Random thoughts on a sunny November morning:
1. Are you watching the World Cup? Did you see the USA vs. England yesterday? It was on at the same time as the Baylor game and we were trying to watch both and decorate Christmas trees.
I’m so proud of our USA team. The game ended in a tie and they played their hearts out.
2. We used to play Dr. Mario all the time in college. Does anyone else relate? Denton brought home a retro version and we’ve been having Dr. Mario tournaments all Thanksgiving weekend.
3. Thank you so much for all the Christmas movie recommendations. I’m putting together a list. Have you seen the show Silver Skates on Netflix? It’s SO good. It’s in Russian with subtitles and it’s the perfect love story.
4. It was such a fun week on the blog. We discussed:
- this cozy Christmas space
- these handmade gift ideas
- gift ideas according to price
- this hutch decorated for Christmas
5. I made my apple pie again for this Thanksgiving and it was a HIT. My mother proclaimed it amazing and told me the pie crust was next level.
And now?
Who is here for some creative inspiration and ideas?
Let’s GO.
Look at this garland.
Isn’t it beautiful?
This pretty package topper.
What a fun and beautiful way to decorate a package.
See the DIY here.
And this Christmas front porch literally stopped me in my tracks.
It is so beautiful.
Somewhere along the line, I forgot about jingle bells.
And then I saw this place setting and I am HERE for it.
See the how-to here.
And in random news:
This beautiful blue and white Christmas tree
This gingerbread swiss cake roll
This beautiful blue and white kitchen decorated for Christmas
This free printable sweater garland
These adorable DIY Christmas trees
Simple Christmas wish ideas for friends
This beautiful paper poinsettia wreath (seriously one of the cutest I’ve seen)
This clever wreath idea
This pretty way to decorate a hutch
This quiz helps to determine where you should live
And this
Simple, easy ways to spruce up a holiday wreath
And one more for the road
If you are looking for a fun idea for a tree topper?
Why not a chalkboard?
See the tree and read my favorite ornament story here.
Happy Thanksgiving weekend! Hope it’s the best.
Didn't u just post a beautiful picture of a dog and a tribute as your friends dog had just sadly passed? I wanted to share it and now can't find it. Please help. Thank u.
I took the quiz about where I should live and what popped up is a town very close to us. It seems that I landed in the right place. Fun! Hope you are having a great weekend with all your kiddos home!
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! 🎼🎶 Thanks for the link for the gingerbread roll cake--that looks super yummy. Hope you've been enjoying your holiday weekend with your lovely family.
Ok I NEED to make that apple pie but I’m a bit confused. Is the butter only crust the one you recommend or the buttery lard? Thanks!
I wanted to take the "where should I live" quiz, but I don't subscribe to the NYT so I couldn't take it. I know I'm where I'm supposed to be. I've been here since I was a year old. :-)
Of course I loved all the blue and white! Lots of great ideas, hope you are having fun with all the kiddos home.
So many great ideas KariAnne!
Hi KariAnne- Thank you for the inspiration. Your hutch looks amazing with the white village and trees! Can’t wait to try the pie recipe!
Thank you for sharing all this creativity and inspiration!!! xoxo
Thank you again KariAnne for sharing my front porch decor! It was so much fun decorating it all! Merry Christmas sweet friend!