Have I mentioned before that I love Pinterest? What did we ever do without that amazing site? I have seen so many wonderful Christmas and Holiday pins – crafts, cooking, décor – you name it! I wanted to share some of my favorites.
So does my elf….
Holiday Home Tour
We all love a good home tour, don’t we?! I thought I’d share my home, all decorated for the season. I love decorating for Christmastime. I’d love to do more. But I think that there is a fine line between tasteful and Clark Griswold. Don’t you agree?
Weekly Menu 12/9–12/13
It’s that time of year…. time to cook like crazy. The weather is chilly, the house is decorated, people are coming and going. The best thing to do is put your kitchen to work with some meals to cozy up to.
Monday – Boursin Mac and Cheese with Chopped Kale (I’m making this one up as I go. I’ll post the recipe if it comes out OK.)
Tuesday – Roasted Chicken with Smashed Potatoes and Roasted Beets
Wednesday – Crock Pot Cheeseburger Soup (I WILL NOT use Velveeta! Shredded Cheddar only!)
Thursday – Pork Milanese with Lemon Caper Sauce and Risotto
Friday – Shrimp n Grits (The Deen Brothers have the best recipe!)
Holiday Book Case Styling
My holiday décor mostly consists of red and white with greenery thrown in. It’s simple and to the point. I like it that way. Besides, red is my favorite color. You can’t go wrong with RED!
When it came time to decorate our new home, I realized how much space I have to work with. I mean, having never decorated this house before it was almost like a blank canvas! I had no thoughts of “I put that there last year.” or “this is where the tree always goes.” You know what I mean?
Wine Crate with Winter Foliage
Have you ever seen those fantastic wine crates? The ones with the embossed wine label on the side? The ones that liquor stores just throw away?
Say WHAT?! Yes, they just throw them away.
Here’s a secret…..
Wine Crate with Winter Foliage
Have you ever seen those fantastic wine crates? The ones with the embossed wine label on the side? The ones that liquor stores just throw away?
Say WHAT?! Yes, they just throw them away.
Here’s a secret…..
Weekly Menu 12/2–12/6
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Time to gear up for Christmas! Here is a hearty and satisfying menu for a week full of decorating and shopping!
Monday – Grilled Cheese and Tomato Basil Soup
(Image from Food Network)
Tuesday – Chicken and Wild Rice Hotdish
Wednesday – Turkey Meatball Stroganoff in the Slow Cooker
Thursday – Pulled Pork Nachos
Friday – Fig and Prosciutto Pizza
It’s Beginning To Look a Lot Like Christmas!
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Now it’s time to decorate! Christmas will be here before you know it!
Turkey Day Leftovers
What do you do with all of that leftover turkey? I mean, really, who can eat turkey for the next week and a half until its all gone? Well, here are some fabulous recipes that I found to make that leftover turkey seem brand new to everyone at the table.
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Pumpkin Pasta
This is a yummy pasta dish using the last of the season’s best: PUMPKIN! And it is so easy. This could also be a wonderful side dish on your Thanksgiving table. Make the sauce and pour it over orzo for a rice like side dish. Or serve it over mini shells and let the sauce get stuck inside. This dish is kid approved with two thumbs up! Enjoy!
Domestic Charm 