Tuesday, December 16, 2008

SPT--Holiday Comfort


This SPT was a no-brainer for me, as soon as I thought about it I pictured myself sitting on the couch at night snuggled under the awesome quilt Michelle made me for Christmas several years ago. I do this nightly throughout the winter, but I especially love it during December when the Christmas tree is there being sparkly and beautiful. There are many levels to my holiday comfort and I appreciate them all.

**What gives you holiday comfort?**

31 comments:

Chris said...

That does look comfy, the tree is beautiful and what a better time than when watching Christmas movies. :-)

Marie said...

It takes a GOOD friend to make someone a quilt for Christmas! That is a lot of Creative Fridays.

Your gifts beneath the tree look beautiful. It will almost be a shame to unwrap them.

Crystal said...

WOW!!! WONDERFUL PHOTO! Love that you captured the perfect image on your television also. :) That sure does look cozy.

Unknown said...

i totally love watching TV/reading/writing cards by the glow of the tree.

Serendipity said...

Christmas comfort! I love it when things slow down at the end of the day...

{Great picture with the tree and soft lighting...makes me want to curl up in a quilt with a good book even though it is 80 degrees outside!} ...it all looks so inviting...

patsy said...

Okay- I mentioned the quilt below...

what a great/talented friend you have!!

This is truly comfort!!

Price Cream Parlor said...

Michelle makes great lunches, crafts AND quilts for friends? WOW!!

This is a great photo! What gives me holiday comfort is much the same. Great resting spot, something fun on tv and perhaps a great snack in hand...and, if I'm lucky - snow outside! Guess I am really lucky at the moment!

Rebekah said...

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Anonymous said...

This is such a cozy looking scene. We are total cozy blanket people over here as well. I love that Michelle made you a quilt. It is not surprising at all- she is the master of sharing her talents!

Tina said...

That does look comfy for sure. What a beautiful tree tucked over there in the corner!

Jill said...

Thanks Rebekah, that's nice of you to pass on the info about Arrested Development. I do own all 3 seasons.

Barb said...

The comforter, the tree. Super cozy.

Janiece said...

I love your comfort quilt by the Christmas Tree!

melanie said...

A quilt and a glowing tree definitely bring me comfort this time of year. Your presents look fabulous!

Nikki said...

Heavenly!

michelle said...

Nice! I wish I were doing that right now. So far my nights have been too busy for by-the-tree snuggling, but I am definitely looking forward to it.

Cecilia said...

The Christmas tree, the quilt, the TV....that's a perfect photo! Great SPT as always!

Amy said...

That scene is so familiar, Jill. And you captured it so well.

Rachel said...

I look forward to re-creating that scene tonight in my own home!

Natasha said...

Comfort is definitely having a friend who makes quilts! I love that Michelle did that for you and that her gift means so much to you.
Tasha made Luci a quilt and I will always treasure it, plus I also have a quilt that my great grandmother made me.

rmt said...

Cute photo!

The first thing I thought of that gives me holiday comfort is wrapping presents. It's just relaxing and fun to me.

Jeanette said...

That is my idea of the perfect evening!

Kim Sue said...

snuggling under a blanket...love it

sitting in the light of the christmas tree...love it

crystal said...

I have tree-envy! Your tree is so perfectly decorated and the presents are arranged so artfully. The very first thing I noticed was the festive scene on the tv--you captured it perfectly!

Tasha said...

I love this photo, but I have to admit that it is giving me PTSD from two days of non-stop quilting because my sister in law who doesn't know how to sew decided she wanted to make quilts for all 4 of her kids and she wanted me to help her. ARgh! I wish I were sitting with you with my Christmas quilt!

Anonymous said...

I enjoy the same kind of comfort. Nothing beats the comfort of a warm quilt on a cold night. With a room full of sparkling lights.

{natalie} said...

i thought of you, as i cuddled under my down blanket to watch csi with the glow of the christmas tree last night (how's that for a run on sentence.) i love the glow of the tree and wish we could keep it up all year!

Ann On and On... said...

I couldn't have said it better. Love the quilt! Love the idea of snuggling under it! Love the sparkling tree!

Lene said...

That does look comfy.

j said...

i'm really missing having a tree right now. sitting next to the lights. it's comforting. maybe next year when i can enjoy hot chocolate without gagging again. :)

carlo said...

how did i not post on this one?

lovely and comfortable, for sure!

i love to sit in silence, late at night by the glow of the tree.

peaceful and thoughtful