Merry Christmas Eve! I hope you’ve wrapped up all your Christmas preparations and are sitting back enjoying your favorite Christmas movies. I’ve had a few of comments asking if I would share some close ups of our Christmas tree that’s twinkling in the background behind my Cardinal Christmas Table. It’s not a theme tree, rather…
Happy Sunday! Here’s a little December weekend waterview from Lake Norman . . . We enjoyed a little boating time last weekend. The temps were in the low 60s and it was warm in sun. Sophie and Lola enjoyed the sunshine and wind blowing in their ears. It was a little brisk with the breeze…
Dear December. . . you got away from me this year. With Thanksgiving falling late, I had one less week in a very busy month to decorate, shop and bake. . . Even the Christmas cards are late to be mailed this year! I have to confess that my Potting Shed was treated like the red-headed…
Happy Wednesday! Can you believe Christmas is a week from today. . . how did that happen? I set a table by the tree to enjoy the twinkle and glow of the lights and for a little December nesting. Cardinals have flown in for a Cardinal Christmas. . . A tartan throw provides a foundation…
Happy Monday! Are you finished decking the halls? As soon as I decide I’m done, I seem to find one more thing to add and two others to tweak. ;) For this week’s edition of Monday Morning Blooms, we’re sharing some holiday greenery in and around our homes. You can find my blogging friends’ links…
Christmas Santa and Snowman Bark comes together in under an hour for an easy no-bake treat to enjoy, gift and share with friends and family. Happy Friday! This sweet treat is a festive, no-fuss treat and alternative to peppermint bark that’s readily available this time of year. I whipped up a couple of batches to…
Celebrate Christmas at the table with traditional red and green, an evergreen runner, paisley, plaid and St. Nick with assorted forest friends plates. ‘Twas two weeks before Christmas, we’re still decking the halls, Hanging up garland, to swag on the walls. The dishes are set on the table with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas…
This easy 5-ingredient fudge comes together in minutes for gifting or as a sweet treat for Christmas. Christmas is less than 3 weeks away and I have an easy fudge recipe that’s soon to be Santa’s favorite. . .White Chocolate Cranberry-Orange-Pistachio Fudge! This fudge recipe has less than 10 minutes hands on time, the hardest…
Happy Sunday! Here’s a little weekend waterview from Lake Norman. . . We’ve enjoyed the most gorgeous sunrises and sunsets over the last couple of weeks. I took these first three photos with my iPhone while I was walking the dogs. . .it’s all about the light! The weather was beautiful yesterday and a sunny…
A round-up of Christmas and winter-themed table and centerpiece inspiration to bring joy and cheer to your holiday table. You’ll find cheery checks and merry plaids and tartans, whimsical reindeer, a Santa motorcade, floral centerpieces, DIY evergreen table runners and more. Do you like to deck the table as well as the halls, making all…
