January Love

Hi everyone!

I am writing to you this morning in the cozy comfort of our den - blazing, burning and bundled. The fireplace is  blazing, candles are burning and I'm bundled up in sweats and fuzzy socks.  Baby, it's cold outside!

Brrrr - errr - errr!

With sub zero temps and the winter doldrums knocking at my door, I decided to give our front entry some January love and warm things up a bit.

 This past Christmas I became slightly obsessed with mini Christmas trees - just plunk 'em down, and voila - instant winter charm!  I think they still look charming and apropos for January. I picked up the two in this vignette on super sale - 75% off, about $6.00 for the pair.

The brass "Love" ornament is also an after Christmas score from Wal-Mart - 19 cents! I mean, seriously? How could I not?

As you know, I love my scented candles, but this table is right at our dog's nose level and well, lit candles and puppy proboscis's do not mix.  Luminara flameless candle to the rescue.

Although I like the chamber candle stick on the  old, vintage lunchbox, I decided to switch in a picture of myself with Mr. Bluebird - this is a "love" post after all, lol!

I am off to whip up a batch of chicken noodle soup in the slow cooker for tonight's dinner. I am using Shore Lunch Soup Mix as my cheat.  Have you all tried this?  It's amazing!  I do jazz it up with cooked, shredded chicken and an extra handful of frozen carrots and a little chopped onion.  Perfect for our frosty winter evening ahead!

I hope you are staying warm and cozy on this January day.

Thanks for stopping by,
Jane

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