Fearless Friday, Holiday Chargers
Is your tradition spending Thanksgiving weekend decorating for Christmas? We always get a real tree, but don’t put it up until closer to Christmas In the meantime I enjoy decorating other parts of the house Especially the table! Today we are going to paint some holiday … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving!
I wish you all a very blessed holiday Season! As we gather today, remember this… We are having an “upside down” Thanksgiving HHjr, his boys, and I will have the main meal early in the afternoon Later, when DD’s family arrives we will celebrate again with appetizers and desserts in … Continue reading
The Organized Life, December Paint Bucket
And just like that, on Sunday it’s December! 🎄 I apologize for posting this before Thanksgiving I mean no disrespect at all… I LOVE Thanksgiving I’m sure you’re busy with last minute turkey things, so bookmark this and read it later if you get a chance… The next few days are … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Holiday Sweet Potato Rounds
Here is an easy way to add sweet potatoes to your holiday meals Not only are they easy but they look elegant They can be prepared ahead of time and are simple to serve They can be prepared for 1 or a crowd Choose large sweet potatoes and cut them in fairly thick slices discarding … Continue reading
Holidays, Transistions
Please tell me your house isn’t perfectly decorated for Christmas… With a beautiful table set for Thanksgiving too… and wonderful aromas drifting from your kitchen… It’s not? Oh good! Because I’m in the stage I like to call a Holiday Hot Mess! Things are migrating… It … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Artist Gifts
You know the old adage in sports, Equipment is Everything? Well same goes for art, artist’s need good supplies I admit, I have a passion for art supplies, of all types and mediums I have found some really great ones this fall which would make perfect gifts for yourself or artist friends … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Grown-up Grilled Cheese
Grilled cheese sandwiches are one of the classic comfort foods As a child I ordered one everywhere we went to eat, My Dad even got fancy restaurants to make one for “picky eater me” There is nothing better than a Grilled Cheese Dipper with a warm bowl of soup Or a Perfect Grilled Cheese with … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Godwinks
I have been trying to make November slow down, and enjoy every minute of this peaceful month as we prepare for Thanksgiving and the holidays ahead Thanksgiving is bittersweet to me My youngest son was born on Thanksgiving, and it was HH’s favorite holiday I lost them both too early, … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Slow Cook Short Rib Ragu
Similar to Bolgnese Sauce, this pot of ragu will be like finding a pot of gold after a long chilly day It’s made with short ribs and laced with Parmesan Full of meat and vegetables, this tomato based sauce was made to marry with pasta and Parmesan It’s easy to make, a little chopping, a … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Holiday Orange Rolls
I’m still working on our Thanksgiving menu… Looking through my recipes I found these oh so wonderful Orange Rolls The best way to describe these pillowy soft rolls is clouds They are like eating sweet orange flavored clouds! You start with combining melted butter, sugar and orange zest into a topping for frozen roll dough … Continue reading
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