Time To Get Serious!

Yep...decorations, wrapping, decisions...lots to do in the next 21 days!

 I saw this picture on Brooklyn Limestone and wasn't sure if the black wrapping was gonna work for me...BUT...the addition of those little, teeny, battery operated lights have totally changed my mind:


**I used simple black kraft paper (purchased cheaply in giant rolls bulk) and these Martha Stewart mini battery lights to add a little something unexpected to a special package.**



 

(via Brooklyn Limestone)

Wishing you all a wonderful...and productive...weekend!

Sweetest Thing Ever



Is TheTree Up Yet?

We have not put our tree up yet, since dear Hub Don is a stickler for "Christmas is in December"!  So...picking out a tree and getting it in just the right spot will happen this weekend...I hope!

We always put up 2 trees...one in the living room and one in the family room.  The family room tree is mine...tall, skinny and so full of handmade and vintage ornaments that each year I really have to work to find a spot for each one.

I love the trees when they are done...but, every once in a while I think it would be nice to do something easy...like this...

 

 



I'll share some pictures when everything is complete!



Red Mittens

I want red mittens...no, I need red mittens! Not only does this look perfectly simple, you know it's all about the season just because of those red mittens!
Just love all of this....

(via pinterest)

Instant Holiday Yumminess!

This is absolutely the easiest dip to take to any cookie exchange, office party or family get-together...and everyone loves it!  Kind of a "dessert dip", so you can probably be sure no one else will bring it.  You will be the favorite guest!

Peppermint Mocha Holiday Fluff

All you need is:

1 jar of Marshmallow Fluff

1/2 container of Whipped Topping

1 tbsp of Coffeemate Peppermint Mocha Creamer

Crushed Peppermint Candies

Mix the first 3 ingredients, then top with the crushed peppermint.

That's it!

Serve with mini vanilla wafers, snickerdoodles or gingersnaps (my favorite!)

Where Does The Time Go?

Hope your Thanksgiving was full of good food, good family and friends!  Time to get our Christmas on!!