A big hit at the Perfect Cookie Exchange was A Hot Cocoa Bar and Other Kitchen Vignettes. A Hot Cocoa Bar and Other Kitchen Vignettes The colors I used in decorating this year are candy apple red and soft aqua. I carried this happy palette throughout our home and into the kitchen. A wire tiered rack on the center island contains new mason jars filled with marshmallows, candy canes, and cinnamon sticks. Vintage mason jars were brightened with a bit of gingham ribbon. Vintage ... View the Post
A Perfect Cookie Exchange
It is not too often that I use the word perfect. But yesterday’s cookie exchange was magical, delicious, lovely and well….perfect! During this busy holiday season, I love the idea of making just one type of cookie and receiving a variety of delicious cookies in return. Here is A Perfect Cookie Exchange. A Perfect Cookie Exchange An online invitation was sent out a few weeks prior to the event. The turn out was fantastic. Nametags On the entryway table, I had nametags waiting for all ... View the Post
Creating Christmas Tree Garland
My dear friends, I have won the war against garland! Thank you to those who never doubted my victory. Creating Christmas Tree Garland when you have no room for a tree. Creating Christmas Tree Garland You may have remembered that last week I was losing the battle. It was nothing that a few nails couldn’t fix. (smile :) The first garland you encounter is at the front door. I hope to add an actual “Merry Christmas” vinyl soon but for now, we’ll pretend. It features vintage red velvet and ... View the Post
So, I Might Have Yelled At Some Christmas Garland
If you follow me on Pinterest you may have noticed that I have been pinning pictures of Christmas garland like crazy. Here is the story of So, I Might Have Yelled At Some Christmas Garland. So, I Might Have Yelled At Some Christmas Garland Garlands that would finally make use of the 1000 vintage holiday ornaments I have been hoarding. Garland for the kitchen. Masculine garlands for Sweet Guy. Felt daisy garlands for the Fashionista. Garlands that make me wish I had a ... View the Post
Our Advent Calendar
Welcome to the first day of the Advent Season! Here is Our Advent Calendar. Advent is a way to prepare for the nativity of Jesus Christ. The word advent comes from the Latin word adventus which means waiting. Several churches mark the advent season by using the liturgical colors of blue or purple on their banners, altar cloths, and vestments (religious clothing) Blue and purple signify hope and royalty. Our church lights a candle on an advent wreath each week. The Advent ... View the Post
Lovely Damask Napkins and a Natural Thanksgiving Centerpiece
Yesterday I shared my Thanksgiving tablescape. It features Lovely Damask Napkins and a Natural Thanksgiving Centerpiece. Lovely Damask Napkins I am always drawn to antique and vintage table linens. I often find them quite inexpensively at estate sales. Recently I bought two large vintage cotton damask tablecloths for less than $1. One of the tablecloths had a few holes in it. That was ok. My plans were to make generously sized napkins from the cloth. Measuring 22 inches across I made ... View the Post
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