Tree Day & A Craft Redemption
We're putting up the tree today. We've designated the whole day to all things Christmas. Miracle on 34th Street is playing in the background, Matt is doing his darnedest to untangle the twinkle lights from last year, and I'm relishing in a craft redemption.

Thanksgiving Table, Pine Cones Galore
The table is set. The candles are lit. The pies are ready. The whole house smells like turkey and Mabel's eyes are unnaturally wide as she paces in front of the stove like a caged panther. All in all, things are going well.I'll be honest. I had some seriously grand table plans this year. New china, new li

Pre-Game Line Up
It's an early start to the day here at Mabel's House. The sky outside is pale and cold, the kitchen smells like bacon and pie. The cat clock is tick tocking. An expectant pre-holiday air is hanging over the house.

Easy Picture Place Cards
Two posts in one day!? I know, I'm shocked too.I batted around some complicated place card ideas this week, everything from glittered pine cones to calligraphy strips tied to pears. But in the end, like I so often do, I drummed my fingers on the table and thought, "Hmmmm... but what can I

Very Good
I found this little box of recipes in a small-town antique shop several years ago. It was shoved in a dusty corner shelf marked $5. And while I'm not much of a cook, I flipped it open and knew immediately I had to buy it.I had to buy it because, well, it spoke to me. I saw the yellowed paper