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A Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone! 
{time spent at home with Kevin. And Bailey, my sister’s pup.} 
{cupcakes on the tree.}
{baking ornaments. duh.}
{handmade coasters from my sister. pinterest inspired!}
{this is embarassing, Aunt Sally.}
{l.o.v.e.}
{homemade pretzels. stay tuned.}
{keeping things merry & bright.}
{christmas cards from friends. hi kristen!}
{peanut butter chips, M&Ms, raisins, peanuts, & chocolate. i’m all set.}
{want.}
{have.}
{need.}
What is everyone doing for the holidays? I am sitting back, relaxing, and spending time with my family in Philadelphia. I wish you all a happy and safe holiday, filled with lots of cheer, lots of sweets, and lots of love.
- Sally
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LOVE those ornaments!
Have a Very Merry Christmas!
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They were a gift from my mom – I know they are at Crate & Barrel though! Merry Christmas to you as well
That mixer. Omg. That takes those cell phone bling’ing stands at the mall and puts them to shame. Now THAT is some bling. I want!
And the pretzels. No.you.didn’t. Can’t wait. Nothing says I know how to bake bread like jam filled danish/jellyrolls or pretzels. It would have been too easy to just make like, a baugette. So proud of you!
And you and Bailey look adorable!
Averie @ Averie Cooks recently posted..Two Vegan Cookbooks Giveaway
pretzels.. YES!!!! Averie they were SO easy. I’m sharing them this week. I would love to make homemade danishes one day – raspberry is my favorite!
I saw that mixer in a cupcake bakery around town in maryland. I almost died. i need it!
Looks like you have all the makings of a beautiful holiday. That kitchen aid mixer is intense!
For the holidays I’ll be going out for a nice lunch with my parents and maternal grandmother on Christmas Eve and then driving down to my other grandmother on Christmas day, after opening up presents at home, of course!
Merry Christmas and happy holidays, I hope you have an amazing time with your family
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Hi Emilia! I know, the rhinestone mixer is nuts! it sounds like you have a wonderful couple of days ahead of you and I hope you enjoy it! Merry Christmas!
Oh, I love those baking ornaments!!!! And can’t wait for the pretzel recipe
Merry Christmas, Sally! Enjoy your holiday!
Colleen @ What’s Baking in the Barbershop?! recently posted..Bailey’s Balls (No Bake)
Merry Christmas Colleen! Thank you so much for your wishes and i’ll be posting the pretzel recipe soon!
haha, that picture of the pup in a bow is adorable! Merry Christmas, friend!
Merry Christmas Dana!! Thanks so much.
those ornaments are so so so cute! and those pretzels look delish! in fact, I love all of these pictures (: Merry Christmas!
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Thanks Teresa! I got the ornaments as gifts. they are my favorites! i’ll be posting the pretzels this week. Hope you have a merry christmas too!!
Cute, cute Christmas photos!! I can’t wait to see your pretzel recipe, YUM!!! Have a very merry Christmas
Becky @ olives n wine recently posted..December 23rd – Weekly Health Goals
thanks Becky! You are always so sweet. I hope you have a wonderful and safe Christmas.
that blinged out kitchen aid….just an added smile it would bring to baking….can not wait for your pretzel recipe…I am such a sucker for soft pretzels! Cute photos!!! Merry Christmas
angela @ anotherbiteplease recently posted..chocolate peanut butter saltine toffee
i love soft pretzels too! i’m posting the recipe this week. Merry Christmas Angela!!
Merry Christmas, Sally!
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Cupcake ornaments?! Awesome. And the bow on the pup – TOO CUTE! Have a great holiday, Sally! I’ll be trying to relax and not eating too much
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious recently posted..Christmas Tree Cookies #SundaySupper
same here Chung-ah! trying to eat all my veggies with my cookies lol! Have a wonderful holiday my dear friend!
Happy Holidays!
That looks like such a fun and festive place to be! I can’t believe how blingy that mixer is. So fun!
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totally blinged out mixer haha! thanks so much and have a very happy holiday!
How fun! I love the holidays.
My daughter and I are working on a gingerbread village. I thought I was the only one that put bling on my mixer, toaster and coffee maker
Hi Angie! I didn’t have time to make a gingerbread house this holidaay season. I’m sure yours is wonderful! They are so fun to make, especially with children. I didn’t bling out this mixer, I saw it in a store. And I want it!
I know you can bling and decorate yours too, just not too much or else you will not be able to wipe up spills. Have a great Christmas and thanks for sharing your baking. The gingerbread house is always a challenge and there is never enough time
Merry Christmas Sally!
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Merry Christmas, Sally
. I hope you have a great time with your family. I’m at home with my parents. We’ll do some relaxing and did a bunch of shopping today, but I’ll be doing a lot of baking and writing. No rest for those trying to make dreams come true.
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No breaks for dreamers – that is so true Laura!! Good point. I will be catching up on blog stuff while I’m home as well.
Habe a very Merry Christmas and I hope you enjoy it! Thank you for everything! 
Sally, beautiful blog! Love your favorite things; especially the blender. You remind me of my daughter who is around your age!!
Today I am cooking. I am having an intimate & casual Christmas Eve with approximately 15 to 18 family members and friends.
Have a Merry Christmas and New Year!
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OMG sooooo jealous of your baking ornaments! I do have a Kitchenaid ornament in the same color as my Kitchenaid, so I guess I have a start, oh and I have a penguin sitting on a cupcake holding a spatula. I love that guy. But after seeing your tree, I definitely want to add to my collection. Also, pretzels have been on my need to make list forever! I can’t wait to see your recipe! And that mixer…..
Ari @ Ari’s Menu recently posted..Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
a kitchneaid ornament?? i want one! Merry Christmas Ari! Posting the pretzels this week!
I’m about to head home to do the same! Can’t wait to see my family
Also cannot wait for you to post that homemade pretzel recipe. I’ll be the first to try it!
Katie recently posted..Kicking A Cold: My Favorite Flu-Fighting Foods
Posting the pretzel recipe this week Katie! Merry Christmas! good luck with all those cookies i saw on instagram!
Merry Christmas Sally! Looking forward to the pretzel recipe
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Merry Christmas Joy!!
Love these pictures!! Working and spending time with family.
Hope you have a merry Christmas, Sally!!!
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Thanks Julie!!! Merry Christmas my friend!
Merry Christmas Sally – I will gladly join you for the holidays any time… beautiful Bites of Life!
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Thanks Rachel – you are the sweetest!! Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you!
Those are some super cute Christmas photos! Have a Merry Christmas!
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Hi Jocelyn! Thanks so much and merry christmas to you as well!
Geez Sally. You’ve posted a TON since I last visited. How do you do it?! It clearly illustrates how lazy I am.
I hope you had an amazing Christmas!
Eat a cheesesteak for me, okay?
We did the 24th at my in-laws and the 25th alone at home. We watched Home Alone, A Christmas Story and Uncle Buck and ate nothing but scones all day. It was the best Christmas ever!
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Love, love, LOVE the coasters !!! They are so fun. Love all the colors and patterns.
Thanks for sharing.
Happy New Year !