This has been a short work week for me. Monday was the last day of my Thanksgiving holiday vacation.
On Thanksgiving Day, LB and I headed to Asheville, NC.
It was an easy trip, barely any traffic, and we enjoyed a relaxing evening at the Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville Biltmore Village.
Although the hotel and room falls into the category of favorite overnight stays, my Friday favorites today begin with last Friday
Favorite # ONE
Shopping
on Black Friday.
There’s a first time for everything and for me it was Black Friday shopping and a visit to the Asheville Outlets.
First stop
where I picked out a Christmas present.
And the
Lindt Chocolate Shop next door
where LB enjoyed some free samples.
Next Kirkland’s where we found many cute accessories…
and this cow
(which appeals to me for some reason).
And Banana Republic where I found
Favorite # TWO
This Jacket
which I had to have
Thank you LB!
And later that evening
Favorite # THREE
A Candlelight Tour
of the Biltmore House
which was the reason for our visit to Asheville.
It was beautiful inside and out
The Christmas lights and decorations were so pretty and I came home with thoughts of getting my house decorated for Christmas.
Favorite # FOUR
In addition to decorating in preparation for holiday festivities, I’ve started making goodies.
Beginning with these
Peanut Butter Pinwheel Candies
In 2017 when I attempted to make these, there was an epic fail.
If I had read those instructions at the time, there wouldn’t have been an epic fail
This year I used the recipe from Big Red Kitchen which included refrigerating BEFORE adding peanut butter and rolling. I especially appreciated that tip “chill for 15 minutes to help it set a bit”.
The recipe calls for 3 ½-4 cups confectioners’ sugar, 6 T butter, 7 t milk, and Peanut butter (no specific amount). Although I could’ve added more peanut butter, the candies turned out well 
Since we have begun to deck the halls, we’ve used a seasonal channel on the TV to help set the mood
Favorite # FIVE
the television
Fireplace
Together with Christmas hymns… or Michael Bublé (whatever you like).
Thank you for taking time out of your day to stop by my blog.
