A little update from the coast…
So far the tarps on the roof are still in place
and the house is fine and dry inside
{Please Eta, fizzle out and fade away!!!}
We were very concerned when we were in the path of Hurricane Zeta,
but all she did was toss one of the big blue chairs around
and dump palm fronds in the pool
I haven’t been back since Hurricane Sally wrecked havoc in our area,
but the city has picked up all the debris lining the roads,
and things are getting back to normal…
Except for views like this…
Almost all the piers near our house are gone,
so it will be hard to look out and see no boats and dock activity,
but we’re working on it!
We have 2 possible pier builders and roofers
and are hoping to get the repairs and rebuilding started
in the next few weeks
So, in the meantime,
I am keeping things bright and cheery in the city
On Halloween day, CC and Charlie Brown dropped by,
they had just come from CCOG’s house {CC’s other Grandmother}
and she treated them with caramel apples
Charlie Brown gave them 2 thumb’s up!!
Inside I’ve been transitioning from early fall and Halloween
to Thanksgiving
I had to make a Thanksgiving tiered tray!
The bar is decked out with velvet pumpkins and Thanksgiving glasses
As far as Christmas goes,
decorations never go up until after Thanksgiving…
I like to enjoy late fall colors and the quiet of November
before the chaos of December
There is still plenty of time to play with pumpkins
and set fall tables
And Be Thankful!
I have been placing pilgrims around
And playing with a turkey or 3
Are you cooking Thanksgiving dinner this year?
We are going to have a non traditional Thanksgiving
HHjr, DD and family, and I are going to the beach house
We will have lots of appetizers and finger food all weekend long,
that we can enjoy while we’re watching football and playing in the sand…
Here’s some things I’m thinking about having on the menu…
Traditional Thanksgiving food and flavors,
presented in a different way!
Sweet Potato Chip Nachos with Brussels Bacon & Bleu
Cranberry Walnut Pie Spirals with Gorgonzola Butter
Southern Sausage & Cornbread Balls
Pumpkin Butternut Squash Holiday Queso Dip
French Onion Stuffed Mushrooms with Gruyère and Rosemary Coutons
Romaine Spoons with Pear Compote
White Chocolate Cranberry Ice Cream
How are you celebrating Thanksgiving this year?
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Sundays on Silverado Love Your Creativity Over the Moon
Between Naps on the Porch, Celebrate Your Story,
All About Home/ Common Ground Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Turn About Tuesday
Full Plate Thursday Centerpiece Wednesday Creatively Crafty
Thursday Favorite Things Creative Cumpulsions Meal Plan Monday