What a wonderful fun evening we had with lots of delicious food, well appetizers actually. Each person brought one and then we did the chichen, salad, rolls, beverages and desserts.
I decided to set the table and we could all sit around and talk and eat at the same time rather than holding plates on our laps and possibly not going back for seconds because it's difficult to hold plates and drinks - this was a sure way of getting the food eaten.
My gosh the different dishes they brought was so much fun and sooooo tasty. Then for dessert I sereved the 3 different ones that Doug made yesterday on really cute long plates...very festive!
So that was my day and evening.
So that was my day and evening.
Oh, and tomorrow I have a surprise for you...I received a hostess gift and if you have read my posts this month you will see the relation to it. So tomorrow I'll post it....right now I'm too tired to take pictures.
Well, I finished decorating this morning FOR GOOD! lol.....NO MORE!
I want to be able to finish my shopping and get the gifts wrapped before Christmas has come and gone!
Tomorrow we are going to Janesville to have Christmas lunch with my Stepfather/wife, brother/wife and my sister so that will take the day and then Friday we head back there again to have a Christmas evening with Dougs cousins.
It's so much fun to have lots to do but the time goes by too fast then!
Okay, so here's the final on my decorations.
Karen,
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your home and the way you have it decorated! I was oohing and aahing as I was scrolling down the pics:)
Karen, everything is just beautiful and you have outdone yourself this year with your decorating. I'm glad your party was a success, the food looks so good.
ReplyDeletePam
Your home looks so inviting and amazing! I love it :)
ReplyDeleteFrom the looks of things, you had a great party! Lots of great food too - yummy! I made me hungry looking at that huge table of goodies! Your home is beautiful! Very cozy!
ReplyDeleteKaren...I have to say I always LOVE to take peeks into your home!....I am never disappointed either!....everything is wonderful....I see your sugar cones came out wonderful!...how nice to get together with friends often...thanks for sharing with us a snipet of your life!
ReplyDeleteKaren, looks like your party was wonderfully enjoyed by all! All the food on your table looks sooo delish!! Your table setting was beautifully done too!
ReplyDeleteYour home is very inviting and you have it decorated so pretty for the holidays!
Means ever so much to be among family and friends during the holidays. The time really does seem to go by so quickly... My goodness, it will be NEW YEAR'S before we know it!
Merry Christmas to you and Doug and your family.. Thank you for sharing your pictures Karen!
Blessings,
~Lynn/OKC
It all looks so wonderful. You have a beautiful home.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing it with us.
WOLFIE
Karen,
ReplyDeleteI just love your home. Everything looks just wonderful.
Mary
http://www.starrynitesfarm.com
All that food looks delicious ! Looks like a fun party and your decorations are so pretty ! Have a great day Karen !
ReplyDeleteJanae :-)
Hi Karen!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderfully- happy gathering! Your home is always so warm and welcoming! Your table looks wonderful...all the food looks scrumptious!! ;)
What a perfect holiday celebration with friends!
All your Christmas decor looks fabulous, btw!
Wishin' you and Doug, and your family- a very Merry Christmas!!
hugs-Kath
Oh Karen, everything is just so wonderful!! I love how you decorated your home. Looks like the gathering was a lot of fun...enjoyed by all.
ReplyDeleteAbout my prim angel that you ask about...I got her at one of my shows several years ago from a very talented doll maker. I had wanted one of her angels for a very long time. The year that I got my angel...when I went into her booth to look, she mention that she was retiring and this show was her last. So, I knew I had to get one then or I would never have one. She is my favorite angel doll that I have.
Have a wonderful time at your family Christmas get togethers.
Cindy
Karen... you have done it again! Your home... is to die for! And look at that food... LOL... what a treat.I always enjoy coming to visit with you...
ReplyDeleteMany Yuletide Blessings, Pamela
Your home is lovely! And so festively decorated. Have a wonderful Christmas!
ReplyDeleteHonestly, everything is so breathtaking I just can hardly take it all in. I love the photo of the man (maybe your husband) in the corner chair. Looks like he's having a fine time there all by himself!
ReplyDeleteSmiles,
Lea
wow everything is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLEA, lol THE MAN IN THE CORNER IS THE HUSBAND OF ONE OF THE CO-WORKERS...HE'S A MINISTER! lol
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone!
Karen
Your home is so beautifully decorated! It looks like you had a wonderful part too. I really enjoyed looking at all of your photos.
ReplyDeleteStephanie
Karen, what great pictures of your home and party. Looks like you all had a great time. Happy New Year to you. Sherie
ReplyDeleteHi Karen.... I have been looking through some of your earlier posts & Wow! I LoVe them all. I especially Love the red print tablecloth on your Christmas Dinner table. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMarg