Living near the sea is something this desert farmgirl promised herself she’d never, ever take for granted. After eleven years of being docked bayside I am still in awe of the power of the sea to calm any rough waters I may come in to. This month in particular has left all of us feeling adrift in the wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy. All I know is that we have to keep on walking in love and faith and do our best to shine our brightest when it’s our turn in the sun. Those in darker, stormier times need our rays of hope to guide them in their journey back to the light. And so, in true farmgirl fashion that is what I intend to do. Before we jump into that sleigh for our ride over the Sagamore Bridge let’s join hands in a prayer for peace and hope.
Then it’s off to Cape Cod for some Christmas spirit BEACH STYLE!
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Thank you Debbie, for the little tour! Looks charming and inviting and I wish I could join you at Beth’s.
Maybe someday I’ll make it to your part of the world and if I do, I’ll certainly be on the phone to you.
AND, if you ever some west, be sure to stop here too. I’d love to take you around our part of the world!!
Thanks again!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
CJ
Dear CJ,
You bet! I love and miss the west.. my first home! You be sure and look me up if you ever get to the Cape! I would love it! Merry, Merry to you and yours and as always, thanks for the note!
xo Deb
Oh what a beautiful way to start my day – prayers for Sandy Hook and for all the world and then a trip to Cape Cod – always wanted to visit Sandwich – been to England but never to our Sandwich. What a special trip this was, the tour guide was especially knowledgeable and we got to see the best of the area. Ahhhh smell the sea air. Thanks so much Deb and a Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Dear Joan,
So glad you enjoyed the tour! I have to admit I’m a little green with envy…ENGLAND is high on my bucket list for places to visit! Lucky you… Thanks so much for your note. Merry Christmas to you and yours! xoDeb
I love your posts always, but this has to be the best yet! Cape Cod is one of my favorite places and Sandwich is the Cape at its best. Thank you for the trip. merry Christmas.
Thank you Hedy! I love your notes too! xo Deb
Thanks for the lovely jaunt! I love little towns like that! If ever you come this way, I will take you to one much like it!
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
You’re on Julia! It’s a date! Enjoy your family! xo Deb
Love it! So cute, will put it on my places to visit. Love primitives, so that is a must.
You will love it! Thanks so much for your note! xo Deb
Deb,
I wish you and your a very Merry Christmas and a very Blessed New Year filled with joy and your every hearts desire. Love ya, keep posting. Neta
Hello sweet Neta!
Thank you… Blessings to you and yours too and a most creative New Year! xo Deb
What a lovely town and the decorations are wonderful. I’m so glad you appreciate your community close to the sea. I hope you and yours have a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.
Blessings for a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours…
Yes, living near the sea is a special treat! Love, Deb xo
Debbie: What a delightful town. I was there about 45 years ago and it’s fun to see it now. You’re a delight too. Have a blessed holiday. Bonnie
Awe, Thank you Bonnie .:) Blessings to you and yours too.
xo Deb
Hello Deb,
I agree with you 100%… peace and blessings for the world over. Wouldn’t it be great if there could be total peace throughout the world?
Thank you for the wonderful Christmas treat of a visit to a beautiful place, and so close to your home.
Merry Christmas to you and your family. Stay warm and safe,
Marcie
Hi Marcie,
World Peace? Oh yeah! Glad you enjoyed the tour… Blessing to you and yours this holiday season and thanks so much for your note!
xo Deb
Hi Deb!
Thank you for this virtual tour…really lifted my spirits. This post makes me want to hop in the car and take a visit to the Cape!
Wishing you and your family a wonderful, happy Christmas and Happy New Year.
Big hugs from your blogging sis,
Nicole (Suburban Farmgirl blogger)
Hi Nicole,
You have been on my mind so much! If you ever come this way you better look me up sister! Big hugs back! xo Deb
a wonderful escape on an emotionally stressful day (Christmas prep always seems to do that to me…but it does get better year after year, learning simplicity and going with the flow 😉
I too love your blogs and am grateful for your Spirit especially during these unpredictable days.
Yes, prayers for all, and a happy Christmas and 2013 to you and yours !
xo
I hear ya on the last minute prep stress! I’m supposed to be making my grocery list for the weekend as I type! LOL! What needs to get done will! Thank you so much for your kind words and Blessings to you and yours this holiday season!
xo Deb
Deb, I loved your tour of Sandwich! I have a collection of tiny plates made with different colors of Sandwich glass, which reminds me of home. They say that "all hearts go home for Christmas", and that is true for me. I still serve hot clam dip every Christmas eve in honor of my seaside roots. Thanks for keeping me connected. May God bless your holidays.
Hi Pam,
Oh I’m so glad you were able to stop by for the Sandwich tour. I was hoping to hear from you! Christmas by the sea is so pretty and so different from my high desert roots as well. Thanks so much for the note and blessings to you and yours!
xo Deb
What fun to go a Christmas walkabout with you. I LOVe the storefront at Crow Farm. Thanks for taking photos along the way so that we can feel like we were there. I hope you & yours had a peaceful and pleasant Christmas. Our family get-together is tomorrow. Kinda different now that we are all older. We like a quieter sort of holiday 🙂
Hi Shery! Glad you could come along! Our holiday is quiter now too.. the teens tend to dissappear in another room leaving us " older folk" to chat and eat! Quiet is good! Hope all is well on the Prairie! Pat the horses for me! xo Deb
I would to find a small cabin near your, Maybe a small one bedroom and one bathroom.That would be a dream come true. Enjoy your beautiful life and God Bless!
Deborah