by Robin on December 16, 2009
Welcome to Tablescape Thursday! Susan at Between Naps on the Porch hosts a great blog party on Thursdays, and today’s ought to be inspiring as we’re all getting ready for Christmas! You know I believe getting ready for a party is like Setting the Stage for More Important Things. Things like showing love to those [...]
by Robin on December 16, 2009
If you visit me on occasion you may have read the post about my prayer for a Christmas Miracle. I’ve been praying, and praying and praying…The other day, after pouring my heart out to God, I asked Him this: “and by the way…when I pray what happens? I was just wondering.” Now…I’m a simple kinda [...]
by Robin on December 15, 2009
I’ve always wanted ramekins but didn’t want to pay a lot for them. Even the plain ones at Walmart seemed to cost too much, but the other day my daughter Bethany found some red ones at World Market. There were 4 for $2.99! That’s more like it! So here’s my first dessert in my brand [...]
by Robin on December 13, 2009
I found these wooden pictures at Kohl’s on sale. I liked them but I didn’t love them. So I decided to do a little somin-somin with them..hummmm, A can or two of spray paint, some chalkboard paint and a few of those delightful chalk pens and Waaa-laa! I wanted to also give a big thumbs [...]
by Robin on December 11, 2009
The Husband and I are empty-nesters. Our four children are grown and gone. We live here with our four pups…ahemmmm, yes, we replaced our 4 children with 4 pups! (Wanna meet the Pups? There’s a Tab at the top of the page on the left that is : Blog Pups!) Now, come on in! I [...]
by Robin on December 10, 2009
It’s Tablescape Thursday over at Between Naps on the Porch and I’m doing a tablescape from my daughter Stephanie’s house and a BONUS! Also, check out Home for the Holidays over at Southern Hospitality where you’ll find loads of holiday inspiration! I’m doing a visit at my daughter Stephanie and my SIL Jon’s house today! [...]
by Robin on December 9, 2009
Do you believe in Christmas miracles? I’ve been thinking a lot about miracles lately. Because I’m asking for one. And since it’s Christmas, the thought of a Christmas miracle dances in the forefront of my mind, all sparkly and tied up with a satin bow. If you know me at all, you know I’m a [...]
by Robin on December 6, 2009
How ’bout making a fun little gift for your hostess!? Or maybe even whip up several sets of these for party favors? Coasters are all over the internet. I made some with tiles and stamps and posted them HERE. But I’ve been wanting to try doing Christmas Coasters using napkins! I think these could be [...]
by Robin on December 4, 2009
Heath Bar Pecan Pie *1 cup Karo dark corn syrup *3 eggs *1 cup sugar *2 tablespoons butter-melted *1 teaspoon vanilla extract *2 cups pecan pieces *1 unbaked pie crust (for Gluten-Free- use a GF crust~I use Whole Foods Gluten Free Pie Crust) *1/2 bag (8 ounces) Heath Milk Chocolate Toffee Bits ***** Add 1/4 [...]
by Robin on December 3, 2009
It’s Tablescape Thursday over at Between Naps on the Porch. I thought I’d show you my casual kitchen table. Remember, I did BUDGET teal and pink and icy silver in the dinning room.( I posted it HERE.)In my little kitchen, which I also did on a big budget, I went with a bit of a [...]
