Good morning to everyone, and happy Christmas eve!
We've purposely done very little as far as decorating and socializing this year. We've had a lot going on over the past few weeks, and neither of us felt up to doing a lot of work. So, no tree this year, but we did put a few special Christmas candleholders on the mantle and a wreath on the front door.
Now that we've turned this whole room into a living room (the remodeled room is now our dining room) there's room for one of Marco's perches, and he seems to like watching the new tv, too.
As for Christmas baking and cooking, I'm keeping it really easy this year. I made a pot of chili yesterday that we'll warm in the crock pot later, and I'm also getting ready to bake a ham. Yesterday afternoon I finally got around to making two batches of cookies which will be shared with neighbors.
Oatmeal Butterscotch cookies and Italian Angeletti
After I drop off the neighbor's treats, we're going to enjoy a quiet evening at home with lots of candles lit, good food, and maybe an old movie or two to watch. I hope you all have a similarly pleasant Christmas Eve, whatever your plans!
xx
Jennifer
Merry, Merry Christmas to you, Gregg, Marco, George & Poppy!
ReplyDeleteA relaxed, quiet Christmas Eve sounds wonderful. Enjoy!!!
I love seeing a Christmas wreath on a front door. Simple....classic and welcoming. Enjoy your holiday Jennifer....and a Happy Yuletide to you and yours.πππππππ
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas to you and yours. Peace, warmth, light and good food - perfect.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a very happy Christmas and a HEALTHY new year! Marco will be elated to have that new vista. That’s a classy home cinema.
ReplyDeleteWow! Enjoy that new big screen TV! Have a wonderful (and from the sounds of your cooking and baking, DELICIOUS) holiday!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the big screen! Quiet Christmases are the best. Love that wall color!
ReplyDeleteYour front door is so pretty. I'm sure it likes being dressed up with the wreath. The cookies look delicious. I hope you keep a few to munch on while you watch the new TV. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
All of that sounds terrific and lovely and just right. Y'all relax and enjoy and watch something good on your new Christmas present.
ReplyDeleteWe skipped the tree this year, too. And Carlos is planning a getaway as our Christmas gift and I have no idea where we're going as yet. All I know is it's sometime mid-January!
ReplyDeleteMerry Merry
Peanut blossom cookies for Christmas did not exist when I was a child. I suppose the recipe hadn't been invented yet and mom certainly did not own a cookie press in the forties. But from the grandchildren on, mom always made them, then my sister. Sadly, she doesn't make them any more. Old people diets.
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