~♥ Christmas Is In The Air ♥~

Here in Southwestern PA I awoke this morning to some snow flurries...it was so delightful being in the nice cozy house and seeing the snow swirling about outside.

Have you all started decorating for Christmas?  While I haven't at my home...I usually don't start until December 1st...I have decided to change the look of my blog...I hope you like it.

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I was invited to go to a Gob making party later today...doesn't that sound yummy?  My dear friend, Lisa, is hosting the event.  I wanted to give her a little gift for being so sweet...while I can't show you what I am giving to her (just in case she reads my blog) I can show you a picture of how I wrapped it...I was inspired by

Gooseberry Patch.

And speaking of Gooseberry Patch...I hope you'll watch the video above...it's so inspiring and has gotten me excited about my upcoming Christmas Cookie Exchange that I am hosting at my home on Saturday, December 18th.

These are the cookies I made last year.

Enjoy!

♥ Kim

Graphic by: http://www.gooseberrypatch.com/

~♥ Things That Make Me Smile ♥~

There is no place I'd rather be than at H♥ME...seeing certain things puts a smile on my face...here are a  few of them:

A large fork, knife and spoon...my dear Gram had something similar on her wall when I was growing up.

 A picture of my sweet M♥M when she was a little girl.

 This whimsical vase

 Buttons that belonged to my dear Gram that she collected over the years.

 A picture of the log house my dear Gram grew up in.

 A picture of my dear Hubby when he was a year old (sorry for the glare).

 A picture of my hubby and his older brothers in their cowboy hats and western wear...

And of course, visits from dear blogging friends always puts a smile on my face as well!

♥ Kim



~♥ It's Pumpkin Carving Time ♥~

 Hello blogging friends...long time no write!  Hope all is well in your homes. 

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My dear Daughter and her boyfriend carved pumpkins over the weekend and I wanted to share them with you...I think they turned out adorable.  

Emily's Pumpkin on the Left; Anthony's on the Right

Aren't they such a cute couple?

Thanks for stopping by!

♥ Kim

~* 25 Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes *~

There's nothing better than chocolate chip cookies fresh from the oven and a large glass of cold milk...you're hungry now, aren't you???  Well, time to start baking....ENJOY!

25 Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes by Gooseberry Patch

♥ Kim

~♥A Little Fall Decorating ♥~

Hello sweet blogging friends!  I'm finally getting around to adding some Fall touches in my home.  I thought I'd share a few with you. 

One of my favorite Gooseberry Patch cookbooks...isn't the cover just darling?

My little school chalkboard.  I love using my Chalk Ink Markers.

My Hutch...one of my favorite pieces in my kitchen!

A Fall Wreath

I love this chippy little chair.  I purchased it several years ago from my church.  This was one of the chairs that I sat on at my beloved little church when I was around three or four years old.

Thanks for stopping by, dear friends!

♥ Kim

P.S.  Be sure and click on the words Gooseberry Patch and Chalk Ink Markers above...they'll take you to these wonderful websites.

Graphics by:  http://www.gooseberrypatch.com/