Photos of the Week: November 27th

 I was so focused on Thanksgiving and getting our house decorated for Christmas on Friday that I forgot all about this challenge until late last night.  Not wanting to skip one of these I Spy challenges I decided to cull through my photos of the week and see what I could come up with! 


– festivities-- Getting ready for the festivities this week with a floral centerpiece. 



– food-- We made our favorite chocolate chip pecan pie this week




– free-- Hiking is the best form of free entertainment. 



– fortune-- I pulled together the perfect Thanksgiving outfit without spending a fortune! 



– your choice


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Comments

  1. Tamar SBNovember 27, 2021 at 7:29 AM

    That pie looks amazing!

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  2. Amy JohnsonNovember 27, 2021 at 11:50 AM

    Oh, I love your fall flowers, and that pie looks amazing!

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  3. JayneNovember 27, 2021 at 1:03 PM

    Oh my days that chocolate chip pecan pie looks sooooo good! And you look lovely in your outfit.
    Fab captures. x #MMBC

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  4. Kim CarberryNovember 27, 2021 at 5:21 PM

    I hope you had a great Thanksgiving.
    The chocolate chip pecan pie looks amazing and I love your Thanksgiving outfit. x

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    1. Joanne November 29, 2021 at 5:17 PM

      We had a great Thanksgiving; thank you so much.

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  5. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo ShoesNovember 28, 2021 at 11:03 PM

    The view from your deck takes my breath away!

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  6. Melissa November 28, 2021 at 11:49 PM

    Okay, that pie sounds (and looks) absolutely phenomenal! Color me jealous! Have you ever posted the recipe before?

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    1. Joanne November 29, 2021 at 5:18 PM

      I have! (though the photos are awful and was my whole point in snapping a few this week-- just so I could update it!). https://www.myslicesoflife.com/2017/12/chocolate-chip-pecan-pie-recipe.html

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  7. Cathy KennedyNovember 29, 2021 at 6:48 AM

    Hello! I'm visiting from "Inspire Me Mondays". I made a pecan pie for Thanksgiving as well but no chocolate chips. Yours sounds very yummy and I'm sure I'd love it! Perhaps, when you get a chance you'll swing by for some music. Have a boogietastic day.

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    1. Joanne November 29, 2021 at 5:19 PM

      Thank you! My son made the pie and it was a huge hit.

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  8. NatashaNovember 29, 2021 at 6:57 AM

    I'm always impressed with your photos, and even more so with these, as they were "pulled together." They don't look that way! I love your flowers and the view of your lake is always amazing.

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  9. Sandi MagleNovember 29, 2021 at 8:23 AM

    Super photos---I know it's hard to blog when you are busy with company/holiday---I sometimes forget to take photos---all mine have family in them for the weekend---but that IS what it is all about. Darn that pie looks delicious and lethal...lol. Sandi

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    1. Joanne November 29, 2021 at 5:20 PM

      I am the exact opposite! I have zero photos taken with our family in it this weekend. I tend to snap photos before everyone arrives but then just don't think to pick up my camera while everyone is gathered together.

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  10. Dara @ Not In JerseyNovember 29, 2021 at 8:38 AM

    Love the festive theme here!

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  11. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasNovember 29, 2021 at 9:11 AM

    Joanne,
    I always enjoy seeing your photos of the week!! Thanks for sharing and thanks for stopping by!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  12. bamauthor.meNovember 29, 2021 at 10:37 AM

    Love the nature photos. So beautiful!

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  13. Kari November 29, 2021 at 5:28 PM

    That pie is as pretty as the nature photos. ;)

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  14. LeanneNovember 30, 2021 at 6:32 AM

    That pecan pie looks delicious (I've never tasted pecan pie - it's not really an Aussie dish) but I'd be tempted to try yours. And the photo of your deck still brings me a twinge of envy. :)

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    1. Joanne November 30, 2021 at 7:42 AM

      It is very sweet but very good. I like the crunch of pecans on just about anything.

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  15. Lindsay's Sweet WorldNovember 30, 2021 at 8:38 AM

    I love those floral arrangements!

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  16. betty-NZDecember 5, 2021 at 5:37 PM

    Terrific images. Love the flowers and the last scene a lot.

    Thanks for sharing your link at My Corner of the World this week!

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