Welcome back to The Scoop
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I sure hope you had a fabulous Thanksgiving!! I know ours was wonderful and I completely unplugged at the farm. We saw lots of deer and the bluebirds have found the nesting boxes we set up for them. But with all of that rest, I found myself woefully behind this morning, bills to pay, my Weds Christmas home tour to write, and a magazine article due in a few days that I haven’t even started. (Shhhh… don’t tell anyone.) Then I had a sick kiddo to pick up before a 10 am phone appointment. Ah yes, I have a glamorous life, wink, wink. I really do have some super fun things brewing that I am pretty excited to share with you, and I will, when I can. 🙂
Just in case you missed it, I just started a photo Friday series. Here I’m giving away my photography secrets. You can see the first one here.
And did you get your free copy of my ebook? You can get it by signing up for my equally free and amazingly incredible, fabulous, never-before-seen, one-of-a-kind, must-have (did I mention free?) newsletter below. (Okay technically I haven’t sent out my first one, but when I do… I’m sure it will be everything you dreamed it would be.) Can I stop yet? Did I convince you?

We are
Anita from Cedar Hill Farmhouse
Debbie from Confessions of a Plate Addict
Anne from White Lace Cottage
Barb from The Everyday Home
and Yvonne from StoneGable.
Barb from The Everyday Home
and Yvonne from StoneGable.
Our host this week is Anne from White Lace Cottage
I cannot believe we are preparing to celebrate the holiday season!
Have you done any shopping yet?
I have,but not on black Friday!
My home is fully decorated and I cannot wait to share it with you all!
Don’t forget about our Homemade Christmas!
The scoop will be sharing blog tours that will inspire you with lots of Christmas ideas,for homemade Christmas!
Here’s the schedule for The Scoop on Creating a Handmade Christmas:
Friday December 6
Saturday December 7
Sunday December 8
Monday December 9
Tuesday December 10
I am super excited to have Doreen from Hymns and Verses join us as our special guest this week!
Hi, I’m Doreen and I blog at Hymns and Verses!
I can’t tell you how excited I am to be here today as a guest host! I’ve been partying on Mondays with this group for a little over a year – and now, I’m a guest host! As I type this, I’m covered in glitter! I’ve been busy “Decking the Halls” and of course, getting ready for The Scoop’s Handmade Christmas Tour! To get you inspired for the tour, I thought I would share some of the DIY Christmas projects that caught my eye from last week’s party!
Take a look at these amazing napkin rings made from twigs, twine, and pearls by Anna at Tarnished Royalty! I love the combination of the rustic twigs and jute with the always elegant, creamy pearls!
My next pick is from Barbara at 21 Rosemary Lane. After a recent visit to Colonial Williamsburg, she came home and made this beautiful colonial style wreath for her front door!
Next up, are these French script feathers by Judith at Botanic Bleu. They are just lovely and I think they would add an elegant touch to your Christmas packages!
If rustic is more your style, then you are gonna love these frosty twig ornaments by Katie at Upcycled Treasures. They are adorable and look fairly easy to make!
Originally I wasn’t going to pick a recipe link, but when I saw this one, well – I changed my mind! Katherine of Katherine’s Corner shared these Raspberry Pie Fries! I love her presentation and can’t wait to try these!
It’s been so fun being here today! I hope you will come over and visit me at Hymns and Verses. You can also catch up with me on Facebook and Pinterest!
Thank you so much Doreen for joining us!
Thank you for linking up, friends!
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Thank you Anita for hosting another great link party. I look forward to it every week!
Raven J. True Blue Baking
thanks gals, for always hosting a wonderful party!!
Thanks, Anita, for hosting. I signed up for the forthcoming glorious, breath-taking, fabulous, must-have ebook. Not to put pressure on you or anything :>)
Thank you so much for featuring my fruit wreath…what a nice surprise! Thank you too for hosting another fabu party!!! Hope you ladies enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!
XO Barbara
Love those feathers. Can’t wait till Handmade Christmas. Thanks for hosting.
Shannon ~ bohemianjumktion.com
Thanks for hosting! XOXO
Thanks for hosting! Have a great week!
-Shelley
Thanks for hosting, Anita. I love it when I have something worthy of linking up.
Thanks for letting me link up my French tin tart ornaments this week.
Have a good one!
xoxo
Kathleen
Thank you for hosting a lovely, inspirational party!
Thank you for hosting..im a new follower. I just liked your page on facebook.
Fantastic features! I love the camera posts too! 🙂 Thank you for hosting another fun party!
Thanks for hosting, Anita! I can’t wait to check out all the great Christmas ideas:)
Anita, I am thrilled and honored that Doreen featured my French Script Feathers this week. Counting down until Handmade Christmas!
Judith
Glad you had a wonderful holiday. Thanks for hosting.
Wow and holy cow – it sounds like you have a lot of irons in the pot! Thanks for taking the time to host this party – I appreciate it! Have a great week!
thanks so much for hosting us, anita!
Thanks for the party 🙂 Have a happy week! Spring greetings from Australia♥ ~Pernilla
Thanks for the amazing party….Loved the features this week!
Hello Dear Ladies! So delighted to join your party – looking forward to seeing all the inspiring posts! I appreciate you!
Kathy
Love that rustic pearl garland and those gorgeous, scripted feathers! Thank you for hosting!
JP
Thanks for hosting Anita! I am sure you’ll get it all done. It always works out.:)
Sherrry
Fantastic features! I love the camera posts too! 🙂 Thank you for hosting another fun party!