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This is my Gram's sewing machine. I have so many wonderful memories of her sewing on this machine...oh how she made it HUM! The one apothocary jar holds some of her buttons.
This is the top of my washer. I change out the stuff in the basket seasonally.
The dear lady I work for gave me this Christmas towel.
Isn't it pretty? I really hate to use it!
This is the top of my dryer. The iron was given to me by my Gram. I can't imagine having to iron with something that heavy! The wrought iron Christmas tree was a thrift store find for a $1.00. I had to add the little glass candle holders and candles which I found at Walmart.
Now we're in the Powder Room...a basket of berries.
There are two windows in the PR and I added the berry swag to each of them and hung the star on the curtain rod.
A candle with candle ring on the sink.
Two gingerbreadmen pictures in my small cupboard.
A small jar with soaps sitting on a candle ring.
A snowman made by a friend...isn't he sweet?
Thank you so much for stopping by. I can't even begin to tell you how much I appreciate your comments and visits. I try to reply back by e-mail or with a comment on your blogs, but sometimes I'm not able to and I hope you'll forgive me if you don't hear back from me.
I cut a piece of gift wrap to fit the can.
I wrapped it around the can and secured it with tape.
I decided to cover the lid of the can with some muslin. I used a small plate as a template.
I cut it out with pinking scissors.
I wanted her gift to have a nice tag so I found a tag that I already had and cut the edges with decorative scissors.
I added my own decorative touches. 
This is the finished product...it was so easy.
I used a different melting chocolate this time and it worked out so much better. It was called Bakers Heat and Dip Dipping Choclate...it was very easy and was alot smoother and easier to work with than the brand I used yesterday.
I used this microwave chocolate (which I am NOT recommending - I'd rather do it the old fashioned way: melting chocolate with a double boiler) to dip cashew nougets, pretzel rods and Oreo cookies.
I then sprinkled them with these various goodies!
Here's what everything looked like assembled in the container. 
I wrapped it with plastic wrap...tied some ribbon to it and added a tag.
I hope she enjoys it! Thanks for taking the time to stop by for a visit.
I finally got all of the Thanksgiving/Fall decor put away. I managed to get out a few Christmasy things...my wreath, which is hung on our back door,...
my snowman cookie jar, and my new Gooseberry Patch cookbook. I actually bought two, but only have one on display. I found them at Tractor Supply...they were only $13.56!!! This was a good price because locally they range from $16.99 up to $18.99. So, if you like Gooseberry Patch, why not check out your local Tractor Supply store? They don't have a big selection, but you just may find one you don't have at a good price!
I'm hoping to get more of my decorations out this week...stay tuned!