There are many blogs I enjoy reading and one of my favorites is Carole's. She posts at about the same time every weekday, has lots of pictures, and writes back every time I leave a comment. Reading her blog is like having a quick chat with a friend every morning. While I'm not trying to copy her blog, I have decided that I could follow her lead and become a bit more structured.
Monday mornings seem like a good time to catch up on what happened over the weekend or to discuss things on my mind. Today's post will feature random things that I'd chat with you about if we were sharing a cup of tea at my kitchen table.
- When did HGTV become all about buying houses? We recently had Uverse installed and I've been wanting to tape some Christmas decorating shows. Where are they? It seems like everything is House Hunters, My First Place, etc.
- Steve and Emma saw The 39 Steps last night. They both enjoyed it quite a bit. I thought I had a conflict so I didn't buy a ticket. But my evening ended up being free so I watched Food Network (since HGTV was a bust) and knitted on the red scarf.
- It's a little dangerous to watch Food Network at night. At 10:00 I was almost overcome with the desire to whip up some gourmet snacks.
- If you like Advent calendars, or if you like Christmas decorating, or if you like to knit socks, you should check out Katie's blog today. Her Advent garland is wonderful!!!
- We figured out that Saturday was the only day we could get our Christmas tree up. I put less lights on it this year so it took a little less time to get ready for the ornaments. Speaking of ornaments, we have the tree covered and still have lots left over. Then this morning I found two shoe boxes in the attic that are full of ornaments. We only put up one tree (except for the tree in Emma's room) but I'm wondering if this is the year to put up a second one in the breakfast area.
- Is there a good way to protect a hardwood floor from a real Christmas tree? Emma and I would love to get a real tree (if we get a second one) but I'm afraid I'll end up with a big water stain on the new floor.
- My house has exploded and there is very little food in the fridge. So today will be a catch up day of laundry, grocery shopping, picking up clutter, etc. I hope your day is wonderful and that you get a lot done!
Food Network is definitely more dangerous this time of year. I really enjoy "Unwrapped." That sock advent calendar is the cutest thing!
Posted by: Carole | December 07, 2009 at 11:51 AM
I totally know what you mean about HGTV. It used to be full of design shows, crafting, quilting, decorating, holiday specials, and shows about unique homes. Now it's just sell sell sell, or kind of do-it-yourself remodeling stuff. Weird. I think it's a reflection of the crazy home prices and weird real estate market that was happening during the last few years. Maybe it will change again? Now I usually watch the Travel Channel's food shows or Fine Living Network, or... better yet, just leave the TV off! :0)
Posted by: greetingarts | December 07, 2009 at 01:17 PM
I haven't thought about it, but you're right. HGTV has changed. No wonder I don't watch it anymore.
Posted by: Leslie | December 07, 2009 at 09:34 PM
Ah, I've enjoyed this tea-in-the-kitchen chat! :) I don't watch HGTV anymore either! Remember back in the early days, and they had all of those fancy men decorators who had shows??? Christopher someone was one? I used to watch on my lunch hour every day.
I know nothing about real trees but we're getting one this year. I don't even know what kind of stand to get! I suppose you could put the stand down into a dishpan or something, and cover that with the skirt or some coordinating fabric.
Posted by: Katie | December 07, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Love the fresh, cheery pic. I've been checking HGTV for Christmas programming and saw something once. Don't remember the day or time but, like you, I was hoping for more!
:)
Posted by: Pooch | December 07, 2009 at 10:45 PM
You know, I was thinking the same thing about HGTV! I couldn't believe that there is an all day marathon of House Hunter, et al instead of something like best organizing and room re-do for the New Year marathons. Are there really that many people interested in real estate transactions?
Posted by: lynne | December 24, 2009 at 03:06 PM