Do you watch The Great British Baking Show? If not, you don’t know what you are missing!!! My friend, Cindy, that you hear so much about, turned me on to this show a few years ago! It’s shown here in America on PBS and you can catch past seasons on Netflix. The concept of the […]
Sand Tarts – A Christmas Memory
I’ve been wanting to write this post for some time now, but ended up exploring some family history in the process. I first searched the internet for sand tarts and found that apparently there are three different kinds of cookies that are all called sand tarts, but they are very different. The sand tarts that […]
Cape May at Christmastime
We had such a good time at Cape May over the weekend. If you live within driving distance of this beautiful seaside historic town, you really should visit over the Christmas holiday! The town is decked out in holiday lights and is magical! I took my camera along on this weekend getaway to “play” and […]
Little Drummer Boy Printable
Hi, friends! I’m back from Cape May and we had such a good time! It was sooooo cold, but that didn’t stop us from shopping, getting out for nice dinners, or walking the beach! It was just what I needed after such a busy time getting my house all ready for Christmas! I’m back today […]
Mad for Plaid Christmas Porch
Happy Friday! Today I’m here to share my screen porch decorated for Christmas! A few of you noticed that this space got neglected this past fall, but not Christmas! If you were here to see my Christmas Home Tour earlier this week, then you know I had a hard time deciding how I wanted to […]
Black White and Burgundy Christmas Decor
It’s truly is the most wonderful time of the year and today is one of my most favorite days of the year — the day I share my home all decked out for Christmas! My home tour is part of the Christmas Tour of Homes hosted by my friend Marty of A Stroll Thru Life. […]
Free Printable Tags for Cozy Gifting
Giving warm and cozy gifts for Christmas is never a bad idea! Who doesn’t like to receive things that embody the word “cozy”! And, in the cold days of winter we all crave things that make us feel cozy and warm! So, I created some free printable tags for those cozy Christmas gifts you […]
Ten Piece Nativity Giveaway
Happy Black Friday, Friends! Are you out shopping today or are you shopping at home via your computer? There are some crazy good deals out there! I used to go out every year with my Mom, my sister and her three girls when they were younger, but since Mom died, I haven’t kept up with […]
Mary and Martha Early Black Friday Sale
Hi, Friends! I don’t normally post this late in the day, but I just had to let you know about an amazing Early Black Friday Sale that Mary and Martha is running. It started today at 6 p.m. PT, so you can shop the sale prices now! I’m not going to share everything that is […]
Printable Thanksgiving Placemat and Place Cards
I’m popping in today with a printable Thanksgiving placemat and place cards that will dress up your Thanksgiving table! First, is this vintage sheet music page from The Graphics Fairy. I had the page enlarged at Office Depot as a 12″ x 18″ engineering print. It’s so easy to do this. I send my file to […]
Forcing Paperwhites for Christmas
We are having our first snow of the season today and its’ just beautiful outside and it’s making me even more anxious for Christmas! I’ve been busy decking the halls and am so excited to share everything with you! I love to force bulbs indoors this time of year! It’s so amazing that by planting […]
Birthday Giveaway – Six Gratitude Salad Plates
Saturday was my birthday! It was a great day! The hubs took me out to breakfast and we did some shopping together, which we hardly ever do! And, then I did some Christmas decorating and listened to Christmas music. In the evening, the kids had us over and surprised me with a trip to […]
Setting the Table for Thanksgiving
Hi, Friends! Today I’m joining some friends to share our Thanksgiving tables! This fun Thanksgiving table tour is hosted by Tammy of Pink Peppermint Designs. My tablescape this year is not very fancy since I’m just hosting my immediate family and it will be pretty relaxed – which I prefer! Rolls may be tossed instead […]
Create a Cozy Bedroom for Winter
This weekend is the beginning of daylight savings time when we Fall back! The days are getting shorter and the temperatures are dropping (at least where I live). In the colder winter months I especially want my bedroom to be cozy. So, here are some things I do to create a cozy bedroom for […]
30+ Ways to Give Back in November
Wow – I really can’t believe it’s November 1! November is going to be busy and you’ll be hearing a lot more from me this month! Yes, I’m gearing up for Christmas, but let’s not forget about Thanksgiving! This year I really want to focus my attention in November to giving back! We all have […]
