Sisters Christmas Luncheon

There is nothing more useful for finishing my decorating than the deadline of a social event in our house.  :-)  That event was yesterday.  My sisters, Roberta the elder and Denise the younger - and Shirley my best friend since 7th grade who is now an honorary sister - arrived for our annual Christmas luncheon that I host each and every year.  

Everything arranged just so, Dayle laid and lit a log fire in the hearth, a ham in the oven... the girls brought colorfully wrapped presents, and some surprises for Kristi and the boys.

We prepared the ham and baked potatoes, Shirley brought a broccoli salad, Roberta a loaf of sourdough bread, Denise made bread pudding for dessert.  Yum!

After a chatty and enjoyable luncheon, we retired to the living room by the fire and the tree.. Shirley, Denise and Roberta posed for a photo for me.  :-)

My old oak coffee table with candles aglow and my Jim Shore Santa in his sleigh which is lit and has a music box playing We Wish You a Merry Christmas.  The quilted centerpiece was a gift from my sister Denise several years ago.

Oh how I enjoy the lighted tree full of a lifetime collection of ornaments that each mean something special.

Even the toys in Santas bag are cute, a doll, teddy bear, toy soldier and jack in the box, his sleigh is soaring over the clouds.

My other Jim Shore Santa in his sleigh and 4 reindeer on the mantel.

We got a new wreath this year.. the old one finally had to be retired due to.. I didn't like it anymore... LOL!

This darling little knitted ornament flew in from across the country from a very dear friend who I adore.  Thank you, my friend!

Roberta gave us each a card she made, cute cover of 4 ladies taking a selfie.

And inside a poem she wrote herself!

Denise gave us all some new salt and pepper grinders, I gave everyone some India Tellicherry peppercorns and pink Himalayan salt for the grinders, Shirley gave us a fun tartan plaid initial mug and Kristi gave us all some Ambrosia Honey Co. honey!  Roberta gave us all a scarf.

I am looking forward to using this on my morning English muffin.  :-)  Thanks, ladies!!

I got a box from my blog friend Betsy, she had found a vintage set of S&P shakers and got them for me.  Thanks, Betsy!

Are you ready for advent calendar item #11?

Look at this luscious baby blue yarn!!  More for my cowl project.

And just now I opened this... 

The cutest little jar of locally produced creamed honey!  Oh my!

We're off soon to do some errands.  How is your week going?  Do share with us!!

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 *M*E*R*R*Y* * *C*H*R*I*S*T*M*A*S*!*
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((hugs)), Teresa :-)