Homemade Doughnuts

I made donuts for the first time, with help from J and S. It was very easy and everyone enjoyed them. I will definitely make them again.

Catching Up, part 3

Kitchen, the top of the fan

Small parlor

corner of piano parlor

Snowman Tree in piano parlor

Living Room, all glass ornaments

Candy Cane tree in dining room

oops, put it in twice

Mantle in Living Room

(please note the burn mark I put into the mantel when I lite those tapers!) OOPS!

Living Room

December was busy! I ran three different fundraisers at school, had an open house for 200 (and yes, I made all the food), had a going away party the next day for classmates of J and S, who moved to North Carolina, hosted Christmas Eve for my family, and the next day drove to Door Co. for Christmas with the in-laws. New Years Eve was low key with just one couple and their baby. Whew, no wonder I needed a break!

Cathcing Up, part 2

We have had a little snow.

My poor Charleton joggling board.

This was the first snow of the season.

Beautiful to look at, not so beautiful to deal with.

Catching Up, part 1

Thanksgiving 2009 for 25 people.

The Kids Table

Helping with the Kindergarten Thanksgiving Feast

The Turkey Coma

Where have I been? Life has gotten busy, my computer died (a very untimely and expensive death), and the weather has been cold and wet and windy. DEPRESSING! Now I'm back and going to spend the week doing some catch up.

Cover Girl

Congratulations to my niece, Z, for becoming a cover girl!

Where's the Inspiration?

I REALLY miss Southern Accents. I know I could count on them to have a Christmas tree on the cover of their December issue. I get lots of magazines, and am so disappointed by the lack of holiday articles. What is House Beautiful too cool for a tree? I'll take a Menorah, a Kwanza celebration, just give me a beautifully set table and inspiration. I want mantles decorated, trees and garlands. Candles lit and welcoming walkways. Wreaths on doors, and presents to admire the wonderful wrapping. Pages to inspire and aspire to. Every issue lately seems to be about "going green", but what about "going green and red"?!

Loving These

Now these are pants that scream PARTY! I wish Vineyard Vines made then for me. If only my husband would wear them for our Christmas Party.