A Black Velvet Christmas with the Guncles

Our "Black Velvet Christmas" weekend at the Guncles was FAB.

Yep, that is the best word for it.

Except, the word should be written like this instead:

FAB!!!!!!!!!!

The home was colorfully filled with magical Christmas displays.

Tucked into every nook and cranny.

Not to mention that the house was also knee deep in gifts, that the guncles had generously bought and beautifully wrapped for their guests.

Fantastic, fresh seafood was fixed for every meal.

There were lots of pups waiting for cuddles.

A glamorous dinner party set up in a garden tent, where we cozily dined on lobster tails while a soft rain fell outside.

It was fun to have a reason to get gussied up.

I don't think I've ever been invited to a dinner party where my Handsome Husband put on a tux.

There was a complete bar set up with fresh limes from the garden.

And while it was rainy during our big dinner party, the rest of the weekend had perfect weather.

  Especially since, back home in Kansas, the temps were in the 20s.

I loved being outside in the sunshine.

It was good for my soul to see fresh, blooming plants in winter.

And to share such a warm, welcoming weekend with good friends, old and new.  Karen and I were already pals, and I enjoyed meeting her husband.

Randy and Kevin are top notch hosts, offering up more than just their home, they open their hearts up to their guests too.

And those guys are pretty lovable themselves. 

They were overly generous with their gifting, but the best gift of all was them sharing their this haven of kindness, giving, and caring that is their home.

I'm very lucky to have married into this family. What great guys.

Thanks, Randy and Kevin!

Comments

[Tami Hacker]

Beautiful Christmas, Beautiful Home, Beautiful Souls!

[Debra Ganas]

Looks like a sparklelie , glittery, FAB time was had by all. So glad you were able to enjoy some good weather and sunshine.
Debra

[Karla Nathan]

Id have battled a blizzard to celebrate with the guncles, but I have to admit that being able to soak up some sunshine while visiting them is a big bonus!

[Karen Hillman]

Beautiful amazing weekend! Yes! No other word!!!....FAB in every way! xo

[karen]

It is always fun to have a reason to dress up and with your wonderful brothers it makes it more fun!
I LOVE that peacock tree! Merry Christmas Karla!

[Karla Nathan]

That peacock tree stole the show!

[Karla Nathan]

Wasnt it the best, Karen? Thanks for being there and being so FAB. You and Randy are quite the pair. What fun!

[Yvonne Welty]

Wow! Thanks for sharing! You could tell that everyone was having a wonderful time. What a gorgeous place and sweet people!

[Kim Caldwell]

What a wonderful celebration! So happy for you that you are surrounded with so much love! xxoo

[Jeannie McGehee]

City sidewalks, busy sidewalks dressed in holiday style--just like this house...I would add another word--WOW!! Sounds like a perfect weekend with much love and fun...

[Karla Nathan]

These boys do know how to decorate!!

[Gayla]

Loved the finery and joy you guys share. What a tree!!! I love looking at collections and this home looks like a classy, fun place! Hugs.

[Leann]

What a wonderful time! Nothing beats family and friends at Christmas time. So glad that you got to spend time with the Guncles (love their name too).

Merry Christmas Karla!

Leann

[Debbie Beracha]

Fabulous, nothing short of enchanted evening. You and Rich look happy, healthy, and full of love !!!

[Leslie]

Oh my gosh, you just have the most beautiful family! What an incredible black velvet night, you can see how much they love their family and friends! Those are just the most gorgeous pictures of your night. You and your husband look very happy!

[Leslie]

p.s. That last photo of the three doggies all laying together just makes me smile!! Would love to know what was going through their minds at that moment, I love the look the little one is giving you when you took the photo! Just precious!

[jeanie]

I want Guncles! They sure know how to do it right -- FAB is an understatement, but as close as you'll get! And I love that pic of you with your handsome tuxy husband! Looks like grand time!

[Louise Oakes]

You must have thought you'd died and gone to Christmas heaven! The whole house and garden looked lovely. I love how it still looks so christmasy even in that beautiful sunshine.

[Karla Nathan]

Those guys have the best if both worlds, dont they, Louise? Sunshine and the holidays together!

[Karla Nathan]

Guncles are the best! And tuxey husbands arent bad either

[Linda P.]

Wow!!! Everything looks so beautiful! What a great job they did to make you feel welcome--the décor, the gifts, the yummy seafood, and the precious doggies to cuddle. Thank you for sharing so many pictures with us. I love that we got to see some of the wonder of it all.

And I must say that I am reeeaaaallllyy curious what was in that frame that Joe got as a gift . . . . The looks on the guys' faces really got me wondering!!!

[kimberly budash]

That house is to "die" for, totally speaks to my heart. I love it all, the antiques that are displayed, the display of Christmas everywhere and the dogs, what can I say, I'm a sucker for dogs. That house is a home and appears to be filled with alot of love, you can see it in every corner. How blessed are the Guncles to have such a beautiful home, and you and your husband for getting to enjoy it with them. Merry Christmas to you and yours!!!

[Karla Nathan]

That is so true, Kimberly, that is a house that is jam packed with love, and those dogs are the most pampered pets youll ever meet!