Well I already shared our Thanksgiving holiday with you guys, but there was still a whole long, holiday weekend that I have some highlights from to share!
First things first…you guys. I have been craving cinnamon buns like, reeeeeeallll bad. I swear, every freakin time I hop on Pinterest, one of the first pins staring me back in the face is a beautiful, delicious looking cinnamon roll. Well, since they aren’t exactly the quickest or easiest thing to make, it’s not like I’d been able to fulfill my craving.
UNTIL Black Friday.
I woke up at like, 6am, and couldn’t get back to sleep. I’m not sure if it was because I was trying to decide whether or not to go out shopping or what, but I was AWAKE. Then I started thinking about cinnamon buns and I realized, hey, now’s the perfect time! So I made a batch of my favorite no-yeast required ones. Amazinggggg.
Black Friday was a rather productive one at our house. For one, the weather was GORGEOUS. Seriously…60 degrees and sunny. I didn’t want it to end! So we made sure to take advantage and spent some time outside, including trying to straighten out a tree in our front yard that ended up tipping big time in a wind storm a month or two ago.
We also started doing a little bit of Christmas decorating (actually, I started that the day before Thanksgiving, but no tree until Friday).
Had to stop for a quick lunch…salads are sounding more and more enticing these days, which is definitely a good thing.
And then much of the afternoon and early evening was back to decorating, along with my favorite little helper.
We’re getting there!
I’ve got to find something else cute to put up on the ledge with our tree, and I’m thinking some rolled cotton to lay on the ground, too.
Eeeeek, I just love decorating for Christmas, especially in a new home!
Since we got so busy around the house on Friday, we kept dinner simple and ordered pizza (Hawaiian) and wings (honey mustard BBQ…WOW, so good!).
On Friday night, I started feeling pretty crappy on the cold/asthma front, so I laid low. I also somehow lost my nebulizer for my asthma in the move, so to help ease my symptoms, I sat outside on the porch for a good 45 minutes or so.
Good thing it was nice out!
I woke up with my asthma doing better on Saturday, but the cold was still sort of ‘meh.’ I ran out at one point to just get out of the house for some fresh air and decided to stop at Starbucks for my first hot drink in months. Still no coffee for me, but their hot chocolate is rather freakin’ delicious.
You’ve gotta try it!
Lucas wound up getting a little antsy on Saturday, and since my parents were home, they offered to watch him for a couple of hours for a change of scenery. Once I got back, Jay and I tried to figure out what to do for dinner, but since neither of us really felt like cooking (again), we wound up heading to a nearby restaurant, Garlic Lovers’ Corner.
For the locals, you’ve GOTTA try it!!!
We started off with an order of tzatziki with fresh, warm pita bread and it was incredible. Seriously.
Then for my dinner, I ordered their Chicken Toscana (marinated and grilled chicken topped with sautéed spinach, roasted red peppers and melted provolone cheese in a light garlic white wine sauce. Accompanied with roasted garlic smashed potatoes).
Omgggggggg, delicious!!! I could have eaten that meal 10x over. We absolutely made sure to leave with “to go” menus.
Highlights from Sunday were minimal, since we really didn’t have all that much going on. We started the day off with Kodiak Cakes though, and that’s always a plus.
And then there was one major highlight…our farmhouse kitchen table is finally complete!!
I am absolutely THRILLED with how it turned out, and good news for you guys…Jay actually put together the plans that he used and I’ll be sharing them with you guys soon! The table even extends to add (2) 12” wide leaves, which is awesome. I can’t wait to share with you all!
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haley @cupcakes and sunshine says
those cinnamon rolls deserve ALL THE HEART EYES. Now I neeed to make some!!!
haley @cupcakes and sunshine says
those cinnamon rolls deserve ALL THE HEART EYES. Now I neeed to make some!!!
Shel@PeachyPalate says
Does your asthma generally get worse this time of year? Lots of rest to fight off that cold and some extra vitamin C! I took 4 doses of pure 1000mg ascorbic acid on Saturday because I was feeling off and felt amazing by Sunday with 10 hours of sleep under my belt!
Shel@PeachyPalate says
Does your asthma generally get worse this time of year? Lots of rest to fight off that cold and some extra vitamin C! I took 4 doses of pure 1000mg ascorbic acid on Saturday because I was feeling off and felt amazing by Sunday with 10 hours of sleep under my belt!
Christen says
The table is gorgeous and I’m going to share it with my handy hubby for a future addition to Casa Gowan! I really want some new accent tables for the living room too so I think this would look great cut down into smaller tables as well.
Christen says
The table is gorgeous and I’m going to share it with my handy hubby for a future addition to Casa Gowan! I really want some new accent tables for the living room too so I think this would look great cut down into smaller tables as well.
Marie says
Wow! The table turned out so beautiful! I’m so impressed and can’t wait to see how he did it! :) Thanks for always sharing so much with us!
Marie says
Wow! The table turned out so beautiful! I’m so impressed and can’t wait to see how he did it! :) Thanks for always sharing so much with us!
Kelsey says
SO impressed with how your table turned out! Great job Jay! I love how it has leaves too!
Kelsey says
SO impressed with how your table turned out! Great job Jay! I love how it has leaves too!
Torry @ A World Without Wheat says
those cinnamon rolls look like heaven! I feel like if you have been craving them that is for sure going to do the trick!
Sara @ Oats & Rows says
That table looks amazing! Can’t wait to hear more about it! :)
Sara @ Oats & Rows says
That table looks amazing! Can’t wait to hear more about it! :)
Pam S @ Nuts for Nutrition says
I love that your cinnamon buns are swimming in icing!! The only way to have them!
What an amazing job on that table, it is gorgeous!
Pam S @ Nuts for Nutrition says
I love that your cinnamon buns are swimming in icing!! The only way to have them!
What an amazing job on that table, it is gorgeous!
Catherine @ foodiecology says
That table is gorgeous! Jay did an awesome job…can he ship to Alabama? JK.
All of your eats look delicious (especially those icing-drenched cinnamon rolls…yum) and I’m glad you had a nice holiday weekend :-)
Catherine @ foodiecology says
That table is gorgeous! Jay did an awesome job…can he ship to Alabama? JK.
All of your eats look delicious (especially those icing-drenched cinnamon rolls…yum) and I’m glad you had a nice holiday weekend :-)
Julia @ Lord Still Loves Me says
I blame Pinterest for 90% of my cravings. The food on their is too stinking gorgeous. All of your Christmas decorations are lovely, and I am so excited to see them! I love this time of year so seeing posts like this just makes me more and more excited.
That garlic place sounds AMAZING. I put garlic on literally anything that is savory, so I would devour that menu.
Beks says
Your new house is so nice with Christmas Decor! Love it!
And I’ve got the Cinnamon Roll bug right now, too. Sadly, the ones I made, I’m pretty sure I cooked too long, and they were a little on the hard side. That’s never happened before. Time for take two! I will perfect my rolls! lol.
Beks says
Your new house is so nice with Christmas Decor! Love it!
And I’ve got the Cinnamon Roll bug right now, too. Sadly, the ones I made, I’m pretty sure I cooked too long, and they were a little on the hard side. That’s never happened before. Time for take two! I will perfect my rolls! lol.
Melissa says
Your kitchen table is beautiful! I really love the farmhouse look. Also, that drink at Bonefish Grill sounds incredible!
Melissa says
Your kitchen table is beautiful! I really love the farmhouse look. Also, that drink at Bonefish Grill sounds incredible!
Savana says
oh my goodness, those cinnamon rolls look amazing! And I love your new farm table! So gorgeous!
Savana says
oh my goodness, those cinnamon rolls look amazing! And I love your new farm table! So gorgeous!
jordan @ dancing for donuts says
your christmas decorations look beautiful!!!!! i was super pumped to decorate my new apartment for the first time too, it’s always fun to work with a new space!
and i’ve been dyyyyyying to make cinnamon rolls, too! i think i’ll check out that recipe you tried, since it had such good reviews :)
jordan @ dancing for donuts says
your christmas decorations look beautiful!!!!! i was super pumped to decorate my new apartment for the first time too, it’s always fun to work with a new space!
and i’ve been dyyyyyying to make cinnamon rolls, too! i think i’ll check out that recipe you tried, since it had such good reviews :)
Jenn@Mark My Miles says
You are a mother of a toddler, expecting your second AND have the Christmas decorations already up?! You go momma!!!
Ashley | the Pike Place Kitchen says
omg. YOUR TABLE IS GORGEOUS! wow. I seriously love it. great job Jay…. my boyfriend isn’t handy AT ALL. I always end up putting things together/fixing things for us. – sometimes I think I’m actually a tomboy at heart because I secretly love doing it ;)
Ashley | the Pike Place Kitchen says
omg. YOUR TABLE IS GORGEOUS! wow. I seriously love it. great job Jay…. my boyfriend isn’t handy AT ALL. I always end up putting things together/fixing things for us. – sometimes I think I’m actually a tomboy at heart because I secretly love doing it ;)
Melissa @ Freeing Imperfections says
Wow your decorations are gorgeous! It must be so fun in a new house!
Melissa @ Freeing Imperfections says
Wow your decorations are gorgeous! It must be so fun in a new house!
Kelly says
I think I could make an entire meal just off that homemade pita bread. Yum! Your table is beautiful!!
Kelly says
I think I could make an entire meal just off that homemade pita bread. Yum! Your table is beautiful!!
Taylor says
I just LOVE your new table!! I am so excited that you are going to share how to make it because I am going to put my husband up to the task! We have been wanting a new dining room table for a while now, but our current one isn’t that old so I have been putting it off. PLus, I haven’t wanted to spend tons of money on a new one. I love the while legs with the rustic table top… Jay did a great job!!!
Taylor says
I just LOVE your new table!! I am so excited that you are going to share how to make it because I am going to put my husband up to the task! We have been wanting a new dining room table for a while now, but our current one isn’t that old so I have been putting it off. PLus, I haven’t wanted to spend tons of money on a new one. I love the while legs with the rustic table top… Jay did a great job!!!
Julie says
I don’t know which I’m more impressed with – the table or those cinnamon rolls! Holy yum! Seriously, tho, that table looks fabulous, & I can’t believe he even built in leaves! Super impressive! Your Xmas decorations look fantastic too!
Shawna says
Garlic Lover’s is one of my fam’s go-to restaurants as well — so good! love the intimate, family-owned vibe (have you been to Hidden Cafe in Delmar also?? same extended family and similar menu), and the food is always delicious. great spot!
Shawna says
Garlic Lover’s is one of my fam’s go-to restaurants as well — so good! love the intimate, family-owned vibe (have you been to Hidden Cafe in Delmar also?? same extended family and similar menu), and the food is always delicious. great spot!