Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Happy New Year!

 

Happy New Year 2014  (via CLIPzine.com)

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Wishing all our friends of the cottage

a very Happy New Year!

May your new year be filled with health and happiness……

and may all your dreams come true!

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Friday, December 27, 2013

Party girl……

 

Warning:

This post contains lots

of pics of a sweet little puppy in a Christmas

dress and absolutely nothing more!!!

I tried to show a little

restraint but alas, she just looked sooooo cute!

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Gracie 1

 

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I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas?

I know I sure did!

Have a great weekend my friends!

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Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Merry Christmas!

 

Vintage Christmas card

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Wishing all our

friends of the cottage a very Merry Christmas

&

a Happy New Year!!!!

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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Santa Claus is coming!

 

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Are your stockings hung by the chimney with care?

In hopes that St. Nick soon will be there?

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Monday, December 23, 2013

The babies with Santa Claus!

 

Santa 2

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Merry Christmas!!!!!

from,

Simon, Booger, & Gracie too!

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Sunday, December 22, 2013

Magic Reindeer food…..

 

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Magic Reindeer Food

Reindeer food (also sometimes called Magic Reindeer Food or Magic Reindeer Dust) is for Santa's reindeer. After all, they get hungry on Christmas Eve, too!

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 bag reindeer food
Ingredients:
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 2-6 Tbsp. red colored sugar
  • 2-6 Tbsp. green colored sugar
Preparation:

Mix the ingredients together and place in a plastic bag, adding as much colored sugar as you like for a festive effect.

Tie with a ribbon and attach the following poem:

Sprinkle this reindeer food outside tonight.
The moonlight will make it sparkle bright.
As the reindeer fly and roam.

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Magic Reindeer Food

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Friday, December 20, 2013

TGIF!!!

 

 

Nicole Franzen Photography | fresh holiday

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Beautiful stair and railing Christmas decor.

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A little inspiration in red

and white to start your weekend off right!!!!

How will you be spending your weekend?

Will you be doing last minute shopping for Christmas gifts?

Or will you be wrapping them all?

I am going to spend mine baking wonderful goodies!

Have a great weekend!
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Thursday, December 19, 2013

It’s coming…..the ice that is!

 

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It wouldn’t be winter in

Kansas if we didn’t have freezing rain and ice

now would it?

They say it’s coming starting later tonight and

should continue into the weekend.

I guess I’m going to have to change some plans now…….

Stay safe and warm!

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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Snippets of Christmas around our house……

 

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basket A

 

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So, do you have all

your Christmas shopping done

and your gifts wrapped and tucked under the tree?

I’m getting there…..very slowly!

Have a great week my friends!

Joining the party at:

Savvy Southern Style

Hope to see you there!

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Sunday, December 15, 2013

Happy Sunday….

 

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Christmas Time

by Ronald Doe

Christmas Time is finally here,
It only comes but once a year.
And it's a time to spread good cheer,
To those we love and hold so dear.
Christmas Time is a time of glee,
A time when peace and love run free.
A time for those like you and me,
To sit beneath the Christmas Tree.
Christmas Time is a time of joy,
A time to sit back and enjoy.
The smile on each girl and boy,
As they play with a Christmas Toy.
Christmas Time is a time to share,
The passing of another year.
Birth of Jesus, a joyful prayer,
To show loved ones how much we care.
Christmas Time is a time for song,
A time for us to get along.
To make us feel Lord Jesus strong,
Forgive all those who did us wrong.
Christmas Time is a time to pray,
Put love and kindness on display.
Show compassion along the way,
Christmas Time should be everyday

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Friday, December 13, 2013

TGIF!!!

 

Gingerbread House

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Gingerbread House

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Gingerbread Houses Galore

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I have never made a gingerbread house before.

For some reason they have caught my eye this season though

and I’m thinking about trying one for the first time.

Have you made one before?

Do you have any tips for a beginner like me?

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Thanks for stopping by to chat!

Have a great weekend!

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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Gift wrapping ideas…..

 

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With Christmas right around the

corner I thought it would

be fun to share some gift wrapping ideas.

I know I am always looking for new ideas every year

to change things up a little bit.

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evergreen on white packaging

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dona blogg: Amelia Jul

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Adorable Christmas gift wrapping idea

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Beautiful and simple gift wrap, christmas present presented

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I'm in love with how she embellished this present-the cotton and feather are perfection! Lots of other inspiration too.

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Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas - For those Christmas gifts you have to mail.

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I hope these ideas inspire

you to try something a little different.

Joining the party at:

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Hope to see you there!

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Sunday, December 8, 2013

Happy Sunday….

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See the pretty snowflakes
Falling from the sky;
On the wall and housetops
Soft and thick they lie.

On the window ledges,
On the branches bare;
Now how fast they gather,
Filling all the air.

Look into the garden,
Where the grass was green;
Covered by the snowflakes,
Not a blade is seen.

Now the bare black bushes
All look soft and white,
Every twig is laden,
What a pretty sight!

-Author unknown

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Friday, December 6, 2013

TGIF!!!

 

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burlap

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sugared gingerbread house

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Have a great weekend my friends!!!!

Hope all of you in the Midwest survive this artic blast

and don’t loose power!

Be amazing!
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Thursday, December 5, 2013

Ornament of the year….

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Every year we buy a new ornament for our Christmas tree.

It has been a tradition for many years…..

This year’s ornament is this cute little Santa.

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Mommy’s little helper is into everything these days!

That face just melts my heart!!!

Sweet,sweet girl.

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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

A little Christmas inspiration…..

 

A few of my favorites…….

in no particular order of course!

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Ginger bread houses by Vibeke Design

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the windows <\3

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Cabin ~ Christmas

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Have a great week!

Joining the party at:

Savvy Southern Style

Hope to see you there!

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