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I stumbled upon these little cuties in my latest issue of All You and just had to share.  These would make great holiday party favors or even place card holders.  BONUS-the kids will love helping you make these! Ingredients Marshmallows Melted caramels Gingersnaps Decorative elements (sprinkles, royal icing, pretzel sticks, spice drops, fruit leather, food […]

December 3, 2009

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My friend is celebrating her birthday next week with a peppermint themed party.  This is a theme that I could go crazy with!  Peppermints are inexpensive, readily available and so festive.  They are great to use this time of year for birthdays, showers and Christmas parties.  Here is a collection of easy decorating ideas with […]

December 1, 2009

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It's time to get out those Christmas decorations if you haven't already!  I love all kinds of decorations and color schemes for Christmas.  One of my favorites is using candy to decorate.  Especially gumdrops.  I have a little gumdrop tree that I love to display.  Here is an easy way to craft a gumdrop wreath: […]

November 30, 2009

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So sorry for the lack of posts this week!  In the meantime check out this fantastic Thanksgiving dessert buffet from Amy Atlas…   Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving and safe travels!  

November 25, 2009

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We are having a Christmas party next month at our house and I have been looking for ideas of how to decorate the dining table/kitchen area.  My family room will be decorated with what I am calling a "gilded christmas".  Remember last year I was having trouble using my old decorations with our new terra […]

November 23, 2009

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If you are entertaining anytime over the holidays here is a great punch to serve your guests.  I like serving punches or sangria versus having a bar because you can serve a crowd without spending a fortune on several different kinds of alcohol, mixes, etc.  With its frozen cranberries, oranges and champagne this one is sure to please […]

November 20, 2009

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I just love this natural Thanksgiving table scape from Real Simple! The bright greens just pop against the browns and white.  Not your traditional Thanksgiving palette but just as beautiful.   With a few twigs, twine and greenery, you have a natural and lovely Thanksgiving table.  I think the twig bundles as place card holders are my […]

November 19, 2009