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Tuesday, December 23, 2008

OH, I DO LOVE THE COLOR RED....

A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS TO ALL...
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OOOO, HERE WE ARE at our last TABLESCAPE TUESDAY before the much anticipated
CHRISTMAS....
Oh so many thanks to SUSAN for hosting this fabulous time...I just wish I had MORE dishes to play with on TUESDAYS....
you will love seeing her tablescape this day as well as all the others that are bound to be showing....
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I wondered if I could make a festive looking table setting with my
EVERY DAY DISHES...from TARGET....with my favored RED tableware...from TARGET...
with my pretty little RED BOWLS.....from TARGET.... and my loved Christmas goblets....from
McDONALDS (they sold them several years ago and I fell in love with their etched Christmas scenes....
NOTE ADDED:
Our GOLLUM just gave my Christmas goblets a name...
McGLASSWARE....
don't ya just love it....
MERRY CHRISTMAS...

MERRY CHRISTMAS


THAT little bowl held some HOMEMADE POTATO SOUP
last night and it was so COLD outside AND so warm inside and the hot
soup tasted just like necture....

ummm, and my favorite thing in the whole, wide world...
HOT WATER CORNBREAD...
WHEW ! it is so good, made just like my momma made it...
a cup of cornmeal
a cup of flour
a teaspoon of salt
enfu HOT, HOT water to make a mixture thick enuf to pat in your hands , making little patties fairly thin, when using a tablespoon...you will need to keep your hands wet so as not to be so sticky....
fry in olive oil until golden...
have the butter close by and prepare to groan and moan .....
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OH....
and we also roasted fresh PEANUTS last night....



it made the whole house smell so so good...
just like our house did when i was a little girl....
oh, the CHRISTMAS memories just are washing all over me tonight!!



don't they look delicious, in my mother's vintage, green
MOON and STARS bowl.....
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Happy day, Merry Christmas and STAY WARM....
Christmas love, bj
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40 comments:

  1. DebDecember 23, 2008 at 3:06 AM

    So pretty, BJ! Merry Christmas! Deb

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  2. Pink PrincessDecember 23, 2008 at 4:32 AM

    LOVE it all.
    I am a Pink lover myself but with Christmas red is fine too, lol.
    I love the bowl and the glasses etc.
    Going to try to make those buns, sounds easy and yum.

    have a great Christmas

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  3. SueDecember 23, 2008 at 5:19 AM

    Beautiful and festive BJ! I love Target too, especially at Christmas time. Of course the vintage green bowl is just fabulous, I understand completely if you don't want to pass it on to me! LOL! I make potato soup alot, we love it, my bowl must have lots of saltines in it, YUM!! Merry Christmas sweetie! xo

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  4. AnonymousDecember 23, 2008 at 5:21 AM

    GM Girlfriend, I love red too even though after Christmas I don't think I have any red in the house. Loved your red tablescape, but even more I love cornbread so I'm going to copy this into my Blog recipe folder.When you mentioned your memories about the peanuts, one popped into my mind as well. When I was a kid we had a coal stove in the living room and Mom would throw orange peels on the top of it and the aroma would drift through out our house. AH!the good old days.

    Love Ya,
    Chris

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  5. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaDecember 23, 2008 at 6:03 AM

    GM BJ, it all looks wonderful girl..and those roasted peanuts I bet they did make the house smell wonderful..thanks for the cornbread recipe this now sound YUMMY!! hope you have a safe and blessed Christmas...hugs and smiles Gloria

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  6. Lisa (aka) FrenchDecember 23, 2008 at 7:29 AM

    This all looks wonderfully festive! Thanks for the tour! French;)

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  7. BoDecember 23, 2008 at 7:35 AM

    Another fun stop at BJ's cottage! What a deal...etched goblets from McDonald's...you concocted a very Christmasy table, missy...
    Merry Christmas, ;-) Bo

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  8. squawmamaDecember 23, 2008 at 7:40 AM

    Wow Good Morning BJ... I loved your Tablescape today and oh boy did that cornbread & peanuts look so yummy... I will try the cornbread... We have never roasted peanuts... boiled them LOL LOL but when I was a kid my family roasted chestnuts and they also made the home smell warm and cozy... You always do such a wonderful post... I know it is not the wishing day BUT I wish I was as good as you at posting... Have a TERRIFIC Tuesday...Love Ya

    (((HUGS)))
    Donna

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  9. SmilingSallyDecember 23, 2008 at 7:57 AM

    Mmm, I haven't had potato soup in forever. I never have roasted peanuts either!

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  10. AnonymousDecember 23, 2008 at 8:04 AM

    Merry Christmas, BJ. Your table looks so festive and pretty.

    We make cornbread like that, too. I like to slice mine and put in some sharp cheddar cheese. Yummo!

    I love your mother's bowl. What a treasure.

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  11. AnitaDecember 23, 2008 at 8:12 AM

    Mmm.. I'm going to try that recipe - it sounds great!

    Peanuts in the shell always remind me of Christmas... as a kid, at the bottom of our stocking, there were always peanuts, an orange, and a big peppermint stick... :)

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  12. DEBDecember 23, 2008 at 8:15 AM

    Will have to try that cornbread recipe, it sounds easy to make. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. HelenDecember 23, 2008 at 8:27 AM

    There is an elegant simplicity to your table ... love everything you found at Target, etc. ....

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  14. Libby's LibraryDecember 23, 2008 at 8:35 AM

    Love your tablescapes! What type of tablecloth did you use in that first picture? Almost looks like terry...like snow!
    Keep 'em coming!.
    PS - my husband just can't figure out why we need more that one set of dishes - silly man!

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  15. The Quintessential MagpieDecember 23, 2008 at 8:52 AM

    BJ, this is SO cute! I love those Target bowls!!! It's just precious.

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  16. The Quintessential MagpieDecember 23, 2008 at 8:53 AM

    Oh, and I love the vintage pieces, too!

    Sheila :-)

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  17. Edie Marie's AtticDecember 23, 2008 at 8:57 AM

    Hi BJ!
    I'm so glad you're enjoying your teacup! I've been trying to catch up a little and ooohhh your cornbread sounds sooo good!
    Love that white Santa, he's beautiful and your bedroom makeover is looking fabulous! Pretty soon we won't be able to tell whose room is whose!!
    Merry Christmas sweet BJ!!
    Big hugs, Sherry

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  18. AnonymousDecember 23, 2008 at 8:58 AM

    Good Morning BJ
    Yum on the cornbread! I LOVE cornbread but I've never tried that particular kind I will have to do that!
    Your dishes look very festive. You have the right colours. It looks lovely.
    Thank you for sharing and enjoy this holiday season...and this day.
    Judi

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  19. niartistDecember 23, 2008 at 9:05 AM

    BJ! This is beautiful! I love love love the idea of that homemade potato soup and the hot water cornbread! Mmmmm! Makes me so hungry! Beautiful tablescape, too! Love the bow inside of the bowl! So artful! Great job bj! I love it!

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  20. AnonymousDecember 23, 2008 at 10:15 AM

    I love it, BJ! Wonderful tablescape!
    I'm going to try the cornbread. It sounds yummy. Granny made hoe cakes, but they were made with a thin batter, like pancakes. I always liked those cold or hot.

    Merry Christmas!!

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  21. Cami @ Creating MyselfDecember 23, 2008 at 10:52 AM

    I love your eclectic table! I've neevr heard of hot water cornbread...I'll have to try your recipe.

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  22. ~Becca~Bluebird RoseDecember 23, 2008 at 10:52 AM

    Wishing you and yours a Very Merry Christmas, and Blessings in the New Year!
    :)
    ~Becca~

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  23. AnonymousDecember 23, 2008 at 11:00 AM

    Morning BJness! Oh, what lovely dishes you have and they do set a very Christmasy table! I've just copied this recipe for the hot water cornbread. I'm gonna make 'em.
    Merry Christmas, Bj!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  24. Rattlebridge FarmDecember 23, 2008 at 11:08 AM

    Child, you always make me want to get in the kitchen and cook. I love your dishes and the McGlassware. I've got those, too, and ones from Hardee's. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas,
    Hugs,
    G

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  25. Susan @ A Southern DaydreamerDecember 23, 2008 at 12:28 PM

    Wonderful! and yummmm

    Have a Merry Christmas!

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  26. TaraDecember 23, 2008 at 1:53 PM

    BJ

    Wishing you a wonderful southern Christmas with your loved ones!

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  27. AnonymousDecember 23, 2008 at 2:34 PM

    What great serving bowls & plates...they are so fun!
    Merry Christmas!

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  28. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)December 23, 2008 at 2:40 PM

    Love all your vintage items.Your buns sound delicious.
    From our home to yours,
    Happy Holidays,
    hugs ~lynne~

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  29. nikkicrumpetDecember 23, 2008 at 3:09 PM

    Who doesn't love red...it just makes you smile. I swear I lean more towards that color every year. Merry Christmas my friend..I hope you have a wonderful day!

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  30. AnonymousDecember 23, 2008 at 5:13 PM

    I LOVE THE BOWL AND GLASSES.I WAS RAISED ON HO-CAKES.BUT I HAVEN'T TRIED THESE,BUT I WILL NOW.THANK YOU...ANN

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  31. Kathleen GraceDecember 23, 2008 at 5:23 PM

    Happy happy Christmas my sweet friend! Your table setting is so cheerful and bright and your mothers pretty green bowl is lovely:>) I wish you a happy and peaceful Christmas with all you love close to you:>)

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  32. Scooterblu's Whimsy~RhondaDecember 23, 2008 at 5:23 PM

    Your red is festive and pretty, BJ! Hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas! ~hugs, Rhonda :)

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  33. AndiDecember 23, 2008 at 6:26 PM

    Everything looks fabulous dear friend! I love red too!

    Now pass the peanuts please!!!

    Merry Christmas BJ!

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  34. TootsieDecember 23, 2008 at 9:05 PM

    it is all perfect! Merry Christmas friend!

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  35. AnonymousDecember 23, 2008 at 9:16 PM

    What a fun table!

    Merry Christmas!

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  36. Maryjane-The Beehive CottageDecember 23, 2008 at 9:17 PM

    Hello BJ!

    I stopped by to wish you a very Merry Christmas! While here I looked at some fun posts! I had to LOL when I saw what you did to your bedroom!!! I to LOVED what Tina has done and waiting for Christmas Eve (tomorrow) to fix up my bed and surprise hubby! I got the red & white quilt from JC Penney's AND a white chenelle bedspread! All to look like hers! Even printed out a picture of hers!! Aren't we funny! What a hoot! I will have to take a pic to! Your bedroom is darling! Sweet dreams amd Merry Christmas!

    Love ya!
    Maryjane

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  37. Back Through TimeDecember 23, 2008 at 9:25 PM

    Stopping over to wish a very Merry Christmas!!!
    hugs
    Michelle

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  38. TardevilDecember 23, 2008 at 11:01 PM

    I love some moon & stars...and that table! Made me want to come over ;O)! Have a wonderful Christmas, BJ!

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  39. LindaDecember 24, 2008 at 1:24 AM

    Merry Christmas BJ.....the roasted peanuts sound so yummy and I love your mom's green bowls..hugs, Linda

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  40. Envoy-etteDecember 24, 2008 at 8:59 PM

    What interesting colors! They work so well together! Merry Christmas!

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