Come Sit By Me: Volume 106
Inside: Welcome to the weekend and our weekly catch-up, Come Sit By Me. I’m spilling the sweet tea on what’s happened this week, what’s inspiring me, and a few things that have caught my eye that I think you’ll love too!
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Welcome to “Come Sit By Me”! It’s our chance to catch up on the little things I’d share with you this week if we could chat on the porch over coffee (or wine depending on the time of day).
Life Lately in a Nutshell.
- I think I’ve spent almost as much time in Waco as I have at home in the past week! We headed down Friday for a Baylor basketball game, then spent Saturday enjoying all the Homecoming festivities. And then we turned around and made another quick trip down on Tuesday for more basketball. I feel like I’m on I-35 autopilot between Dallas and Waco right now.
- We also had breakfast at the beautiful 1928 Hotel (Chip and Joanna Gaines’ boutique hotel) one morning, and of course I had to check out the Christmas decorations in this charming sitting area off the lobby. Everything was perfectly vintage, right down to the old school metallic icicles coving the tree. I can’t even stop myself from thinking about Christmas decorating even when I leave town!
- The most memorable thing that happened this week wasn’t nearly as enjoyable. Saturday night I passed out at a restaurant bar. That sounds bad, but it’s not what you think! Before I’d even taken a sip of my margarita, I lost consciousness for a few seconds. Thankfully, my sweet man was paying attention and kept me from falling. I was a sweaty mess when I came back around, and I’m pretty sure people thought I was plastered. So embarrassing! I’ve only fainted once before, but I’ve had similar episodes where my pulse drops really low. I won’t get into all the medical-speak, but I suspect it was a vasovagal response, if you’re familiar with that. I’m feeling much better now, I’m happy to report!
- I’m bound and determined to finish decorating for Christmas this weekend. I don’t think I’ve ever dragged it out this long, and the mess is about to send me over the edge. I love having the house decorated for Christmas, but I’m more than ready to get everything put away, clean the house, and actually enjoy it. At this point, I think I’m looking forward to the clean house almost as much as the Christmas decorations!
- Have I mentioned lately how much I love what I do? This week I received two of the sweetest comments from longtime readers, and they were such a nice reminder of why I started this blog in the first place. A lot of people find me through Google looking for a recipe or decorating idea and move on, never to return. But the ones who make this so much more than just a job are the people who come back week after week. It really does mean so much to know that what I share is helpful and that there are familiar faces on the other side of this computer screen.
Words to Get Through the Week.
Pretty Pictures, Yummy Recipes, and Things I Just Want to Spend Money On.
This 1926 Virginia home is filled with Christmas decorations that look like they’ve been collected and loved for years. From vintage ornaments to rich colors and unexpected touches, there’s something interesting everywhere you look. I especially love the homeowner’s philosophy that decorating for Christmas should be about what makes you happy, not making everything look perfect.
This pretty scalloped woven tray has a removable acacia wood board that’s perfect for serving cheese and appetizers. I love that you can use it for entertaining or leave it out as part of your decor. And it can even be personalized, which would make it a great gift!
These warm puff pastry bites sound like a delicious little appetizer for the holidays! They’re filled with melted Gouda, Dijon mustard, and a bit of fruit preserves for a sweet and savory combination. And since they start with store-bought puff pastry, they’re easy enough to make without spending all day in the kitchen.
These blue-and-white holiday appetizer plates have such a pretty vintage china look, with sweet holiday scenes and delicate floral borders. They’d be just as cute for serving Christmas cookies as they would be for appetizers, and they’re pretty enough to display when you’re not using them.
This Christmas home tour is filled with silver and gold, touches of traditional red, and decorations collected over the years. It’s a beautiful mix of old and new, and I especially like how the homeowner focuses on making her home welcoming for family and friends rather than worrying about everything being perfect.
What have you seen this week that you’re obsessed with? Let all of us in on it in the comments!
Live this weekend to the fullest, 💗
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