Tis the Season for Tea & Swaps

	I don't know what it is about the faces of these little Santa's, but I just think they are adorable. The little elf has a pinecone for a body and is holding a mini bottle brush trees sprinkled with snowy glitter and decorated with candy-cane striped floss. I guess it's his eyes that make me feel like he is so mischevious. I've put together two more of them and will have them available on my website. I was also working on my ornament swaps for two events - a Christmas tea and my PFATT sisters (Primitive Folk Art Tea and Talk) on eBay.  The look of them all lined up, tied up with pretty ribbon and lots of sparkle feel so festive. I'm really trying to stay busy now, because if I stop for too long, the grief just pours out of me. It's a very hard time of year for people like us who are missing one loved so much and so young. I really do hope you take the time to be thankful for your family and the blessings you have. It's difficult for us to think about the good in our lives, because we have lost so much. But we realize there ARE blessings we have been given, like our smart, handsome son Trevor, who just escorted a girl to the high school winter ball. And, our supportive friends, who are there to listen when we are down, and there to help us  laugh. I encourage you all to stop and take stock of the good around you.

Comments

[rochambeau]

Dear Iva,
Your ornaments for the swap are charming!
And you are wise to wrap your self in your creativity right now.
I've been thinking about you!!
Sending hugs and a smile to you.
xox
Constance

ps That is exciting about Trevor and the Holiday Dance!

[Lori]

Iva, the little santa is just adorable and your ornaments are gorgeous! and you have them all wrapped up so pretty! sending hugs your way!

[Chris Klingler]

Hi Iva,

I finally found your blog through Lyndy's! LOVE your blog and added you as a FAVE on mine!

Miss you posting in Ehag!

Hope this note finds you well. :)

Best,
Chris

[Amy]

Hello, sweet friend. I'm thinking of you especially through this holiday season as you journey through this unbearable grief with such grace and love.

[Donna O.]

Hi Iva- these look good enough to eat!! Seriously!!
I bet Trevor looked so handsome- you are right to look at what good and wonderful here and now. You are such a strong woman.It was good to talk with you the other day. You know you are on my mind. See you SOON!!
XO
D.

[Dede Warren]

Iva,

Know that I am thinking of you, and wishing you comfort and joy throughout the season.

xoxo, Dede

[Leticia]

Dear Iva-
I am blessed and am thankful for the each moment with my own daughter and son. Wishing you peace.

[Lyndy Ward]

Hi Iva, I'm so glad you stopped by for a little visit. Delighted to trade Blog links too. I see Chris found you through our linking. Great PR: 'Links For Links'! It's like following the yellow brick road to places of magick & enchantment. Your Christmas creations are wonderful.

Thank you for the compliments. I'm going to Christmas Cross Decorate more of my beautiful OOAK Black Cat Art collection for the holidays.

Art & Music is very healing & yet sometimes it can bring a flood of tears from even the best memories of loved ones that have past. We just need to stay strong for those that count on us & in doing so we will get through the sadness with fortitude.

I love sharing my Mom's recipes. My best memories of my Mom were in the kitchen as a little girl helping with the holiday cooking & baking. She always said she was cooking or baking comfort food for the mind, body & soul.

Heartfelt Blessings With Hugs & Love, Lyndy

[Lyndy Ward]

Oh Iva one more thing, how did you include the Santa Claus Fest button on your Blog??? I have been trying for a couple of hours to find the code on their website/blogsite & I can't find where to pick up their Santa Button Link...

I wanted to particpate in the Santa Claus Fest & time is running out... Hope you can help me or send the code to my email or blogsite, thanks.

HUGS, Lyndy