It’s Beginning to Feel a Lot Like Christmas!

6th December, 2010 - Posted by cmwhitten - No Comments

This past weekend marked the beginning of the festive season in our household. We decorated our Christmas tree and and decided upon a picture for this year’s card.     

 Let the holiday baking begin!  We will make three different types of cookie this year – gingersnaps, pressed sugar cookies, and my Grandma Kane’s famous iced cookie, the “Jumble Jubilee.”  I will be posting recipes and pictures within the next two weeks so watch this space.

Christmas Tree @ Fashion Island, Newport Beach CA

 What else is going on…

 I attended Quilt Market in Houston last month and the spring lines are now just beginning to trickle in.  So many cute new fabrics!  I have lots of new designs planned – quilts, table cloths and wall hangings – and I’m very excited about all of the possibilities.  I will of course post pictures of any new offerings in the weeks ahead.  

 My kids gave me a wonderful book for my birthday: “The Art & Soul of Baking“,  I especially like its textbook-style format and that each new chapter begins with a “how to” section, explaining in detail some great techniques as well as providing guidance on refining your baking skills.  I highly recommend this book to all you bakers out there.  Definitely one to put on your Christmas list. 

  Our daughter, Rachel, has her latest piano recital next week!  She dedicates time to practice every day and her hard work really shows.  We are naturally very proud of her and can’t wait for next week’s performance.  I know she’ll do great!

Thunder, lightning and lots of rain this evening.  I’m off to warm by the fireplace with my new baking book!