Monthly Archives: December 2015

Thursday Doors

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

The wonderful windmills of the Netherlands – things that fairy tales are made of and do not need words to appreciate. Sincere best wishes for a healthy and happy 2016.Ā šŸŽ‰ Linked to Norm Frampton’s Thursday Doors for December 31, 2015.

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In Between

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

The last week of December is always an interesting seven days in between Christmas and New Years. School vacation for some children, short work week for companies, taking down and putting away decorations for many, and reflecting on the past … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

If I had one wish this week for all of us, it would be Peace on Earth.Ā šŸ’ ——– Thank you to Charles Schultz’s group of Peanuts characters, Charlie, Lucy, Sally, Linus and Snoopy, and a sincere thank you to Snoopn4pnuts.com … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Gathering

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

A gathering of American Heroes. Gone but not forgotten during this Holiday season. For more interpretations of gathering.Ā 

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Thursday Doors

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Real door or gingerbread door? Definitely gingerbread. šŸ™‚ Over the weekend, we took a short drive to Applecrest Orchard and Farm Market in Hampton Falls, NH. It is a wonderful place to visit, and this time of year it is … Continue reading →

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Colors of the season

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

December seems to bring out the red and green at our house – big and small, wreaths, Poinsettias, and decorations all illuminated by lights. I need light on these dark and gloomy days where you have to make your own … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Oops

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

When we were on our trip to Amsterdam I was always attempting to take photos through windows. In this case, we were on a dinner cruise, and I wanted to capture all of the bicycles parked above us but also … Continue reading →

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Thursday Doors

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Through this humbleĀ metal door, my friends and IĀ entered the Macfarlane Research Greenhouses on the campus of the University of New Hampshire to experience the 10th annual Poinsettia Trials that started today and runs through Saturday. Visitors are treated toĀ more than … Continue reading →

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Tis the season

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I like Christmas, I always have. I have more decorations than one woman needs, butĀ most of the indoor ones have a story. The outdoor ones are, well, outdoors and don’t have much of a history except that they are needed … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Eye Spy

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

EyeĀ I Spy cuteness. šŸ™‚ This was an interestingĀ challenge for me because my grands are too old to want me taking or showing photos, and my husband and I don’t currently have a pet. We’ve been dog people –Ā Cairn Terrier, Collie … Continue reading →

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