Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from the Preppy Engineer and family. I hope all of blogging friends, friends and family have a wonderful Christmas celebrating the birth of Christ.

The Rossman

One of my friends has written a precious new children's book. I hope to get one for Christmas.


It is about a dog that is rescued and has only three legs. he is adopted by a wonderful family and is taken in by them, their children and their dogs.


Check it out here.






It can be purchased at Amazon - here

Some of my favorite things

Some of my favorite books....

Some of my favorite home items

I love my Waterford Lismore crystal. I particularly love my balloon wineglasses.

I ADORE Seda France Candles - My favorite scent is Japanese Quince.

I collect Herend figurines. My favorites are the bunnies. I have somewhere in the neighborhood of 15 different bunnies - all different sizes and colors.

Some of my favorites things for me....makeup, perfume, shoes, clothing, handbags, etc.

I love Tory Burch shoes. Here are two of my favorites.

Louis Vuitton

Vineyard Vines patchwork handbag.

Lilly Pulitzer Murfee Scarf

Old Navy Kelly Green Coat

Chanel perfumes....particularly Coco.

Ugg slippers.

Christmas Preparations

Things have been very busy. We had a two week audit at work that has kept me swamped.

I think I am just about ready for Christmas. Packages are mailed for friends and god children . Packages are wrapped and under the tree. Final plans for the Christmas meal are under way. I love Christmas!

I can't wait to see what Santa brings me.

We have received so many yummy treats that I need to start my diet now!