the outside lights
the outside in the daytime
the window decorations
the tree
the train going around the bottom of the tree with lance watching it go by
the living room at night
the tree
the train going around the bottom of the tree with lance watching it go by
the living room at night
the stocking hung on the stairs since we don't have a fireplace
lance's table with a candy cane candle on it
candy cane candle holder, i got it years ago and had to redo the candy canes when they melted and after lance has been playing with it, i need to redo it again, he has been sampling
the living room sofa and shelves above
the shelf about the couch with candles on it and lance blocking the side table with candles
Christmas candles waiting for Christmas Eve to be used
my favorite candle holder and the spirit of Christmas angel
the greenery over the tv with an angel peaking out
the dining room
my favorite Christmas decoration: the Nativity
close up of the Nativity
we have shatterproof ornaments on the tree so the christmas balls that used to be on the tree are now displayed in a bowl
we have shatterproof ornaments on the tree so the christmas balls that used to be on the tree are now displayed in a bowl
the bib already for lily's first meal on Christmas day
the glass ornaments in the dining room window
close-up of the large ornaments
and a treat for taking the tour:
close-up of the large ornaments
and a treat for taking the tour:
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of almond extract
1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
food coloring
Heat oven to 400. Beat butter, sugar, and egg in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed. Stir in remaining ingredients except food coloring. Separate dough to color with different colors. Place dough in cookie press. Form desired shapes on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 5-8 minutes until set, but not brown. Remove from cookie sheet immediately and place on cooling rack.
Makes about 4-5 dozen cookies.
Makes about 4-5 dozen cookies.
13 comments:
All of your decorations are lovely, but I also have to say that it looks like you have a very pretty home even when it's not Christmas.
You have a beautiful home. Your nativity is the 2nd one I've seen today. It's one of my favorites. Yummy on your Almond Sprites. My mom and I made these together when I was a little girl! Thanks for the memories!
Beautiful home and a beautiful family!
You house is beautiful - I love your paint color choices, and of course, your Christmas decor is great! Love the cute, cute stockings.
I must say I love your paint colors! How fun. Awesome nativity, I love that one but haven't broke down and bought one yet. I show it to my kids and hubby every year but noone has got the hint yet! LOL. Your white table and chairs are really nice too. Can I ask what is a dirty santa? I have heard of secret Santa. Enjoy your family this Christmas.
Blessings,
Leigh Ann
arg. I forgot about the treats. Oh well. The pressure is just too much these day! LOL. Your home is nice. Love the ornaments in windows. Gives me an idea for next year. I gotta go get rolling on mine now...
I love the red wreath on your front door! Thanks for stopping by my place :) Merry Christmas!
What a beautiful home you have. Your Christmas deco's are so nice, but your house in general is decorating some cozy and modern:).
everything looks beautiful!! You have a lovely home.
I love all your festive touches. Thanks for sharing with us.
Merry Christmas!
Hello Sarah! You have a very lovely home and family. Blessings on your Christmas celebrations!
I love this picture of you guys. Just great!
Very beautiful home. I love your paint colors. Love the shelves with pictures and I even got really nosey and clicked on them to see your cute pictures in the frames. So cute!! Also love all the cute candles and glitter tree on the shelves. Thanks for letting me tour.
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