Things I Learned.....

Things I learned this week-end...

It is always when you are in a rush that you run into

someone that you have not seen forever

note to self ~ slow down

when they say to not to fill the cupcake liners

they are telling the truth

still delish ~ but not very pretty!

wrapping paper ~ ribbons & bows

plus a dog and a cat

= kaos

some cookie dough can be refrigerated and baked later

my Grandmother's shortbread recipe

is not one of those ~ butter 1 Lori 0

making a grocery list for 2 weeks is challenging

when you are used to going every week

I am very very fortunate and blessed

a couple bottles of wine and good friends

= lots of laughter and good times

real trees need water and if you neglect them

the needles will drop = big mess

slivered almonds + your favorite cheeseball recipe

= cutest party food ever!

my to do list is dwindling
I actually took some time yesterday just to sit

the week-end was productive and fun
all rolled up into one

this week is just little things
I see a trip to the book store and an eggnog latte
in my future.

My wish for you on this countdown week
(6 more sleeps)
is a stress free time
lots of eggnog
and that you have joy in your heart.

xo

Friday Potpourri

Let's hear it for Friday

and 9 more sleeps

not that I am counting or anything...

I should not have to step into another store

unless it is to get groceries

most of the baking is completed

and the gifts are boxed ~ the wrapping will commence tonight

tomorrow night we are attending a party

good friends ~ good food

and drinks

plus an added bonus

we are close enough that we can walk home

we had a little scattering of snow yesterday

then it got mild and changed to rain

oh well ~ I am happy with the weather

for a change

so tomorrow I will fill the candy dishes

make some cupcakes

put the presents under the tree

and prepare for the party

Sunday is some cleaning ~ menu planning

food buying and relaxing

I have a date with the tv for the Survivor finale

have you been watching this year?

I am also going to take the time

to get around to everyone ~ read & comment

Hope you all had a wonderful week

and that your week-end is stress free

and full of fun!

xo

Remember....

As we run around finishing our shopping

and trimming

and wrapping

and baking 

and cleaning

and and and

take a moment and remember

loved this one!

Happy Wednesday.

xo

Busy ~ Busy

Wow ~ what a week-end

I woke up this morning hoping that it was not Monday

but alas ~ it was....

Friday night I stopped by one of my favorite shops

and picked up a couple of little things for me

after all ~ it IS the season for giving

and receiving ~ right??!!

these were taken with my phone and I think they turned out

pretty good

you can see why I love this store and this was just a little corner of it.

after supper we brought in the tree ~ looking good!

I spent the better part of Saturday putting on the lights

until I ran out ~ so off we went to the store for more

and 3 stops later ~ we were back home in time

to get ready for my department party

which we had a blast

good food and some drinks

and a designated driver made the night complete.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Sunday was baking day

getting everything ready

I made 4 kinds of cookies ~ yummy!

love my old recipe cards

this one is my Aunt's handwriting

little things like this I cherish

my 30 day cake is almost ready to go

the fruit has been fermenting since the 15th of November

and they are best tasting cakes ever

we also got a knock on the door while we were having brunch

and this Christmas neckerchief was delivered for Miss Molly

by the best next door neighbor ever

she is going to look some spiffy Christmas Day!

last night we decorated the tree

drank eggnog and ate cookies

it was a busy but productive week-end

so the tree is trimmed

I am setting up my wrap center this week

so I hope to have everything wrapped by the week-end

a few little things left to do

but my goal of having nothing to do next week

is looking good

wish me luck!

How was your week-end??

Project Generator

Happy Saturday peeps!

I am so excited to tell you about a couple of things

that warm this little ole heart of mine

my dear dear friend Simone

over at The Bottom of the Ironing Basket

has done something for another friend

and after all ~ it is the season for giving....right?!

Project Generator

is an appeal for 

Jaaja Barb's Home of Angels

I will not go on about it here, but please visit Simone's

blog here and read about what she is doing

she is a doll ~ she really is.

I also have an exciting giveaway to tell you about

another dear friend ~ who just happens to be Jaja Barb's daughter

and someone that some of you know and love

is having a giveaway

Kim of the beautiful Kimberly Taylor Images

has one of these babies 

I want I want I want

plus a couple of other things

so if you head on over there and show her some love

this could be yours...

plus if you make a donation to Project Generator

you will receive an extra entry

that's a win ~ win in my book of love today!

I am off to put a million little lights on my tree

and take my butter out of the fridge ~ I see cookies in my future!

Happy Week-end everyone

and show some love.

xo

Friday Potpourri & A Winner!

Hello there

Happy Friday!

what a great week it has been

productive and just a little stressful

Mom and I had a shopping outing and I am pleased to say

that my shopping is complete

well there may be a few little odds and ends to pick up

but nothing major

I dropped my cards in the mail last night

the decorations are all up

and the tree will make it's grand entrance tonight

so this week-end we will trim the tree

do some baking

set up my wrapping center

and attend party #1

looking forward to it all.

Now for the winner of my giveaway is

Becky from

Farmgirl Paints!!

Congratulations girlie

I will package it up over the week-end and get it out to you.

Wishing you all a wonderful week-end

and all the season has to offer.

Wordless Wednesday ~ A touch of Red

I cannot imagine my Christmas 

without my favorite color

there is just something about red that pops

and says ~ it's Christmastime!!

There is still chance to win my giveaway here

I will announce the winner on Friday

Happy Wednesday.