Christmas Dinner at my Aunt’s home, 2011
Our Glorious White Pine
Front Door Wreath, made by my talented Mother
Wreath at the backdoor and a deck piled sky-high with snow
Heirlooms and Nature: Dried flowers, branches, berries, and antique ceramic figurines from Ireland that came from my Great Aunt and kindred spirit
Spur of the moment Ivy wreath hung from the china cabinet
My mother is a talented gardener and artist. She has an amazing eye for detail and composition. She magically walks through the house putting small, simple, beautiful things here and there. I’m still learning…and am not sure I’ve inherited that gene…
Island Hearth 
Really beautiful pictures.
Thanks Julie! I’m enjoying reading your recipes. Am going to add this one to my repertoire for sure: http://juliesfamilykitchen.wordpress.com/2013/12/05/hot-smoked-mackerel-and-rocket-with-orzo-pasta/
apparently your mother also has a lovely daughter