Sunday, December 29, 2013

Remnants

The decorations are down and put away.   The gifts are unwrapped.   Those that did not fit have been returned.  

There are only a few remnants of Christmas that remain.

A blue poinsettia...









some leftover cookies....














 and best of all...

 loving memories that will live on until Christmas comes again.



Hope all of you have some remnants to enjoy as well.   God Bless and Have a Very Happy New Year!  

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28 comments:

  1. Barbara Lilian in FranceDecember 29, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    It's nice to look back on happy times spent together with family & friends. I've never seen a blue poinsettia before, I hope it stays in flower for a long time keeping your happy memories fresh for you. I'm so pleased to have met you through your blog and having you popping in to see what I've been doing. I wish you & your family a very Happy New Year for 2014.

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  2. Salty Pumpkin StudioDecember 29, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    Beautiful poinsettia. And those cookies look beautiful as well. Have a Happy New Year!

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  3. UnknownDecember 29, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    Very touching, poignant photos, Debbie. I love the blue poinsettias!

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  4. LindaDecember 29, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    Lovely photos and touching post, Debbie.

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  5. VictoriaDecember 29, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    Beautiful post, Debbie. I've never seen a blue poinsettia before, thanks for posting a photo of it.

    Blessings,

    Victoria, who is wishing she had one of those Christmas cookies to eat right now!

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  6. juliefordoliver.blogspot.comDecember 29, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    Took down my decorations today. The house looks quite bare,
    Not sure how I feel about a blue poinsettia. I have never seen one before.
    It looks nice in the pic but I have seen bright blue orchids and they make me shudder. Much too obviously as a dye job. I know you have lovely taste so if you picked it... I know it must be okay.
    Hope your New Year will be the best yet for you and those you love.
    I do love the cardinal ornament.

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  7. BIKBIK AND RORODecember 29, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    God bless you too dear friend -- a wonderful, peaceful new year to you and yours :)

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  8. Celia BlancoDecember 29, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    The cookies look delicious and your ornament is beautiful! I wish you many blessings in the new year!

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  9. Autumn LeavesDecember 30, 2013 at 3:15 AM

    Oh those blue poinsettias are just gorgeous! I had no Christmas cookies this year, alas, but I made up for it with other foods. LOL May you and your husband have a most wonderful and blessed new year.

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  10. JaneDecember 30, 2013 at 4:39 AM

    Wow, I never saw a blue Poinsettia , really beautiful ! My Christmas tree and decorations are never taken away till after the 6th of january , but traditions are so different from house to house. Wish you a wonderful and happy 2014 ! xox

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  11. DebraDecember 30, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    Happy New Year to you too-God bless you all-including doggies...

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  12. JenniDecember 30, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    So glad to hear you had a wonderful Christmas, I'm planning on leaving my decorations up for awhile longer :)
    Hope you have a wonderful new year.
    Hugs,
    Jenni





















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  13. LoreeDecember 30, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    How cool. I have never seen a blue poinsetta. Happy new year Debbie.

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  14. CoraDecember 30, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    Beautiful blue poinsettia. I wish you Debbie a blessed and a prosperous New Year. God bless!

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  15. wendyDecember 30, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    I have never seen blue poinsettias! they're really pretty. The cardinal ornament is beautiful, did you paint it? I wish you a blessed and Happy New Year!

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  16. DeeDecember 30, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    This is the first blue poinsettia I have ever seen...it is absolutely beautiful....You sure have a head start on packing Christmas items away....I probably will do mine next week. Happy new Year!!!

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  17. Lorraine BrownDecember 30, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    A blue Poinsettia, beautiful memories of Christmas each really special. Have a wonderful 2014 Debbie

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  18. LinDecember 31, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    Wonderful, Deb!! Wishing you a glorious and joyous 2014!!!!! HUGS!

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  19. CraveCuteDecember 31, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    Took down my tree yesterday, but I still have plenty of wintery decorations to keep me happy. Have a very Happy New Year Debbie!

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  20. Joan TavolottDecember 31, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    My tree and decorations are still up. I like to enjoy them a while longer. Have a Happy New Year! Thanks for being part of my 2013. I'm looking forward to visiting in the new year!

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  21. RosemaryJanuary 2, 2014 at 7:39 AM

    Beautiful post, Debbie! A blue Poinsettia - I had no idea! Happy New Year to you and your family and fur-kids!

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  22. MILLYJanuary 2, 2014 at 2:26 PM

    Wishing you a Happy New Year Debbie. Hope you are keeping warm in your wintery world.

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  23. Cynthia SchelzigJanuary 2, 2014 at 3:39 PM

    ohh a blue poinsettia...wow, I have never seen a blue one before...it is gorgeous! I think I need one of those last remaining cookies too.......Happy New Year to you and yours!!

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  24. jerilandersJanuary 2, 2014 at 3:49 PM

    I'm usually pretty quick about putting all the Christmas stuff "away".As much as I love all the decor, when it's over, I can't wait to move on. Happiness and delight to you in the coming year!

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  25. Catharina EngbergJanuary 3, 2014 at 5:26 AM

    Debbie, thank you for being my blogfriend 2013. I hope that 2014 will be filled with laughter and creativity. Hug.

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  26. Laura LeederJanuary 3, 2014 at 3:38 PM

    Happy New Year Debbie! here's to a wonderful January!

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  27. UnknownJanuary 4, 2014 at 1:40 PM

    Beautiful blog post... I love the Blue Pointsetta....Wishing you and yours a Fabulous 2014
    Maureen

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  28. UnknownJanuary 5, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    Wow. I cannot belive the holidays and new year is all over. I hope you new year is off to a great start.

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