enjoying a relaxed cottage style life
Gingerbread Houses We have been decorating Gingerbread houses for years - since my children were very little. I would make the houses, assemble them and supply the children with as much variety of candy to completely cover the houses. When we moved here, we included my Mother-in-Law in the Gingerbread House Christmas tradition. As … [Read more...]
Good morning, Dear Ones. Well, I did it! I had been wanting to transfer my blog to another platform. I saw the advertisement on At The Picket Fence - followed the link - liked what I read and took the plunge. I'll share more with you about this very soon. I like doing things myself - and with Kristi's (Addicted 2 Decorating) clear-detailed … [Read more...]
Welcome to Home and Garden Thursday 2nd Thursday - Cooking Hello all! I hope you're having a blessed week. It is finally turning cold here in Georgia - I actually look forward to these cooler days - they inspire one to make oneself cozy. I had a few left-overs from our Christmas party … [Read more...]
Favorites Each year, I try to make something new while making the much requested favorites. This year, I think we have an all-time new favorite. With it being a Christmas Party/Surprise Birthday Party I thought we should have some more substantial food in addition to the finger-food type dishes. I asked my Mother-in-Law to make … [Read more...]
Contentment Good morning Dear Ones. I apologize for the delay in getting this party going. I was called in yesterday to replace someone who couldn't make it to work. This put a crimp in my day's plans, but I was pleased to be able to help out. Life is never a steady stream of expected and planned activities - … [Read more...]
Ginger Pound Cake While looking through my Victoria Christmas books for ideas and recipes, I came across this delightful pound cake recipe. My husband is a great fan of pound cake and I thought it would be nice to have for a wonderful afternoon tea. The recipe is in The Heart of Christmas. I found it to be refreshing. … [Read more...]
Breakfast Bread Every year, my family looks forward to our Christmas breakfast. If I didn’t make this bread, I think I could very well disappoint them all! Christmas Breakfast Bread 2 Rolls Frozen Bread Dough 1 lb. Sage Sausage 12 ounces Shredded Cheddar Cheese 6 eggs 1 egg for egg wash 1. Follow the directions … [Read more...]
Christmas Party Fare Guests had already arrived so my pictures were taken fast! I spent this past week in preparation for our annual Christmas Party. My youngest daughter helped me bake and create all the treats then my husband and she provided the entertainment last night. It is always fun to bring together … [Read more...]
Christmas Tea With Victoria “What is the Christmas spirit? it is the spirit which brings a smile to the lips and tenderness to the heart; it is the spirit which warms one into friendship with all the world, which impels one to hold out the hand of fellowship to every man and … [Read more...]
I am living my dream. Blessed with a wonderful husband I call Dearest and three amazing children, plus an awesome son-in-law, I find joy in creating a Delightsome life for us all. Now an 'Empty Nester', I find my passions in decorating, gardening, crafting, cooking and woven throughout the fabric of my life is my faith in God and my LORD Jesus Christ. Click here to contact me.
