Wednesday, November 28, 2012

AT CHRISTMAS, ALL HEARTS GO HOME

At Christmas all hearts go home. 
 

 

 We dress our windows and doors with evergreens, welcoming family and friends.
 
Our gaily decked homes welcome passersby too.
 
 

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

I'LL TAKE MY COFFEE IN A CUP

I woke up this morning to a chilly house. 
 I lit a fire, made a pot of coffee,
 and curled up in a comfy chair
 for my morning devotions.


Today was supposed to be an easy day. 
 
 It was the last day of school
 before Thanksgiving break. 
 
We were having fruit salad
with our first grade buddies. 

The grocery shopping was done.

The house cleaning was done.
 
Then......

Monday, November 19, 2012

CHRISTMAS BEDROOM

 
I always wait until the day after Thanksgiving to decorate for Christmas.
 
I just really like the fall decorations for Thanksgiving - the last hurrah if you will -
before going full-out for Christmas.
But......


 

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

No Sew Ottoman Redo

 
 
 
 
 
After purchasing our new white Ikea sofa, we were in need of an ottoman for the room.  This is where we watch tv, and we really like to put our feet up.  We also like to put a tray on the ottoman for our coffee.
 

Monday, November 12, 2012

Sunday, November 11, 2012

FRENCH ONION SOUP

 
 


One of my favorite recipes is French Onion Soup.  It is so easy to make and the results are ALWAYS great.

French Onion Soup
 
2 Tbsp butter
3 large onions (I like to use 3 different kinds,
 but not necessary)
2 Tbsp sugar
1/4 cup cooking sherry
1 Tbsp worcestershire
1 box beef broth
salt & pepper to taste
swiss cheese
Italian or French bread
 

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Ikea Ektorp Sofa

We have been saving our pennies to purchase a sofa for our tv room.  This weekend we were finally able to buy our new white Ektorp sofa from Ikea.
 
 

ELECTION EVE 2012

My daughter and I
attended the Romney event last night at the
Verizon Center in Manchester, New Hampshire.