Favorite Finds #29 {Almost Christmas}

Just a few favorite Christmas things I've found this past week... Enjoy!


Christmas Book Tree

{Pandora's Box}

23 Days of Handmade Christmas

{Midwestern Moms}

How to Wrap a Cat for Christmas

{Seven Sisters}

I'm Dreaming of a DIY Christmas

{Dealicious Finds}

Writing with Pine Needles: JOY

{Simply Vintagegirl}

Snowman Garland

{Crafts by Amanda}

Merry Christmas!

A Tale from the Snowstorm

One of the my favorite things about the startling blizzard that recently passed though our area was...

...this pair of mourning doves.



They sat together, right outside of our living room front window.
(the perfect place for me to stay cozy inside and take pictures
of the outdoor action)


We first noticed the pair sitting outside the window before 9 o'clock that morning.


The doves continued to stay as the thick snow landed on their backs.
Occasionally they would shake cold, white fluffiness off their necks.


This one particular birdie did not seem to mind that is was quite literally
being buried in the snow.
I felt sorry for it, since it must have been so cold.


The snow kept piling up... and covering this poor dove.
The second bird moved about a bit more.


For at least 5 hours, these birdies endured the cold, wet snow
building up around them. I returned to the window at about 2 o'clock in the afternoon, to check on them again.


The two mourning doves had left...
leaving an empty spot in the fresh snow
and a sad place in my heart.

Favorite Finds #20

Below are links to my favorite finds of the last week.


Quiet winter days ~ from "A Bowl of Moss & Pebbles"
Breezy's thoughts upon the snow, including her delightful illustrations.

Treasures of Darkness ~ from "Rose's Daring Adventure"
Lovely poetic thoughts from Rachelle.

Creamy Strawberry Dessert ~ from "Marie-Madeline Studio"
Oh so scrumptious! I want to taste some.

i have a pet tiger. ~ from "IrishGirl"
Cute kitties do look like tigers, don't they?

Stretching The Imagination ~ from "Christ is Write"
Warm-up writing exercises and such.

in a red sorta mood ~ from "Ooooooh la la!"
Some splendidly red objects to gaze upon.

Why I Write ~ from "Rose's Daring Adventure"
Another post about writing which I was completely absorbed in.


Also, Elisabeth and Hannah Grace have each recently posted some of their Favorite Finds, so be sure to check out their links too!


Did you find any wonderful blog posts to read?