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...]
Christmas Dining Room and Last Minute Preparations
December 24, 2014 By 2 Comments
Oh Christmas Tree
December 19, 2014 By 11 Comments
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...]
Holiday Turkey Recipe
December 15, 2014 By 1 Comment
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...]
How to Keep Holiday Gift Wrapping Manageable {& Pretty}
December 12, 2014 By 14 Comments
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...]
Quick & Easy Fudge Recipe
December 11, 2014 By 1 Comment
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...]
Christmas Home Tour – Part 2
December 8, 2014 By 17 Comments
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...]
Almond Bark Pretzels {11 Pipers Piping}
December 6, 2014 By 21 Comments
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...]
Welcome Home Christmas Tour – My Home Tour Part 1
December 5, 2014 By 25 Comments
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...]
No-Sew Faux Grain Sack Ornament
December 3, 2014 By 11 Comments
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...]
100 Christmas Projects
December 1, 2014 By 4 Comments
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...]
Virtual Cookie Exchange Link Party
November 28, 2014 By Leave a Comment
The Christmas season is officially here! If you were visiting here earlier this week, you know that 14 other bloggers and I all participated in a Virtual Cookie Exchange and shared some of our favorite holiday cookie recipes. You can link up your recipes below, but first, here's a look at all of the delicious recipes … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving
November 26, 2014 By 4 Comments
Before you gather around your Thanksgiving table tomorrow, I just want to take a minute to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving! I am so grateful that you grace me with your presence here on this blog. I am so grateful for your continued support, your wonderful and kind comments, and the … [Read more...]
Snowball Cookies: Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange
November 25, 2014 By 10 Comments
Christmas and baking go hand in hand. I have so many memories of spending the holidays with family and seeing plates full of special treats baked just for the Christmas season. Many of those recipes are like cherished friends. Over the years I made many of my tried and true favorites but I have also added new ones that come … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas and Cookies
November 24, 2014 By 1 Comment
This is usually a busy week for me. Both the kids and my husband are off of school and work and we are busy getting ready for Thanksgiving and the holiday season. (Of course, we're trying to squeeze some fun in, too!) Since we are hosting Thanksgiving at our house again this year we are getting our house in order. One of the nice … [Read more...]
