I am staying at a beautiful place called The Downing House in Englewood, Colorado which I will post pictures of later. It is the most beautiful place I have ever stayed at and we have felt like very welcomed guests here. My husband’s entire family: 2 brothers, 1 sister, his dad and 8 other cousins; have taken over the place and we are having an amazing time.

One thing about The Downing House, is they know everything about presentation. I have learned so much while I have been here and have so many great ideas to share with you. I have asked many times if we can just move in and stay here, but I don’t think they will go for that. They accommodate many guests through out the year and we might just be in the way.

All of our meals here have been amazing and served with the utmost care. We have been doing all of the cooking, but my sister-in-law who lives and works here, has taught me so much and has made sure that we do things the way it’s supposed to be done at the Downing House.

We have served breakfast on silver platters with doilies. All our drinks have been staying cold in a beautiful bucket of ice (no coolers are used here!). We have been serving milk and orange juice in carafes, not from the jug.

It has just been an amazing time and I will remember this forever! I hope to share some pictures with you soon. We woke up to some major snow on Christmas morning and it literally snowed all day. It’s just gorgeous outside.  I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas meal with your family and friends too.

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