Sunday, January 23, 2011

The Hug


I've noticed that many around Blogville are still playing in the snow.


Come on in and take your mittens off to warm your hands by the fire.


I'll fix you a cup of hot chocolate.


These cute little snow-people mugs from William Sonoma keep your chocolate steaming hot under the top hat.


You say you are hungry too?


No problem! Look what we have inside the tin.




Snowmen cookies just for you!


~Enjoy~



Mary Engelbreit's frosty tin has been in our home since the 1990s.
Though the bare trees and snow covered evergreen branches
of this winter scene may reflect a cold day . . .



The smiles generated from the three way hug certainly warm my heart.



The hug says it all.

Thank you, Mary Engelbreit, for the whimsical joy your art brings into our lives.

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Sarah
Sarah

The summer we married, my husband was in graduate school, and I was employed as a teacher. We took a portion of our savings that summer and purchased a sailboat. We christened our Catalina 22, “Hyacinths For The Soul” after Saadi’s poem. Our "Hyacinths" provided years of pleasure.

48 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    :)

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  2. Sweet Bee CottageJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    So heart warming. You are such a sweetie!

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  3. Boo-Bah AKA IrisJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    I love your Mary Englebreit tin. I love everything she does.
    Those cookies looke delightful.

    Iris

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    oh, i love this tin. i fell in love with the snowman cup and the heart shape saucer...wow!

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  5. promdiJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    followed you from GFC...because i so fell in love with the snowmen tin here.

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  6. PieJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    Cute collection!

    My Blue Monday.

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  7. Johanna GehrleinJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    Dear Sarah,
    this was a lovely and inviting visit in your home. Nice to warm up not only my cold hands and nose with a hot chocolate but also my heart with those beautiful cookies and the M.E.tin - this is just adorable.
    Greetings, Johanna

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  8. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    So sweet! The snowman cookies look yummy!

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  9. LynnJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    So cute Sarah! The mug is adorable and the cookies look great too-enjoy:@)

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  10. JojoJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    I love snowmen and that mug with a hat is the cutest thing I've seen lately!!!! I would love a slow, snuggle-at-home day with a snowman mug.

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  11. The Quintessential MagpieJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Sarah, this is such a cute post, and I am loving every bit of it! Those snow men mugs with the hats are genius. How cute they are! An I love the ME design, too, and all of your cute things. You have the best "goddies" of all! :-)

    Hope you are staying warm. We are having the big chill this morning, and then I drive again this afternoon to go to some things this week. I'm glad to get out, but now I've thrown myself in head first, I fear! LOL!

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  12. Carol at SerendipityJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Sarah,

    Great post. I love the doll. Cookies look pretty good and the tin is just lovely.

    Carol

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  13. bjJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Oh, Sarah...what a warm and delightful post. Cutest little tin and those mugs are just perfect.
    Sending you a big, ole cyber hug...{{{{{{HUG}}}}}}

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  14. La Table De NanaJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    That is so similar to the Christmas stocking I made Max:) So cute the presentation..as always..:)

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  15. SmilingSallyJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Yum, that hot chocolate sure hit the spot!

    Thanks for all the hugs. I like them best of all.

    Happy Blue Monday, Sarah.

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  16. Cherry ChickJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Good Morning Sarah,
    If only I could come right over. I would love some hot chocolate out of those darling Snowman mugs. It's cold here in FL and I call the 50's cold. Thanks so much for sharing your ME and snowman with us on ME Monday.
    Hugs...
    ´*•.¸(´*•.¸♥¸.•*´)¸.•*´
    ♥•.*.*.*.Cherry*.*.*.•♥
    ♥•.*.*.*.Chick.*.*.*.•♥
    ¸.•*´(¸.•*´♥´*•.¸)´*•.¸

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  17. ★Carol★January 24, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    It's definitely still snowman time! Love the ME tin, and those cookies are almost too cute to eat. I said ALMOST!
    Happy Monday!
    Carol

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  18. BettyJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    What cute snowmen! Now I feel the need for a cup of hot chocolate. Off to get a ME mug...

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  19. On Crooked CreekJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Sarah,
    Thank you for this sweet ME post today. I do so wish we still had Home Companion available. During our ice storm last week, I retrieved all my past Home Companion Jan./Feb. Magazines and just enjoyed each and every page.
    It was a lovely visit!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  20. Sue McPeakJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Although we have no SNOW, it's so wonderful to be greeted by these cute Snowmen and a cup of hot chocolate! Such neat cups with the top hat lid, and darling cookies...too cute to eat, but okay, I'll have a bite! Love your collection of MaryE pieces. Have a wonderful last of week of January!

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  21. Glenda/MidSouthJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    What a cute mug. Those cookies are almost to cute to eat.
    Have a great week.

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  22. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)January 24, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Sara, What a darling post. Thank you for the hug, it was so needed today. Thank you for swinging by to see the small hutch "makeover".
    hugs ~lynne~

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  23. Cindy AdkinsJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Wow, this is so adorable!!! It's the first time I've been on Blue Monday...I saw you here and wanted to come for a visit!!! The cookies are so precious!!!
    XO

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  24. MaggieJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    OK, I'll swap you an eclair for one of your snowmen cookies, d'accord?

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  25. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Ok...you have me totally jealous. I love that snowman cup. I just love snowmen items...and aren't they just the cutest? Have a great week!!

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Yumm! snowman cookies! YUM

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  27. Diann @ The Thrifty GrooveJanuary 24, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Very cute Sarah! And appropriate for me right now since I am sitting here looking at the snow falling!

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  28. BeverlyJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    We don't have snow here right now, but may I have some anyway?

    I've missed you.♥

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  29. Red Couch RecipesJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    And thank you Sarah the the whimsical posts that give US joy in blogland. Those cookies are so cute! Joni

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  30. Sandi @the WhistleStop CafeJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    So cute!
    That the only snowman I'd have around here :-)

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  31. KathleenJanuary 24, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    That's adorable. I love the blue and white checked plate too!

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  32. Cathy~Mille FleurJanuary 24, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    How lovely! I wish we were together sharing the cocoa and cookies...what a wonderful way to spend the afternoon!

    Happy Monday

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  33. joyh82January 24, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Very cute post, love the tin and cookies. They look very tasty!
    Have a great week.

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  34. DonnieJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    That is so cute. I love the mugs and the cookies are just beautiful.

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  35. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    I love all of your snowmen! They are adorable!
    Hugs,
    Penny

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  36. UnknownJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    What a delightful post. I love those snowmen cookies, and your words are perfect.
    Karen

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  37. SueJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    what an adorable post...I love Mary Englebreit....it warmed my heart!

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  38. MaryJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    You have so many adorable ME items! Love those little snowmen mugs & cookies too~ they too cute to eat :-)

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  39. Bargain Decorating with LaurieJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    That tin is precious and so are those cookies inside. What a great idea to have top hats to keep the contents of the mugs warm. Lovin' all of the snowman love on your table Sarah. laurie

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  40. UnknownJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    I love Mary Engelbreit ... all your treasures are wonderful & so inviting to enjoy.

    Have a beautiful eve ~
    TTFN ~
    Marydon

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  41. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Sarah I love the cute snowmen mugs, the beautifully illustrated tin and those adorable cookies! They are a wonderful way to brighten up a cold day.
    We will be getting more snow tomorrow so I know I will enjoy a nice cup of cocoa after I shovel...again! :)

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  42. g.suzieJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Darling, mugs and tin. . .the cookies are adorable!
    Thanks for dropping by today, and yes we still have plenty of snow!
    A cup of hot chocolate and a hug sounds wonderful.
    Sue

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  43. AngeJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Sarah this Hug tin is just precious. Can't wait for it to snow here so I can go out and do a snow hug ;) Gee it's nice to be back.
    xxx

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  44. VictoriaJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Yay Sarah....this is so charming..and heart-touching..very sweet..gorgeous! Lovely photos...they capture the heart!
    Wonderful!
    have a marvelous wkd ahead!!

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  45. JacquelineJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Did I wish you a happy birthmonth? Hope you had a great month, January girl. These mugs are absolutely over the top. I haven't seen them. Just too adorable for words. I love the tin too. One great thing about winter is that you get to really enjoy sipping hot chocolate.

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  46. Anita@TheycallmejammiJanuary 28, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Yummy for the cookies...I need one to eat with my coffee this morning. Love the Snowman mugs!

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  47. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Hi Sarah
    Stopping back by to tell you about the bee hive.

    I found it at Home Goods or Marshall's a few years ago. Can't remember which store. It isn't marked.

    Thanks so much for visiting!

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  48. Donna@Conghaile CottageJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Oh Sarah, I Do Love Mary's whimsy and in the late 70s I had a KITCHEN FULL of her treasures...I MUST locate the trunk that holds her so dear and bring her out! LOVE the little sweater on the bunny...OH and I'll have a MUG of the Hot Chocolate...So Sweet of you to think of all us who are buried in white!
    Hugs to you,
    Donna

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