We have finally gotten our winter weather! I love the snow, and I've missed it terribly, so when I woke up to the beautiful snowfall last weekend, I decided to make the most of it and bake my way to a holiday-smelling morning.
These are gingerbread muffins, and they are the most melt-in-your-mouth muffins I've ever baked. And guess what. They're gluten-free, and if I you ate one and I didn't tell you that, you'd never know it. :)
Here's what it looked like outside my kitchen window...
And here are the trees that line the street behind our house...
I went into the living room and pulled the curtains back for sweet Tilly...
She loves to sit on the back of my couch and look outside. I took this photo right after I took the one above, since I was standing directly over her...
And to make it even more of a holiday, Miss Jill Rensel sent back my framed Bringing Home the Tree by Pineberry Lane!
I love that etched moulding!
I can't get Ella Fitzgerald's White Christmas out of my head.
I love this weather!
I thought about you guys when they were showing that weather on the Weather Channel. And I love that frame!
Posted by: Rachel S. | February 09, 2012 at 11:59 AM
Your winter pictures are fabulous! I am green with envy! Would you share your gingerbread muffin recipe with us?
Robin in Virginia
Posted by: Robin | February 09, 2012 at 12:05 PM
oh! a birthday post! i've been watching for an update from you! and what lovely winter shots!
tho we don't have to deal with that in houston! whew!
Posted by: joann tx | February 09, 2012 at 12:20 PM
Oh how beautiful -- all around from the winter to the framing, just beautiful. Now I *really* wish it weren't nearly 80 outside here today, and I wish even more fervently that I had basket of gingerbread muffins!
Posted by: ruth | February 09, 2012 at 12:52 PM
Really wonderful stitch and so perfect frame never saw before beautiful like this!
Posted by: Elisabetta | February 09, 2012 at 12:54 PM
Yay for snow! Those muffins look very yummy - I'm sure it's all nice and cozy at your house with the smell of baking and the hush of the snow outside. And I love love love the frame for your Pineberry. Now I have to have one too...oh wait, better stitch something to frame first, huh?
Posted by: Michelle | February 09, 2012 at 12:55 PM
Your stitched piece is wonderful, love the frame, it compliments it beautifully. I know what you mean about the snow, we had only an inch but it was the kind that sticks to everything, a picture perfect day.
Those muffins sounds yummy, would you mind sharing the recipe?
Thanks Pam
Posted by: Pam | February 09, 2012 at 01:27 PM
Love that frame! Send some snow to the east coast! We have not had any significant snow this winter.
Posted by: Leslie | February 09, 2012 at 01:36 PM
So nice to see your post! Isn't the snow beautiful! I love winter! The muffins look yummy, would you consider sharing the receipe? Makes me want to pour a nice "cuppa" and have a muffin, watch it snow, and stitch the day away! Alas, back to my pile of laundry!
Posted by: Linda in CO | February 09, 2012 at 02:07 PM
Your framing is wonderful! The muffins look yummy too. Tilly is adorable -- but you can keep the snow. lol!
Posted by: Margaret | February 09, 2012 at 02:41 PM
Snow, muffins and a sweet cat - a perfect day!
Your framed Bringing Home the Tree is perfect. I love the design, fabric, threads and the frame. You will enjoy it so much during the holidays!
Posted by: Dona | February 09, 2012 at 02:47 PM
yummy looking muffins - SEND ME SNOW!! - no snow here :( winter is like spring - ick. Beautiful pics - Easter here and Christmas there. lol
Tanya
Posted by: Tanya | February 09, 2012 at 06:19 PM
Oh yes, please share your gingerbread muffin recipe! Love your winter photos and the framing on your stitched piece. The etching is fabulous and so complementary!
Posted by: Valerie | February 09, 2012 at 06:39 PM
Thanks for sharing the snow pictures! And I LOVE the finish for Bringing Home the Tree! Beautiful!
Posted by: Debra | February 09, 2012 at 07:14 PM
Kind of hoping we get a little of the white stuff this Sunday evening as promised. So pretty. CJ in OK ;-)
Posted by: CJ | February 09, 2012 at 11:55 PM
Aaaahm, the muffins look fabulous, but where is the recipe???? Adam would probably love it. I made him gluten-free tiramisu yesterday. His eyes just about popped out of his head, he was so happy.
I love how Jill framed your sweet Bringing Home the Tree - its darling. I wish we would get some decent snow - it keeps trickling down from the heavens, but its nothing to write home about. All we get is bonebreaking cold. :( Love the pics - I am a wee bit jealous. Oh, and saw your new releases - love the peacocks!!! Brother's Keeper is a stunner!! Time to stop writing a novel. Have a great weekend.
Posted by: Sylvia | February 10, 2012 at 03:18 AM
oh very beautiful picture !!
VIVE LA NEIGE !!!!!
bisous xxxx de FRANCE
Posted by: ♥ marylin ♥ | February 11, 2012 at 12:48 AM
Absolutely wonderful! The snow, the gingerbread muffins, the framed piece. Just all wonderful. Jill did a beautiful job on it. If you have a chance, please share your recipe for the muffins!
Posted by: Laura H | February 11, 2012 at 02:26 PM
So, Paulette, will you share the muffin recipe with all of us?
Posted by: Bonnie Ingalls | February 11, 2012 at 07:35 PM
Those muffins are sure to be delicious! It makes me crave to get one.
Posted by: Flowers Melbourne | April 16, 2012 at 08:43 PM