THE PASSING OF WINTER...HOW WE ENTERTAIN AND CELEBRATE

About the time of three o'clock in the afternoon,
the sleet was falling and snow was already beginning to fall in the Panhandle...

We all know that the Winter season is the ultimate time
for all things things warm and cozy.
I do not do much decorating throughout the house,
but I do bring out items that I normally do not use everyday....
life becomes a bit quieter and it's a good time to just reflect
on the past year, and plan for new projects that you
want to accomplish in the new year.....
These are a few of my most loved items to
create that warm feeling of being home.....

Grandmother Estelle's heirloom English tea cups

Using her heirloom glass cake plate, along with beautiful paper napkins

Displaying a few winter pieces on the bar cart.....

I am loving the winter birch trees.....

Little touches can go a very long way of
personalizing your space and making it your own style...
love this new addition of this glam table runner....
a lovely winter's vibe.....

Finding a vintage Currier and Ives soup bowl on Ebay.....

Changing out the candles here and there......
the scent is remarkably like a walk in the woods......

The cookbook nook took on a neutral vibe with
a few changes including this beautiful tin artwork..
I am in love with the soft, pastoral French Country look.

This cookbook is just gold....I want to make every single recipe.....

And of course, heirloom cut glass cruets are some of my
favorite things ever.....

COZY HIBERNATION

Winter is naturally the season of rest

for us all..something needed for body, mind and spirit.
I am early to bed and early to rise....
It's a good idea to take time to be a bit more leisurely....

Warm and Cozy Winter Baking




Y'all!!! This kitchen gadget is life changing....seriously.....
I gave a few of these as Christmas gifts and ordered one for myself....
it is absolutely wonderful.....a grater for everything....
so much easier than a hand held grater....I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!
I ordered mine at QVC, but you can find a similar product
on Amazon.

I made a fabulous Kentucky Butter Cake from
Divas Can Cook recipe.....

In addition to vanilla extract, she added RUM flavoring....

That buttery vanilla rum sauce is to die for......here's the recipe link.....

KENTUCKY BUTTER CAKE

Butter Pecan Cake with
Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

Sweet Treats fresh from the oven.....

Mexican delights on a winter evening with
delicious homemade guacamole.....

A fantastic weekend lunch idea....
Crockpot BBQ chicken sandwiches

Bananas in Coconut Milk and syrup with Cinnamon...
a signature dish from The Four Seasons in Maui...
shared with me from The Divine Miss M.....

Taste of Home Butterscotch Pie

So that's a wrap for this visit...
hope everyone is doing well and staying warm....
I so hope you found something of interest and something
you wanted to add to your home.....