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Im so excited to show you this fun space I had the pleasure of decorating with the new Old Time Pottery store- Gabe’s! Gabe’s is like Old Time Pottery but better! They have all kinds of things for everyone in the family- even your pet! Don’t worry, they still have a large section of Old […]
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We are welcoming Spring to our home this week with a bit of new decor from Old Time Pottery! I decided to refresh the entry table first since it’s the first thing you see as you come in the house. This is one of my favorite spaces to change up for the seasons. As always, […]
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Before I start this post I just want to say I am not an artist by any means! I kept seeing these textured art pieces all over Pinterest and thought maybe I can make one! I do not have the thousands of dollars to spend on a piece of art. Plus I don’t want to […]
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With all of the rain we’ve had lately I’m expecting a super turn out of flowers this Spring! Since it’s been so gloomy lately, I decided to cheer up the indoors with some faux florals. My favorite place for seasonal décor, Old Time Pottery, has some of the prettiest Spring florals! I just love the […]
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Well believe it or not Valentine's Day is only a month away. Red velvetcake seems like the perfect dessert to have for the occasion. Below is a unique red velvet recipe that appears to have more of that yummy cream cheese icing than just a regular slice of cake. Can't wait to try it! Red […]
January 11, 2010
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It is supposed to snow today here in Alabama! That means the whole state shuts down. And that means children are out of school. Before the snow arrives you might be looking for ways to entertain the young ones. Here are a few to help you out. Crafts are always a fun way to pass the […]
January 7, 2010
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There will be a lot of champagne flowing over the next few days! Whether you are toasting on New Year's Eve or sipping Mimosas at your New Year's Day brunch, it's always fun to serve and drink. Here is a tasty twist on the traditional Mimosa. Mimosa Granita Yield: 8 cups (serving size: 1/2 cup) Ingredients […]
December 30, 2009
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I love decorating with items that have other uses than just decoration. For my friends baby shower we incorporated her gift into part of the decor. You can do this with glassware, gifts, games, etc. The possibilities are endless. Here is a great example of this for your New Year's celebrations. For a fun and […]
December 29, 2009
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I love the look of mirrors when it comes to decorating for New Year's. They add sparkle and shine and are easy to find. Here is an example of an easy New Year's table scape using mirrors. To recreate this look purchase small mirrors or mirrored coasters. Reuse your cylinder candle vases. Fill with disco ball […]
December 28, 2009
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Instead of running around buying last minute gifts, here is an easy, homemade gift idea. Candy Cane Hot Chocolate Mix Yield: Makes 16 servings. Ingredients 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons baking cocoa 1 1/2 cups nondairy creamer 20 peppermint candies, broken into pieces mini marshmallows Preparation In a one-quart wide-mouth […]
December 23, 2009
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This weekend we had our Christmas Potluck Party. I kept decorations simple and went with a red and aqua snowflake theme and it looked great! The colors were fun and really popped against each other. I ended up using one of my manzanita branch centerpieces. They are just so versatile, I couldn't resist. Hope you enjoy the […]
