Hi Janie, sounds like you had a great Thanksgiving... love the pics of Layla and Milo... I had no idea Layla was that teeny! How cute, in a pie tin! Loved the sneak peek of your Christmas dishes, so pretty!... I have almost finished my Christmas shopping... I get going early, I like to be organized... and my decorations are all up too... those little turkey desserts were too cute!... xoxo Julie Marie
You must have had a wonderful Thanksgiving, Jane. It all sounds so good! I haven't started decorating yet, but tomorrow I'm going to collect boughs in the woods and make a wreath for the front door and maybe a garland for the gate - and then I'll go from there as the fancy strikes me.
I'm with you, Jane. I got about as far as thinking about putting out Christmas decorations today. TOOO much going on in an already busy life. I brought Mimi, new baby & BBoyE home with me for the week. She can't lift anything because of her surgery and it has been so busy around here.
It sounds like you had a wonderful day though...and I LOVE those dishes...I always have.
You sound exhausted. I always am after cleaning and hosting Thanksgiving. I didn't though this year. Still did alot of the baking and watched my granddaughters the day before. But it was so nice not hosting. Love those Hallmark movies. I have some shopping done. It's going to be a slim year. Hope you get alot accomplished tomorrow if not the next day. No need to rush.
Your post made me smile..we all need a break after the extravaganza of Turkey Day! I have recovered but didn't start on my Christmas decorations yet! (After all tomorrow is another day!) My son was here from Georgia so I didn't want to be too busy...he's on his way home this evening so tomorrow I'll get busy! Your dogs are so cute...we had our two babies and my son's fur baby here and they pretty much ate and slept! I love your winterberry dishes...I have long admired that pattern. Oh my now I have to start thinking about table settings for Christmas! Those chocolate covered turkey treats were so cute! Hope you have recovered by tomorrow!! Miss Bloomers
I really don't do shopping for Xmas much. I know, sounds strange. But I give my daughter money for the kids (so she can make the decisions), and the girls and I stopped doing gifts for one another years ago. I said I'd rather it go to a charity. But I do enjoy decorating and making homemade things to give! Brenda
Haha, your dog looks so cute sacked out on the couch, Jane! I only got about half done today as I had more people here than I anticipated. I'm usually on my own on Black Friday so I go to it and get it all done. Of course, once the baby is here, everything else takes a back seat! : ) I'll do some more tomorrow and get some more stuff on the tree. Right now it's at least put together and I put the lights on.
The Turkey pops are so cute and look delish!! I love the rosemary! I cut my rosemary for a centerpiece also. I could not let it go to waste and freeze in the garden! It smells so good. Looks like you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
I love the Rosemary bush. I've gotten several of those over the years and always manage to kill them....lol! My opinion is that the Thanksgiving feast is a complete "labor of love." As much as I prep ahead of time, there is still so much to do at the last minute. I was totally exhausted last night. But, as you said, totally worth it! Glad your day was great. CAS
I enjoyed reading about your holiday Jane. Loved seeing the dogs too!~so funny they both were to me. I was exhausted too, just like you. Drained was the perfect word. I did very little the next day. I just finally got to do my thanksgiving post. I am ready to start dreaming about Christmas!
Jane, the Winterberry dishes are holiday! I think they work for Thanksgiving just fine. They set a stunning table. Glad you gave yourself some time to rest today. It's an amazing amount of work to serve a group. ;-)
Putting on Thanksgiving at 59 is a lot different than 49, or 39...Mr D and I felt like we ran a half marathon when the last guest departed. We were in the kitchen for 2 hours post party and slept well!
Your Winterberry with Rosemary looked beautiful... I didn't photograph our tables with all the chaos. I did photograph the centerpieces...I'll post tomorrow! Sweet Christmas Dreams! ~Lynne [w/L]
Sounds like a busy but fun day Jane. Just a normal day for us up north! Interesting to read about everyone's celebrations and shopping mania! There were even Black Friday sales going on up here! Tracey
I was the same way yesterday...I felt like I was in a "carb fog"....couldn't think or function! I did however take my fall decorations down but collapsed soon afterwards..lol Today I think about outdoor holiday lights. The weather could turn ugly after tonight so it is something I NEED to do. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!~Hugs, Patti
Janie, I think we were all on carb and sugar overloads! LOL I watched a couple of really hokey Hallmark movies in between working on some of my trees. Why did I waste my time?! Glad you got to use your pretty holiday dishes- I need to start using my sets for just everyday. Why do we save them for only special occasions, anyway? Off to the farmer's market this morning. Enjoy your weekend! hugs, Sue
Love your Winterberry dishes - they are so sweet! Sounds like your Thanksgiving was marvelous - love the idea of the dessert contest - how fun were those turkeys!! We still have Thanksgiving up at our houses...maybe Monday we'll stay home and put away & bring out Christmas things....then again, we might go shopping - lol!! Enjoy your weekend primping for Christmas Jane!!
Sounds like a wonderful holiday to me. I have Winterberry plates also and love them. I can't wait to see more posts. I love the idea of a Rosemary tree as a centerpiece. I'm getting ready to take down fall and start on Christmas also! hugs, Linda
Cutest little turkey desserts:) I agree they should win! Hope you enjoy this weekend! I have started doing some shopping... now the wrapping and decorating!
Ok first layla in front of the oven..presh!! I use my Christmas dishes beginning Thanksgiving day! we have had a wonderful week, my Uncle and cousin on my side came down from Pa., which is so much fun! I think I am still stuffed!
You have me cracking up. Because I think that is all I got done too! Just the Hallmark Channel. My favorite is "The Holiday". OMG I love that movie. I need to buy the DVD because it has turned into an annual favorite! Looks like you had a wonderful day! But now it's... MERRY CHRISTMAS! Yes, I am dreaming already (course, that's cuz I've been sleeping a lot!) Have a great weekend! Karen
Hi Jane....I felt the way you do last weekend after time at my dauther's house with all the kids and grandkids! Today I'll be putting away the Thanksgiving decorations(not many), and maybe bringing out just a few Christmas things. Sounds like you had a wonderful holiday with family. Have fun finding a tree with your honey today, sweet friend. xxxooo
Glad to hear you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving. That dessert contest sounds like a lot of fun!
Wow, exactly how big was that pie? I doubt even my chihuahua Holly could fit in a pie plate with that much room to spare. Either your dog is teeny, teeny tiny or that was one huge pie. I'll be polite and guess Layla is just really tiny. :)
I can't call you nuts about the Christmas plates. Although we used fall seasonal plates, we also had a Christmas tree and gingerbread houses set up in the kitchen. Therefore, if you are crazy, then I was really crazy....which in my case would probably be an honest statement!
Sounds like good food to me. Glad you enjoyed the process, because everyone in your family is sure to have wonderful memories due to all your hard work!
Sounds like you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, Jane. I love the way animals find something weird they feel would make a good place to take a nap! Enjoy the rest of the long weekend...
What a great day Jane and those cake pops are so cute! Looks like the perfect dog bed to me ~ I betcha she was toasty warm. My shopping is almost complete and I am pretty happy about that. Enjoy your week-end. xo
I was done with my shopping on July 1! I start buying in January and get a little each month so by the time July comes around I am done and have paid for everything in cash. YIPPEE!!
Those little turkey pops were darling and I LOVED seeing the pics of the pups!
What fun, Jane! I love the idea of having a dessert contest! lol! Loved seeing Layla and Milo....how sweet!!! :) Hate to tell you this....but my shopping is done and the house is all decorated. lolol!
Sounds like a fun day! Love the pictures of your pups!! Bella (our little chihuahua) LOVES to sit right in front of the oven when it's on too!! :D I am behind on my decorating but delving into it this weekend!! :)
Hi Janie, I'm back too to commenting it's been a busy week hasn't it? Now it's time to decorate, I wanted the tree up today but Nicholas was baptized today and than we both got real lazy once we got home! The picture of Milo crackes me up, it's exactly how I felt too!
Sounds like a great time was had by all....including your cute little pooches!!! Your little Rosemary tree is so pretty...I bet it smells heavenly too :o) ~Des
YOU frightened me with the reality of Christmas in 30 days!!!! I am like you, a bit hung over from the Thanksgiving stuffing (me, not the turkey). OH MY! I am so tired. LOVED the pictures of the dogs... one passed out & the other in the pie pan. Glad you had a great Thanksgiving. HUGS! Charlene
That picture of Layla reminds me so much of Chloe! We had to keep her away from the oven every time the turkey needed to be basted because we were afraid she would burn her nose. When that oven door was closed she sat right in front of the heavenly smell!
All I can do is sit until my shoulder is better so I envy your decorating and baking! But, my hubby did the cooking for Thanksgiving and everything turned out wonderful!
Love your nieces turkeys and am very impressed that your hubby went shopping on Black Friday!
Robin
November 27, 2011 at 1:11 AM
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LOL.....the dog sleeping on the sofa is priceless! I got out early Friday morning with the other crazies but I wasn't heading to the malls but Big Lots and Lowe's. Got stuff to do a white and silver tree this year, my fresh wreath and roping. No crowds at all. I even went to Walmart like a fool but that wasn't bad either. Like you, today I am taking down Fall and getting ready for the blog parties. We actually have a real Christmas party to go to this Saturday. No idea what I will wear. Have a wonderful week Jane. xo
What a great time you all had together, it sounds like the perfect family Thanksgiving that I've read about or seen in movies! Love the dog pix!! No decorating going on here yet, I don't seem able to get into the mood, must be all this mellow fall weather we're enjoying at the moment.
hahaaaa...love the doggie photos. so cute. And the treats the kids made are adorable. So glad you had a good time..we did, too. Had 16 for Thanks. dinner and those paper plates sure did come in handy. It was nice to throw them away, all the red solo cups away and had only silverware and pots and pans to wash. :)) I am getting sooo lazy in my olden age. :)) Lazy but blessed. :)
such a sweet post, the dishes are lovely and I love Rosemary plants at the holidays, great for handy heb needs too!, Your little dogs are so sweet, they make my heart happy just to see them, I'm not sure if I tiold yuou but I had to satrt a new blog and I just realized I didn' have you on my readers list, thats why I have had to go searching for you, we do follow at lot of the same blogs so I found you that way, I would love if you would follow me at my new blog, happy sunday,
Jane, your Thanksgiving looks wonderful, especially your dogs looking so cozy! Your nieces should do a tutorial for us on the Turkey guys, they look soooo cute! Thanks for stopping by today; I use the $1.99 tree preservative from Home Depot; best deal on trees I have found....enjoy your weekend!
November 27, 2011 at 2:14 PM
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Hi Jane! Oh, I hope you get all rested up as you've got to get busy with the decorating! :) I love your dishes and don't blame you a bit - I would have used them in a heart beat! Those little turkey chocolate cake balls are the cutest little things! Sounds like a great day and I almost peed my pants when I realized your little doggy was sitting in a pie tin! :) Thanks for popping in to see my tree. Be a sweetie, Shelia ;)
Hi Jane, I love Hallmark movies! Have you seen November Christmas? A tear-jerker! Glad you had a great Thanksgiving. Those turkey treats were so cute. Linda
Hi Jane.....What a wonderful Thanksgiving post....and NO....I haven't even begun shopping. IN FACT....just thinking about it makes me tired LOL LOL LOL....Think I'll join Layla on the sofa. (O:(O:
No shopping under my belt yet, Jane... but that is normal for me! I will get my decorations all up and then I can start shopping. Love the pooped pup and the pup in the pie pan! I also love the turkey cake pops. I am thinking about buying my nieces a cake pop baker for Christmas! Thanks for sharing this. I better go order that thing now! xx Alison
You had a truly wonderful warm holiday celebration Janie ... & so did the pooches! Too cute! How clever the turkey pops! TY for sharing this idea for the kid-lings next time. Alyssa made S'more cupcakes with Ashley ... yum.
Never go to bed without everything being washed, stored & put away after dinner.
Today dying fabrics ... a few pieces of fudge & a lovely walk while the weather was conducive
Looks like a fun time was had by all! I did the same thing as you on Black Friday! LOL!!! Watched Hallmark movies until 3:00 p.m. then got dressed and went out with the hubby to do some things around the yard!
We had a house for for dinner and dessert! Entertaining is exhausting! But I loved it!
Glad you had a nice Thanksgiving. What cute, funny pics of your pooches! The one sitting in front of the oven reminded of my kitty who also waited in front of the stove for her special serving of Thanksgiving giblets. She was so anxious to get them, she knocked the plate out of my hand as I was sitting it down for her!
I never go out on black friday... Even as much as love great deals, I'm not big on fighting all the mobs of people or long lines. But I am looking forward to checking out a new Hobby Lobby that recently opened nearby very soon!!
Btw, I went back and checked out your kitchen remodel... It looks REALLY great, LOVE the new countertops!!!! I'm sooo happy for you Jane! I keep dreaming of the day I can remodel mine too... Hugs, Sherri:)
Hi jane! I am so behind in visiting it is ridiculous. Your Thanksgiving looked fantastic. I am still feeling the after math of food hangover LOL. Your dog has the right idea.
Good Evening Jane Sweetie... Oh wow what a gorgeous share today. Your table looked so beautiful and I love the winterberry dishes. Just gorgeous. I think they could be used for any holiday.
Loved the turkey pops. I can see why they won hands down. Aren't they the cutest things ever? I bet they were tasty as well.
Love your 3 layer dish. What a steal that was. Perfect for the holiday occasion. SO many uses.
Layla looks sweet in that pie tin. She must be tiny. Fits her to a "T". I loved the photo of Milo. He was all tuckered out. A busy day indeed.
30 days to Christmas. Can it possibly be? We have started ours. Have several things bought, and a few more to buy. I will be finished long before Christmas. No more last minute shopping for me. Nope, can't do it anymore. I hate the crowds. Do need to get some wrapping paper though and start wrapping before someone finds the hidden stash.
Have a glorious week sweet friend. Many hugs and much love, Sherry
Glad you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. All the cooking exhausted me too. Love those turkey cake pops! How cute are those!! I've done some shopping but have a lot more to go. Time is flying.
Sounds like a wonderful day!! Amd napping with the fur babies just makes it perfect! We had a wonderful day too...I did not do Black Frida sales, but did venture out to Design World to get a few things for my tree and darted in Hobby Lobby...I was brave to do that!
Love the fabric on your sofa! And I know you enjoyed the new kitchen on it's first holiday!
So glad you had such a wonderful Thanksgiving, Janie! Looks like you pups know what to do on Thanksgiving afternoon! You said you'll be away for Christmas...are you going to the lake house? Do you decorate that for the holidays, too? Have a wonderful holiday season....dream on!!! xoxo Kathleen
Love the pup pictures! Thank goodness Layla didn't have drumsticks, she might have gone inside the oven! Milo looks like the rest of us after a big meal.
Your nieces did a great job on the dessert turkeys. I bet they were gobbled up in no time.
I am so enjoying looking at your Thanksgiving photos! Those turkeys are adorable!! I had to laugh...our tv has been on Hallmark and Lifetime all week. Can't ever watch too many Christmas movies! LOL! Thanks for sharing your holiday!
November 29, 2011 at 6:10 PM
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Yum. Sounds like a wonderful Thanksgiving. I'll stop by later for a longer visit. I found you through Marty's blog. Much love.
[Image]I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Today I couldn't do anything but lie on the couch and watch Hallmark Christmas movies! I think I ate the house yesterday! And I feel so tired from all of the cooking and cleaning and shopping and getting things ready. Drained. But it was all so worth it and we really had a lot of fun!
This was my centerpiece. I found a rosemary plant last minute and thought it would be perfect. Believe it or not, the tray it sits on was something I have had for years and don't remember where I bought it. When I cleaned my kitchen out for the remodel, I was going to put it in the box with things I wanted to give away. I'm happy I didn't because it goes with my holiday dishes perfectly. [Image]Yes, I know it's supposed to be Thanksgiving and this looks like Christmas, but I really wanted to use these Winterberry dishes and since we will be having Christmas away, I did the whole table like Christmas. But this is all I am showing as I want to be in some of the upcoming holiday parties {see my sidebar if you haven't heard}. My family thought I was nuts, but they do all the time, so I was just a happy little elf playing with my Christmas things.
Emily and Mikey were in charge of appetizers, little finger sandwiches, some with chicken salad and some with shrimp...they were quite good. Emily also made the mashed potatoes with sour and cream cheeses. Everything was delicious...the turkey, sweet potatoes, corn, asparagus tips and rolls. After we ate, I took a little catnap before company came for dessert. [Image]We had our annual best dessert contest and the hands down winners were my nieces who made these little turkey guys. The body is cake dipped in chocolate and decorated with candy. They were darling. Runners up were my nieces, Liz and Grace. Congratulations, girls. [Image]I made shortbread cookies with a chocolate center and chocolate cupcakes filled with a cream cheese mixture. I found this three tiered stand at a thrift shop last summer for $3.00. [Image]Of course the dogs knew it was a special day...Layla likes to lie in front of the hot oven to keep warm and smell the food. We found her curled up in this pie plate that missed the garbage can. It looks like a pretty dandy dog bed in the perfect spot. [Image]After company left, I found Milo sacked out on the couch. Yes, we dress them up on holidays! He, Layla and I went to bed shortly after.
I was going to take my fall things down today but I only got as far as getting out the big box and some tissue paper. So that HAS to be done tomorrow when I am a little more refreshed {and not near the TV and Christmas movies!}. The Husband hit the Black Friday sale at Macy's today so I am hoping we can go together to get the tree tomorrow.
Now I am back to visiting some blogs and then I am going to get a good nights sleep. Christmas is in 30 days and I want to start dreaming about it. Have you started shopping yet? ;-D
posted by Blondie's Journal at 6:27 PM on Nov 25, 2011
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Your Thanksgiving sounds wonderful and those turkey pops? Definitely prize winning. In fact, I'm going to go pin that idea.
Sounds you like had a perfect day after Thanksgiving.
November 25, 2011 at 7:40 PM
Hi Janie, sounds like you had a great Thanksgiving... love the pics of Layla and Milo... I had no idea Layla was that teeny! How cute, in a pie tin! Loved the sneak peek of your Christmas dishes, so pretty!... I have almost finished my Christmas shopping... I get going early, I like to be organized... and my decorations are all up too... those little turkey desserts were too cute!... xoxo Julie Marie
November 25, 2011 at 7:45 PM
You must have had a wonderful Thanksgiving, Jane. It all sounds so good!
I haven't started decorating yet, but tomorrow I'm going to collect boughs in the woods and make a wreath for the front door and maybe a garland for the gate - and then I'll go from there as the fancy strikes me.
November 25, 2011 at 7:52 PM
I'm with you, Jane. I got about as far as thinking about putting out Christmas decorations today. TOOO much going on in an already busy life. I brought Mimi, new baby & BBoyE home with me for the week. She can't lift anything because of her surgery and it has been so busy around here.
It sounds like you had a wonderful day though...and I LOVE those dishes...I always have.
Hope you have a great weekend. xo Diana
November 25, 2011 at 7:54 PM
You sound exhausted. I always am after cleaning and hosting Thanksgiving. I didn't though this year. Still did alot of the baking and watched my granddaughters the day before. But it was so nice not hosting. Love those Hallmark movies.
I have some shopping done. It's going to be a slim year.
Hope you get alot accomplished tomorrow if not the next day.
No need to rush.
November 25, 2011 at 8:27 PM
Your post made me smile..we all need a break after the extravaganza of Turkey Day! I have recovered but didn't start on my Christmas decorations yet! (After all tomorrow is another day!) My son was here from Georgia so I didn't want to be too busy...he's on his way home this evening so tomorrow I'll get busy! Your dogs are so cute...we had our two babies and my son's fur baby here and they pretty much ate and slept! I love your winterberry dishes...I have long admired that pattern. Oh my now I have to start thinking about table settings for Christmas! Those chocolate covered turkey treats were so cute!
Hope you have recovered by tomorrow!!
Miss Bloomers
November 25, 2011 at 8:38 PM
I really don't do shopping for Xmas much. I know, sounds strange. But I give my daughter money for the kids (so she can make the decisions), and the girls and I stopped doing gifts for one another years ago. I said I'd rather it go to a charity. But I do enjoy decorating and making homemade things to give!
Brenda
November 25, 2011 at 9:08 PM
Sounds like you had a lovely holiday, and that nap sounds good too.
my shopping is done- so now its just decorating time.
xoxo
Sonny
November 25, 2011 at 9:08 PM
Haha, your dog looks so cute sacked out on the couch, Jane! I only got about half done today as I had more people here than I anticipated. I'm usually on my own on Black Friday so I go to it and get it all done. Of course, once the baby is here, everything else takes a back seat! : ) I'll do some more tomorrow and get some more stuff on the tree. Right now it's at least put together and I put the lights on.
November 25, 2011 at 9:42 PM
The Turkey pops are so cute and look delish!! I love the rosemary! I cut my rosemary for a centerpiece also. I could not let it go to waste and freeze in the garden! It smells so good. Looks like you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
November 25, 2011 at 10:01 PM
I love the Rosemary bush. I've gotten several of those over the years and always manage to kill them....lol! My opinion is that the Thanksgiving feast is a complete "labor of love." As much as I prep ahead of time, there is still so much to do at the last minute. I was totally exhausted last night. But, as you said, totally worth it! Glad your day was great.
CAS
November 25, 2011 at 10:21 PM
I enjoyed reading about your holiday Jane. Loved seeing the dogs too!~so funny they both were to me. I was exhausted too, just like you. Drained was the perfect word. I did very little the next day. I just finally got to do my thanksgiving post. I am ready to start dreaming about Christmas!
November 25, 2011 at 10:25 PM
Jane, the Winterberry dishes are holiday! I think they work for Thanksgiving just fine. They set a stunning table. Glad you gave yourself some time to rest today. It's an amazing amount of work to serve a group. ;-)
November 25, 2011 at 10:52 PM
Ok, I don't know which is cuter...the sweet turkeys or Layla in the pie plate...too cute!!!
Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving!
Blessings,
Cindy
November 25, 2011 at 10:54 PM
Putting on Thanksgiving at 59 is a lot different than 49, or 39...Mr D and I felt like we ran a half marathon when the last guest departed. We were in the kitchen for 2 hours post party and slept well!
Your Winterberry with Rosemary looked beautiful... I didn't photograph our tables with all the chaos. I did photograph the centerpieces...I'll post tomorrow!
Sweet Christmas Dreams!
~Lynne
[w/L]
November 26, 2011 at 12:57 AM
Sounds like a busy but fun day Jane. Just a normal day for us up north! Interesting to read about everyone's celebrations and shopping mania! There were even Black Friday sales going on up here!
Tracey
November 26, 2011 at 1:02 AM
Sounds like the perfect Thanksgiving Jane! Love your table and centerpiece, I bet the aroma was heavenly!
November 26, 2011 at 5:30 AM
I was the same way yesterday...I felt like I was in a "carb fog"....couldn't think or function! I did however take my fall decorations down but collapsed soon afterwards..lol Today I think about outdoor holiday lights. The weather could turn ugly after tonight so it is something I NEED to do. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!~Hugs, Patti
November 26, 2011 at 6:40 AM
Janie, I think we were all on carb and sugar overloads! LOL I watched a couple of really hokey Hallmark movies in between working on some of my trees. Why did I waste my time?! Glad you got to use your pretty holiday dishes- I need to start using my sets for just everyday. Why do we save them for only special occasions, anyway? Off to the farmer's market this morning. Enjoy your weekend!
hugs, Sue
November 26, 2011 at 7:06 AM
Love your Winterberry dishes - they are so sweet! Sounds like your Thanksgiving was marvelous - love the idea of the dessert contest - how fun were those turkeys!! We still have Thanksgiving up at our houses...maybe Monday we'll stay home and put away & bring out Christmas things....then again, we might go shopping - lol!! Enjoy your weekend primping for Christmas Jane!!
November 26, 2011 at 8:10 AM
Sounds like a wonderful holiday to me. I have Winterberry plates also and love them. I can't wait to see more posts. I love the idea of a Rosemary tree as a centerpiece. I'm getting ready to take down fall and start on Christmas also! hugs, Linda
November 26, 2011 at 8:14 AM
Cutest little turkey desserts:) I agree they should win! Hope you enjoy this weekend! I have started doing some shopping... now the wrapping and decorating!
Have a blessed day my friend, HUGS!
November 26, 2011 at 8:16 AM
Ok first layla in front of the oven..presh!! I use my Christmas dishes beginning Thanksgiving day! we have had a wonderful week, my Uncle and cousin on my side came down from Pa., which is so much fun! I think I am still stuffed!
November 26, 2011 at 8:36 AM
You have me cracking up. Because I think that is all I got done too! Just the Hallmark Channel. My favorite is "The Holiday". OMG I love that movie. I need to buy the DVD because it has turned into an annual favorite!
Looks like you had a wonderful day!
But now it's...
MERRY CHRISTMAS! Yes, I am dreaming already (course, that's cuz I've been sleeping a lot!)
Have a great weekend!
Karen
November 26, 2011 at 9:34 AM
Hi Jane....I felt the way you do last weekend after time at my dauther's house with all the kids and grandkids! Today I'll be putting away the Thanksgiving decorations(not many), and maybe bringing out just a few Christmas things.
Sounds like you had a wonderful holiday with family.
Have fun finding a tree with your honey today, sweet friend.
xxxooo
November 26, 2011 at 9:58 AM
Glad to hear you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving. That dessert contest sounds like a lot of fun!
Wow, exactly how big was that pie? I doubt even my chihuahua Holly could fit in a pie plate with that much room to spare. Either your dog is teeny, teeny tiny or that was one huge pie. I'll be polite and guess Layla is just really tiny. :)
I can't call you nuts about the Christmas plates. Although we used fall seasonal plates, we also had a Christmas tree and gingerbread houses set up in the kitchen. Therefore, if you are crazy, then I was really crazy....which in my case would probably be an honest statement!
Have a great day!
November 26, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Sounds like good food to me. Glad you enjoyed the process, because everyone in your family is sure to have wonderful memories due to all your hard work!
November 26, 2011 at 11:57 AM
Sounds like you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, Jane.
I love the way animals find something weird they feel would make a good place to take a nap!
Enjoy the rest of the long weekend...
November 26, 2011 at 12:41 PM
What a great day Jane and those cake pops are so cute! Looks like the perfect dog bed to me ~ I betcha she was toasty warm. My shopping is almost complete and I am pretty happy about that. Enjoy your week-end. xo
November 26, 2011 at 5:23 PM
Hi Janie, so glad you had a great Thanksgiving. Your rosemary plant is soooooo lovely. I love those things!
Everything looks so heartfelt and sweet. There is nothing like being thankful, is there?
Loved your post.
xoxoBarb
November 26, 2011 at 5:30 PM
So glad you had a great Thanksgiving. Me too! I started decorating the day after and no shopping yet for me...Did more decorating today.
November 26, 2011 at 6:35 PM
I was done with my shopping on July 1! I start buying in January and get a little each month so by the time July comes around I am done and have paid for everything in cash. YIPPEE!!
Those little turkey pops were darling and I LOVED seeing the pics of the pups!
LuLu~*xoxo
November 26, 2011 at 7:55 PM
What fun, Jane! I love the idea of having a dessert contest! lol! Loved seeing Layla and Milo....how sweet!!! :) Hate to tell you this....but my shopping is done and the house is all decorated. lolol!
xoxo laurie
November 26, 2011 at 9:08 PM
Sounds like a fun day! Love the pictures of your pups!! Bella (our little chihuahua) LOVES to sit right in front of the oven when it's on too!! :D I am behind on my decorating but delving into it this weekend!! :)
November 26, 2011 at 9:13 PM
Hi Janie, I'm back too to commenting it's been a busy week hasn't it? Now it's time to decorate, I wanted the tree up today but Nicholas was baptized today and than we both got real lazy once we got home! The picture of Milo crackes me up, it's exactly how I felt too!
November 26, 2011 at 9:31 PM
Sounds like a great time was had by all....including your cute little pooches!!! Your little Rosemary tree is so pretty...I bet it smells heavenly too :o)
~Des
November 26, 2011 at 9:57 PM
YOU frightened me with the reality of Christmas in 30 days!!!! I am like you, a bit hung over from the Thanksgiving stuffing (me, not the turkey). OH MY! I am so tired. LOVED the pictures of the dogs... one passed out & the other in the pie pan. Glad you had a great Thanksgiving. HUGS!
Charlene
November 26, 2011 at 11:24 PM
That picture of Layla reminds me so much of Chloe! We had to keep her away from the oven every time the turkey needed to be basted because we were afraid she would burn her nose. When that oven door was closed she sat right in front of the heavenly smell!
All I can do is sit until my shoulder is better so I envy your decorating and baking! But, my hubby did the cooking for Thanksgiving and everything turned out wonderful!
Love your nieces turkeys and am very impressed that your hubby went shopping on Black Friday!
Robin
November 27, 2011 at 1:11 AM
LOL.....the dog sleeping on the sofa is priceless! I got out early Friday morning with the other crazies but I wasn't heading to the malls but Big Lots and Lowe's. Got stuff to do a white and silver tree this year, my fresh wreath and roping. No crowds at all. I even went to Walmart like a fool but that wasn't bad either. Like you, today I am taking down Fall and getting ready for the blog parties. We actually have a real Christmas party to go to this Saturday. No idea what I will wear. Have a wonderful week Jane. xo
November 27, 2011 at 6:40 AM
I love those dishes.. it's no wonder that you wanted to use them.
Looks like a fantastic Thanksgiving.
November 27, 2011 at 7:53 AM
What a great time you all had together, it sounds like the perfect family Thanksgiving that I've read about or seen in movies!
Love the dog pix!!
No decorating going on here yet, I don't seem able to get into the mood, must be all this mellow fall weather we're enjoying at the moment.
November 27, 2011 at 9:01 AM
hahaaaa...love the doggie photos. so cute.
And the treats the kids made are adorable.
So glad you had a good time..we did, too. Had 16 for Thanks. dinner and those paper plates sure did come in handy. It was nice to throw them away, all the red solo cups away and had only silverware and pots and pans to wash. :)) I am getting sooo lazy in my olden age. :)) Lazy but blessed. :)
November 27, 2011 at 10:29 AM
I can relate with Milo!!
November 27, 2011 at 10:47 AM
such a sweet post, the dishes are lovely and I love Rosemary plants at the holidays, great for handy heb needs too!, Your little dogs are so sweet, they make my heart happy just to see them, I'm not sure if I tiold yuou but I had to satrt a new blog and I just realized I didn' have you on my readers list, thats why I have had to go searching for you, we do follow at lot of the same blogs so I found you that way, I would love if you would follow me at my new blog, happy sunday,
November 27, 2011 at 10:58 AM
Love your rosemary as centerpiece, I might borrow the idea sooner or later (well, when I have a table!LOL).
Hugs and enjoy this day of rest!
Monica xo
November 27, 2011 at 11:37 AM
Jane, your Thanksgiving looks wonderful, especially your dogs looking so cozy! Your nieces should do a tutorial for us on the Turkey guys, they look soooo cute! Thanks for stopping by today; I use the $1.99 tree preservative from Home Depot; best deal on trees I have found....enjoy your weekend!
November 27, 2011 at 2:14 PM
Hi Jane! Oh, I hope you get all rested up as you've got to get busy with the decorating! :) I love your dishes and don't blame you a bit - I would have used them in a heart beat! Those little turkey chocolate cake balls are the cutest little things! Sounds like a great day and I almost peed my pants when I realized your little doggy was sitting in a pie tin! :)
Thanks for popping in to see my tree.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
November 27, 2011 at 3:28 PM
Hi Jane, I love Hallmark movies! Have you seen November Christmas? A tear-jerker! Glad you had a great Thanksgiving. Those turkey treats were so cute. Linda
November 27, 2011 at 5:55 PM
Hi Jane.....What a wonderful Thanksgiving post....and NO....I haven't even begun shopping. IN FACT....just thinking about it makes me tired LOL LOL LOL....Think I'll join Layla on the sofa. (O:(O:
xo
Jo
November 27, 2011 at 6:08 PM
No shopping under my belt yet, Jane... but that is normal for me! I will get my decorations all up and then I can start shopping.
Love the pooped pup and the pup in the pie pan!
I also love the turkey cake pops. I am thinking about buying my nieces a cake pop baker for Christmas!
Thanks for sharing this.
I better go order that thing now!
xx
Alison
November 27, 2011 at 7:23 PM
You had a truly wonderful warm holiday celebration Janie ... & so did the pooches! Too cute! How clever the turkey pops! TY for sharing this idea for the kid-lings next time. Alyssa made S'more cupcakes with Ashley ... yum.
Never go to bed without everything being washed, stored & put away after dinner.
Today dying fabrics ... a few pieces of fudge & a lovely walk while the weather was conducive
Have a lovely week
TTFN ~
Hugs,
Marydon
November 27, 2011 at 7:37 PM
oh, love your pics! looks like your Thanksgiving was wonderful!
the dog in the pie tin, how special!
November 27, 2011 at 8:56 PM
Looks like a fun time was had by all! I did the same thing as you on Black Friday! LOL!!! Watched Hallmark movies until 3:00 p.m. then got dressed and went out with the hubby to do some things around the yard!
We had a house for for dinner and dessert! Entertaining is exhausting! But I loved it!
I love the photos of your pups! Too cute!
November 27, 2011 at 9:16 PM
This sounds like a great Thanksgiving. I love your china. And all the deserts sound wonderful. Now...onward and upward for Christmas!
November 27, 2011 at 9:47 PM
Such a fun idea to have a dessert contest.
Fondly,
Glenda
November 27, 2011 at 10:45 PM
Wow those Turkey guys look amazing. Glad you didn't throw the rosemary out either as it looks lovely. The fragrance is wonderful too I bet.
November 27, 2011 at 11:14 PM
Glad you had a nice Thanksgiving. What cute, funny pics of your pooches! The one sitting in front of the oven reminded of my kitty who also waited in front of the stove for her special serving of Thanksgiving giblets. She was so anxious to get them, she knocked the plate out of my hand as I was sitting it down for her!
I never go out on black friday... Even as much as love great deals, I'm not big on fighting all the mobs of people or long lines. But I am looking forward to checking out a new Hobby Lobby that recently opened nearby very soon!!
Btw, I went back and checked out your kitchen remodel... It looks REALLY great, LOVE the new countertops!!!! I'm sooo happy for you Jane! I keep dreaming of the day I can remodel mine too...
Hugs, Sherri:)
November 28, 2011 at 1:08 AM
Sounds like a wonderful Thanksgiving Jane!
I love the shots of the pups.
November 28, 2011 at 6:01 AM
Sounds like a wonderful Thanksgiving Jane!
November 28, 2011 at 1:51 PM
Hi jane! I am so behind in visiting it is ridiculous. Your Thanksgiving looked fantastic. I am still feeling the after math of food hangover LOL. Your dog has the right idea.
November 28, 2011 at 5:38 PM
Good Evening Jane Sweetie...
Oh wow what a gorgeous share today. Your table looked so beautiful and I love the winterberry dishes. Just gorgeous. I think they could be used for any holiday.
Loved the turkey pops. I can see why they won hands down. Aren't they the cutest things ever? I bet they were tasty as well.
Love your 3 layer dish. What a steal that was. Perfect for the holiday occasion. SO many uses.
Layla looks sweet in that pie tin. She must be tiny. Fits her to a "T". I loved the photo of Milo. He was all tuckered out. A busy day indeed.
30 days to Christmas. Can it possibly be? We have started ours. Have several things bought, and a few more to buy. I will be finished long before Christmas. No more last minute shopping for me. Nope, can't do it anymore. I hate the crowds. Do need to get some wrapping paper though and start wrapping before someone finds the hidden stash.
Have a glorious week sweet friend. Many hugs and much love, Sherry
November 28, 2011 at 7:53 PM
Glad you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. All the cooking exhausted me too. Love those turkey cake pops! How cute are those!!
I've done some shopping but have a lot more to go. Time is flying.
November 28, 2011 at 8:12 PM
Sounds like a wonderful day!! Amd napping with the fur babies just makes it perfect! We had a wonderful day too...I did not do Black Frida sales, but did venture out to Design World to get a few things for my tree and darted in Hobby Lobby...I was brave to do that!
Love the fabric on your sofa! And I know you enjoyed the new kitchen on it's first holiday!
Have a great week!
Lou Cinda
November 28, 2011 at 8:58 PM
Love your photos! Love your plates and dogs! Thanks for sharing your lovely home.JoAnn
November 28, 2011 at 10:34 PM
So glad you had such a wonderful Thanksgiving, Janie! Looks like you pups know what to do on Thanksgiving afternoon! You said you'll be away for Christmas...are you going to the lake house? Do you decorate that for the holidays, too?
Have a wonderful holiday season....dream on!!!
xoxo Kathleen
November 29, 2011 at 7:27 AM
Jane, I love your plates!!! :D I think your nieces did an amazing job with the turkey cake pops. They are too cute!
We are spending Christmas away, too, so I usually decorate more for Thanksgiving than Christmas.
xoxoxoxo,
RJ
November 29, 2011 at 7:35 AM
What fun...love those turkeys...happy Tuesday to you my dear.
November 29, 2011 at 8:17 AM
Love the pup pictures! Thank goodness Layla didn't have drumsticks, she might have gone inside the oven! Milo looks like the rest of us after a big meal.
Your nieces did a great job on the dessert turkeys. I bet they were gobbled up in no time.
November 29, 2011 at 9:29 AM
I am so enjoying looking at your Thanksgiving photos! Those turkeys are adorable!! I had to laugh...our tv has been on Hallmark and Lifetime all week. Can't ever watch too many Christmas movies! LOL! Thanks for sharing your holiday!
November 29, 2011 at 6:10 PM
Yum. Sounds like a wonderful Thanksgiving.
I'll stop by later for a longer visit. I found you through Marty's blog.
Much love.
December 2, 2011 at 5:53 PM
Those turkey cookies are too cute!!
December 2, 2011 at 7:34 PM