sharing my passion for all things home
I still have family in town so I'm busy with them for a few more days, but I just wanted to pop in and wish you all a very Happy New Year! When everyone leaves, the Christmas tree will be coming down and the holiday decorations will be put away... Life will get back to a more normal pace. But, first, I want to tell you how much I … [Read more...]
Every year the Christmas season seems to get shorter and shorter. By that I mean that I often feel like I have less time to do all the things that need to get done. Decorating, baking, shopping, wrapping, getting the house ready for family... At some point, I just have to accept the fact that some things won't get done and that … [Read more...]
I love all of the little details of homes decorated for Christmas. I love all the pretty little vignettes and the tables set for family dinners, I love the lights on houses and the smells and scents of the season. However, there is nothing quite like the Christmas tree. It is by far my favorite decoration. After all, it is a huge … [Read more...]
I can hardly believe how quickly Christmas is coming. I still have so many things to do to get ready before my kids are out of school and my out-of-state family starts arriving. I'm still debating what I'll make for our big family meal Christmas day but I am seriously considering cooking a turkey again instead of our traditional ham. … [Read more...]
If there is one thing that bites me in the back side every single year during the holidays it is wrapping gifts. Mr. Longhorn isn't so talented at wrapping presents (or maybe it's just an evil trick to get me to do it?) so it tends to be left up to me. Here's how it usually goes: We shop right up until a few days before … [Read more...]
Anyone who knows me knows that I have a sweet tooth. I cut way back on sweet goodies about 6 months ago but now it's the holiday season and I'm indulging a little here and there. I love to bake and I can't possibly resist all of my favorites but I am vowing not to go overboard this season. One of my holiday staples is … [Read more...]
I'm back with the second part of my holiday house tour. Today, I'm linking up to Jennifer Rizzo's Holiday House Walk Link Party! When I was growing up I loved unpacking the Christmas decorations. They were stored in the basement and most of them were contained in one large box. Back then, my … [Read more...]
If there is one thing that is an absolute holiday tradition around our house, it is making almond bark dipped pretzels. My kids absolutely love them! I don't know if it's the salty mixed with sweet flavor or the fact that they're fun for the kids to make all by themselves...whatever, they are always a "must make" around here … [Read more...]
I think I am the world's slowest holiday decorator. I started putting a few Christmas decorations up the week before Thanksgiving and I just made my indoor finishing touches today. Or, maybe not. That's kind of the way I am. I put 90 percent of it out and then slowly tweak and craft my way to the end. I just can't … [Read more...]
I adore vintage grain sacks. I love the rustic, nubby look, I love the simple bold stripes, and I love that it's a fabric that goes with just about every type of decor. The thing is, I don't always love the price tag. Especially when I want to use it for something seasonal like I did for the project I'm sharing today. … [Read more...]
The holiday season is now in full swing. Somehow, through all of the hustle and bustle, I manage to do more crafts, projects and baking than any other time of the year. I go in to full nesting mode and get my Martha Stewart on! In that spirit, I'm taking part in a great blog hop that is perfect for people like me (and, … [Read more...]
