Category Archives: Holidays

Christmas Ribbon tablescape

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Janet

Y’all know my weakness is vintage dinnerware, right…? So three years ago, I noticed that a small second-hand store that I drive by every day had changed over their front window for the Christmas season. Front-and-center was a beautiful set … Continue reading →

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Cute project for kitchen towels

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Janet

This is a craft that I first learned to do back around 1991. They are simple little wall hangings, made from a kitchen towel. You stitch around the main part of the design, fill the stitched part with stuffing, and … Continue reading →

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O (Teacup) Christmas tree!

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Janet

My 2017 “All Around the Christmas Tree” tour, part 1! One year not too long ago, my sweet daughter gave me a Royal Albert teacup ornament for the Christmas tree featuring my all-time favorite dish pattern, Old Country Roses. It … Continue reading →

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Christmas Village of a different color

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Janet

It’s looking very Christmasy here in the dollhouse, especially if pink and gold are your Christmas colors. I’ve been evolving over the past couple of years into this color scheme, and it fits very well into the small space here – … Continue reading →

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My 2017 Cookie Exchange Party

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Janet

In 2013 I hosted my first-ever Christmas cookie exchange party, and although it took me four years to do it again, I’m so glad I did! Seven lovely ladies joined me this past Sunday to sample cookies, share recipes, and … Continue reading →

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