tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post4997512480604355802..comments2023-10-28T03:39:02.555-04:00Comments on The Gazebo House: Polka-Dots for Christmas in the KitchenRettabughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09974677657528087286noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-85762374781090332442010-12-06T18:31:20.226-05:002010-12-06T18:31:20.226-05:00Judy, I use bleached all-purpose flour for all my ...Judy, I use bleached all-purpose flour for all my cookies/pie crusts/pancakes-waffles unless a recipe says otherwise. It has less protein & thus they will be lighter & fluffier. <br /><br />Be sure to spoon the flour into the measuring cup & sweep across the top to level. If you scoop with the measuring cup, you'll pack the flour & end up with more than intended.Rettabughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09974677657528087286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-55779289815162478832010-12-06T18:05:01.408-05:002010-12-06T18:05:01.408-05:00Rett, I always love your blog but especially this ...Rett, I always love your blog but especially this Christmas post. The Nut Gem cookies look wonderful. I was wondering though what type flour to use--plain or self rising? thanks JudyJudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17674806469182116882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-21402460556714576712010-12-05T22:15:11.969-05:002010-12-05T22:15:11.969-05:00Thanks so much for being a part of Seasonal Sunday...Thanks so much for being a part of Seasonal Sundays!<br /><br />- The TablescaperThe Tablescaperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13046015889036397874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-17961984525470134922010-12-05T18:03:02.341-05:002010-12-05T18:03:02.341-05:00Loved your display! Did you make the embroidered ...Loved your display! Did you make the embroidered napkins? They are especially pretty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-65353084419997085222010-12-05T14:37:29.917-05:002010-12-05T14:37:29.917-05:00rett,
I just love your blog -I feel like I can hea...rett,<br />I just love your blog -I feel like I can hear you telling the stories and I'm listening to every word!! What a sweet story about the dept 56 collection and your dtgs family carrying on the tradition with her. Someday your sweet gdtg will also enjoy. <br />Blesings to you and your family ,<br />KathyKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12371743635487864658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-3521735809917435942010-12-05T13:39:26.063-05:002010-12-05T13:39:26.063-05:00What a lovely post. I enjoyed my visit to your blo...What a lovely post. I enjoyed my visit to your blog very much. Wishing you happiness. Merry Christmas. HugsKatherine https://www.blogger.com/profile/16153845219610910557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-81177535748629896492010-12-05T11:57:07.092-05:002010-12-05T11:57:07.092-05:00Hello Rett,
thank you sooomuch for your visit and ...Hello Rett,<br />thank you sooomuch for your visit and your sweet words. I don't know why I haven't been on your blog such a long time. But today I knew, I will come back soon. I really would love to be one of your grandchilds. Such a fun with all the nice treats and colors. Sweet story in the nicely illustrated book and lovely that your ginger house is such a treasure. All the things in your house are so lovely. And the runner is outstanding, what a clever idea to cut the fabric that way. I will remember that. Wish you a very merry Christmas time.<br />Greetings, JohannaJohanna Gehrleinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04027107843903985667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-86136877061235663642010-12-05T10:40:36.603-05:002010-12-05T10:40:36.603-05:00I just adore all the kiddie things you put togethe...I just adore all the kiddie things you put together for them at Christmas. I have very few elements for our grandchildren to enjoy other than a couple of music box pieces.<br />Cute story about the gingerbread house, what a treasure!<br />The table runner is lovely, you are lucky you can sew; I have to buy everything.Judith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-67502953487080605472010-12-05T09:30:49.625-05:002010-12-05T09:30:49.625-05:00Rett, you have very lucky grandchildren to have a ...Rett, you have very lucky grandchildren to have a grandma who makes the holidays so special for them. Everything looks like a big Christmas hug. Thanks so much for sharing your Christmas Kitchen with us and also for the recommendation on the book. Merry Christmas to you and your family.Miss Charhttp://misschar.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-11049827285182456282010-12-05T09:16:40.640-05:002010-12-05T09:16:40.640-05:00I love your kitchen collection. I have a whole bo...I love your kitchen collection. I have a whole box marked kitchen too. I am such a Dept. 56 fan and have spent a lot on them and a few years ago my married daughter figured out we could buy them on ebay! What fun we have had, especially being able to find retired pieces for a fraction of what they cost originally. What a fun story about your gingerbread house. I adore it.<br /><br />Oh, wait, I had to mention the polka dot plates and the beautiful red serving platter - envy worthy!! Have a wonderful Christmas. Thanks for bringing us into your kitchen.Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074013194838958441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-79258975304122139492010-12-05T08:36:27.568-05:002010-12-05T08:36:27.568-05:00I love the polka dots. They are so cheerful and b...I love the polka dots. They are so cheerful and bright. I also buy plates in odd numbers and can usually find more on another trip to another store. If not they can blend in with what I already have. Great story about the gingerbread house.Sevenbeadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17408190872701308055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-91971457763912915842010-12-05T08:30:07.102-05:002010-12-05T08:30:07.102-05:00I read your blog at work and couldn't comment....I read your blog at work and couldn't comment. I can ready blogs, but won't let me comment. I guess they really don't want me doing that at work... anyway...you are truly lucky with the Dept 56 house. I have three really old ones, hand written on bottom not stamped. Luckily I have three daughter's so they can each have one of the old ones. Your decorating is gorgeous.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05933148155913991208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-937993216412903602010-12-04T18:59:03.322-05:002010-12-04T18:59:03.322-05:00I am so glad you came to visit from Jain's Foo...I am so glad you came to visit from Jain's Food for Thought!!! And I LOVE your post!!!! The author you chose is wonderful. Her books sweet & the art work always stunning. And I have the very same Santa Tea Pot & 4 mugs with Santa hat covers (somehow in all the bringing stuff from storage one has gone missing????). Also, love the red/green dot plates! I too love to mix those colors. And I sooooooooo wanted to do the silver/gold theme this year but, the GRANDS are here & I decided to do it up in Candy/Cookies & Gingerbread. Come back to see some shots later in the week & you'll see that little Tea Pot (& the cookie jar). HUGS!<br />CharleneCharlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07371413656909981870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-31161226226650967902010-12-04T18:23:00.359-05:002010-12-04T18:23:00.359-05:00Hi it's me again! I love the polka dot dishes!...Hi it's me again! I love the polka dot dishes! And the gingerbread house is sweet with sweet memories attached. <br />I did a tree in my family room with red and lime green this year. My grandson LOVES it. He keeps calling the snowmen "pumpkins"! <br />Your photos are beautiful.<br />Blessings,<br />SonyaSonya Badgleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18141474541370777646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-3717297675744380902010-12-04T18:19:45.015-05:002010-12-04T18:19:45.015-05:00Hi Rett,
Thanks for visiting my blog. That's t...Hi Rett,<br />Thanks for visiting my blog. That's too bad about all being allergic to kitties. I am too. But love prevails!LOL! I just love my nutty Buddy. <br />I'm sure your granddaughter will love this book. Better have kleenex handy if you are a softy. I cry every year when I read this.<br />Blessings,<br />SonyaSonya Badgleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18141474541370777646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-58356336059545927762010-12-04T17:42:27.113-05:002010-12-04T17:42:27.113-05:00How fun this was! LOVE your Red & Green polka ...How fun this was! LOVE your Red & Green polka dots!! Kindred spirits, I never hesitate to buy 2 or 3 plates either :-) Such a cheery kitchen you have, the book looks adorable & looks perfect with your runner! Easy for you with only 5 seams, I am SEW NOT a seamstress. Love your treasured Dept. 56 GBread house, I have a few *ahem* houses myself. Loved my visit here, I'm inspired to redo my baker's rack with some houses add some cheer to my kitchen!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398643098588491009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-34784697940239265952010-12-04T15:37:11.857-05:002010-12-04T15:37:11.857-05:00Me, too! I couldn't stay away from this post ...Me, too! I couldn't stay away from this post filled with delights! I love polka dots, cookies, tea, . . . well, you get the picture! Every inch of this post is full of delights! ~ SarahSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-16880056524657944152010-12-04T11:16:25.872-05:002010-12-04T11:16:25.872-05:00i came back to oogle again, its just so much fun t...i came back to oogle again, its just so much fun to slowly scroll down again :)a quiet lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15764214603632867021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-49032694085566894072010-12-03T13:41:33.177-05:002010-12-03T13:41:33.177-05:00Oops! I meant the Department 56 cake cover with th...Oops! I meant the Department 56 cake cover with the RED bow & LIME GREEN polka-dots! I thought it was one piece with the stand, but then re-read and realized they are two different things.Veronicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06921444625883654033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-6975360153163113582010-12-03T13:08:46.283-05:002010-12-03T13:08:46.283-05:00Aunt Rett, I love your Mikasa Christmas cake stand...Aunt Rett, I love your Mikasa Christmas cake stand-- very cool!Veronicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06921444625883654033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-69832344155795198632010-12-03T11:19:14.967-05:002010-12-03T11:19:14.967-05:00I love all you Christmas dishes. I know you are en...I love all you Christmas dishes. I know you are enjoying them every day! The tile tray on MAY DAYS was from Target years ago.<br />Cheers!Rita's Recipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02647082391371766232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-63863075359155314402010-12-02T23:20:50.452-05:002010-12-02T23:20:50.452-05:00Hi Rett,
Hope you're feeling better! I'm ...Hi Rett,<br /><br />Hope you're feeling better! I'm glad you're well enough to share beautiful things, sweet stories, recipes, sewing projects, decorating tips, and so much more. I used to love lemon drops as a child, but I never thought of putting them in hot tea. I'll have to give it a try. <br /><br />Thank you for stopping by earlier. I always appreciate your thoughtful and generous comments. <br /><br />Take good care ....<br />-billBillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15467769804679511645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-79069567124655551812010-12-02T21:06:59.995-05:002010-12-02T21:06:59.995-05:00What a wonderful, cheerful, holiday kitchen! I wou...What a wonderful, cheerful, holiday kitchen! I would love to spend the afternoon making cookies and candies with you and Caroline!Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-82232639389904195982010-12-02T21:00:01.600-05:002010-12-02T21:00:01.600-05:00Oh, Rett, this post is just full of holiday deligh...Oh, Rett, this post is just full of holiday delights! Love the red and green and the polka dots and your cute Santas. But most of all I love the story of the gingerbread house. <br />I know the grandkidlets love spending time with you in that fun kitchen. So would I! The book looks like a delight! Thanks for sharing your holiday rituals and collections. ~ SarahSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5192933728957013758.post-13608793694418281262010-12-02T20:49:49.543-05:002010-12-02T20:49:49.543-05:00Rett, This is a lovely post. I love your green and...Rett, This is a lovely post. I love your green and red polka dot plates, your gingerbread house and your Santa teapot. Thanks for the story about the Dept 56 collectibles, and also for showing the tea book. Great pictures - I know it's somethign I'd enjoy reading.<br />Blessings, BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09792341123595520130noreply@blogger.com