http://www.theoldhouseattic.net Fri, 28 May 2010 03:12:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en On a crisp Autumn monring when the leaves are falling, what better to warm your inners than a comforting breakfast of pancakes and sausage? For an autumnal twist to this standard breakfast fare, add in some spice and pumpkin puree. INGREDIENTS 1 cup flour 2 packs splenda 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 ... http://www.theoldhouseattic.net/pumpkin-pancakes/ It's twilight and the brisk autumn air is filled with the fragrance of waning leaves and bonfires. Off in the distance, lantern-light is seen dancing in the darkness. People have gathered to celebrate the end of the harvest and to honor the dead. Guided by the light glowing from within ... http://www.theoldhouseattic.net/the-fete-of-halloween/ At one time Dept. 56 houses were just for Christmas, but with the introduction of the Haunted Mansion into Snow Village, a whole new holiday was targeted for haunting. In our fall displays we combine pieces from Dickens' Village and Snow Village to make frightful scenes. [gallery=10] http://www.theoldhouseattic.net/autumn-dept-56-displays/ The craftiness becomes creepy at Halloween time here at The Old House Attic when the acrylic paints and wreath making supplies come out. [gallery=18] http://www.theoldhouseattic.net/creative-handiwork/ Outside, the air is cold and crisp, and the trees rest silently in their slumber against snow-laden hills. The family busily gathers evergreens in the countryside and places them atop a giant log that's tugged on a long journey home. Inside, the air is incensed with gingerbread and freshly cut ... http://www.theoldhouseattic.net/a-glorious-victorian-christmas/ Byers' Choice carolers are festive and addictive to collect. Ours find a home on the piano every year in several variations. [gallery=15] http://www.theoldhouseattic.net/caroling-by-the-byers/ Christmas trees come in all shapes, sizes and methods. Here are some of ours that were artificial, bought at the local garden center, shipped to the door via FedEx and just plain old curly willow twigs decorated for the season. [gallery=14] http://www.theoldhouseattic.net/trees-of-many-types/ There is nothing more magical on a snowy night than the glow of Christmas lights. Truly, the effect is magical as the snow covers the ground it transports you to another world filled with magic and beauty. [gallery=13] http://www.theoldhouseattic.net/christmas-time-illumination/ http://www.theoldhouseattic.net/christmas-sweets-for-gifts/ With a little bit of effort, you can use Dept. 56 houses for a table centerpiece and have them lit as well! Your table must be able to separate in order to insert leaves. Feed your wires through the gap and gently close so that there is as little space ... http://www.theoldhouseattic.net/a-dept-56-centerpiece/