought inside the greenhouse about a month ago:)
7 SUNDAY’S SURVEY So the holiday season is upon us. Curious as to whether you are hosting, going away, visiting relatives etc…..whatever you are doing I hope it is safe, fun and enjoyable.
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Starting today and tomorrow, every single porcelain is 25% *even includes our incredible new porcelain Christmas trees (use code porcelain)
Click here to visit porcelain (subcategories are on the left)
That’ s a wrap for this Sunday. It felt good to put this post together, though it took a little while for me to feel back in the groove. Hard to believe it’s been nearly seven weeks since I did a Seven on Sunday post. Hope you enjoyed it and hope you are enjoying a wonderful holiday season so far. Until next time….
I love Christmas! The decorating and seeing my family. My children are grown, but I decorate every year. I think they enjoy seeing “Christmas” out in their parent’s home. I have lost my mother and father; and it took a while for the holidays not to bring that loss to the front of everything. I do now want to create memories for my children and grandchildren. The passing of time has taught me that tradition can’t go on forever. So while I am able it is important to make the most of it. I think of you going through your first Christmas without your mother and my heart aches for you. One foot in front of the other is all you can do. Sending you love.
How exciting to see your Seven on Sunday in my mailbox. And it did not disappoint. Your holiday decor is as always, so beautiful and elegant. I cannot wait to see more of the house, looks beautiful!
The new things coming in are amazing, I need those scalloped wicker planters and urns for my sunroom.
Have been to Strasbourg and it is magical. The year we went was unusually cold but was worth bundling up for. Salzburg, Austria is another one worth visiting. Your blooming papeswthies are magnificent. How long did it take for them to get to where they are?
Tina, this year will understandably be a tough one, you are doing the right thing by pacing yourself and doing only what you feel you can manage. Don’t force yourself to do anything or go anywhere that will make your grief worse. This is time to take care of YOU and to allow others to do the same. A mother’s love is like no other and you will learn to accept/live with it but will never fully get over it. Thinking of you.
Dear Tina, I’m so happy to see you post…. I lost my mom 20 years ago, so I certainly understand where you are..I’ve learned that .. this “new” era in our relationships with our moms when they have left this earth, grows and changes as it has throughout our whole lives with our moms (and dads…. and even our kids) as we have matured into adults and as we have grown as adults. This is a new part of your life long relationship with her… where our memories and conversations come back to guide us forward, to carry forward their values into our lives in concrete ways. Alas, for you, it has been an extra challenging emotional time as you’ve concurrently left your long standing beloved home with so much history and in which you put so much of yourself. So much life change at once is huge. Just one would be huge…. so please be gentle with your self. I know that you have reached out for help and thats so important……. Sending you love at this time…. I did want to mention with respect to this week’s poll (I always enjoy the poll) that some of us appreciate the beauty and joy of the Christmas holiday as others around us choose to celebrate it, but we ourselves do not happen to celebrate this particular religious holiday. Some of us celebrate a different holiday at this time, and some of us do not celebrate religious holidays at all, but love the winter season and its beauty as well. Please remember an option for those groups. I myself happen to celebrate a different religious holiday. Best wishes for you and your family’s health and healing during this challenging time. We all feel so much love for you and admire all you have built and created, no doubt through the strength and focus instilled in you by your beloved Mother. May her memory be for a blessing.
Christmas markets were a huge disappointment to us, We went to 4 in France, Germany and Switzerland, including Basel. The towns were beautiful and charming but we found that the markets all sold the same junk, no matter what the country. There were some unique gifts and food/drinks items in each market but don’t expect to buy spectacular and handmade gifts.
I even saw the same pashmina shawls sold in Eastern Market in Washington, DC, just more expensive.
I’m happy for you and us that you’re back and plugging along. This is the most. Beautiful time of the year. May you continue to find peace and comfort in it’s beauty.
Dear Tina, I am so sorry for your loss. I too lost my mother its been 25 years this Dec 29th. My boys were not quite 1 and 4 so they don’t remember her but my stories have kept her alive. Her favorite time of the year was Christmas as is mine so each year I make it a little bigger. She was so sick with cancer and could hardly walk but made it through Christmas and it was her happiest with her 5 children and 18 grandchildren. Then pain lessens in intensity but the actual pain doesn’t its just not constant but reading about your mom brings it back like yesterday. I wish my mom could have watched my children grow up and given her love and guidance she would be so proud of them one in medical school and the other a manager in a tech company. Be glad your mom got to be with your children growing up and shower them with love. My heart goes out to you and the pain you are in only those of us who have been through it know it. I wish you a lovely holiday with your family and I am thinking of you with tears in my eyes. Love, Tara
Just wondering from the photos, did you get rid of your beautiful dining room furnishings from your previous house? Also you had a wonderful painting above the fireplace if I remember correctly. 🤔
“Don’t cry because it’s over smile because it happened” is a quote from Dr Seuss .
Loosing your mom is difficult for all of us but weren’t we lucky to have them for as long as we did😇
My thoughts and prayers at this time of loss and sadness for you and your family. I loss my dad on 12/23 a few years. It will be a heaven reunion some day but for now he and other loved ones are greatly missed. I move forward and make happy memories with my younger family members/children and friends.
What an enjoyable post! Your home, as always, looks spectacular. The IG suggestions were especially good this time too – signed up for several. Just wanted to give you a head’s up on the Christmas markets in Europe that was a shocker to us. We were there about 4 years ago for that very reason. Unfortunately, we learned that most of those fabled markets close early. Almost none were opened during the week leading up to Christmas. Strasbourg, however, was superb. Our guide told us they invest something like $4 million each year but triple that investment in tourist revenue. I believe it. Words cannot do it justice. I hope you get to realize your dream next year. I look forward to the posts! Merry Christmas!
Tina, it is so good to hear and see the progress you are making in healing and to read the loving comments of others toward you-it does some good for me, as well-I lost my mother in February of this year and my Dad a few years ago and this is the first Christmas without either one-I know I’m not alone, though, because reading the comments from others toward you confirms that I am not alone-so many understanding and loving women out there-we’re praying for you.
Bonjour, Tina,
So many nice thing’s above and in all your post’s, you do a great job and all the blue’s are my favorite, thank’s for sharing and I do enjoy. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, I know it will be sad in a way, but you have all the wonderful memorie’s of your Mother, sending warm hug’s~~~~~~~~Alway’s, Jean V.B.CA
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Hi friends, missed being here. So. this is my first Seven on Sunday in 6 weeks or so. I thought it might be good for me and cathartic to try and get back to doing what I love at least once a week. Despite my immense sadness, I still love and appreciate all things beautiful and inspiring. Aferall, that’s what makes the world such a pretty place.I am still struggling and trying to just put one foot forward everyday and do things to honor my mom (like write this post as she was my biggest blog fan).
The holidays have been a downer for me personally but I have managed (again in honor of my mom) to do some holiday decorating (not to the full extent as usual) but definitely adds some holiday cheer. My husband even had a tree put up and I will share when its done in the coming week. So here we go with this weeks Seven on Sunday….
_________________________________________
1 A SNEEK PEEK AT SOME NEW PRODUCTS COMING IN! We have had a huge number of containers arrive int he lat few months and our warehouse has never been so full of so many beautiful things. Plus we have all kinds of exciting new things coming in, here is a peek. Loving these new scalloped wicker urns and pedestals, the painted glasses which double as small vases, our new scalloped stools which open so they function as storage as well! And finally getting in the medium wicker tulipeire! If you haven’t seen all our new arrivals in a while, its worth checking out (click here to see them).
And for those who have been waiting on these, these finally came in a few days ago! Our spectacular new raised floral/pierced charger! Click here (the 25%off porcelain applies!)
2 CHRISTMAS SO FAR So, this year has obviously been very different for me. The season doesn’t feel the same obviously without my mother here to celebrate with me. But at the same time, despite my deep sadness I felt a gentle push to try and do the best I can for my family who enjoys seeing the Christmas decor every year that they grew up with. I look forward to formally introducing you to our new home in the next few weeks but here are a few glimpses. One silver lining in this sea of sadness- we felt almost immediately “at home” here in our new home.
I know how important it was to my mom and that was the real tipping point for me, so Mom, this was done in your honor. And through we are doing absolutely no entertaining of any kind other than hosting my dad who is coming up a few days before Christmas, I. know that even as a small family gathering we will honor my mom with the spirit of Christmas all around us.
3 INSTAGRAMS OF INTEREST I missed sharing these. I love the Christmas holiday and normally it just makes me feel so full of joy. Looking at all these pictures really lifted my spirits.This time of year there is no shortage of simply incredible Instagrams shares…all. holiday related of course! It was hard to narrow it down but I did, hope you enjoy them….
4 ON MY BUCKET LIST I am hoping next year, for my family and I to spend Christmas in Europe, at one of the beautiful European Christmas markets. Have been to Europe several times but never during Christmas time. Its been on my bucket list for a while. This video makes a mighty strong argument as to how magical it will be! There are several I would want to visit and would start with what is considered to be one of the most beautiful, Strasbourg!
5 OUR HOLIDAY LOVE CONTEST IS OPEN TO YOUR ENTIRES! We are already more than. half full so don’t wait too long. 1-2 entries of any pictures that are holiday related (must be your own). Must be at least 400 x 600, bright and crisp (no flashes or reflections). If you want to see the full post on the announcement of the contest, click here. Otherwise send your pictures to [email protected]. Contest will start Dec 20th. Grand prize winner will receive a box of all kinds of amazing Enchanted Home goodies! Please be sure to write CONTEST on subject line.
Send your pictures to info@enchantedhome (we are filling up really fast!)
6 MY LITTLE GREENHOUSE My little greenhouse has brought me some unexpected moments of joy (sorely needed) and I have enjoyed watching these paperwhites bloom to life. They seem to like it in there! When they are in full bloom, I have brought a few into the house. As they say, sometimes it’s the simplest things to make you happy.
And there was one unexpected surprise, a lone lemon on my lemon tree that was brought inside the greenhouse about a month ago:)
7 SUNDAY’S SURVEY So the holiday season is upon us. Curious as to whether you are hosting, going away, visiting relatives etc…..whatever you are doing I hope it is safe, fun and enjoyable.
______________________________________________
Starting today and tomorrow, every single porcelain is 25% *even includes our incredible new porcelain Christmas trees (use code porcelain)
Click here to visit porcelain (subcategories are on the left)
That’ s a wrap for this Sunday. It felt good to put this post together, though it took a little while for me to feel back in the groove. Hard to believe it’s been nearly seven weeks since I did a Seven on Sunday post. Hope you enjoyed it and hope you are enjoying a wonderful holiday season so far. Until next time….
Miss you mom
Thank you, Tina. Good to “hear” your voice again.
I love Christmas! The decorating and seeing my family. My children are grown, but I decorate every year. I think they enjoy seeing “Christmas” out in their parent’s home. I have lost my mother and father; and it took a while for the holidays not to bring that loss to the front of everything. I do now want to create memories for my children and grandchildren. The passing of time has taught me that tradition can’t go on forever. So while I am able it is important to make the most of it. I think of you going through your first Christmas without your mother and my heart aches for you. One foot in front of the other is all you can do. Sending you love.
Good to have you back for Seven on Sunday! Sharing beautiful things is what you are about and will give you strength.
How exciting to see your Seven on Sunday in my mailbox. And it did not disappoint. Your holiday decor is as always, so beautiful and elegant. I cannot wait to see more of the house, looks beautiful!
The new things coming in are amazing, I need those scalloped wicker planters and urns for my sunroom.
Have been to Strasbourg and it is magical. The year we went was unusually cold but was worth bundling up for. Salzburg, Austria is another one worth visiting. Your blooming papeswthies are magnificent. How long did it take for them to get to where they are?
Tina, this year will understandably be a tough one, you are doing the right thing by pacing yourself and doing only what you feel you can manage. Don’t force yourself to do anything or go anywhere that will make your grief worse. This is time to take care of YOU and to allow others to do the same. A mother’s love is like no other and you will learn to accept/live with it but will never fully get over it. Thinking of you.
Dear Tina, I’m so happy to see you post…. I lost my mom 20 years ago, so I certainly understand where you are..I’ve learned that .. this “new” era in our relationships with our moms when they have left this earth, grows and changes as it has throughout our whole lives with our moms (and dads…. and even our kids) as we have matured into adults and as we have grown as adults. This is a new part of your life long relationship with her… where our memories and conversations come back to guide us forward, to carry forward their values into our lives in concrete ways. Alas, for you, it has been an extra challenging emotional time as you’ve concurrently left your long standing beloved home with so much history and in which you put so much of yourself. So much life change at once is huge. Just one would be huge…. so please be gentle with your self. I know that you have reached out for help and thats so important……. Sending you love at this time…. I did want to mention with respect to this week’s poll (I always enjoy the poll) that some of us appreciate the beauty and joy of the Christmas holiday as others around us choose to celebrate it, but we ourselves do not happen to celebrate this particular religious holiday. Some of us celebrate a different holiday at this time, and some of us do not celebrate religious holidays at all, but love the winter season and its beauty as well. Please remember an option for those groups. I myself happen to celebrate a different religious holiday. Best wishes for you and your family’s health and healing during this challenging time. We all feel so much love for you and admire all you have built and created, no doubt through the strength and focus instilled in you by your beloved Mother. May her memory be for a blessing.
Christmas markets were a huge disappointment to us, We went to 4 in France, Germany and Switzerland, including Basel. The towns were beautiful and charming but we found that the markets all sold the same junk, no matter what the country. There were some unique gifts and food/drinks items in each market but don’t expect to buy spectacular and handmade gifts.
I even saw the same pashmina shawls sold in Eastern Market in Washington, DC, just more expensive.
I’m happy for you and us that you’re back and plugging along. This is the most. Beautiful time of the year. May you continue to find peace and comfort in it’s beauty.
Dear Tina, I am so sorry for your loss. I too lost my mother its been 25 years this Dec 29th. My boys were not quite 1 and 4 so they don’t remember her but my stories have kept her alive. Her favorite time of the year was Christmas as is mine so each year I make it a little bigger. She was so sick with cancer and could hardly walk but made it through Christmas and it was her happiest with her 5 children and 18 grandchildren. Then pain lessens in intensity but the actual pain doesn’t its just not constant but reading about your mom brings it back like yesterday. I wish my mom could have watched my children grow up and given her love and guidance she would be so proud of them one in medical school and the other a manager in a tech company. Be glad your mom got to be with your children growing up and shower them with love. My heart goes out to you and the pain you are in only those of us who have been through it know it. I wish you a lovely holiday with your family and I am thinking of you with tears in my eyes. Love, Tara
Just wondering from the photos, did you get rid of your beautiful dining room furnishings from your previous house? Also you had a wonderful painting above the fireplace if I remember correctly. 🤔
“Don’t cry because it’s over smile because it happened” is a quote from Dr Seuss .
Loosing your mom is difficult for all of us but weren’t we lucky to have them for as long as we did😇
Loved seeing your beautiful decorated home and greenhouse!
Tina,
That greenhouse will be your salvation! You are so lucky to have one! Maybe put a fountain of some kind in there. Cherub?
Love the house so far!
My thoughts and prayers at this time of loss and sadness for you and your family. I loss my dad on 12/23 a few years. It will be a heaven reunion some day but for now he and other loved ones are greatly missed. I move forward and make happy memories with my younger family members/children and friends.
What an enjoyable post! Your home, as always, looks spectacular. The IG suggestions were especially good this time too – signed up for several. Just wanted to give you a head’s up on the Christmas markets in Europe that was a shocker to us. We were there about 4 years ago for that very reason. Unfortunately, we learned that most of those fabled markets close early. Almost none were opened during the week leading up to Christmas. Strasbourg, however, was superb. Our guide told us they invest something like $4 million each year but triple that investment in tourist revenue. I believe it. Words cannot do it justice. I hope you get to realize your dream next year. I look forward to the posts! Merry Christmas!
Tina, it is so good to hear and see the progress you are making in healing and to read the loving comments of others toward you-it does some good for me, as well-I lost my mother in February of this year and my Dad a few years ago and this is the first Christmas without either one-I know I’m not alone, though, because reading the comments from others toward you confirms that I am not alone-so many understanding and loving women out there-we’re praying for you.
Bonjour, Tina,
So many nice thing’s above and in all your post’s, you do a great job and all the blue’s are my favorite, thank’s for sharing and I do enjoy. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, I know it will be sad in a way, but you have all the wonderful memorie’s of your Mother, sending warm hug’s~~~~~~~~Alway’s, Jean V.B.CA