Decorating with items from Michaels ,Target and local Yard sales

Loved having the task of decorating the Christmas tree at work. Most of the items were purchased at Target , Michaels and  local yard sales.

Another plate 

Touch of Roses

Adding stickers is always fun 

Little mason jar cut outs attached to a baby clothes pin

.50 cent pillow adds a special touch

Even added a plate to fill in the tree. 

Skyline Church Christmas Tree & Cafe/ Book Store Decorations 2015

Love taking pictures of the beautiful Christmas Tree Skyline Church displays every year. One is never disappointed!

Here are some snap shots:

The Cafe Decor :

My Julia and her friends 

From The Graphics Fairy: 50 FAVORITE FREE VINTAGE FLOWER IMAGES

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You have to check out the pretties at The Graphics Fairy 

Sunny Simple Life: Halloween 2015 and More

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I love apple anything. Saw this Apple Truffle Elaine from Sunny Simple Life shared on a recent post :

At a recent event, i got to taste Tamarindo Apples from Heavenly Apples

Delicious! They last for days,weeks at a time. Yet, for me they last just a few days.

I love Apple Pies. Totally yummy. Here's a great receipt via Taste Of Home

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 50 min.

MAKES: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 6 to 7 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 1 egg white

• Additional sugar

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the sugars, flour and spices; set aside. In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add sugar mixture; toss to coat.

1. Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom crust; trim pastry even with edge. Fill with apple mixture; dot with butter. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in pastry.

1. Beat egg white until foamy; brush over pastry. Sprinkle with sugar. Cover edges loosely with foil.

1. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake 20-25 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 8 servings.

Originally published as Apple Pie in Grandma's Great Desserts Cookbook 1992, p81

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Holly Gerth Goodies and More

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Opening the Door to Your God-Sized Dream by Holly Gerth

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Condo Girl Gardening

Have to make do with such a small patio for gardening.  Here's a start. 

Ash Tree Cottage: Play Date With My Camera

 Cute article and pictures via The Ash Tree Cottage



Ash Tree Cottage: Play Date With My Camera:

 

Paper Dress via Meijo's Joy Blog

Click here to learn how to make these cute little dresses! :