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We recently added an awesome fire pit area to the side of our barn. It is a great space to hang out under the trees and twinkle lights and watch a movie on the projector screen. As you know, Fall is my favorite time of year and I couldn’t wait to get this area decorated […]
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Here is an easy Fall project for you that doesn’t cost a lot! These trees add a colorful pop on our front porch and at night they turn magical! HOW TO: Grab a planter or urn that you already have for the bases. Next we trimmed two tomato cages we already had to the height […]
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It’s time for my favorite project of the year! Our Halloween front porch! When Old Time Pottery asked me to do a Halloween porch three years ago I was a little nervous. I was afraid I couldn’t do it without it being tacky. It turned out to be one of my most popular posts ever! […]
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I started a YouTube channel! For my first video, I created this cute ghost vase and flower arrangement. Check out my tutorial below! Please subscribe to see new projects weekly! If you don’t have YouTube, here’s a quick summary of this DIY- I started by grabbing a white vase I already owned and I added […]
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Serve this festive snack mix at your Halloween party this year! I love that the blue corn chips look black against the orange Cheetos. Ingredients 2-1/2 cups coarsely crushed blue corn chips 1 cup corn nuts 1 cup raisins 1 cup pretzel sticks 1 cup canned shoestring potatoes 1 cup cheese sticks 1/2 cup […]
October 12, 2009
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Impress your guests at your Halloween party with this cute and festive parfait. Not to mention it sounds delicious! Candy Corn Parfait Ingredients (One serving) 1 large orange 1 to 2 tablespoons orange liqueur 3 tablespoons lemon curd 1/4 cup whipped cream 1 tablespoon crushed shortbread cookies (optional) Directions Peel and segment the orange with a paring […]
October 2, 2009
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We are celebrating my birthday this year with an Italian themed pot luck dinner. Being Italian, you would think I know all about Italian cooking. I make a pretty good lasagna but that is about it. I am still perfecting my meatball recipe. So I'm searching for Italian side dishes to take. I think everyone will […]
September 29, 2009
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With football season in full swing you might be looking for new snack recipes like I am. Everyone loves jalapeno poppers, but here is a delightful twist on the fried original. Grilled Pepper Poppers 16 servings (serving size: 2 pepper halves) Ingredients 1/2 cup (4 ounces) soft goat cheese 1/2 cup (4 ounces) fat-free […]
September 23, 2009
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Sangria is just perfect for parties. It serves a crowd and the pitcher of colorful wine, juice and fruit looks so pretty on your table or bar. This sangria recipe would be tasty any time of year but the vanilla, plums and cranberry juice give it that fall feel. Try it warm in the cooler months for a special treat. If you're not a […]
September 18, 2009
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I have been under the weather this week and craving anything warm and comforting. What could be better than wine and warm spices? I've always wanted to make mulled wine. It is still too hot for it right now, but I can't wait to try this recipe next month! Mulled Wine Makes 8 drinks 1 navel orange […]
September 10, 2009
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This Saturday we are having our friends over for the games. I've been looking for new snack recipes that are more substantial. Though I love chips and dip, they don't fill you up for very long. This one looks really good and easy to me. You could cut them up smaller for appetizer size. Wish […]
