It can be a risky business rating one’s Christmas gifts, however, I am confident that there won’t be any offense taken. I saved my favorites for last, but the rest are in no particular order Allbirds shoes have been showing up as a sponsored post on my Instagram feed for months. Though I never clicked … Read More
How to make a centerpiece
I must have flowers, always, and always. ~ Claude Monet Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring – I appreciate having flowers in the house, in the garden, on the porch. When winter arrives and stays too long, I appreciate them even more! Making arrangements in pretty containers or wood boxes is my favorite way to enjoy them. … Read More
Here’s the deal
A girl can only do so much. Something had to give. The blog took the hit. Since my last post (November 18) This has happened…. a surprise package arrived. my niece, Mackenzie made me beautiful note cards. and this happened…. Then this ~ decorating church for the Christmas season in “warehouse/pallet” style quiet evenings spent … Read More
Pinterest time!
Finally. Made something I saw on Pinterest! This one is a no-brainer for me. I like to keep (or at least upcycle) the Christmas cards we receive. In past years I’ve cut the tops off the cards to use as gift tags. Like I did here last year. Today I made books with the … Read More
Christmas Eve 2012
Bright and early on Christmas Eve day three kiddos came to spend the day with us While their momma and daddy were at work We had fun playing trains, dolls, legos and sledding and four-wheelin’ Then they went home to get ready for church. We got ready for church too. Then hit up the 4:30 … Read More
Ready? Or not?
Ready? Or not? Ready. I’m more “ready” than I’ve ever been. Baking done. Gifts wrapped. I am not going to be sewing or crafting until the wee hours of the morning tonight. Or even on Christmas Eve. Our boy came home for a few days today. After dinner tonight, Nate made fudge. His grandma’s recipe. … Read More
Best Molasses Cookies
Somehow yesterday escaped without my getting this promised recipe posted! Even if you don’t like molasses, I’ll bet you will like these cookies! Not a fan of raisins? No problem, you can skip them. I make half with and half without raisins. Mr. D and I like the raisins, the kiddos not so much. Bake … Read More
New lighting!
We started Phase I of the kitchen/great room remodel at The Cottage this week! It’s amazing how little changes/improvements can make such a huge difference in a room. On Wednesday we had an electrician add some can lighting. Two lights over the fireplace. Five lights in the kitchen … and two over the entry … Read More