Thursday, December 25, 2014

Christmas Preparations for 2014

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I think everything is ready for Christmas!
The decorations are in place...

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the wreaths have been hung, both inside & out...

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the Santas & Angels are all in their usual places.

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 I've been a crazy lady, baking all my favorite cookies the past few days!

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I experimented with 'floating' icing this year, along with piping some icing details with special tips. 

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  Love those "FROZEN" looking snowflakes!


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 This is the first year I've seen Nestle's RED & GREEN Chocolate Chips!  

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I had fun playing with my food...one Santa face for each grandchild's place setting.

I need to add some last minute touches to my table, so those photos will have to wait.



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Wishing you a very Blessed Christmas!  

Thanks for stopping by The Gazebo House today.


13 comments:

  1. All the goodies look great Rett! Merry Christmas to you too, have fun:@)

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  2. Merry Christmas Rett! I hope you have a wonderful season - and all the best in 2015.

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  3. You've been baking up a storm instead of sewing, I see!! The treats look wonderful. I wish I could share a few with you. Merry Christmas, Rett, to you, Ernie, and your loved ones.

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  4. Have a super happy Christmas day, my friend!

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  5. Merry Christmas! It all looks festive and delicious. Wish I had one of your cookies to enjoy with my cup of coffee. '-)
    Wishing you all the best for the holidays and the coming year, my friend.

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  6. Rett, Your home is elegant and beautiful - love the whites and off whites. Your cookies are so pretty. The tarts and cherry cheesecakes look pretty as well. You have a way with making things look inviting and, well, just plain wonderful! I know your family feel very much loved and welcomed. Merry Christmas!

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  7. Everything is beautiful!!! Maybe one day I'll have a flair for decorating like you - I can always hope! LOL! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!

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  8. Rett, it is gorgeous! So glad you shared your Christmas decor with us, and I wish I had one of those delicious cookies!

    May blessings abound to you and yours.

    xoxoxox

    Sheila :-)

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  9. Hi, Rett! It's so nice to re-connect with you and find your post! What a lovely array of cookies! I haven't dared bake this season for fear of eating them all, and while I was sick with bronchitis I lost weight, so I haven't wanted the temptation! LOL Yours would be a huge temptation! Merry Christmas to you and yours (what remains of it), and the best in 2015. ~Zuni

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  10. Merry Christmas to you and Ern as well, dear Rett! Your home is lovely and ready for sure. Your decorating with the frosting is first class!

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  11. Hi Rett, so very pretty. I hope your Christmas was very special. your cookies are so adorable. Here's to a bright and happy New Year. Hugs

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  12. Rett, You've pieced together a delicious mosaic of beautiful cookies, you could hold your own cookie exchange! Love your adorable Santa cookies and pecan tassies are too good to resist! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Wishing you and your family a Happy & Healthy New Year :)

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  13. Your beautiful home is so cheerful and welcoming, Rett. I could do some damage to your festive cookie platters. I hope that 2015 will be a very healthy and happy New Year for you and your family.

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Thank you so much for leaving a comment. I read them all & each one is so very special to me & I try really hard to return the visit!

fondly,
~Rett~