vintage style, cottage living, home cooking
It’s that time of year for reflection and reassessing my blog, style, and life. I like to refresh my home, sometimes daily. Are you that way, too?
This past year has been no exception. My style is rustic, vintage, thrifted and somewhat classic. I like vintage books and fabrics, rusty metal, chippy paint, torn edges and tufted upholstery.
Do you have that ONE special recipe that your family asks for year after year at Christmastime? I am pretty sure our family has three, 4 or even 5 recipes that are their faves. Especially since we have seven kids, that means lots of variety and tastes. BUT, with that being said, it wouldn’t be Christmas in our family without Bing Crosby singing, “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” and my Christmas Finger Cookie Recipe.
These light finger shaped cookies are ALWAYS a big hit. Made from scratch? Absolutely! Real butter? Of course!
*This post was updated November 2025.
Now that our home is decorated for Christmas, it’s time to start wrapping gifts. To keep my home in order, I have created my own DIY Christmas Gift Wrapping Supplies Organization.
With a few craft supplies, I am able to hide my wrapping supplies in “plain sight”.
I am always looking for my paper scissors and the tape. My ribbon is always tucked away in a grocery bag. So with just a little creativity, I now have my DIY Christmas Gift Wrapping Supplies Organization. AND, it’s pretty, too.
*This post was updated December 2025
Our family loves treats. Does your family, too? I mean we love treats so much that (sometimes) we have Oat Cranberry and Almond Bars for breakfast.
Of course they are a treat. BUT, with a big glass of cold milk-they are a quick halfway healthy meal as you are running out the door.
You noticed I said “halfway healthy”, right?
*This post was updated November 2025.
