A Southern Belle with Northern Roots/Junkflirt

 Hi to all and I hope you had a lovely Christmas.
Just an update, After a scheduled hysterectomy on Dec 10, I came home and began to get very sick. I returned to the ER on Dec 16, and was admitted with a quick 1AM  exploratory surgery. I had small bowel obstruction and an area of infection in a  diverticulitis pouch.  This was quite a surgery, at least from my end!
I had tubes where I didn't want them (the nose is awful!!) and stomach drains, 31  staples, was very sore and in and out of what I know now was serious morphine wonderland. oof!  very little sleep, at least without hallucinations the first nights. 
I was dismissed Christmas eve 24th after the opened the top layer of part of the wound, it was trying to get infected.
So now I am home, praying for full recovery with no more set backs. My husband is packing the wound daily and dong a good job taking care of me. My kids are wonderful helps and my daughter has really been amazing!
My step mother is on her way from Mississippi today, flying in for more help so I am in wonderful hands and feel fully blessed.
Many of my  friends have given food, gift certificates, and time and I am so thankful.

All blogs that posted during that time were preposts because from Dec 9 until now I actually did not
  touch a computer (minus phone facebook updates)
  wear a bra ;)
  put on make up or fix hair (barely brushed it)
  read any wonderful blogs :(

anyway .....have a wonderful NEW YEAR  thanks to all the lovely comments you all made and for even stopping by to "see" me.
we have lots of snow here in ND.....do you?


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Luke 2

The Birth of Jesus

 ¹ In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. ² (This was the first census that took place while^[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) ³ And everyone went to their own town to














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 Snow baby vignette can be seen here.



 See this vignette by clicking here.

 A couple pics from last year..... My step mom used antique bulbs in such a lovely way.


 Dad's mantle from an old door.

       Cajun Christmas. RAWR!

 Just waiting for snow.....that year...this year it is already here! brrrr.








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 Atop the desk the snowmen gather.....

 Wonderful snowmen that never melt! and enjoy a little bit of the tropics.....
 amid blooming orchids, the play.
 Because they believe snowmen can do anything!
 They prefer it here on the desk,
cuz... baby...it's cold outside!



 Table top Tuesdays
Metamorphosis Monday



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 I am joining Marty at A Stroll Through Life for her Christmas Cloche Party!


    A large inverted cloche is about as close as I can come, This is one that normally sits on a iron stand and can be filled with things (see another example below).
I also use long light globes on my fireplace display.






 Here is another "cloche" like I have used at the table, just flipped upside down.




 see....tada!









 Treat recipes from the Christmas Tea can be found on North Dakota Kitchen.


 Silver Sundays
Tea Time Tuesdays
A Stroll Through Life
BNOTP Tablescape Thursday

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Materials:
 golf ball
 tee
 white, black, orange acrylic paint or spray paint.
small wooden button, or other item for nose
glue gun
fabric scraps
thread, yarn or ornament hanger

 Paint golfball and tee (if tee is not white)  This is optional, if the golf ball is not dirty you may skip this step.
Paint divots for eyes and mouth.
Paint button nose and affix with hot glue.
Glue ball to tee and affix fabric for scarf. For hat I gathered a small piece of fabric with embroidery thread and  left a long length at top to use as hanger.
Embellish with berries, glitter etc.


When I made these I made several and placed golf balls in an egg carton and spray painted them, this worked very well.







Parties and links
HOH
Lamb Around
Funky Junk
White Wednesday
Santas Gift Shop

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Shred paper, I used an old hymnal that was falling apart (don't worry I have another in good condition) The same hymnal I actually used for the paper wreath too.

Stuff inside bulb and affix any charm on outside with hot glue.



Tie on a ribbon and they are ready to hang.




Stop by and visit.
HOH
Lamb Around
White Wednesday



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