12.03.2014

Merry Christmas Home Tour | Kitchen & Entryway


Welcome back to my Merry Christmas Home Tour.  Today, I'm sharing the Christmas cheer around my kitchen and entryway...

The little drop-off station in the kitchen by the back doors: I just added a little holly to the shelf.  For me, it's the little things.

 looking into the kitchen from the entryway

 more real holly, tartan ribbon, pinecones, and cinnamon sticks

updated chalkboard art

*Speaking of chalkboard art, leave me some feedback in the comment section about chalk pens.  I've only ever used regular white chalk and I'm curious about the pens.  Clean up? Real chalk look? 


kitchen table

This year, I got a smaller tree for the entryway and used some Quikrete to cement the base of the tree in an old planter.  I like the way it turned out, but it sure is heavy!! :)  I also added some big bulbed colored lights for a little pop.  

After several years of trying to find the identity of our oddly shaped entryway, we've finally found ways to make it useful.  Now, it's one of the most occupied places in our home.  Our girls eat meals and have school at the table and it's just off of the kitchen which make it easy and useful!

Our nativity sits on the shelf by the front door.  We were given this special nativity as a wedding gift.

The girls love having the tree right next to their table during meals and school!  I do, too!

The home tour continues tomorrow!  See you then!

*don't forget to leave me that feedback on the chalk pens!

11.30.2014

Merry Christmas Home Tour | Joy's Room

Y'all, I've been out of pocket for the past few weeks.  My family got a terrible stomach virus and we have been trying to get well for over a week.  We are on the mend and I'm back to blogging just in time for all of blogland's Christmas home tours.  I am excited to take you on a tour of my home all decked out for the "most wonderful time of the year"!!!


Welcome to my MERRY CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR.  Over the course of the week, I'll be taking you on a little tour around our home all decorated for Christmas!

First stop:  Joy Baby's room
There are no shortage of JOY ornaments at Christmas!
This year, AG and Edy have a new Christmas tree so Joy inherited their old tree, but we added some ornaments special to our precious baby girl.

Mamaw's snowman fits in perfectly.

Another one of Mamaw's ornaments that I just love!!!

my joy.

gutsy girl loves to stand up in her rocking chair

Come back tomorrow for more home tour fun.
*Bloggers, I want to see your homes decorated for Christmas.  Send me a link to your Christmas decor in the comment section!!!
Merry Christmas Home Tour Index

11.04.2014

Let's Gather Blog Hop | Stop 3

Welcome to the Let's Gather Blog Hop!  Thanks for hosting, Amanda!!!!  I hope y'all have been enjoying the wonderful fall inspiration along the way.  I'm STOP 3 on the tour.

For starters, I'll show you around my house...
This year, I kept it pretty simple--just a few pumpkins and gourds here and there.




Nothing to write home about, but it's fall-ish nonetheless!

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A few weeks ago, I hosted my annual Fall Scentsy Party.  More than anything, I just like having an excuse to have folks over and enjoy some good conversation and fall treats.

FALL PARTY MENU


Drinks:  Sparkling Apple Cider and Fruit Infused Water


Sparkling Apple Cider
(makes 1 gallon)
apple cider (I used Mussleman's) - about 3/4 of jug
sparkling water -fill the rest of the container
apple slices and dash of cinnamon for garnish


Sweet Pumpkin Dip
16 oz. Cool Whip
1 package of Vanilla Pudding (dry)
1 - 15 oz. can of pumpkin
1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon

Directions:
Mix all ingredients together, chill, and serve with apple slices, graham crackers, ginger snaps, or vanilla wafers.



Savory Pumpkin Dip
find recipe HERE


Pecan Pie Muffins
find recipe HERE
**I added cream cheese icing to mine.




Halloween Trail Mix
Cheez-It crackers
Honey Nut Cheerios
Reese's Cereal
Salted Peanuts
Pretzel Sticks
Candy Corn
Indian Corn
Reese's Pieces

Directions:
Basically, just add the desired amount of each ingredient until you get the mix how you want it.  Pretty Simple!




Corn Dip
1-8 oz. can Mexican Corn (drained)
half of a 15 oz. whole kernel corn (drained)
16 oz. sour cream
1 package of dry Fiesta Ranch dip
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directons:
Mix all ingredients together, chill, and serve with tortilla chips.

**this dip is a crowd favorite!


Meatballs
A bag of frozen meatballs covered in Sweet Baby Ray's Cola-Q BBQ sauce, a dash of garlic salt, a little bit of water, and a spoonful of grape jelly.  Cook in the crock pot for a couple of hours until ready to serve.

FOOD TENT CARDS

For my party, I made little food tent cards for all of the dishes I served.  These are free for the taking...

[8X10 printable]

Printing suggestions:  print on white card stock, cut, and fold each card in half.

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I hope you've enjoyed this stop on the Let's Gather Blog Hop!  

Next stop (STOP 4):  Designs by Miss Mandee!  You're gonna love what she has made for you!!!!