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December 18, 2022

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Well, the countdown is on and we are only one week away from Christmas! Can you believe it? I have gathered some amazing last minute Christmas inspiration for my Mitten Moments, this week!

I can’t wait for you to see it all!

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My Personal Mitten Moments

I am a girl who has been blessed by an amazing group of girlfriends. We were lucky enough to get together, this weekend! There are six of us and most of us have been friends since kindergarden. If you know how old I am, you know that’s a long time!

“It’s not that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but it’s your best friends who are your diamonds.” – Gina Barreca

Speaking of how old I am, myself and one of my gal pals are having a big birthday in February. I’ll just let you guess the number of that big birthday. Since we don’t see each other as often as we would like, the other gal pals surprised us with early birthday gifts!

How lucky am I?

Someday, I’ll blog about how much my life is better because of them!

Remember the dollhouse I’ve been working on? Well, the big reveal is going to be on Christmas…for our granddaughter!

It turned out so cute and I can’t wait to share it with you! Look for that post in the next couple of weeks.

Recently On The Blog

Did you see the fun Christmas tree hop I was in, this week? Myself and eight of my blogging friends gathered to bring you some of our decorated trees and tree inspiration.

I shared How To Decorate A Traditional Christmas Tree.

It’s always fun gathering with friends to bring you relative and amazing content.

Isaiah 9:6 – For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

A Few Of My Favorite Moments

My good friend Stacy from Bricks and Blooms shared 3 White Wine Spritzer Recipes You Should Try. They all look so yummy and perfect for holiday entertaining.

You still have plenty of time to get the ingredients!

Who is still in need of a yummy desert to serve for Christmas? If so, my friend Michelle from Thistle Key Lane has an amazing Apple Spice Bundt Cake Recipe that is sure to be a crowd pleaser!

Apple, spice and everything nice…yes, please!

I love the next project I am going to share with you! Rachel from The Ponds Farmhouse shared this Easy DIY Air Dry Clay Christmas Ornament. It would be a great project to do as a group, with your littles/grands, or alone.

Rachel shows us multiple ways they can be used.

If you don’t have time right now, definitely put this project on your list!

My good buddy Jennifer from Cottage on Bunker Hill showed us How To Make A Snowflake Wreath using cinnamon salt dough. She always has the prettiest ideas for wreaths!

How cute is this?!

And Now…

Here are some other WONDERFUL moments I found:

These creative ideas to display your vintage collections

This beautifully decorated upside down Christmas tree

This sea salt soap gift idea

These yummy Rugelach cookies

Well, that’s all my Mitten Moments for now. I hope you enjoyed all the goodness, this week.

As always, I’m so grateful for you visiting my blog! It warms my heart! Also, if you don’t follow me on Instagram and Pinterest, I would love for you to join me over there, too!

Have an amazing week ahead. I pray its full of lots of Christmas joy!

Merriest Christmas to you all!

Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram and Pinterest!

10 Days of Christmas

  • Day 1 – Christmas DIY Ideas
  • Day 2 – Front Porch Decorating Ideas
  • Day 3 – Christmas Tree Ideas
  • Day 4 – Christmas Table Decor Ideas
  • Day 5 – Christmas Cookies and Sweet Treats
  • Day 6 – Christmas Decorating Ideas
  • Day 7 – Bloggers’ Favorite Christmas Idea
  • Day 8 – Gift Wrapping Ideas
  • Day 9 – Wreaths & Front Door Decor
  • Day 10 – Winter Greenery

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  1. Wendy McMonigle says

    December 19, 2022 at 1:26 am

    Merry Christmas my friend! And welcome to the club.. I have a few years on you 🤣🤣🤣. So fun to have a girl tribe, it’s so essential for the soul. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas week.

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      December 19, 2022 at 1:42 pm

      Merry Christmas to you and yours!!

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  2. Ann says

    December 19, 2022 at 9:51 am

    Thanks so much for sharing Kim. Have the best holiday season my friend🌲😃

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      December 19, 2022 at 1:42 pm

      You’re welcome! Merry Christmas, Ann!!

      Reply
  3. Tammy says

    December 19, 2022 at 11:50 am

    Kim, how wonderful of a gift from your girlfriends. That was so sweet of them to send out early birthday gifts. You can enjoy it over Christmas too! I would love for you to blog about them. Thank you for sharing my Rugelach recipe. Merry Christmas!!!

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      December 20, 2022 at 1:38 pm

      Yes, I feel so lucky!! Merry Christmas

      Reply
  4. Missy says

    December 19, 2022 at 8:46 pm

    Merry Christmas and Happy (early) Birthday! Having special friends is such a blessing and it looks like you have some good ones! Thank you so much for sharing my upside-down Christmas tree! I am honored and love seeing all of the other amazing posts!

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