Oh, I have treats to show you, blazing fire too! Here’s treat #1: Musica
Something delicious is cooking!
Where do we start . . . let’s see, how about here. . .
This is Titcombs Bookshop in Sandwich on Cape Cod where I went to sign books last week. But look what they did — with brown plastic tablecloths, they made the front of their shop into a gingerbread house! They cut heavy white paper plates in half and glued them around the doors and windows, and used some as edges to the “house” . . . they made candies out of them too, and lollypops in the window boxes. Isn’t that brilliant!?! I thought so too. I’d love to try this on our house next year.
I’m almost all unpacked from the trip now . . . I thought I’d show you some of the things I got at antique stores as we crossed the country. First off, lambs! You know how much I love lambs! I had a few before we went away, but on this trip whenever I saw one I thought would fit with my little group, I would get it. It was so fun to unwrap them, slowly, after forgetting what I’d gotten. I have a flock!
And look, treasure! I found a Beatrix Potter figurine of Samuel Whiskers! There was no possible way for me to leave him in that dusty old store, alone and unloved. I’d never seen this figurine before . . . did not even know what I was missing. Adorable thing, I saw it from across the room and honed in on it like a submarine sonar system. (Like I know what a submarine sonar system is, I think I made that up, but you know what I mean! Like Jack and his rubber band!) And now Samuel has friends. Never to be alone again.
And later, in another store, I found Mrs. Tittlemouse! Another BP person from 1948 I did not know existed. In her jaunty striped coat with the
bow on the back! She’s now lined up with the others on my kitchen shelf . . .
And look at this gorgeous vintage tea set I found! It was displayed on a starched white lace tablecloth in an antique store in Oklahoma City and practically glowed in the dark it was so pretty. I walked round and round it like a tiger in a cage. It was such a good deal, I couldn’t leave it there, so we wrapped it all in newspaper and brought it home, and now I’ve given it a nice soapy bath.
It’s all hand-painted, gold-edged, and made in England, it even came with an old silver sugar spoon!
The set serves six, it’s only missing one cup. But I mixed-and-matched it with both old and new china cups and mugs, to see what it looks like, and I think it’s even better. I love mismatched! You know what a dish person I am.
Here’s what it says on the bottom. I don’t think it has a pattern name; I’m thinking Tuscan is the name of the China company. Has anyone ever heard of it?
I love nesting . . . I’ve been making up for lost time . . .
We’re taking it slow . . . we haven’t even trimmed the tree yet. That’s OK, it’s in a bucket of water in the dining room, so we’re close. There’s a wreath on the front door, we’re getting there. We have Christmas in our hearts! I’m determined to enjoy this season and in order to do that, I want to go slow and not feel hurried. If something doesn’t get done, it won’t matter. A little poinsettia in the window is just fine for me . . .
I’m just happy to be . . .
I’m spending lots of time in the kitchen with my little buddy . . .
Jack is interested in everything I do, and everything that goes on outside our window ~
It’s been really cold, but beautiful . . . decorative cardinals have been flocking around the feeders. Note, you California/Florida Girlfriends, that there is no color out there in the garden, it is a sepia/white world here in the winter, which is why we were blessed with the Cardinal. What a gift!
And it’s not cold inside, it’s crackling and cozy and smells just wonderful . . .
One thing I’ve been doing is making a few little food-gift items for friends. This morning I made one of my favorite candies for this time of year, chocolate-covered Almond Brittle from page 132 of Vineyard Seasons. SO easy, and perfectly irresistible ~ and very mailable . . I thought I’d show you how, in case you have a last minute someone you’d like to please . . . . But first, more MUSICA for the kitchen dance . . .
So all you do is (don’t blink because this recipe is really fast!) put one pound of butter and two cups of sugar in a large heavy pot on top of your stove.
then pour in one-quarter cup of water . . . hook a candy thermometer to the side of the pan . . . don’t let the tip touch the bottom.
Melt the butter together with the sugar and the water over medium-high heat . . . boil mixture briskly until your candy thermometer reads 300°.
Stir and stir, boil and boil, and while you do you can count your blessings and . . .
watch the birds and stir a little more . . .
The mixture will cook and darken like brittle should. When it reaches the “crack” hard candy stage on your candy thermometer, 300°, remove the pan from the heat and quickly stir in two cups of sliced almonds.
Then spread the mixture thinly on an ungreased (plenty of butter already in the recipe) cookie sheet (or two) and allow it to cool.
When the brittle is almost cool, melt eight ounces unsweetened chocolate over low heat in a heavy pan, stirring constantly.
Then brush the warm chocolate over the top of the candy. Let it cool completely before you
break it up into pieces (I hit the bottom of the pan with a hammer to put hairline cracks in it all over, then I do the rest with a knife).
. . . and then I fill the tins and boxes I’ve collected to use for Christmas gifts . . . old ones and new ones from the pantry . . .
I had this darling box that I lined in a lace doily, and I knew the perfect person to give it to. . .
It’s the same person I’m giving the dishes to . . . the perfect little gift for . . .
Y O U !
Surprise! Yes, it’s YOU ♥ YOU ♥ YOU, (like bread and fishes, I wish it could be all of you, but for a few days, it will be only YOU, and then, one of you really will walk away with this elegant little English tea set, just in time for Downton Abbey! It’s my present to you. It’s been so long, I wanted it to be something nice. The minute I saw these dishes, I thought, my girls will love these. But then, I couldn’t send them out without a little homemade something! That wouldn’t be right. So I made you some Chocolate-Covered Almond Brittle to remember me by. Now all you have to do is leave me a
comment at the bottom of this post and you’ll automatically be entered for the drawing for the Tea Set and box of homemade candy.
(BTW, If this blog comes to your email box, in order to enter you will have to click on www.162.240.10.175/~susanbs3/susanbranch/ and come here to the online version, then scroll to the bottom of this post, look for the tiny word “comments,” click on it and leave a word or two and you’ll be entered!)
Then our girl Vanna (Vanna is the same as a “random number generator” only our Vanna has a lot more verve and style) will be pressed back into service. She’s done NOTHING for months, it’s about time she earned her keep. In a few days she will choose one of your names from her giant Santa hat and I’ll announce the winner. Tell your friends too Girlfriends, your sisters and your mom, because even if you don’t win, you could get invited to Tea (possibly even Twine) at their house and have candy to boot. You can leave as many comments as you want, Vanna knows to only count each name once. She is a contest-engineering genius.
So while I’m cleaning up, I’ll tell you about another surprise. Because if any of you bought a signed copy of our new book A FINE ROMANCE from our studio for your friends and family during this month of December, you don’t know it, but you’ve already given a gift to some very 
special people. Oh yes! Seven dollars from each purchase through our studio for the entire month of December will be going to Casa Pacifica, an organization in California that “Builds Foundations of Hope” for abused and neglected children. ♥
So I got lambs and new BP People and I got to go out and meet so many of you, and you got dishes and candy, and lots more I hope, and we all made a little bit of a difference for children and families, because without you there would be no FINE ROMANCE. ♥ High five, Girlfriends. Thank you also for the wonderful reviews on Amazon, I know it’s you. We are still number one in England Travel Guides! Thank you so much! We make a little difference in our own little kindred spirit world. What goes around comes around.♥
And now it’s time . . . I can smell it from here . . .
I put a little something in the oven for lunch . . . and it’s ready!
A big delicious, salted buttered sweet potato all caramelized and ready to go. Oh yes. Perfect for this cold day. Off I go now. Don’t forget to leave your comment Girls. Good luck, I hope you are having just the very best time! ♥
Oh Susan, Just love your blog and your creativity. You inspire me. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
How wonderful to find the rare Potter figurines! In addition to everything else your trip must have felt like a wonderful treasure hunt! Smart to be moving leisurely into the holiday season and going slowly – there comes true magic and pleasure. Merry Christmas, Erin
‘Just in time for Downton.’ Makes my heart sing! I can’t wait!! Between Downton and A Fine Romance, I’ve turned into an Anglophile. And couldn’t be happier!
Oh I would love to be the lucky person to win this beautiful set. Thank you for the chance and Happy Holidays!!!!
Oh my goodness! I love your blog and am wishing that I win the tea set.
Love your blog and all that I have purchased from you. Your travel stories are so soothing and exciting too. Thanks for the wonderful chance. Jo
Today I found you on facebook – and I’m soooo excited. I have loved your wonderful works for years and years. I have one of your very small notebooks that I have carried in my purse for around 12 years – love love your work. I also collect tea cups and tea pots and the green tea set would be a lovely addition. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and Happiest of New Years!
Merry (early) Christmas, Susan!!! It looks like you’re getting into the holiday spirit; so am I! My dear sister arrived home for Christmas a few days ago, and I’m so happy to have her home for the holidays. Thank you for all your wonderful books and blogs and ideas and recipes; I just love them! I read A Fine Romance back in the summer when it first came out. I wanted to share it with my aunt, so I sent it to her for Christmas; I just know she will love it.
Take care,
Rebecca
Seattle, WA
Enjoy you blog. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
I enjoy your blog so much. It truly is like visiting with a friend. The tea set is beautiful and the brittle looks delicious.
Enjoy your blog. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Just put cookie dough in fridge for a baking day with my sister tomorrow !! Will be having a cup of tea with the finished products!! Merry Merry!
I love every single post, picture and merriment you put in to everything you touch!
What a gifted person you are!
I hope I’m of too late to be entered for the giveaway. Merry Christmas to you all.
Thank you for sharing your life with us! You are an inspiration and I always come away from reading your blog, and your book, feeling like there is hope in the world! Merry Christmas!
Love reading this post today, with a nice cup of tea on this cold day here in Colorado!
What a lovely tea set for some lucky person….I wish I was a lucky person! I really enjoyed meeting you at the Remnants show in SLO. My sis and I agree, you were the frosting on our weekend.
Merry Christmas…tis the season so enjoy!
Hooray! I’ve been having a bad run of things the month of December and it was just great to come home from the hospital and have a glimmer of a chance to win this beautiful tea set and some home made brittle! Thank you for your wonderful blog, no matter what is going on it’s always a bright spot in the day! Thanks again,
Denise
Thanks for inspiring my creativity fairy today! I’m finishing decorating, myself, and looking forward to sharing in all the Christmas festivities here in Colorado. Thanks, also, for reminding us that everything old is new again, when seen through someone else’s eyes.
Sigh! Your blog is so beautiful!
Hope you have a very merry Christmas.
I love dishes too, Susan. Merry Christmas to you and Joe. Your blog gives me such joy to read!
What a sweet gift!
This afternoon, when I sat down for tea, I happened to turn on Turner Classic, and there was “Love Affair” (1939) starring Irene Dunne and Charles Boyer. Wonderful! I have just put away the Kleenex.;) Silly me. I didn’t know the Cary Grant/Deborah Kerr movie was a remake. I always loved that movie, but think I prefer the original. Irene Dunne was perfection, Charles Boyer lovely (that accent!), and her clothes were divine. Such a satisfying way to spend a rainy afternoon! Just had to tell you!
Merry Christmas Susan! I’m glad that you are home also! Visiting your site is almost like a brief visit to a nice bed & breakfast. Love to visit you on your site. Have a very appy holiday! Linda M
Oh my. This would be the most amazing addition to my 17 year old daughters tea cup collection!! She was born in the wrong decade I think. -Kristina
I would love to win the teaset and give the set to my daughter. She and I share a love for tea and tea parties. Our favorite brand is GH Ford, especially “Holiday Tea”, perfect for this season. Best wishes to everyone for a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!!!
Oh, how I love your blog and your heart! We are truly kindred spirits – I have loved BP all my life, read all her books to my daughters and now they are reading them to their children. I also am in love with sheep. My daughter raises a few bum sheep every year – it’s so precious to be around these sweet creatures. Last year I was staying in a travel trailer in my daughter’s yard – the outhouse is nearby – I discovered on my nightime forays that the sheep would all be bunched up along the fence right where I was and when I stepped into the dark, they made a sweet friendly sound – almost like a purr! Thank you Susan for keeping sweetness alive!
Beautiful dishes! I love collecting teacups.
I have been a fan for many years. Making your lemon squares right now! Love your new book! Happy Christmas to you and your family.
I am a big dish collector, too. I have dishes for every season of the year!
I loved reading A Fine Romance. Now I want to go to England. Merry Christmas!
What supercute dishes!
You bring such a cozy, wonderful comfort to your readers! The tea set is so wonderful and will be a blessing to whoever is lucky to receive it. I know I would love to entertain friends and family with such a beautiful treasure. Thank you Susan and a Merry Christmas to you and your dear family.
Susan and Joe, Have a very warm and blessed Christmas and thank you for touching my heart at Christmas time!
I just finished “A Fine Romance” and loved it! I have been to England and your descriptions brought back all the wonderful things England has to offer. Love your blog, too.
Merry Christmas to you, dear Susan!
What a lovely post, Susan! I love all your treasures you found! I have never considered making brittle. I may just give it a go. Have a B*E*A*U*T*I*F*U*L Christmas! Thanks for sharing joy all year long and reminding us to be in the moment. Hugs, Diane
Hi. I’m new to your blog and new to your books. After weeks of waiting, my backordered copy of A FINE ROMANCE finally arrived, and I can’t wait to read it! Can’t wait to subscribe to your blog as well!
What a thoughtful gift you are offering one of your readers. I love vintage!
Wishing you a blessed Christmas!
SusanA
Hallooo!! So nice to see you back again, and nesting all cozy safe from the snow. I just love the tea set, and think I’ve seen some over here (I live in England) and will look out for a cup to complete it if you like……no guarantees and it might take a year or so, but I have seen that pattern before! But then, you’re right, and mismatched is delightful. Hope you are having better success at Christmas preparations than I am – there simply are not enough hours in the day! Take care, and lovely to hear from you again.
Fondest regards,
Lynn
A Texan Quilter in England xx
So glad you’re home! I wish everyone a happy holiday!
Such a pretty tea set and the brittle looks yummy.
Lovely post, as usual. I’m not a snow person but could imagine myself baking and enjoying the red cardinals!
I was happy to read that you are taking Christmas slow because I am too. Just put a bow on the door today and mixed up a batch of cookie dough to chill. This autumn was way too busy to do anything ahead, so it will be a simplified but I hope sweet Christmas celebration! Love those beautiful green china dishes…..I could find a home for them. Merry Christmas, Susan!
“Tis the season to be jolly” & “Oh By Gosh By Golly”, I’d be the JOLLIEST of all if Vanna was to pick my name for the lovely green tea set AND your homeade toffee! 😀
Green IS my favorite color & I have yet to meet or eat a piece of toffee I didn’t like :d
Merry Christmas Susan and Joe! Hope yours is COZY in front of the fire with Jack on your lap!
Welcome home! “Oh there’s NO place like home for the holidays!”
It was so good to come home and read your blog today. I’ve been so busy with my job, I haven’t had much time to relax and I haven’t had much Christmas spirit. Reading your blog always lifts my spirits. Thank you so much for sharing your home and hearth with us. Enjoy very minute. Merry Christmas, Susan, and love to you, Joe, Jack, and Girl.
Oh, Susan, I wish I was creative like you!! But when I was born God took my creativity and gave it to someone else! Thank heaven you are here! Now I have creativity in my life through you!! So happy! Have a wonderful Christmas season!!
It is such a wonderful treat to enjoy your delightful blog. Thank you so very much for the joy you bring to the world! Happy Holidays! Carolyn
I am sitting by the fire with Christmas tree glowing. Reading your wonderful blog, I feel that I can nearly smell and taste your yummy brittle. Would love to be able to sip tea and honey from the lovely teacups. Merry Christmas!
Beautiful gift! <3
I missed your blogs from your beautiful home!! I am excited to make the candy tomorrow! Hope you and Joe have a Very, Merry Christmas!!!
Love the tea set!!! Thank you for offering it as a give away. Also, really like the BP figurines you found…….so sweet!!!
I always get so excited when I see your blog,,,followed you on your trip across the states,,and planned to come see you in Wichita, Ks. and bring my daughters-in-law and some friends, but, I found out the day before I had shingles in my eye and he said I was contagious, I just couldn’t believe it,,,so I followed you and wished I could have been to all the really neat places you went!!! Then when I realized you were going to Ok. City and I was in Texas and still missed you!!! Anyway, love all your stories and love you book!!! Can’t believe you are actually giving away your beautiful dishes,,,that would be hard for me to do!!!! Love that you are enjoying your home so much,,,I feel the same exact way about my home,,,all cozy and warm! Merry Christmas to you and Joe,, Sally
Lovely tea set—lovely blog, as always! My mother (who turned 90 in October) has given away almost all of her fine china and lovely things, some to her 3 daughters and some to friends, as she doesn’t have the storage space for it anymore. I know she misses it, though, and I would love to gift her with this beautiful set. Thank you for all you do to encourage and inspire, Miss Susan—–wishing you the Merriest of Christmases and Happiest of New Years! XOXOXOXO
Hi Susan! I love your recipe! Thanks for the drawing opportunity!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
All the best,
Allison
OMG! I left a bunch of comments on the previous post… and none here! Vanna would never find me! PS – that Jack! It looks like there’s no more than 3 inches of cabinetry and sink edge for him to sit on, yet he looks completely at ease perched on his precipice, overseeing the brittle processing. Totally fearless! Please give Jack, Girl and Iris a Christmas pat and ear rub from me! And be sure to keep one of each for yourself too! xoxo
Love the post…the brittle…and the tea set!
Thank you for the gift of inspiration ~ again! xo & wow!
I read your blog, love the joy and warmth you give all year, just not at Christmas time.
Thank you for sharing such a cozy Christmas filled with snowy trees and the warmth of treats cooking in the kitchen. Merry Christmas!
Becky from Pa.
Love the warm fuzzies I feel from reading “Willards” and all your art and books and quotes and calendars. I would love to find Tea Party stickers or even better, A Tea Party beginners guide. Oh my!
Susan, thank you for your wonderful writings. They remind me that home and family are still our greatest blessings. I feel your warm-hearted spirit in all that you write, which is yet another blessing I am grateful for. Merry Christmas to you, and to your little buddy, Jack.
Your enthusiasm and passion for Christmas and life in general is very inspiring.
I enjoy greatly reading your posts.
Love the Beatrix Potter lovelies…..reminds me of my high school production of
“Peter Rabbit”. It was a children’s theatre production and we traveled around to various schools to perform it…..so much fun!
I can always count on your blog for a little pick me up when I need one. Thank you for all your beautiful work.
Thank you Susan! You brighten so many of us with your joy of life. Thank you, too, for bringing us into your home and sharing all that you do. The Cardinals are a treat to see. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Merry Christmas Susan! Thank you for all that you share with us. I truly enjoy your posts.
The tea set is gorgeous. Would love to have it to serve tea to my precious granddaughters!
I hope this works this time.
I find your website so encouraging especially since my husband and I spent many summers visiting his mother and father who owned a cottage just off the circle by the Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs. Did I read that you have some of your books at the Secret garden? That was one of my favorite shops. We haven’t been back in several years but are anxious to visit again soon. Thank you for giving me a chance to win such a delightful tea set.
Pat
Merry Christmas and Welcome Home!! I love the scents I can smell coming from your kitchen all the way down here in Louisiana. Have a great time in the kitchen. I can’t wait to hear who wins!!
Oh, what beautiful dishes! They would be perfect to use for my morning peach tea.
Just discovered your blog and am so enjoying it! I love seeing your home and reading about your collections, travels,your dear Joe and your precious cat Jack. I have been a big fan for years and have all your books. Your books bring me back to a time when life was slower and people really treasured the things that are important. Thank you for sharing with all of us your talents, treasures and your darling family. Merry Christmas to all!!
Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and the happiest New Year. Thank you for your kindness by sharing such wonderful treasures with us!
Merry Christmas Susan! I just love you and your blog so much! Thanks for sharing yourself with us. 🙂
THANK YOU FOR WRITING SUCH A WONDERFUL BLOG
What an amazing gift you are to all of us, Susan. Thank you for sharing your heart and your art with us. xoxo
Sounds like you had super good luck in your antiquing trips 🙂 That tea-set really is beautiful!
I hope you get your tree up soon- and that Jack doesn’t climb it (I mean the cat, not your dad of course :p )
2,505 Comments, Whew that’s a lot of friends Miss Susan. I’m glad I’m one of them. We’ve been friends ever since the day I laid my eyes on your Wisteria covered house in that magazine so many years ago. I love your books, calendars, recipes and how you live your life. What a lovely thing to do in having such an amazing “give-away”. It’s so much fun to give at this time and throughout the year. I hope you and yours have the best holiday ever and I am glad you are once again back on the east coast to enjoy it with us New Englanders. Have a lovely holiday Susan. xo Cathy
Thank you for making me feel at home.
Merry Christmas and Thank You for bringing a little Christmas to each blog post. Willard makes my day when he arrives!
Susan, Merry Christmas & Happy New Years to you & yours!!!
Thank you for all that you do, such inspiration for many years.
I have all the books you’ve put out <3 Loving this blog too!!!
In peace,
Ann
I love seeing all your new lambs in the flock. I was sorting through old boxes
and came across a ceramic lamb I received as a child and I had such a flood of
memories. My eyes are tearing as I think about it now! A special place in my home now is my lamb’s resting place instead of that old box. Thanks, again, for
bringing Home all the love and happiness little things can bring!
Looking sooooo forward to the return of Downton Abbey. The latest issue of Victoria magazine has a wonderful article about the costumes.
What a beautiful tea set! What a generous give away! I loved A Fine Romance! I devoured it! 🙂
I love your two new bp figurines!
I hope you have a very merry Christmas! !
Your blog has been a balm to me; I just discovered it recently. What an inspiration you are!
Oh Vanna dear….Pick me! Pick me!
Oh Susan…what a wonderful give away! Your tea set is gorgeous! And that candy…oh yummmm how we’d love some of that! I don’t think we’ll have any homemade candy this year…so this would be a great win for us!!
The Cape Cod bookstore is adorable! Someone is so gifted to think of this!! Those BP figurines are so..so cute! They’ve sure found a good home! Oh..your Cardinals are so red..I love it! The one we took a picture of yesterday must have been a young one….he wasn’t bright red yet!!
SUSAN , JOE, VANNA,
WISHING YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS. I love your messages, your inspirations, your lovely drawings, recipes and so much more! Thank you for all that you share with others ~
Thanks so much. Love the sharing. Missing my kid 6,000 mies away. Your posts just cheered me up. I am so grateful for the posts! Merry Christmas!.
I even love the Emma Bridgewater box that you are packing those treats in. I have the Vinyard Seasons book that your recipe is in. It was the first one of your books that I purchased.
Merry Christmas, Susan, to you and yours! Today my sister and I exchanged our Christmas gifts with one another, and I gave her a copy of “A Fine Romance”. She was thrilled as am I with my own copy. Love the china! Thanks for sharing your life with us!
I just came home to my mountains from NYC. I love New York, but of course in the city it is rush, rush, rush! It was so nice to be home, and then read your blog, which gave me permission to slow down and enjoy my litle world. Thank you for reminding me to savor the season. BTW, in the white mountains of AZ (snow country, believe it or not), we don’t have cardinals, but we do have beautiful blue jays, who great me every morning!
Love the cardinals. Merry Christmas!!
Thank you for all the inspiring photos, sketches, and stories. I am having an “internet” tea with 5 dear friends on Sunday evening. Chatting online, with a tea cup and cookies. Thank you for alighting an interest in tea.
Beautiful post, thank you for the chance to win that lovely china!
The tea set is just beautiful. I love dishes too but I think my husband will die if I buy one more. WINNING would be the perfect solution. Who would ever turn done a prize?
Yes, it wouldn’t be your fault if you were lucky! 🙂
Ummm…sorry. “turn down a prize”
I love going to antique stores looking for random china tea cups and saucers. I’ve also been collecting pieces of “Rose Chintz” as I find them along in my adventures! Inspired by you, of course! 🙂
It was so nice to see you at the Remnants of the Past book signing. My friends will ‘love’ their personally signed books.
Merry Christmas, Susan. Thank you for all that you do and share with all of us!
May your Christmas be Merry and Bright! Thanks for all you do.
Thank you Susan, for letting all of us escape for a while & feel like we are there with you, where ever you are! Love your blog & so many of the things you love I love too! Would love the lovely tea set & candy.
Merry Christmas, & keep safe & warm!
Janie
I love reading your blog and seeing all the beautifully scenic photos you post! The photos with the red cardinals in them are so beautiful–they almost look fake (I don’t think we have cardinals out west where I live in Utah.?) I have been a big fan of yours for many years…and I loved Downton Abbey!
I can’t wait to read your book…
I have all of your books and LOVE them! They are stacked so pretty in my favorite spot and I adore each and every one! Merry Christmas!!
I would love to have that darling tea set BACK in OKC! So loved meeting you at Full Circle! Merry Christmas to you and your family.