tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post1482785216280122602..comments2024-03-28T14:38:36.756-04:00Comments on The Marmelade Gypsy: A Little Decor, Baby Granding and a Preview of Christmas in London!Jeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-79602428892313883962018-12-15T08:39:03.016-05:002018-12-15T08:39:03.016-05:00Oh, Jeanie, I just loved this post! Those baby gra...Oh, Jeanie, I just loved this post! Those baby grands are like sponges, and you & Rick are getting the privilege of giving them the gifts of reading and music - how exciting that must be! They are absolutely adorable, and could pass for twins. I bet that's how they'll always be. When my girls post pictures of themselves on FB, the facial recognition always tags each of them as the other, it's so funny.<br />Everything is still in a state of merry, merry here, until the time crunch of cooking starts next week. I think I can.....Rita C at Panoplyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351306074493103021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-22385484275376096172018-12-14T22:40:53.502-05:002018-12-14T22:40:53.502-05:00What wonderful times with the grandkids! Love your...What wonderful times with the grandkids! Love your little assistant :)Samihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467163627586022816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-17452877257602042242018-12-14T16:38:07.793-05:002018-12-14T16:38:07.793-05:00Jeanie, that first pic is so pretty with the arran...Jeanie, that first pic is so pretty with the arrangement on the plaid cloth, and of course your little guys are something special. What fun to have them around, I miss those days so much..Keep up the Christmas spirit, it is sounding good around your home..Merry Christmas..JudyJudy at GoldCountryCottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282585980012016892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-41268755340748986672018-12-14T09:00:44.816-05:002018-12-14T09:00:44.816-05:00Bottom down..LOL how cute !
Those are tender mome...Bottom down..LOL how cute !<br /><br />Those are tender moments..nothing beats Littles.<br />You are decorated!<br />I feel luck to have a craft room in the bmt that looks nothing like craft rooms on blogs..;) I do my wrapping there and get all the baking things out etc..hide gifts store the packed stockings..like you said a room for all seasons and reasoons all at once.Not pretty..You wouldn't know it upstairs the havoc in that room..organized chaos.<br /><br />London looks superb.I follow IGERS from London and the stores are just so fab.<br />Decor galore..<br /><br />Have a beautiful day!La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-46336834347264832902018-12-13T20:25:46.577-05:002018-12-13T20:25:46.577-05:00What a doll baby! And I love the pic of your assis...What a doll baby! And I love the pic of your assistant:)Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-41962319891873155242018-12-13T17:19:35.984-05:002018-12-13T17:19:35.984-05:00So sweet! Love the wreath... and the Grands! What ...So sweet! Love the wreath... and the Grands! What fun you must be having. We leave next week for Paris so won't be doing any Christmas decorating and then maybe only a little once there as most of our time will be spent out in the countryside with extended family where they will have done all the decorating. Wishing you a most lovely holiday season! And I'm on to your next post. XoxoKirsten Steenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07497761140112542336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-46252775151294164622018-12-13T12:02:28.938-05:002018-12-13T12:02:28.938-05:00So sweet when they are little! make the most of it...So sweet when they are little! make the most of it! Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-55364747680115912018-12-13T11:35:20.728-05:002018-12-13T11:35:20.728-05:00grandkids are absolutely the best part of life, ar...grandkids are absolutely the best part of life, aren't they?Silver Willowhttps://agentlebreeze.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-84481509342810822932018-12-13T09:50:46.795-05:002018-12-13T09:50:46.795-05:00Time with the Grand is always wonderful. They are...Time with the Grand is always wonderful. They are so cute. Mine are getting so big but still enjoy their Grammy being around. My house is about decorated and most presents bought. Lots of Dr appts with Mom but I think we are slowing down these last two weeks before Christmas. I love the wrapping paper in Harrods and look forward to more! Hugs!Linda @ A La Cartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356471099319932835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-87148594252323174632018-12-13T08:47:42.816-05:002018-12-13T08:47:42.816-05:00It's a trend. The new nutcracker movie is com...It's a trend. The new nutcracker movie is coming out (or has just come out... Can't remember its release date) and everyone's gone nutcracker crazy because of it. I mean, there are always some, but this year everyone's doing it. We've even seen nutcracker based air fresheners (nutcracker delight, and sugarplum fantasies, I believe they're called). Between it being popular for Christmas anyhow, and the new movie, you can hardly turn around without seeing mention of nutcrackers in some shape or form.<br /><br />Anyway, sounds like you had a great weekend with the baby grands. They sound like they're great little ones to have around.Victoria Ziglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11872256336482196922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-7074232876294904682018-12-13T08:25:49.673-05:002018-12-13T08:25:49.673-05:00Your holiday decor is wonderful and the best part ...Your holiday decor is wonderful and the best part is the baby grands! I love reading to children and the live music is fabulous!Carol @Comfort Spring Stationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18308702098757071897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-67048973537028512222018-12-13T06:50:00.527-05:002018-12-13T06:50:00.527-05:00Jeanie, the baby grands are adorable and I know t...Jeanie, the baby grands are adorable and I know that you and Rick enjoyed spending time with them! I can’t wait to see more of your home all decked for Christmas. Oh, those nutcrackers are fabulous! Merry Thursday!Pam Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06155700433773658812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-83491859446786436762018-12-13T06:48:14.624-05:002018-12-13T06:48:14.624-05:00Of course, that's me up there, forgetting to p...Of course, that's me up there, forgetting to put my url and name in. :/BBhttp://whatshesthinking1.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-53985306057526403472018-12-13T06:46:53.466-05:002018-12-13T06:46:53.466-05:00Oh, my gosh! Those baby grands are adorable. That ...Oh, my gosh! Those baby grands are adorable. That photo of Rick playing and singing for Little Big Guy is precious. <br /><br />I've finished my shopping and wrapping and the Christmas cards are in the mail. Now I'm making grocery lists. This is very braggadocios, isn't it? I'm really just so happy and grateful to have things under control, and to be at a spot where H could do Christmas for the kids if I am incapacitated for any reason.<br /><br />Those babies are delicious. Grands are a joy, aren't they? I'm so glad you get to have this experience. It's one of the best I've ever had. Jamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07551543776509110496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-75458809197267948272018-12-12T16:14:49.529-05:002018-12-12T16:14:49.529-05:00I loved your Christmas card! This is my favorite t...I loved your Christmas card! This is my favorite time of year for mail!! :) I'm glad you had a great weekend with the grands! They are such cute kiddos. So fun that the big grand got his first guitar concert - I'm sure there will be many more in his future! I've started to play Christmas music on the piano with Paul in my lap. He will sit for a good 10+ minutes. So far he doesn't have any interest in pressing the keys but I know that will change as he gets older and bolder! <br /><br />It feels a little weird to not have a Christmas tree at our house but I've admired the trees at others' houses. And Paul is drawn to allll the things he shouldn't have so I know it was the right decision to skip the tree this year. We'll definitely put it up next year as he'll understand what no means by then (hopefully!). Lisa from Lisa's Yarnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335500882510597919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-34624512574618715912018-12-12T14:44:13.022-05:002018-12-12T14:44:13.022-05:00I love your sneak peek at your Christmas decorati...I love your sneak peek at your Christmas decorating. What fun to see what you created at home and what you saw in London. I suspect those nutcrackers are European, since we don't get many here.<br /><br />Love seeing the Grandees, and the fun you and Rick had with them. BEAUTIFUL photos, dear Jeanie.Bleubeard and Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149710375520733752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-51733323855818504952018-12-12T14:31:18.111-05:002018-12-12T14:31:18.111-05:00Great photos! This year I will bake in Florida. I&...Great photos! This year I will bake in Florida. I'm hosting a family Christmas cookie party on the 23rd.Joanne Huffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759522152058279949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-67102306442631831952018-12-12T10:00:59.058-05:002018-12-12T10:00:59.058-05:00Your grands are adorable. I know it was a great vi...Your grands are adorable. I know it was a great visit and get away for the parents. My younger ones are 6 and 8 now. The time goes so fast so enjoy this stage!<br />Loved the glimpses of London at Christmas. I look forward to more. <br />I relate to all your decorating observations. I have one room that is a disaster but hope to make some headway today restoring order.<br />Jeanie, Have a fabulous Christmas. I will be traveling.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09559612002837383953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-19805021815765575692018-12-12T07:44:32.902-05:002018-12-12T07:44:32.902-05:00Cute kiddies! Looks like the older one would like ...Cute kiddies! Looks like the older one would like to play guitar. As a onetime music teacher I’d say let him strum it, of course get him a play one to be like granddad. Running on empty https://www.blogger.com/profile/05668554083864151638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-43038831673721462342018-12-12T07:44:24.048-05:002018-12-12T07:44:24.048-05:00That's one of your best photos ever of Lizzie,...That's one of your best photos ever of Lizzie, I'd say. Children and cats are a couple of the best reasons in the world to decorate!shoreacreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284698314697628805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-66739690719575561252018-12-12T06:58:53.902-05:002018-12-12T06:58:53.902-05:00Hello,
Since retiring, I cut back on decorating ...Hello, <br /><br />Since retiring, I cut back on decorating and gift giving. I feel less stress during the holidays. I love seeing your adorable baby grands, they are sweet baby boys. Spending time with the family is the most important thing to do during the season. I do love the woodland theme, cute decorations. Your home is looking festive and beautiful. Enjoy your day!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-20122076438601661162018-12-12T04:45:46.252-05:002018-12-12T04:45:46.252-05:00Baby Granding--loved that in the post title! :) Ho...Baby Granding--loved that in the post title! :) How sweet are those lil' baby boys!!??!! Does Rick have Elf slippers on in the "concert" image??!! haha... fun! LOVE the festive fun in London! Your Executive Christmas Decorating Assistant is doing a GREAT job at being SUPER CUTE!! ;) May your days be merry and bright there!! :))) ((HUGS))Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179096002434748927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-21123929242334002332018-12-12T03:39:31.841-05:002018-12-12T03:39:31.841-05:00Ohhh, I sure do love "BELIEVE". I hope m...Ohhh, I sure do love "BELIEVE". I hope my Nieces still do!<br /><br />hehe, there sure is one happy guy enjoying and exploring food! Oh, and music!!!<br />Oh, LOL. I am told I changed a diaper, too. Over 40 years ago and I thankfully (for both of us, Bro and I) I don´t remember.<br /><br />Hmmm, so many pressies to wrap!<br />Haha, my BIL, owwww. He got stuck in such a nut cracker with his tiny hands and for years "the nacker" made him be a good boy on.the.spot.!<br /><br />Christmas is just around the corner, can you believe this.<br />No plans here, sadly...Iris Flaviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11147576380055530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-71130564553315675702018-12-12T03:02:47.169-05:002018-12-12T03:02:47.169-05:00Looks like you've been busy! Your decorations ...Looks like you've been busy! Your decorations are coming along well. And how lovely to spend so much time with the grandies, that must have been a big adventure. And I love the last photo of the cat directing the work, just fabuous. Have a great day, hugs, ValerieValerie-Jaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01538850820168903865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-27202661274540462682018-12-12T01:46:02.043-05:002018-12-12T01:46:02.043-05:00Those "baby grands" are absolutely adora...Those "baby grands" are absolutely adorable and isn't spending time with them so fun? I treasure every moment with our little granddaughter, they grow UP SO DANG FAST. I love those pretty white bears with the wreaths around their necks!! did you buy one??? I love your Christmas decor, very pretty. We are all decorated, tree up (small one these days), out of town packages done and sent to their destinations, and I did cards last night. Looks like we are moving right along, very much on the same time-table, ha ha LOL. I'm not a big baker, (although I do like to cook) but I can make homemade pecan pralines and I haven't made the family peanut butter fudge in years....so may attempt that this year!BeachGypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200510017404641217noreply@blogger.com