If you have never had Christmas crackers on your holiday table this is the time to get them for next year at 50% – 60% off. For the last 2 years I have placed them on each place setting and they are a lot of fun. If you don’t know what they are here is a Wiki link. but the gist is … they are of English origin from the mid 1800’s and traditionally hold a paper crown,… [Read More]
A trio of pink and green organizational delight! TODAY! SHARE THIS POST:
January is a confirming time for me but not without discomfort. I feel exposed and bare. The sun is harsh with fewer leaves to shade, protect, and hide but the month beckons a resolute beginning while appearing fallow. As I dust the bookshelf that held an abundance of votives this past holiday, I hold the last photo we took as a family just days before my mom suddenly left us on a New Year’s Day. I… [Read More]
1975. Miss MyHomeTown, USA and our city float. My Rose Parade day began New Year’s Eve at 7 PM for preliminary judging. I arrived at the float building tent in full costume that had been rented from The Western Costume Co. in Hollywood. I took my place on top of the float and depicted the scene of the artist’s rendering. On Dec. 26th the float decorating had begun. For the past 4 years I had been a volunteer with my… [Read More]
Today is my crash day. Yesterday would have been but an English breakfast with kippers awaited us in Pasadena with my brother’s family and their new in-law additions from the marital acquisitions this past summer. It is nice having 2 permanent additions to the Mac clan. A lovely sight for our family. The day after Christmas was delightful, the kippers, even the water retention from the sodium overload and the riveting game of Cranium. Nothing like seeing my eldest very… [Read More]
This is the best recipe for a special occasion coffee to serve either with dessert or in place of. I have been making this delicious concoction for years. It’s very simple and parts can be mixed and made ahead of time. Then just add coffee and top with whipped cream and the garnish of your choice and serve.Makes 2 servings. Almond Mocha Coffee1/4 c. amaretto3 T. Kahlua or other *coffee-flavored liqueur1/4 c. plus 2 T. half & half, scalded1 T…. [Read More]
This month’s cocktail is all about this… No, not my attempt of an artsy shot by putting my antique duck decoy in our evergreen pear tree pretending it’s a partridge but “The Santa Hat.” This is the cocktail we are going to make. The cocktail needs to be a deep pink or red. I have chosen 3. 2 rum based and 1 vodka based. “Oh, yum!” Let’s make the Santa’s Hat part first since it… [Read More]
I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend. The Spirit of Christmas Present will be very busy this week in the PM&P’s household as I’m sure it will be in yours. For my posts this week I’ll have 4 delicious recipes with one being a hot coffee libation for the December Cocktails of The Month to serve on Christmas Eve and day and a preview of my New Year’s Eve Decorated Cookies if I can get my act together and… [Read More]
2009 Snowflakes I adore silver dragees. The Eastern sun was shining through our banner reminding me of a stained glass window. Silver dragees for each of my red doors. Pearls lights surround my entry mirror, pink and silver balls nestle in a bowl, crystal drips from frosty branches and candles warm my entry. Starting to set up my bar. Very retro. HoHoHo… SHARE THIS POST:
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