Happy Friday!
So, fall in Texas is a strange thing. The weather has been hot, chilly, warm, rainy, dry…all within the course of a few weeks. We even had tornado warnings last week! The foliage is slowly changing, and by Thanksgiving, it will be in full swing. My husband and I went exploring the other day and spotted this amazing gold tree in the middle of a field! How awesome is that? I took about a thousand pictures since I am obsessed with fall leaves.
More baking for some people this week, lots of double chocolate chunk cookies! Aren’t those bulldog salt and pepper shakers the best thing ever?! I saw them at Target and I had to buy them, so adorable! I am experimenting with some new chocolate recipes for Christmas right now too, I can’t wait to share them. If you missed my post on everything you need to know about cocoa powder, it’s a must read if you love to bake with chocolate!
Ruger has been loving fall in Texas, especially the weather. He isn’t much of an outdoor guy, but he enjoys temperate weather! But only if I am outside with him lol. He is a mess! You can see more of his cute face pop up on instagram.
I made another marble tray and I love how they turn out! I posted the tutorial yesterday, but they are so simple and cheap to make! They make awesome Christmas gifts too. I bought some more supplies this week to get started on a few more. I love how you can get any tile from Lowe’s and it is only $1.15 or so depending on the size.
My newsletter comes out TODAY! I am really excited about it this month, I have some fun recipes and Thanksgiving traditions inside. I will come out this afternoon, so there is still time to sign up 🙂 Speaking of Thanksgiving, did you see my post about my horrible experience last year? It was intense, but I am really excited about this year and hoping for a healthy, relaxing one!
What are your plans this weekend?
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Texas is like North Carolina this fall. One day it feels like summer, the next fall and this weekend it will feel like winter. Ever changing. Heading over to check out your cocoa post. I’m playing catch up on reading blogs this week. So many, never enough time. What am I doing this weekend in answer to your question – playing “catch up.” Enjoy yours!
I hear you on the catch up! That is on the books for us too! Have a good one!
I love your marble tray!! What a great DIY and I’m wishing I was having those cookies for breakfast!! Hope you have a great weekend! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
Right? I would love to be eating those for breakfast!! Thanks girl, have an awesome weekend!!!!
Those chocolate chip cookies look amazing! And I’ll have to check out that marble tray tutorial–what a great idea! Thanks for linking up for H54F!
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Thanks Tif! It is such an easy DIY! Have a wonderful weekend!
Happy Friday, Alexis!! Those cookies look so yummy! I adore your salt and pepper shakers! Super cute!! Nicely done on your marble tray!! It’s gorgeous! Wishing you & Ruger a fantastic weekend!! xo – Brenda // Chatting Over Chocolate
Thanks Brenda!! I loved those salt and pepper shakers so much!! Have a wonderful weekend!
Wow, that gold tree in the middle of all the green is beautiful! I am trying to refrain from sweets now until the holidays. Not sure I could resist those double chunk cookies, so no baking for me! And yes, those bulldog salt and pepper shakers are the cutest! Have a great weekend!
Those cookies definitely go fast in my house!! I’m not much of a sweet fan, but my family sure is. Thanks so much! Have a great weekend!
I’m so excited that it’s finally starting to feel like fall in Texas, especially after the crazy weather we’ve been having! I totally agree, those salt and pepper shakers are so cute! Have a great weekend!
I know! I am so glad it is finally better weather! Thanks girl! Have a great weekend!
so jealous of your fall in texas! it’s still SO hot here, I’m ready for it to cool off. and those salt and pepper shakers are the cutest! Happy friday! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
I actually had to put on a jacket this morning and it was so nice! Of course it warmed up in the 70s, but I’ll take it!! Happy Friday!
Omg those cookies look perfect! and delicious too. The bulldog shakers look so cute!
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Thanks Trish! Those cookies are definitely a fan favorite 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Great pics! I could not believe the crazy weather we had this week! We were in a tornado watch like ALL day on Wednesday!
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We were too! I was like, really?? It’s November!
Love the marble tray! So pretty! Those salt and pepper shakers are adorable! So glad that fall is finally coming to Texas-I know well how hard it is to wait for it every year with the heat!
Thanks girl! I am so glad it has finally arrived. It has been so beautiful it was definitely worth the wait 🙂
Happy Fall Weekend Alexis… the bulldog salt and pepper shakers are adorable! I chuckled when I saw them… I can never remember how many holes = salt or pepper! Love that gold leafed tree in the midst of the green – so pretty – kind of tells you to do your own thing! Going to be visiting friends this weekend – and prepare for a busy week next week. Have a fabulous weekend!
Hi Laurie! I never know about the holes either, but luckily the labeled them. I thought the same thing about that beautiful tree! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
I love your photos – especially the ones with the pumpkins (and of course, any pictures of Ruger!) Hope you have a great Fall Weekend!
Thanks so much Sheryl! Ruger is always a cutie 😉 Have a fantastic weekend!