My House

It's the end of one chapter, but the start of many more.

Hey all! 

I've been MIA for a little while. 

Things happen, and sometimes, one has to take a little break. 

We've had to move, and it's been a whirlwind.

But I'm back! 

And I see that all of my loyal friends and followers have been hanging in there, 

and have still been checking in with my blog.

For that, I'm so grateful! 

So, although I've sadly had to say goodbye to our home, 

the great news is that we've moved into another beautiful house.  

And I plan on having lots of fun working on making it a great home! 

These are a series of pix of all of my favorite spots 

in and around my "old" home (which is actually NEW). 

And when we are into the New Year, 

I'll share some pictures of my "new" home (which is actually OLD). 

I hope you all have a great holiday season.

And I wish you a very Happy New Year! 

Thank you for staying with me. 

I look forward to 2015,

and I will see you all in the New Year, with more projects, DIY, and recipes. 

My holiday and New Year's wish for all of you, is that you will ~

~ Julia

Merry Monday Link Party #26

Welcome to the Merry Monday Link Party #26!

Party Announcements: 

• Do you know about our Fall Cookie & Dessert Share-fest? All month long in October, the host's of the Merry Monday Link Party will be posting a new cookie or dessert recipe on their blogs each week. At the bottom of these posts, we'll be featuring all the treats that are shared during October's Merry Monday Parties! So, help us gear up for the upcoming holiday baking season by sharing your favorite holiday season cookie and dessert recipes and we'll share them on our blogs!

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My Pinterventures l Facebook l Twitter l Pinterest l Instagram l G+ l Bloglovin l SUDawn Beyond the Sink & Giveaway (RV $650) l DohVinci Review l Jellyfish Halloween Costume

Happy House & Home l Facebook l Twitter l Pinterest l G+ l Bloglovin
Julia is on a blogging vacation

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The Kolb Corner l Facebook l Twitter l Pinterest l Instagram l G+ l BloglovinBlack Bottom Cupcakes l Fabric Scrap Wreath l DIY Fall Mantle

Craving Some Creativity l Facebook l Twitter l Pinterest l G+ l BloglovinSimple Bracelet Tutorial l Pinterest Tested: Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookie Recipes

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Jonesin For Taste l Facebook l Twitter l Pinterest l Instagram l G+Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes l Five Little Jack-o-lanterns Halloween Printable

Sundaes and Spaghetti l Twitter l Pinterest l G+ l BloglovinLadybug Quiet BoCrafts for Little Hands l Boo Door Decoration

Home Remedies Rx l Facebook l Twitter l Pinterest l G+Rustic Fall Dining Room

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DIY Fall Decor: Falling Leaves @ Many Waters

Clementine Cakes @ The Woks of Life

My Feature Picks

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Joybee, What's for Dinner shared this simple recipe for Habanero Hot Sauce! Check out her blog for some awesome recipes! 

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Merry Monday Link Party #25

Welcome to the Merry Monday Link Party #25!

How was your week? It has been a great week here, although the weather has taken a turn for the worse, and we had snow today (only a little, but STILL!!!). On the bright side, snow means that I can put a fire on, and justify all kinds of comfort food!

So, I hope you all have some great recipes for me, or maybe a DIY project I can sneak in on a cold day?! 

Merry Monday Link Party #25 Announcements:

• Do you know about our Fall Cookie & Dessert Share-fest? All month long in October, the host's of the Merry Monday Link Party will be posting a new cookie or dessert recipe on their blogs each week. At the bottom of these posts, we'll be featuring all the treats that are shared during October's Merry Monday Parties! So, help us gear up for the upcoming holiday baking season by sharing your favorite holiday season cookie and dessert recipes and we'll share them on our blogs!
• This week's added social media link-up is Facebook! If you've already linked up at a previous party, you don't need to link up again. Please visit and like three others in the link-up.

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My Pinterventures l Facebook l Twitter l Pinterest l Instagram l G+ l Bloglovin l SU

Caramel Rice Krispies Treats l Pin Junkie 2yr. Blogiversary l Sugar Skull Halloween Mantle

Happy House & Home l Facebook l Twitter l Pinterest l G+ l Bloglovin

Lemon and Lime Posset l Fall Cookie & Dessert Share-fest

The Lady Prefers 2 Save l Facebook l Twitter l Pinterest l Instagram l G+ l Bloglovin

Shutter Headboard Tutorial l DIY Cuticle Oil Tins l Pineapple Blueberry Crockpot Dump Cake

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Pumpkin Cake Roll l 10 Neutral Fall Decor Ideas

Craving Some Creativity l Facebook l Twitter l Pinterest l G+ l BloglovinSeashell Lamp l Cranberry Apple Crumble Bars Recipe

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Jonesin For Taste l Facebook l Twitter l Pinterest l Instagram l G+

One Pot Coconut Chicken and Rice l Ikea Hack Entertainment Center

Sundaes and Spaghetti l Twitter l Pinterest l G+ l Bloglovin

Ladybug Quiet Book

Home Remedies Rx l Facebook l Twitter l Pinterest l G+

Skinny Chicken Tortilla Soup l How to Make a Rustic Framed Chalkboard

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Keep Trick-or-Treaters Hydrated with Spooky Drinks @ Second Chances Girl

Spicy Bean Dip with Homemade Tortilla Chips @ Life with Garnish

My Feature Pick 

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Sadie Seasongoods came up with the best cameo necklaces! I sooooo want one!  

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Lemon & Lime Posset

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What the heek is a posset? 

A posset originally referred a British hot drink of milk curdled (yum) with wine or ale, often spiced, which was popular from medieval times to the 19th century. Doesn't that sound delicious? Curdled milk, mixed with beer....mmmmm! 

Not feeling it? Nah, me either. That's just disgusting. Thankfully, in modern times, a posset is a cream based pudding usually flavored with lemon. It's probably the easiest, and tastiest, dessert you can throw together in just minutes, and still impress your guests. It's the perfect, light ending to a special meal. Trust me. (And no curdled milk involved ~ I pinky swear). 

Lemon & Lime Posset

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups whipping cream

• 3/4 cup sugar, plus 1 teaspoon sugar

• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

• 1 teaspoon grated lime peel

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Directions

• Bring cream and 3/4 cup sugar to boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly, adjusting heat as needed to prevent mixture from boiling over.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in lemon juice and lime juice and cool 10 minutes.
• Stir mixture again and divide among six 1/2-cup ramekins or custard cups.
• Cover and chill possets until set, at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Mix remaining 1 teaspoon sugar, lemon peel, and lime peel in small bowl. Sprinkle on top of possets.

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Fall Cookie and Dessert Share-Fest

It’s the second week of the Cookie and Dessert Share-fest! This is a cookie and dessert recipe sharing link-up to start off the holiday season on a SWEET note! Each week of October, every host of the Merry Monday Link Party will be sharing a cookie or dessert recipe all month long. Plus, if you share your cookie and dessert recipes on the Merry Monday Link Parties during October, we’ll share those on our weekly Cookie and Dessert Share-fest posts too!

Come on! Join in, link up, and PIN!!! 

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Merry Monday Link Party #24

Welcome to the Merry Monday Link Party #24!

Welcome! I trust you've all had a great looong weekend?! We braved the cold and went camping in Pensylvania ~ hiking, biking, cooking out, and, well, wine coffee of course... ;) It was a great time, albeit a little chilly. Now it's time to see what you've been up to, so let's move on to the party announcements. 

Merry Monday Link Party #24 Announcements:

• Want your cookie and dessert recipe shared all month long in October and on all the host's blogs? Share your treat recipes during October's Cookie and Dessert Share-fest! Each week in October, the party hosts will share their own treat recipe on their blogs, which will also contain a special inlinkz roundup of the treat recipes shared on Merry Monday! So, help us gear up for the upcoming holiday baking season by sharing your favorite holiday season cookie and dessert recipes and we'll share them on our blogs! ***Recipes will be added to a cookie and dessert inlinkz that will be on all 5 host's blogs during the month of October***
• This week's added social media link-up is Facebook! If you've already linked up at a previous party, you don't need to link up again. Please visit and like three others in the link-up.
• Calling all Etsy and shop owners! - if you have a shop to promote for the gift giving season, stock it up and get it ready for the 2014 Gift Giving Guide & Giveaway in November. We'll be having a post just for you!

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On to the Merry Monday Link Party #24!

Meet the hosts of this party

*We would appreciate a follow in at least one of our social media platforms. Let us know you followed via Merry Monday so we can follow back!*

Host Erlene @My Pinterventures ~ Twitter Facebook Pinterest Google+ Instagram Hometalk Bloglovin Co-host Julia @Happy House and Home ~ Twitter Facebook Pinterest Google+ Bloglovin Co-host Misty @The Lady Prefers 2 Save ~ Twitter Facebook Pinterest Google+ Instagram Youtube Bloglovin Co-host Amanda @The Kolb Corner ~ Twitter Facebook Pinterest Google+ Instagram Bloglovin Co-host Rachel @Craving Some Creativity ~ Twitter Facebook Pinterest Google+ Bloglovin

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Meet the Guest Hosts

If you're interested in being a featured co-hosts for the party, please sign up! We have opened up party spots in the month of November.

Guest Co-host Mila @Mila's Little Things ~ Twitter Pinterest Instagram Google+ Bloglovin Hometalk Guest Co-host Ida @Second Chances Girl ~ Twitter Facebook Pinterest Instagram Google+ Bloglovin

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Feature Posts

Most Clicked

Sunday Suppers #2: Country Style Chicken & Dumplings @Pure Grace Farms

Klondike Royale Au Gratin Potatoes: Taste the Love in Every Bite @Pure Grace Farms

My Feature Picks

*Don't forget to visit the other hosts to view their feature picks too.*

Gentle Joy Homemaker shared Cherry Pie Meets Cheesecake ~ which is my feature pick, because it looks so good, and because it seems pretty easy to make! Don't you want that ~ now?  Me too! 

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Features will be pinned to the Merry Monday Linky Party Board

Follow My Pinterventures's board Merry Monday Linky Party Features on Pinterest. If you were featured, grab the Merry Monday Linky Party feature button and display it on your blog, feature page, or sidebar.

 

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Help Grow this party!

Help us grow this party by posting this party button in your sidebar, on your party page, or on your linked post.

 

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Time to link up!

If you're interested in being a featured co-hosts for the party, please sign up! We have opened up party spots in the month of November.

Sharing is caring! Tweet the party

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Not sure who to visit? Visit the two link-ups before you.

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This week's social media link-up is Facebook If you link-up, please take the time to follow at least 3 other people OR follow everyone!