Vintage pieces round out the presentation and are quick to set up.
It isn’t unusual for me to answer the door with my old french apron on and dusted in flour during the Christmas Holidays. I am usually baking either for guests that sporadically drop by, preparing the food gifts I give to neighbors or if I time it just right, I bake for the throngs of visitors to our little town that ride by the house in the horse and carriage. I had to come up with a way to send people on their merry way with a pocket full of goodies on a chilly night.
Paper pouches using leftover Christmas wrapping paper seemed to be a good solution. You start with an 8″ by 8″ piece of paper. I mentioned that I am using leftover Christmas paper but it helps if it is a kraft paper base. It just seems to hold treats better than typical wrapping paper.
Horse & Carriage rides that pass the house enjoy this little hand out as do visiting friends.
A simple holiday punch as a sweet accompaniment to home made toll house cookies.
Vintage linens for the Christmas Holidays.
Nothing sets the mood for Christmas like tea lights flickering through mercury glass votive holders.
An antique candle holder adds to the ambiance.
This one-of-a-kind piece was a wonderful find at a local antique store.
Vintage glass punch bowl acquired at the Round Top Antique show comes in really handy.
Fresh squeezed fruit juice with floating slices is the key to Holiday punch.
In the kitchen, baking by candle light with Christmas music playing feels very old fashioned.
The kitchen gets the Christmas touch with a furring strip rustic star and Christmas stockings made from vintage grain sacks.
Vintage European towel with lovely embroidery.
