Deck the Halls {and every room of the house!}

Here are a few ideas to glam up your home for Christmas! The most wonderful time of the year!


Do 2 Christmas trees instead of one!



Ornaments everywhere!

Kitchen Decor

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas!



A beautiful mantle made with garland and feathers



Wednesday's Wisdom

" I rejoice to think that all things are at thy disposal, and I love to leave them there. Then prayer turns wholly into praise, and all I can do is to adore and love thee."

The Valley of Vision

{Election}

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christmas Treats!

I'm back to blogging now and so excited to share new things! I know I skipped blogging about Thanksgiving and that's why I wanted to be here for Christmas. My main Thanksgiving dessert was the one and only pumpkin cheesecake which I enjoy baking every year. For Christmas, I love to have a variety of treats...from cookies to bars to homemade quick breads and cheesecake (of course). Here are some of my favorite ones for this year and from years past:

 

Here are some recipes too!

1. Maple glazed gingerbread marshmellow treats
2. Starbucks (copy cat) Cranberry Bliss bars
3. Choco Hazlenut Latte cookies
4. Glazed Eggnog bread
5. Gingerbread Cheesecake
6. Cinnmon rolls  (Homemade every year on Christmas morning!)

Happy Halloween {Costumes}

No scary costumes here just funny and cute!!

Paper, Rock and Scissors! (Pinterest)

Martha Stewart

Adorable!

Pinterest

Just weird!

My favorite!

No go trick or treating!

Birthday Cookies for a Princess!!

For Molly's 8th birthday I made her favorite cookies...giant M&M cookies! Of course, I added extra chocolate chips :) Here's how its done



Encouragement

Here are some artsy quotes of encouragement...enjoy!


{Via Pinterest}

Wednesday's Wisdom

"Let me lay aside every sin admired of many; help me to walk by thy side, lean on thy arm, hold converse with thee, that henceforth I may be salt of the earth and a blessing to all"

The Valley of Vision

{Regeneration}

Friday Inspiration

Fall Clothes!!!

Jackets and Coats



Target only $39.99



Anthropology $148



Tights



 

                                            

     Forever 21 $5-6

Dressy 



Polka dots just keep coming back! (Topshop.com)



Fall Baking Heaven

1. Apple cider bread
2. Cheesecake topped brownies with pumpkin butter swirl
3. Autumn cheesecake
4. Pumpkin cream cheese muffins
5. Iced cinnamon pecan biscotti
6. Maple oat nut scones

Friday Inspiration

SINnamon Rolls

1. Pumpkin Maple cinnamon rolls
2. Chocolate chip cookie dough stuffed
3. Chocolate cinnamon rolls
4. Blueberry cinnamon rolls
5. Cake batter rolls
6. Mini buttermilk cinnamon bun pops

Wednesday's Wisdom

"My Saviour wept that all tears might be wiped from my eyes, groaned that I might have endless song...bore a thorned crown that I might have a glory-diadem, bowed his head that I might lift mine...Go forth, O conquering God, and show me the cross, mighty to subdue, comfort and save."

The Valley of Vision

{Love Lustres at Calvary}

Black and White Fall Decor

Black and white is a wonderful combination that is elegant and never boring. Here is a different twist to the typical Fall colors of orange, brown, green and red. Please enjoy and recreate!

Haunted house candle holder

 



Lovely chandelier napkins



A black cakestand contrasted by a white pumpkin

 

Mini pumpkins on a candlestick



Scary books can be used to create height in your centerpiece

Autumn

Happy Mondy! It's officially Autumn!!!

Friday Inspiration

Here are a few poses for deep relaxation after a long week:
 

Legs up the wall- the best restorative pose



Bharadvaja's Twist

And finally...corpse pose: SAVASANA



Wednesday's Wisdom

"May I view all things in the mirror of eternity, waiting for the coming of the Lord, listening for the last trumpet call, hastening unto the new heaven and earth...may I speak each word as if my last word, and walk each step as my final one. If my life should end today, let this be my best day."

The Valley of Vision

{Morning Dedication}

The Fall Neccesities

Fall is pretty much here and there are so many things to enjoy as we approach this change in season. Its getting cooler oustide, the leaves are on the ground and the colors are rich. (Ok maybe not that much but I definitely want it to!) Here are my top 10 Fall indulgences:

1. Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks (go get one already!)



2. Pumpkin Scone-the season of baked goods begins!



3. JCrew mustard colored coat



4. Diba Deanne plaid boots (like a sweater for your feet!)
 

5. Try a deep burgundy colored lipstick from MAC (Diva)



6. Paintburst scarf with all the colors of Fall from Anthropologie

 7. Vintage Owl Cookie Jar from Anthroplogie

8. Autumn Leaves from Yankee Candle

9. Sweet cinnamon pumpkin body wash from Bath and Body Works

10. Cuddle up with a soft comfy throw from Pottery Barn