Out With The Old

I've been so busy for the past couple of months that I just realized that I never did a post about my Christmas decor.

So before I take it all down

I thought I would share.

I usually have a tree in the

living room and dining room.

Small trees in every other room

and everything that doesn't

move gets decorated.

Not this year! I was a bit of

a slacker!

Before now I would have driven

myself crazy trying to get

everything done and

make every little detail perfect.

This year I finally came to the

realization that I can't

do it all. I know... hard to 

believe, huh! :)

Christmas has came and gone 

way too quickly...

Many old traditions have

ended...

New traditions have began...

But the most important thing

will never change, and

that is that GOD loved us so

much that HE sent HIS

only SON to earth

so that you and I could have

forgiveness of our sins.

The most precious gift ever!

JESUS!

Blessings,

Nina

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2016

Baby It's Cold Outside

Not really! Here in Georgia we are having a gorgeous week with lows in the upper 50's and highs in the upper 60's! :)

This is the theme for the window

display that I did for a local

shoppe, Maggie Mae's Tea Room.

Maggie Mae's is located inside

The 1902 Stock Exchange.

They serve a fabulous lunch.

In fact it's my favorite!

The 1902 Stock Exchange also

offers wonderful shopping.

With antiques and uniques,

a great little book store and

a dinner theater.

I feel very honored to be among

the very talented ladies

who decorate the windows of

this exquisite shoppe.

I will be sharing a glimpse at

the other windows soon!

If you're ever in North West Georgia

make a point to stop in Adairsville

and enjoy shopping at

The 1902 Stock Exchange

and lunch at

Maggie Mae's Tea Room!

Blessings,

Nina

Handmade Velvet Pumpkins and Blue Hydrangeas

I fell in love with velvet pumpkins the very first time I ever saw them.

They were these little golden ones

with the plastic stems,

that are displayed on the mantle.

I found these years ago and

I have always wanted

a few more, in

different colors of course!

So a friend of mine, my 

youngest daughter and I

started making them.

They were so beautiful

that we couldn't stop!

We made all colors and sizes!

(Ours have real pumpkin stems!)

I had to keep several of

my favorites,

and my friend was sweet

enough to share a few

that I just had to have to

go with the blue Hydrangeas

another dear friend gave me!

So for my Autumn tablescape

I used the two together and

it is quite beautiful!

I wanted to share before I put

everything away and start

decorating for Christmas.

I hope you all enjoyed them

as much as I have!

Blessings,

Nina

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

May GOD always bless you!

Autumn Farmhouse Porch

It's a beautiful Autumn day here in Georgia.  The sun is shining, but it's cold and windy.

I thought I had better share

my fall decorations before it's too late. 

Thursday Is Thanksgiving

and after that we all

will be moving full force 

into Christmas!

I love Christmas,

but I feel as though

Thanksgiving is rushed

by too quickly.

I think Fall gets shorter and

shorter every year.

There isn't near enough time

to enjoy the beautiful leaves,

or bonfires,

...or football! :)

I did keep deocorating

to a minimal this season.

And used what I already had,

except for the two

fresh pumpkins.

I'm pleased with how everything turned out.

And it does look different from

last year.

I will try to post the Inside

decorations before 

the weekend.

And share what me and my

youngest daughter 

have been into making.

Until then I wish you

Blessings,

Nina

Homemade Zuppa Tuscana

 I love this time of year, the leafs change to such beautiful shades of yellow, gold, orange,          and brown; it's time for bonfires, boots, sweaters and scarves... and soups and stews.

                  I love soups and stews!

 

 One of my favorite soups is Zuppa Tuscana.       

 It is so creamy, full of fresh ingredients and wonderful flavor.

I have yet to find anyone who doesn't love it. So, it is a real crowd pleaser.

I have promised serveral family members and friends that I would share the recipe that I use.

I found it on Pinterest, but I don't know who to give credit to.

I have found that it is best to double the recipe so that you can share or have leftovers for lunch the next day.

I hope you all enjoy!

Blessings,

Nina