Thursday, December 8, 2011

Cocoa and Cookies



Come sit a spell with me, won't you?



Won't you  join me for some hot cocoa and some iced sugar cookies?

Gingerbread men---- hold the ginger!  



Hope this finds you enjoying the chilly days of December!

xoxox~
Alison   


34 comments:

Rebecca said...

Definitely ♥-ing all the plaid AND your paper-glitter-glue projects, too!

It's about time for my personal motivation to kick in! Here's hoping...

Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home said...

Oh, how inviting! Such a sweet vignette and are those square marshmallows? Don't know why I mentioned them of all things considering you have so many pretty touches there...maybe because at the store today I saw a bag of them and each one must have been at least 4"...the biggest I've ever seen! Would make for great Smores!

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

Very inviting Alison! I love all that red plaid and the beautiful greenery arrangement in the boot! Love the skates too! Have great weekend, Martina

Pat@Back Porch Musings said...

Wonderful outdoor vignette, Alison!

Privet and Holly said...

Thanks for the
lovely little respite
from the cold, Alison!
Our high today is 15,
so it's definitely plaid
blanket and hot cocoa
weather. Stay cozy!

xx Suzanne

The enchanted home said...

Alison! You did such a beautiful job!! Are you sure you are not one of Santas helpers??? Love love love it, its so inviting, elegant and charming...well done!

Ann@A Sentimental Life said...

all your plaid just looks wonderful. Now i am hungry for a cookie!

Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads said...

Alison,
I love all of your plaid items! And that arrangement in that boot is gorgeous. Your porch would be a perfect place for some hot chocolate, as long as I got those big, honking marshmallows in my cup.

Designing Domesticity said...

So cute. I too have incorporated a throw into my back porch scheme, but unfortunately I couldn't find a good holiday plaid - very jealous of yours! Looks beautiful. And we woke up to snow this morning - I bet it looks lovely. Liz

Robin@DecoratingTennisGirl said...

Cute as can be, Alison! I wish we were closer, as I would be right over for some yummy cocoa and cookies!

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

I could just imagine sitting there drinking hot cocoa after a day of ice skaing, Alison!

Carolyn@Sweet Chaos Home said...

Hey friend... loving all your plaid! So perfect this time of year!! You really shouldn't tease with the cookies though. I might actually turn up on your porch :)

Teresa@1800 Farmhouse Rd said...

Awe, you couldn't get rid of me if I lived closer to you! You are really making me wish I had been buying all of the plaid things I have been passing up! Going to browse around over here for a while. I have had so much fun playing around in blogland this past week. Stop by when you get a minute and look at my bedroom mantle, I actually thought of you when I did it.

Teresa@1800 Farmhouse Rd said...

Oh wait, I got to yapping like I so often do and forgot to tell you that I love the white ice skates!

Julie Marie said...

Merci for the hot chocolate and gingerbread men... love all of your pretty plaid, one of my favorites always and especially at Christmas time... everything looks so cosy and inviting... how I would love to visit the Polohouse in person!... xoxo Julie Marie

Tammy@Beatrice Banks said...

Wow! Another amazing post. All the plaids are just gorgeous!

Karen thisoldhouse2.com said...

I love the use of ice skates in decorating for the holidays.. and that santa boot is adorable!...

Okie Chic said...

So pretty makes me wanting to go grab some cocoa. Looks so inviting and cozy.

Olive said...

I am mad for your plaid. I passed up an old set of plaid thermos bottles and am now kicking myself.

Unknown said...

Alison I am so sorry I have not been over. It's so hard to get around to everyone... Love all your Christmas Decorations... Happy Holidays to you and your family

Pattie

The French Hutch said...

Loving all the goodies and festive decorations. Loving those skates. Enjoy your weekend.

~Emily
The French Hutch

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

I love the tartan! Looks like the perfect place for a cup of cocoa...

Richard Cottrell said...

Looks like Christmas to me. Richard from My Old Historic House.

Designs on 47th Street said...

Your photos are so appealing to me. Just love it all. I do believe I have those same mugs. I found them with a little plaid coffee pot to go with them. :)

Oh yes, I would love to join you for a cup of hot cocoa in this setting!
Donna

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

I love your vignette, Alison...all the plaid and coziness! I just picked up another pair of white skates, just because of their cute gingham lining!

Designs on 47th Street said...

Thought I left you another comment but don't see it! Sorry if it shows up..don't mean to pester you! ;) I sent you an email asking if you could tell me the name of the artist who sang Tennessee Waltz you had on your blog awhile back. Thought my husband would maybe like that for his bd.
Thank you!
Donna

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

Your blog is delightful! I'm putting it on my favorites list! Happy holidays! ♥

Laura said...

Everything looks like a story book-
It is so beautiful and inviting.
It looks like you are all set for the season.

Enjoyed visiting,

Laura
White Spray Paint

At Home in English Valley said...

Such inviting photos Alison. I imagine that your whole home is filled with magical vignettes like this! Merry Christmas to you and yours. Love, Penny

Tattered Tiques said...

Wow, I love all that plaid! It all looks so festive and very inviting! Such an adorable little vignette!
Julie

Boho Farm and Home said...

Oh my goodness Alison! Love all that plaid and seeing the snow in the background made me miss being home for Christmas with all the skating and sledding.
xo
Caroline

Upscale Downhome said...

Love this vignette. I have the same plaid picnic basket. All your touches are just darling!

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Love, love, love this vignette. I have been missing your posts because your post goes up after I go to bed, girl.

Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage said...

Love this darling setting! The plaid is so perfet for Christmas. I'll be right over for my cookie. ;)