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Since I have been at my grandmother's (perfect) house all weekend, I have had some time to catch up on blogs I haven't read in a while and some new ones as well. With the holiday season steamrolling this way, I have been looking for great ideas for things I can make for those on my gifting list. I don't know about you, dear readers, but I enjoy something handmade. My friend Julie always makes some sort of tasty chutney and gives it to us in a little jelly jar (reusable-holla!). Her chutney is amazing. I have no idea how to make it, but it certainly is delicious. My husband made a delicious rib roast last year for Yule and I spread some of her chutney on it... YUM!

I'm not going to give away too many hints about what I'm making in case the friends on the receiving end of this creativity try to jump on and catch some sneak peaks at what they are getting :) I will probably post teaser pics (if I can find my camera) closer to the holidays and hopefully post some pics and tutorials after everything has been passed along to its new owner. Suffice it to say, I am really ready to get home and clean out my craft room. Let's see if the excitement lasts :) It might do me some good to drag out a decoration or two- early, I know, but still.... If I can sort of get the ball rolling, maybe I'll be able to maintain my momentum.