I agree. To have all the things you love around you makes a house a home!
Have a warm and happy day !

December 15, 2010 at 6:51 AM

Look at that cutie photo of you.

Your home looks very comfy and homey. Love it. And you are correct in your observations, I think.

December 15, 2010 at 7:13 AM

I love this post! You are so clever in the various ways you tell a story! Lovely!

December 15, 2010 at 7:17 AM

Family and friends, definitely!
Even online friends. :-)
Lovely pictures and excellent post!
Have a wonderful day!

December 15, 2010 at 7:26 AM

Wonderful photojournalism. A nice holiday story in those pictures.

Lou

December 15, 2010 at 8:08 AM

This is such a heartwarming post. You are truly blessed :)
☼ Sunny

December 15, 2010 at 10:19 AM

As always, a wonderful post!

Happy Wednesday to ya!

December 15, 2010 at 12:03 PM

Sure shootin'...you home should be a reflection of yourself. Wonderful post as usual sweetie.

Have a truly blessed day!!! :o)

December 15, 2010 at 2:17 PM

And I think memories.

December 15, 2010 at 3:07 PM

All was smile inducing but especially the lovely pix. I just love family photos. The Olde Bagg

December 15, 2010 at 4:27 PM

nice post :)

December 15, 2010 at 4:42 PM

What makes a house a home...

All the things that you mentioned are certainly high on my list too.

What makes my house a home is my loving wife.

~Ron

December 15, 2010 at 5:34 PM

Gail...you are so neat! One of my special people on here. I loved this post...it was..wonderful. There are really are not words to express the warmth that flooded my heart...home...and your heart is there. The hat next to the photo my very favorite...
Many hugs to you my dear friend, for all you add to my life.
Mona

December 15, 2010 at 5:51 PM

Surrounding yourself with all the 'stuff" that reminds you of special people is a good thing:)

December 15, 2010 at 6:41 PM

And lots of things to dust, that always my first thought. Lovely objects, though. I like the picture of you as a teenager.

December 15, 2010 at 9:08 PM