It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like.....

You just might wanna go grab a cup of something hot to drink,I think this may be my longest post ever! Mostly pictures, but that's what I like best. I love seeing little glimpses of other's houses, lives, how they do things. I suppose that it what I like about blog land so much: I can be nosy. Anyway, here is some of what has been keeping me busy, and away from blogging. Simple little pleasurable things that make up my days and life.

We have had this old drawer in the basement for the longest time. I LOVE it, but never knew quite where to put it. Inspiration struck not long ago, so up it went, and looked rather plain. Hmm. What to do what to do? Aha. I went out and fought with some wild grape vine, twisted it into a wreath, then gathered a few herbs that were still green- lemon balm and thyme, and tucked in a few sprigs of rose hips. They are all dried at the moment, but I love how it looks. 

(Please, ignore the fact that I was to lazy to edit this picture, so there is an ugly extension cord showing. Yes, it does look that way when its plugged in, but I pretend it's not really there.)

I went very simple in my decorating this Christmas, pulling out only my very favorite items, and tucking in whatever natural things I could. While I love sparkle and shine, I have to say, this is my best year for Christmas fluffing.

Normally, I put all my little houses I made here.
But little heads are right at the height for running into the doors of the secretary if I leave them open. So, I put a few behind the closed doors of the secretary, and the rest in the dining area.

If you look closely, we have just the faintest dusting of snow. Its kind of strange to see the pond freezing over when there is no snow on the ground.

My MIL passed this Nativity along. I love it, and having searched long and hard for "A Good One", this filled the bill perfectly.

You can't see them, but I tucked rose hips in the (faux) garland. Hopefully a fire will be burning brightly in the stove soon. (Note to Self: REMOVE CLOCK BEFORE STARTING FIRE!)

Pretend this picture is clear and straight....

When I left the doors of this open, I would hang a wreath on each one. Since they are staying closed now, I hung just one wreath, which, Duh, you can see for yourself. (where is my coffee? I think I need some more)

I have been baking up a storm 34 dozen so far, 6 varieties. At least 3 more kinds to go.
I found a new sugar cookie recipe this year, and I really like it. The cookies are much softer, and my big ones actually stayed together. Normally, they break when I take them off the pan.
B.'s mom came over last evening, and she and I helped the children decorate cookies.

Honey took it quite seriously, I wish  had thought to take pictures of some of her creations.

Biscuit never takes anything very seriously.
Muffin just chased falling sprinkles. 

Whew, like I said, long post, and now, I need to get dressed, get babies up, and start the day.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!