The Scoop

With my saddest regret I am here to tell you all that this will be my last time hosting the weekly scoop.I want to thank Anita for asking me to be a part of the scoop.It was a hard decision but one that needed to be done.I am so behind on projects and the opening of my on-line shop has been halted simply because I have not had the time to devote to setting it up.I want to work on setting up a schedule for posting,on my photos and so many projects that I did not have time to do.Sometimes when you are a blogger you are given opportunities to expand your blog and your name,and you want to do everything and be a part of it all but it’s hard to do it all.Sometimes those opportunities can also take up lots of time,precious time.I was finding that I was hurrying trying to get a post together just to put it out there instead of taking the time to write and take better photos.My time will still be full but I will have more time to tackle the things I want to do.Blogging is more than a hobby for me.I have so much to share with you all! Thank you so very much Anita for letting me be a part of your amazing group! You are all wonderful and so supportive! I love when women support each other.Thank you,thank you!

More exposure + less time = win win!

We are

Anne from White Lace Cottage
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

Sophia’s

The Everyday Home

The Happier Homemaker

Vintage News Junkie

Domestically Speaking

Saturday December 7

French Country Cottage

White Lace Cottage

Maison de Pax

Our Southern Home

At Home on the Bay

Sunday December 8

On Sutton Place

Lilacs & Longhorns

Confessions of a Plate Addict

Town and Country Living

Hymns & Verses

Monday December 9

Stone Gable

Top This Top That

Serendipity Refined

Plum Doodles

Shabby Art Boutique

Tuesday December 10

Cedar Hill Farmhouse

Unskinny Boppy

Botanic Bleu

Atta Girl Says

Dio Home Improvements

 

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!

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