Friday, December 4, 2009

Tree Trimming Night


What a fun afternoon! Finding the "perfect imperfect" Christmas tree took some time- and effort. My family decided this year- we will not purchase a freshly cut tree from a local nursery- we thought it would be fun to cut our own....{legally of course} but in support of a local retired man who grows various evergreens just for folks like us! {I won't get all global on you- but I do carry the guilt from purchasing trees in the past from tree industries}
Watching these two work on the decorations was a lot of fun.....especially when the cat was trying to climb up into the tree!
Who wants cocoa & cookies??!

Thursday, December 3, 2009

"Santa once joked that if he
didn't have help,
New York City would
take him half the night."

Al Roker-
meteorologist & Helper ~

Chocolate Mint Coffee

1/2 c. whipping cream
2 Tbsp. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 oz. German sweet chocolate~grated
2 cups of strong hot coffee
8 Tbsp. peppermint schnapps
chocolate curls

Beat cream with sugar & vanilla until soft peaks form.
Fold in grated chocolate. Pour hot coffee evenly into 4 mugs & add 2 Tbsp. schnapps to each. Spoon on whipped cream. Garnish with chocolate curls & serve immediately.

Wonderful.....life.

Dear George:


Remember, no man is a failure
who has friends.
Thanks for the wings!


Love,
Clarence

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Christmas Day Fun!

*Give overnight guest breakfast in bed~
*Have an "open house" Christmas night~ encourage folks to "stop by" it will give a nice break in your day!
*Play music, say a prayer, light candles, kiss under the mistletoe & take pictures so you can remember THIS Christmas all year long!
*Gather your friends and family for a fun night of Christmas caroling


"It's good to be children sometimes, & never better than at Christmas."
~Charles Dickens

Must be love.....or who's the prettiest

What is it about these two? As I try to dig out Christmas decorations- they love getting in my way....to do what....have a stare down?!

Christmas is coming......

Every year when the holiday season approaches I find myself trying to "fit in" more "stuff".
Whether it's more decorating, more events for Simple Dimple or volunteering for charity, it seems I can never "FIT" in all the "STUFF"!
This year I am dedicating more time for charitable events. My oldest daughter and I will be assisting our church with wrapping presents for city residents who are less fortunate. I have been packing my car with clothes, toys and gently used blankets for homeless shelters and still I'm feeling as if I'm not doing enough!
With all that, I can honestly say that what has been taking place in my wee little world is wonderful. I'm happy, healthy & wise {or make that witty} ha ha ha!

Simple Dimple Primitives will be at the Red Lion B&B one last weekend for their holiday show.
I'm proud to announce the show has been a success! This show was easy for me- I didn't really need to "work" at all.....but there is nothing like having your own little shop to sell items that reflect who you are and what your shop is all about. That's the fun part! As I closed up shop for the season I found myself wishing April would be right around the corner- but then I slapped myself back into reality and reminded myself I've got some work to do!
I plan to keep you all up to date on the face lift of Simple Dimple Primitives!!
Until then- enjoy this cozy day. It's raining here in PA, but I have a toasty fire burning as my wee-one sleeps on the couch with Piglet. : )
Shhh........