Sunday, December 14, 2008

Christmas Tour of Homes 2008

Welcome! Come on in and make yourself at home. Grab a drink...there's no need to use a coaster. Go ahead and put your feet on the coffee table. We're casual here.

Here is our tree. Notice the breakable ornaments on top and the soft ones at the bottom. We have two young boys...enough said.



We keep Christmas-themed kids books on the table. The red box has our Santa photos from previous Christmases.

Yes, that ridiculously long thing is our advent calendar. I kind-of sort-of made it.

Can I offer you a chocolate and coconut covered clementine? They are pretty scrumptious if I do say so myself.

Oh, sure. I don't mind sharing the recipe. It's a bit time intensive (to peel all the clementines) but it's easy.
You'll need to peel and section a couple of clementines (sometimes referred to as an Algerian or seedless tangerine). Melt some semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips in a glass bowl in the microwave. Just nuke it for 15 seconds at a time (to ensure it doesn't burn) and stir. Dip each clementine section in the melted chocolate and then in a bowl of shaved coconut. Put the pieces on wax paper in the fridge to dry.

Thanks for stopping by. Feel free to come by any time.
Happy holidays!

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23 comments:

  1. jennwaDecember 14, 2008 at 11:45 PM

    Great advent calendar.

    Merry Christmas!!!!

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  2. TiffanyDecember 14, 2008 at 11:56 PM

    Scrumptious! Simply Scrumptious! Thanks for the tour and have a Merry Christmas

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  3. Jackie December 15, 2008 at 12:30 AM

    Your advent calendar is awesome! And that sounds like a great recipe, too. Merry Christmas!

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  4. pcbDecember 15, 2008 at 9:29 AM

    I love the advent calendar idea.

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  5. Free Art PrintablesDecember 15, 2008 at 11:55 AM

    Those look yummy! Love the calender!

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  6. AnonymousDecember 15, 2008 at 2:29 PM

    *gasp* those clementines sound amazing! Merry Christmas!!

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  7. AnonymousDecember 15, 2008 at 4:11 PM

    Your homemade advent calender is sooo cute! I think I will do something like that for my daughter when she is old enough! Merry Christmas!

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  8. CatDecember 15, 2008 at 4:48 PM

    Hi there, thanks for visiting my blog.

    You have created a fantastic advent calendar there.

    Merry Christmas!

    Cate in New Zealand

    http://momentsofwhimsy.wordpress.com/

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  9. UnknownDecember 15, 2008 at 4:56 PM

    Great calendar!

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  10. Shell in your PocketDecember 15, 2008 at 6:17 PM

    Great advent calendar!

    I love the name of your blog...I live that life too!
    -sandy toes

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  11. TotallyscrappyDecember 15, 2008 at 8:02 PM

    Dark chocolate and clementines. Yum.
    Thanks for having me over.
    Please do stop by when you get a moment!

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  12. AnonymousDecember 15, 2008 at 8:30 PM

    I hear ya with the tree, breakable ornaments on top, soft ornaments on the bottom.

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  13. TammyDecember 15, 2008 at 10:50 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my place...and so nice to visit here!
    Beautiful tree- and my mouth was watering just reading the recipe for the clementines...I'm going to really have to try this, thank you for sharing it!
    Merry Christmas!
    ~Tammy (Lattes and Lollipops)

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  14. life, in recipesDecember 16, 2008 at 5:24 AM

    Hi - I love the chocolate and coconut covered clementines! I've done them just in chocolate before, but never considered the coconut addition - brilliant! Thanks for sharing your home with us. Merry Christmas!

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  15. AnonymousDecember 16, 2008 at 8:29 AM

    Hey! I love your advent calendar! What a great idea! Thanks for stopping by! Merry Christmas!

    (I'm with you on putting the breakables up high. Our son is just under two and a half!! Our tree is usually surrounded by a pet gate!)

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  16. Veggiemomof2December 16, 2008 at 9:49 AM

    I put out Christmas books, music & videos too.

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  17. Domestic Goddess..Diva sometimesDecember 16, 2008 at 12:20 PM

    That's a cute calendar! Thanks for the tour and clementines!

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  18. AllisonDecember 16, 2008 at 6:36 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my tour of homes today!

    I love the advent calendar. So clever. Merry Christmas!

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  19. Keetha BroylesDecember 17, 2008 at 3:56 AM

    Oh my, I don't think your Advent calendar is ridiculous at ALL. In fact, it is my FAVORITE part of your whole tour. You, my friend, are quite creative!!!! Wish I had thought of it.

    Merry Christmas and THANKS for inviting us all in to share the season.

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  20. Melodie Norman HaasDecember 17, 2008 at 8:09 AM

    Cute advent calendar! And I like the idea of the box with santa photos! Thanks for sharing :)

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  21. Joanne : The Simple WifeDecember 17, 2008 at 9:34 AM

    Oh my goodness...those clementines look amazing. I'm so going to have to make some!

    Joanne

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  22. DenaDecember 17, 2008 at 7:46 PM

    Your advent calendar is very cute and your clementines look yummy! Thanks for sharing.

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  23. Melissa~December 24, 2008 at 4:03 AM

    Hi Carey stopping by from the "tour". *Love* your advent calendar idea. And your blog colors are so pretty. :)

    Have a wonderful Christmas!

    ♥ Melissa~
    Pink Paper Peppermints

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