A Nutcracker Christmas and Sunday Morning Coffee

The Nutcracker Christmas story is one of those magical Christmas traditions. If you love the story, you will love this table I created.

Christmas is just over a month away! If you want a unique way to set a Christmas or Christmas Eve table, check this out! Today, I am pleased to share Sunday Morning Coffee with you, a place to share, learn, explain, dream, and have fun.

Season 4 Volume 44

About Me

Nutcracker-Theme

You probably didn’t know I was a Sugar Plum Fairy in the Nutcracker Ballet.

Of course, I was ten years old.

And even though it was a neighborhood ballet troupe and not the real deal, I have loved the Nutcracker ballet ever since.

You can imagine how thrilled I was to create this unique Nutcracker table and room for The Home Depot.

Wouldn’t this be a fabulous idea for Christmas Eve or Christmas dinner?

Of course, you can create this inside your home if the weather is a bit chillier than here in Southern California!

Nutcracker Dinner

I built the wooden box hanger that is the centerpiece of my table.

I also cut out Nutcracker snowflakes and placemats (using my Cricut)!

To see everything I did for this special table, please visit my blog post “Christmas Dinner with the Nutcracker.”

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My Latest Project

My Latest Project

A woman sitting on a chair and smiling, holds a laughing toddler on her lap. Both appear happy and are dressed in casual clothes.

I have been very busy this past week getting ready for our kids to come home.

But there was one family member that required me to do a lot of preparation for his arrival.

Can you guess who?

My grandson Graham!

A child in red pajamas with cartoon designs is laughing while sitting on a sofa, surrounded by the warmth of the fireplace. A toy and a festive nutcracker add to the charm, while a blanket lies nearby and an armchair cozily completes the cozy Christmas scene.

Although Graham has traveled to Southern California many times, this will be an entirely different experience. He is walking and running and will likely get into everything.

So, I have been toddler-proofing our home, which is a huge project.

I invested in a long gate to section off the kitchen. This was an easier option than adding locks to every cabinet. I also bought age-appropriate toys, more books, sippy cups, and more,

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My Biggest Challenge This Week

Entertaining Supply Storage

It’s been a tough week. I told my husband, Dave, that our one-hundred-year-old home had fallen apart.

Where do I start?

I might have mentioned that we are replacing our heat, air, and ducting. What was supposed to take a week now will take three weeks. I am fine with that because the company handling the project is amazing. But our house has been a mess.

The good news is that the AC guys found two leaks in the basement (way underneath our house), which we immediately fixed. The bad news is that the jostling of the pipes for the repair caused rust on one pipe to shift, exposing a leak in a main water drain pipe. This flooded the basement, where the AC guys have been working for two weeks. The plumbing repair will take five hours to fix and will happen this week. Another day without water!

We also replaced our twenty-four-year-old fridge in the basement with a new, more energy-efficient model. Getting the old refrigerator out of the basement was very difficult, and let’s say I might have thrown myself at the front door so the delivery guys couldn’t leave before the project was done.

Lastly, our car charger for Dave’s electric car is broken and remits a beep 24/7, which is just about ready to put me OVER THE EDGE.

Black Friday Early Sales are Happening

Black Friday Early deals are here, and I have listed some ideas for you below. Many of the deals are incredible, perfect for holiday shopping.

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The Inspired Room shared 5 Cozy and Magical Christmas Rooms. This is stunning!

My dear friend Janine at Happy, Happy Nester is so incredibly talented. Check out how she made these beautiful snowflakes, out of paper bags!

Everything that Tiegan at Half Baked Harvest makes is incredible. These Brown Butter Iced Mocha Cinnamon Rolls look perfect for Christmas morning!

Four festive food and drink items: waffle fries with cheese sauce, milkshakes with striped straws, a Starbucks-inspired strawberry drink, and a mason jar with iced fruit tea. Text reads "Nutcracker Christmas Copycat Recipes.

A Beautiful Mess shared these fun Copycat Recipes.


This week's to do list.
  • We hosted Friendsgiving last night, so I have a few wine glasses to clean and many dishes to put away.
  • I’m finishing going through everything in the basement, cleaning, recycling, and tossing what I don’t need.
  • Finish two more holiday crafting projects for my blog.
  • Fonalize preparing the house for family members who arrive next weekend for Thanksgiving!

And what a week it was!

  • Why You Need Colored Glassware on Your Spring Table
    I love setting tables for spring! It’s fun, and I especially love how colored glassware can enhance your spring table. Today, I am sharing all of my colored glassware and ways you can use it when setting tables for spring. I…
  • Jute Rope Basket DIY
    There’s something about a jute rope basket that feels so rustic and charming. Today, I’m going to show you how to make one yourself! Maybe it’s the natural color of the jute or the way it weaves around and around for…
  • Seven Last Minute Valentine’s Day Ideas for Your Home
    Enhancing your home romantically and festively is so much fun. Today, I am sharing how to add last-minute Valentine’s Day ideas for your home. This includes using flowers, candles, hearts, colors, decor items, special touches, and baking. It’s not too late…
  • How to Make Flower Cupcakes
    February is the perfect time to make flower cupcakes. Are you ready to get crafty in the kitchen? Let’s make buttercream flowers together. If you love making delicious and beautiful treats, you will love today’s post. I will show you how…
  • My Everyday Silverware
    A few weeks ago, I posted a photo of my everyday silverware drawer on IG. And to my surprise, I surprised a lot of people when I admitted that I use my sterling silver flatware a lot. Contrary to most, I use my silver every. single. day.
  • The Best Place to Dine on Valentine’s Day and Sunday Morning Coffee
    Do you like to go out on Valentine’s Day? Or do you want to stay home? Spending Valentine’s Day dinner at home is more romantic and the best dining place. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. While many may opt…

A festive casserole dish with baked strata featuring bread, greens, and melted cheese, perfect for a Nutcracker Christmas. A portion is served on a plate beside the dish, ready to delight your holiday guests.

Martha shared some amazing Make Ahead Breakfast recipes perfect for the holidays.



I am excited for this week as it will be more about Christmas! I am sharing some fun DIYs, including gingerbread houses, tying bows, and a new tabletop tree. I also wrote a new post about Christmas decorating trends to avoid this year. We also have tons of Black Friday deals to share!


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This Week’s Top Sellers

We shared many of our favorite home items this week, and here are the top sellers!

Collage of various home products including a vacuum, smart watch, coffee makers, festive nutcracker wreaths, jeans, kitchenware, and a ride-on toy scooter. Labeled "Amazon Home: Last Week's Favorite Deals.
SHOP HERE

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A porch decorated as a Nutcracker Christmas.

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11 Comments

  1. You are definitely all decked out for Christmas! And the shaker cabinets @ beach house look fantastic, I have them in my new house too.

    1. Hi Cindy! Yes! We are ready for the season, the best one 🤗🎄 Thank you SO much- so happy with them! Great choice!

  2. So fun catching up with you – love your Nutcracker table, and all the progress on your beach house! Good luck with all the cooking – I know you love it though, and I’m sure all your friends are getting excited for the party. 🙂 Hope you have a lovely Christmas Week!

    1. Hi Barbara! Oh thank you so much- I really do, the best week ever 🎄🥰 so excited! Merry Christmas week to you and yours ♥️

      1. Love the theme! Its been a tradition since my daughter was little that we have a mother/daughter date each year to see the Nutcracker Ballet. We are going this year the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Its been a couple of years since we’ve been able to go together because she moved to another state, but now I’m in the same state too so can’t wait to keep the tradition going. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!!

  3. So beautiful. My granddaughter is a ballerina and has played in the Nutcracker many times. I have been wanting to do a Nutcracker Christmas. Thanks for the inspiration.

  4. Confused! Clicked on ‘copycat recipes,’ wanting those Starbucks drink dupes, but IKEA hacks for closets storage moldings appears ..not the recipes?🤷🏼‍♀️Please correct…

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