Nativity in the Hoosier

We are in the final week before Christmas and I have not shown you my Nativity set that I feature in our Hoosier. If you missed a previous post about this piece of furniture I will fill you in. We found this cabinet in a friend's barn.
It was in very sad condition. We hauled it home...put it back together....painted and stained it....used it as a tv cabinet....now it serves in our kitchen. We store our baking supplies and favorite cook books here. The shelf in the middle makes a wonderful space to set up seasonal vignettes!  

This is our kitchen looking thru the dining area out to the sunroom.

 I really enjoy our pine floors! 

The top of the hoosier holds favorite cookbooks...

love Joy of Cooking!

So very serious faces...I get the 'deer in the headlights' look in front of people, too.

[Christmas Frame is a freebie from French Kiss Textures]

We enjoyed our Kid's Church Musical yesterday. I gave out almost all of the handmade gifts to church family....still have more to make....need to buy groceries at some point today....hopefully my Sweetheart will have his final therapy session for his back injury tomorrow....

I know you have much to do this week, too!


Take some time to be still and just breathe.....


Have a lovely week.

Try to remember that this season is not about presents, but about His Presence.


I will be linking to these blog parties:

Monday-

Mosaic Monday at dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/
Masterpiece Monday at boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com
Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch.blogspot
Show Off Your Cottage Monday at http://houseinroses.blogspot.com
http://youaretalkingtoomuch.blogspot.com

Tuesday-
ClubG.W. at charmbraceletdiva.blogspot.com
Knick of Time Tuesday at Knick of Time Interiors
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com
projectqueen.org
Tablescape Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life
Tuesdays Treasures at www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com

Wednesday-
Primp Your Stuff at http://micheleravendesigns.blogspot.com
White Wednesday at Faded Charm
Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style
Wednesday is Rednesday athttp://suelovescherries.blogspot.com/
What's It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants

Thursday-

Open House Party Thursday at No Minimalist Here
Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps On the Porch
Treasure Hunt Thursday at F.M.B.P.T.Y.

Friday-
Feathered Nesthttp://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/
Home Sweet Home Friday at thecharmofhome.blogspot.com
Potpouri Friday 2805
Show and Tell Friday at http://romantichome.blogspot.com/
The Shabby Nest:Frugal Fridayhttp://www.shabbynest.blogspot.com/
Vintage Inspiration at Common Ground

Saturday-
How Sweet the Sound http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com

Sunday-
Sunday's Best at My 1929 Charmer

"Hoosier Daddy?"

In our little cottage we have a cupboard commonly known as a "Hoosier". In the 1930's all of the baking supplies were stored in these marvelous units.

We found our Hoosier in several pieces stored in a friends barn.

We painted it black...stained the doors...put beadboard in the back of the shelving.....

This is where I now store my baking supplies.

JOY!!!

Walmart carries these wonderful glass canisters.

I designed labels for all my staples [got tired of trying to remember which flour was which].

Candy Corn is a necessity of life, don't you know?  

White linens and Homer Laughlin dishes dress the shelf for Fall.

Some of our cookbooks are on top of the hoozier.

I made the stickers with paper that has an adhesive on the back...

just design them....

print ....

cut them out...

peel the paper off the back....

slap 'em on

We hang pictures, plates, wall-hangings, sconces, etc

all over the place ...gives a cozy, English cottage feel.

My Sweetheart painted this oil

The dining room table set for Fall

Even our refrigerator gets its Fall duds on. The lace is a curtain sheer doubled and draped over the fridge [looks pretty and keeps the dust at bay].

 Ooops! The  lampshade was crooked.

Acorns make a nice nest for my birdhouse.
Can you see the chicken peeking around the pedestal
dish?

In the current economy every one is feeling the pinch of trying to make ends meet.


Some folks have been without employment for quite sometime. When you go through your closets this Fall remember to donate to your local shelters. Our church has opened a clothing and food pantry for the needy. Many centers around you would appreciate your stuff and even your time. You will get the benefit of knowing you have you have done a good deed! 

 I will be linking to these blog parties:

Monday-
ClubG.W. at charmbraceletdiva.blogspot.com
DebbieDoo's Newbie Party debbie-debbiedoos.blogspot.com/
Masterpiece Monday at boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com
Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch.blogspot
Show Off Your Cottage Monday at thehouseinroses.blogspot.com
You are talking too much.blogspot.com
Tuesday-
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com
Tuesdays Treasures at www.myuncommonsliceofsuberbia.com
Wednesday
Primp Your Stuff at michelleavendesigns.blogspot.com
Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style
Thursday
It's A Party on Thursday at A Creative Princess
Open House Party Thursday at No Minimalist Here
Treasure Hunt Thursday at F.M.B.P.T.Y.
Friday
Freshmen Friday at www.homesavvy.com
Home Sweet Home Friday at thecharmofhome.blogspot.com
Potpouri Friday 2805
Show and Tell Friday at myromantichome.blogspot.com
Vintage Inspiration at Common Ground
Saturday
Saturday Nite Special at funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com
Sunday
Think Pink at www.flamingotoes.com

Until next time,

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