The Kitchen Tree

How is it possible that this is Christmas weekend???

This has been an incredibly busy season for me.

Beginning in early November with our Holiday Show,

on to Thanksgiving and having Kate home for the weekend.

Then, decorating and shopping for the holidays.

After that, my brother Rick and I made a quick trip together

to visit our parents.

All the while, I've also been working diligently to get

my Etsy orders shipped in a timely manner and

producing new items to restock the "shop."

Whew!

As a result, I haven't done a single holiday posting.

I didn't want you to think I was a total Scrooge.

I am enjoying lots of pretty holiday decorations.

One of my favorites is a small kitchen tree

for which I've been collecting ornaments for many years.

So, let me pour you a cup of tea

and let's enjoy the tree for a bit!

Would you like a gingerbread cookie?

Or perhaps a s'more?

I think I'll have a lovely sugar dipped cherry

and some whipped cream.

This is an ornament a good friend, Debby made years ago.

It's one of my favorites.

Perhaps we could share

some favorite recipes?

Real espresso cups make ideal ornaments for a kitchen tree.

Sitting atop my little kitchen tree is the Chef.

He helps me with holiday meals.

Thanks so much for letting me share

the kitchen tree with you.

I've already been thinking of resolutions for the new year.

One of which is to be a better neighbor in Blog Land,

visiting you and inviting you into Buttermilk Cottage!

Happiest of holidays to each and every one of you!