November 16, 2016

Around the house...and the cookie recipe


Hi all,
I love finding interesting things with dogs on them- 
so I was thrilled to find this on eBay.
Hot chestnuts! And look who's right there in line- Bruce!
He's a beggar, that one.
A perfect depiction.


A few finds while out in the last few weeks-
I found this reproduction trophy to put my little tree with orange slices in.


And I loved this sign at Hobby Lobby to put by the side door 
where we all come in.
It's not for outdoors but I think it'll be ok since it's covered.


I'm changing the pillows to moodier winter textures.
Pretending it's cooler- we were at 85 degrees again today.


With the time change it seems like the days are flying by-
and my house is in more chaos than usual.
But I am doing little bits of decorating here and there.
The trees are up but not decorated yet.
I love looking at them plain... a slow progression to the ornaments.
Or maybe not- like last year.


Here's a peek at the family room wreath.


The porch has a few lemon cypress trees and my chimes from Tuula
remind me to take time to play-
which is very important to Bruce and Jack.


I put a few cool weather pansies on the porch 
but the marigolds are still hanging in there.


Below is the cookie recipe I promised you.
I refer to them as breakfast chubs.
Oatmeal and eggs and pumpkin- breakfast, right?
They really are delicious and not too sweet-
cakey cookies like a mobile pumpkin bread.
Grab and go.


I hope you'll take the time to play and make cookies, too.
We make the holidays stressful- they aren't stressful on their own.
I have to remind myself of that now and again.
Slow down. Sit down. 
Or maybe get down.
Kitchen dancing is always the answer.
With a cookie in your hand.


Simple pleasures.

I hope the rest of your week goes well!


13 comments :

  1. Love the bits and pieces of pre-Christmas at your house! That trophy cup is adorable..and I love you cute plate.

    I am saving that pumpkin cookie recipe. I love a good soft cookie and this one sounds really good. I'll let you know when I make them. xo Diana

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  2. Now I've got that song in my head, you know the one right?

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  3. Hey Tina, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.....even though it's still hot outside:(
    It's supposed to be near 80 here Friday but freezing by Sunday... flip flops and boots. I've been decorating slowly, slowly because I hurt my back ... we don't get our tree until the weekend after thanksgiving so hopefully I'll have it mostly done by then. I wish I had one of those pumpkin cookies! They look so good! Oh and one year our tree sat undecorated ... I can't remember why but I think it was the last year of the faux pitiful worn out tree. I feel stressed already, I think because time is flying by and there's so much to do. I should order some chimes from Tuula so I can remember to slow down or sit down(even better) LOL!

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  4. Hi Tina,
    Looks like your house is getting cozy for the holidays. A tree in the trophy cup is fabulous. Great find. Pumpkin cookies look yummy too. Have a great evening.
    Hugs,
    Kris

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  5. I love anything pumpkin, but I'll be subbing chocolate chips for the raisins.

    Ummm...do you have a Godfather wreath? Seriously. That's a horse head, you know.

    xo

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  6. Even in France where no one decorates until December it seems to have a slightly festive air, I have no idea why but I am excited for the holiday season to begin, just a couple more weeks to go!

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  7. So many goodies in this post! I'm in love with that sweet plate you found on Etsy- and it's even featuring your dog! I agree, that there's no better way to relax than to crank up your favorite tunes and bake something yummy. Great minds think alike, because I just made pumpkin biscotti last night.

    You've got me thinking Chritsmas, so I'm going to grab a few Christmas CD's so I can listen to holiday tunes on my way to work this morning. We've got a big snowstorm coming our way tomorrow....let it snow!

    Have a great weekend, Tina!

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  8. I ain't decorating my house. I'm just moving into yours. I can kitchen dance with the best of them.

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  9. Love your finds! I have a thing for dogs and squirrels and have found some unique pieces. :)
    have you considered a seasonal interior decorating career? :)
    hugs,
    Marie

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  10. Love the photos of changes around your home! And thank you for sharing that recipe. My bestie will be visiting in a few weeks and I've been looking for some different recipes to try! Cookies are ALWAYS the perfect breakfast food! :-) Love and hugs!!

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  11. Love that horse head wreath. For some reason that makes me smile. The cookie recipe sounds delicious. I'm a definite kitchen dancer, and craft studio dancer too, and most especially car passenger seat dancer. lol. Crank up the classic rock and I'm there. :) I'm so glad that my chimes are still doing their thing. I'm thrilled to see that you haven't polished. Patina rocks!

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  12. That pumpkin cookie recipe looks like it's to die for. Pinning!!! I keep threatening my hubby that I am gonna put the tree up but realistically I think I would knock it down with 2x4's coming into the house so I think I will wait. Keep on dancing Tina!! Cheers.

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  13. I really like that you are taking the season slow and easy, Tina. We want to enjoy each and every moment. Right?

    I would love to have one of those cookies. Just about to go bake my pumpkin pie though. :)

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