Welcome to the party

Welcome

Come along and I will share with you what I love about our Snow covered Christmas cottage....

Our front porch

The wreath is accented with white pearl clusters, red berries, pinecones, gold glittered twigs, a white bow, and white lights!

This cute lil vignette was on my summer porch and I liked it so much I thought I'd use it for christmas too! Don't you love these vintage skates? I think I will paint some pinecones and glitter them for around the candle!

Pink lights, pink & white bulbs, crystal swags, berries and pinecones accent the garland around the door way!

One of my favorite fairies here to greet you!

As you walk thru the door you see Our white feather tree....

my very very favorite christmas decoration!

I just love haveing a white tree!

I love putting it up, I love all of the ornies and the feel it gives the house!

{hubby says its very elegant Chick}{he means elegant chic}

Although I miss cutting down a real tree, the smell that fills the house, and the needles stuck in the carpet for months... yep I miss that!

Sorry for the not so great picture.... its really hard to get a good picture of a white tree, with white ornies against a white background!
I use a white chenille bedspread for the tree skirt! In past years I have used a vintage quilt... Since the kitties think under the tree is their new bed, I have to use something I don't have to worry about them ruining!

My shabby sweet angel tree top!

I think she needs a crown.... don't you!

Here are a few of my favorite ornaments!

This one reminds me of baubles from grammas jewelry box!

I have quit a few white birds here and there.... sprinkled with glitter!

Love their curled tail feathers!

Pink blown glass icicles, glittery snowflakes, pink and white pearl garland, and white satin ornaments!

Hubby bought me this blown glass pink ornament for one of our anniversarys!

More pearl clusters, and pink glittered ornies and pink and clear blown glass icicles! I love icicles!

I collect miniature snowbaby ornaments for my smaller feather tree but hubby bought me a few bigger ones. Are'nt they precious!

This handpainted cherry heart ornie was a gift from my sweet friend Celeste!

It's perfect.... cherries, heart, pink... definitely Dollyish!

Thank you my sweet PRH sister Celeste!

Seraphim angels grace our tree as well!

This one I received when our first grandbaby was born!

More sweet faced snowbabies! This one clips on a branch and you can stick a light up its bottom and it glows

hmm..... I'd glow too if someone did that to me! :-0

One of three pretty pink rose stocking ornies that my sis made for me!

Those are just a few of my favorite ornies that I love to unwrap every year, I get tears in my eyes remembering the family and friends whom gave them to me!

The special occassions they commemorate!

I have alot more to show you.....

Our new nativity

My vintage ornament collection

Our french chic guest bath

Our Cherry Kitchen

And many more vignettes

Please come back tomorrow evening to tour more of our Christmas cottage!

Enjoy the other homes at Karlas Cottage What I love about my Holiday Home Party! Click here!

Warm hugz, Dolly

Look who came for dinner....

Marz and kitten have been glued to the door for a few days now!
Hubby set up the deer feeder and it seems the turkeys have come to share the feast!

We have about 12 turkeys in the yard at any given time during the day and the kitties just love to watch them and talk to them!

Its too cute!

Gobble Gobble.... yum yum

Oh yes I am feeling much better!

Thank you all my dear friensds for your sweet words and concern, also the warm hugz,

and get well packages!

I am back on my feet and going like the energizer bunny!

I run out of energy alot quicker but am pluggin right along!

The tree is up and looks wonderful, { hubby says it is very "elegant -chick"}the guest bath is decorated and I love how that looks, I did get some outside lights up but gosh darn why it is every year we must fuss with the lights, half the strand lights or, you get them hung and half the strand goes out? Grrrr.....

I still have to decorate the cherry kitchen... then you are all invited over!

I am excited to show you all our little christmas cottage!

Lots of thank yous and goodies to share with you next post!

{this is post number 94}

HUGZzzzzzz, Dolly

P.S. if you are waiting on swaps or goodies from me... thank you for being patient!

I am waiting on my boxs to be delivered that I ordered from the po!

Be sure to see the new treasures I listed in etsy Cherry Heart Boutique

and on my E-Bay

Itchy and Scratchy.....

Guess who has Tonsillitis????

What is Tonsillitis?
Tonsillitis (ton-sil-lie-tiss) is an inflammation of the tonsils caused by an infection. In tonsillitis, the tonsils are enlarged, red, and often coated (either partly or entirely) by a substance that is yellow, gray, or white. Tonsillitis usually occurs as part of a pharyngitis (throat infection). Tonsilitis usually begins with sudden sore throat and painful swallowing.
Sometimes, tonsillitis reoccurs, and may cause difficulty breathing. If this occurs, your doctor may recommend taking them out. This procedure of removing tonsils from the throat is called a tonsillectomy.
What are Tonsils?
The tonsils are fleshy clusters of tissue that lie in bands on both sides of the back of the throat, above and behind the tongue. The tonsils' major function is to catch incoming germs before the germs cause infections in the throat, mouth, or sinuses. Tonsils contain infection-fighting cells and antibodies that stop the spread of the germs further into the body.
If the tonsils are taken out, the individual will not suffer from more infections than they did when they had their tonsils. There are other tissues in the body that will produce antibodies to fight infection.
What are the symptoms of Tonsillitis?
Each person with tonsillitis may not experience all of the symptoms. Some of the major symptoms of tonsillitis are:
a very sore throat,fever, redder-than-normal tonsilschillsa yellow or white coating on the tonsilsa funny-sounding voices, wollen glands in the neck, bad breath

How is Tonsillitis diagnosed?
Tonsillitis can be diagnosed by performing a rapid strep test, also called a throat culture. To perform the throat culture, the doctor will use a long cotton swab to swipe off some of the stuff on the surface of the back of your throat. The doctor will then test the "stuff" on the cotton swab. This test will determine whether you have tonsillitis and whether it is caused by a bacteria or a virus.
Is Tonsillitis Contagious?
Yes. Tonsillitis usually spreads from person to person by contact with the throat or nasal fluids of someone who is already infected.
How Is Tonsillitis Treated?
Treatment for tonsillitis depends on whether it was caused by a virus or bacteria. If the tonsillitis was caused by strep bacteria (streptococci), the doctor will prescribe antibiotics. If the tonsillitis was caused by a virus, your body will fight off the infection on its own. However, medication can be prescribed to alleviate the symptoms.

How long does Tonsillitis Last?
If tonsillitis is caused by bacteria, with antibiotic treatment, the illness is usually cured within 1 week. However, it may take several weeks for the tonsils and swollen glands to return to normal size.
When tonsillitis is caused by viruses, the length of illness depends on which virus is involved. Usually, people are almost completely recovered within 1 week.

I am off to Gargle, Gargle, Swish, Swish with warm salty water!

Yummm.....

Hugz, but no kisses,

Dolly

Come on dad.....

The winners are......

I would like to take this opportunity to Thank you!

Your sweet comments and encouraging words really mean alot to me! I am so glad to have met you all.... I can't imagine what I would do without yous here everyday, opening your doors and your hearts, shareing, chatting , laughing and sometimes crying!! You all have a special place in my heart!

All of you new gals whom stopped by and left a nice comment, and to those whom gave a shout out on their blogs, Thank you with all my cherry heart!!!!

Now onto the winner {ssssss} :-)

I enlisted the help of my dear hubby to draw the name of the lucky person to win the Reindeer!

He helped cut and fold all the names too!

{Luv you honey}

Inspired Tokens congradulations girl.... you are the winner!
You win the reindeer and a few other surprises! Hubby was haveing fun and wanted to draw another name .......
{some kids just never grow up}
Our second place winner is........

Congradulations Michelle of I'm a little Tea pot!

I will make something special for you!

Still haveing fun he drew a third name.......

Our third place winner is......

Amy @ Bunny Rose Cottage

Whooohoooo Amy....... {Amy is my neighbor and PRH sister} I will make something special for you too sweetpea!

And last but not least..... the winner of my Etsy Grand Opening Give Away is.......

Congradulations Dawn and thank you for your purchases!
Ladies I will be contacting you thru your blogs shortly!
Be sure to Send me your address so I can get your goodies out to you!

Thanks again for all whom entered!

That was soooo fun! I love give aways!

Guess what...I will be haveing another give away real soon! My 100th post is coming up !

Hmmmm... I will have to put my thinking cap on and come up with a goodie pack to celebrate 100 posts!

Who knew I'd have so much to share! :-)

Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Hugz, Dolly

P.S. be sure to stop in at my Cherry Heart Boutique and see the new goodies I have made!

Good Tidings and another Give Away

Miss Becky at On a wing and a prayer is haveing a give away!

Stop by here blog to enter and tell her I sent you!

I love give aways..... don't you!

Don't forget to enter my give away if you have'nt already!

-------->Click here to enter! <--------

Time is running out........

Hubby will draw the lucky winner on saturday!

Happy Thanks giving all!

God Bless,

Dolly

Presents, Tooth Fairy and Thank you

I have been a busy lil bee....

trying to get caught up {does one ever get caught up ? really?}

Take a peek at the new goodies listed on Etsy.....

Ok girls I'd like to say you twisted my arm but really, honestly, I gave into tempation, she said with head down!

Hey I never said I was strong!

I am very very weak when it comes to presents! They were screaming open me open me!!!

I did wait till hubby got home if that counts!

That deserves a pat on the back, does'nt it!!!

Looky at the presents my sweet PRH friend Celeste spoiled me with!

Handpainted ornaments... go ahead ohhh and ahhhhh!

They are absolutely beeeeutiful, Cherries and Roses does she know me or what!

Celeste is an awesome painter and a beautiful sister at heart!

Thank you sweetpea!

Ooooops I bet you are wondering ~~ Did she bump her head?

Naw I do still have my halloween goodies out! I was waiting for the arrival of my new friend! Is'nt he the cutest??? I love this guy!

I squeeled with delight when I opened him! He is just too darn cuuuuuuuute!

I won this lil sweety from Debras blog give away!

Whooo-hoooo I am so lucky, you see I have secretly wanted one of her creations since my first visit to her blog!

Thank you Deb... I will treasure him forever!

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Ok now I have to tell you I was reading Little Melfies world about her mommy tooth fairy hap, and had to laugh and share my tooth fairy story with you!

It was after midnight moving day!

Hubby and I were beyond exhausted!

trying to pry our bodies off the living room floor and crawl to bed when our youngest comes running down the steps "daddy I did what you said I wiggled my tooth with my tongue and it came out"

After we got her tucked in bed... tooth ready and waiting for the tooth fairy assureing her that the tooth fairy does know that we moved and she knows where our new house is!

On our way downstairs I said to hubby "tag, you're it....you get to be the tooth fairy tonight" I was way too tired to be responsible for that job!

The next morning she is screaming running down the steps my first thought was he forgot! Nope she was screaming "mommy the tooth fairy is rich here....she gave me 20 dollars" I looked at hubby and he whispered "it could have been worse..... all I had was 20"

lol

Good thing we did'nt live there too long... a tooth fairy could go broke in that house!

Enjoy your evening!

Hugz, Dolly

Don't forget to enter my blog give away... a few posts down!

What's a girl to do???????

Looky Look..... I got presents in the mail today.... just now!

Are'nt they pretty?

Oh so beautifully wrapped!

Look at the thought and detail that went into wrapping these darlings!

The pretty pink rose paper, the glittery snowflakes and the cherries!

~~~ OH LA LA ~~~

I can feel the love!

Ok now my dilema.......

what to do what to doooooooo.....

they are so so pretty .....

should I put them under the christmas tree and wait til christmas to open them?

Just think how pretty they'd be under the tree!

ahhhhhhhh........

Presents wrapped so pretty peek the curiosity of others!

What to do what to dooooooo....

should I just ripped these babies open????
Hmmmmm.........

open them carefully and rewrap them and just have pretty empty boxs under the tree!

What would you do??????

Smiles,

Dolly

My first Blog Give Away

Taaa Daaa...

here is the gift I have chose for my very first blog give away!
{click picture to get a better look}

I found this metal reindeer candle holder at a local boutique...
I put ornaments on the candle plates but I am searching for 2 ball shaped candles for it!

When I got this home I gave it a Dolly Maker-Over! :-)

I painted a pink rose bud on her hip.... painted the holly a lighter green then glittered them, I also painted the leaves pink then glittered them, and I added snow to the base and sprinkled that with glitter... And since I was on a roll I sprinkled german glass glitter all over the reindeer body!

~~~Oh this baby sparkles~~~

It has been so exciteing haveing so many of you stop by and leave a comment!Thank you so much, your comments and friendship gives blogging so much meaning!
I do come and visit your blogs.... It is such a pleasure meeting so many new gals!
Good Luck to the winner!
I am making other goodies to go with this too!
The winner will be picked on Saturday November 24th

Leave a comment on this post --> CLICK HERE <-- and you will be entered in the blog give away pictured above!
ALSO.... If you post about my Cherry Heart Boutique with a link on your blog I will enter your name again!
Be sure to come back and leave me a link to your post!
I am counting on you gals to help me spread the word!

Don't forget

To celebrate my grand opening of My Cherry Heart Boutique I am offering every one whom makes a purchase before November 23rd a chance to win a give away!
I am not sure what it will be just yet... but with each item you purchase your name will go into the hat! {purchase 3 items you get 3 chances to win} etc!

Hugz, Dolly

Rice Pudding and Thank yous

Welcome back all you Silver bellas! I am loving all the pictures and fun stories!

What fun classes and goodies everyone has to show!

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With the temps cooling off I get in the mood to bake more often!

Mmm... I Love the smell of anything baking in the oven... don't you!

This recipe was my daddys' favorite and has been my favorite since I was a lil girl and is now my children and hubbys' favorite!

Gramma Irenes' Rice pudding!

1 can PET milk

4 cans of water

1 cup rice

1 1/2 cup sugar {optional}

1 cup of raisins {optional}

mix into a casserol dish

sprinkle cinnamon on top!

Bake 350 for 2 hours

Yummy Yum!!!!
Gramma Irene would make this rice pudding for us everytime she'd come to visit!
We looked forward to her visits with anticipation of that yummy rice pudding!
Now my mum makes this for her grandbabies every holiday

~~ Cute Story ~~
Gramma Irene lived in florida and we lived in michigan when our children were little, we would have to pick Gramma up at the airport each time she came to visit and we'd drive her back to the airport to go home!
Our children thought Great Gramma lived at the airport!
I over heard them telling their friends that their Great Gramma lived on a big airplane at the airport!

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I'd like to Thank each and everyone of yous for visiting my blog, leaving your wonderful comments and for visiting my Cherry Heart Boutique and making this an exciteing adventure for me!
It's so scarey putting yourself out there not knowing if anyone is going to like what you create!
I have met so many new gals thru this give away!
Too Too fun!!!
there are so many awesome decorators and artists out there in blogland! It is such a pleasure haveing you stop by, leave a comment and add me to their favorites!
Do take a moment and visit these gals who were kind enough to add a shout out about my Cherry Heart Boutique on their blog!

Julie
Amy Mica
Natasha

Karen
Becky
Lori
Diane


If I missed anyone do let me know!

I would surely love to add your name here and give a shout out about your shop or blog!



Do leave a coment on the previous post..... to be entered in my blog give away!

I will show pictures of the prizers tomorrow!
Also each purchase made from my Cherry Heart Boutique before November 23rd will enter you into a seperate drawing for my Etsy boutique Grand Opening!
Thank you very much to those whom have purchased from me!

I added more paper stockings and lavender stockings.... go looky look!
And to my very first customer Princess Heidi
THANK YOU & big hugz for you too!

More tomorrow!
Hugz, Dolly

Etsy Grand Opening and 2 give aways

Oh Oh Oh I am so excited and a bit nervous too!

After much thought and tossing ideas around I have done it....

I am haveing my grand opening starting today for my etsy shop!

It's called....

~~ Cherry Heart Boutique ~~

To celebrate my grand opening I am offering every one whom makes a purchase before November 23rd a chance to win a give away!

I am not sure what it will be just yet... but with each item you purchase your name will go into the hat! {purchase 3 items you get 3 chances to win} etc!

That's the first give away....

The second give away goes like this!

Since I am a new shop and need all the advertiseing I can get!

Leave a comment on this post you will be entered into the second give away... and....

if you post about my Cherry Heart Boutique with the link on your blog,

I will enter your name again!

Be sure to leave me the link to your post!

I am counting on you gals to help spread the word!

Ok now go visit my Cherry Heart Boutique..

shop.... then come back and tell me what you think!

Warm Hugz, Dolly

{big hugz to Jenny and everyone else for the encourageing me to take this leap}

Knock Knock

Old man winter came knocking this morning!

Look how beautiful our first snowfall is!

I love how the softly fallen snow lays upon the branches

and glistens in the sunlight!

We are blessed to experience so many of Gods' wonderful creations!

I hope you enjoy your day...

Hugz, Dolly

:-) Etsy store GRAND OPENING coming soon! :-)

A lil Spicy...a Lil Sweet.... and a lil Silly too!

You Are a Gingerbread House

A little spicy and a little sweet, anyone would like to be lost in the woods with you.

What Holiday Food Are You?

Cheryl at Rosey Posey Confections had this on her post today!

Too FUN!

Hmmm.....

~I am a gingerbread house huh~

Am I a lil spicy?

Am I a lil sweet?

Am I a lil silly too?

I'd love to know what holiday food you are!

Hugz, Dolly

I wanna win.....

Ladies I want you all to do me a favor!

Run RUN RUUUUUUUUN..... don't walk

over to Sam I am Creations and enter my name

yep my name into her drawing!

I really really want to win one of her tiny bubbles! :-)

Hurry the drawing ends tuesday!

Thanks girls...

I knew I could count on you!

Hugz, Dolly

{can you tell I am feeling silly this morning}

{still on a halloween candy buzz}

~~ Giggle Giggle ~~

Halloween 2007

My favorite Trick or Treaters!

Hugz, Dolly