Let's take a closer look, shall we?

I thought I would share a few closeups from "The Countdown". The snowman is one of my favorites.

Did I mention I like the gingerbread man? I like the stocking, too.

The mitten took on a vintage look. I love blue and brown together.

Let it snow, on the weekend or after I have all my Christmas shopping finished. Who am I kidding? I am usually out getting something on Christmas Eve.

I really enjoyed making this. It is not a hard project, just takes a little time. I have one more to finish before Wednesday. This one should go a little faster, I am going to use the same images. I am in a crafty mood! Must be all the fun Christmas ideas I put in my favorites. Hopefully, I will be making a lot of things this week.

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Christmas Countdown!

I am not sure if you remember that I have been working on a few "Christmas Countdown Cookie Sheets". I settled on painting the background bright red. It was a difficult decision. I also loved the blue and green paint colors, but red is what I chose. I made all the little countdown numbers yesterday. Let me just say, it took me hours to make all the little paper creations. I would love to give more details, but that would most likely bore you.

I have a lot to do today. I worked on Christmas projects yesterday which means all things pertaining to cleaning were put on hold. I have to put all the fall decorations away. Clean out all the leftovers from Thanksgiving! I have to do all this and more before I can sit down and make another "Christmas Countdown Cookie Sheet". I also have to make sure the person that is getting this one, receives it before December 1st. That is when all the fun starts, the countdown starts there!

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Do we really have a Christmas wreath on our front door? Yes, we do! I am looking forward to seeing how the house looks this year. The yellow color looked great in the fall. I hope it looks just as nice when the yard is covered with snow.

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Happy Thanksgiving

Last week my daughter and I were out doing a little shopping. Not a "Breaking News Moment" it is what mothers and daughters do. We went into Williams Sonoma to see if they had anything cute for the holidays. This is how I ended up making a pumpkin bread cornucopia. The Nordic Ware pan was on sale for $9.99. That is a big savings from the original price of $34.99. I figured for that price there had to be an issue with it. Maybe they had received bad reviews on it,and had to decided we should dump them now. Have I ever told you I have spent most of my life being a pessimist, I am the glass half empty type. Well, two pumpkin bread mixes, a little oil to grease the pan and look what I made. A perfect pumpkin bread cornucopia centerpiece. The pan was so easy to clean. I am not sure why this was such a bargain. But, I am now leaning towards seeing that glass half full. Maybe with some eggnog!

It is time to chop some vegetables, do a few dishes and get ready for the big meal!

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Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Time to make the placecards

This year I thought I would use Whitman Samplers for our place cards. Let me just say we are not that fancy a family, I just love place cards. They have become a tradition in our family. I think they would be missed if they were not made.

I love using brown wrapping paper. Mom, that's me!

I think the raffia makes a great trim for the brown paper.

I love the colors of fall.

I am very happy with the results. I like when that happens, it is not always the case when I make something.

The table is starting to take shape. All it needs is flatware and a candle or two. It won't look like this for long soon it will be covered with a turkey and all the fantastic trimmings. My favorite side dish is Memphis Corn Pudding!

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Christmas Countdown Cookie Sheet

I am working on a Christmas Countdown Cookie Sheet or is it a Cookie Sheet Countdown to Christmas? Whatever it is called I am working on it. The first step is complete I sprayed the cookie sheet red. I decided on red because last year I made two, one green and one blue. Now comes the fun part, decorating it. I hope to have it done by the weekend. Right now, I am in full Thanksgiving preparation mode. My grocery list has been made and I need to do a little "decluttering of the kitchen", so the day will run smoothly.

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It's that time of year, again!

When the mailbox if full of holiday catalogs and magazines. The festive covers make you want to tear right into them and see what you like, but just can't afford! Some of the prices in the catalogs are just plain crazy. But, I like to look anyway and sometimes the price is right.

The pages usually do not disappoint me, they are beautiful images.

I could send someone a fragrant pine wreath from Vermont! There is nothing like a simple pine wreath on your front door. Unless you have a pretty artificial wreath that has blinking lights, I like them all!

I wonder why they only show one glove? Is the other glove lost already? They are beautiful. However I buy only black gloves. When I lose one, I just go in the drawer and take out another one, it works for me. I do have a pretty set of olive green gloves. They have lasted three seasons.

I do want to learn how to paint. I have been saying that for years. This looks like a nice gift.

Block Island is a small island off the Rhode Island coast. It sounds like a nice way to spend the weekend. It is about a 40 minute ferry ride. I will have to think about this some more. I can not imagine having to take the ferry on a bad winter day.

A cashmere hot water bottle cover, I think I need this. At least that is what the catalog tells me.

This is just adorable. Does the pink coat come in my size?

We like to play Scrabble in our house. I think games are great Christmas gifts.

I just thought this was an interesting way to sell a pair of boots. It did get my attention and that is what they want to do.

I have made biscotti, it is not really that difficult. I like the little white heart ornament. I also like the simple red and white packaging.

Soft and cozy beyond believe! I would love a set of flannel sheets!

This is a great idea for a family gift.

It is nice to sit down with a cup of coffee and look through all the holiday magazines that come to our house. I always mark my favorite pages. Hopefully, I have the time to try a new recipe. There is always a new decorating idea or two. To be truthful I hardly ever buy from the catalogs, but they can be full of creative ideas. I am still not sure about the sheep in the boots, but I will admit it was creative!

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