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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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Today I’m sharing with you this easy DIY Rustic Candlestick Holder. When I saw this on Liz Marie Blog I knew it would look great in our dining room! It makes a big statement but is still simple and sleek. Plus all of these candles add a cozy glow perfect for winter. This was super […]
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Here are a few very visually appealing cocktails to serve at your New Year's festivities.. Lavender Champagne Red Currant Champagne Cocktail Mandarin Cocktail Cheers! I'm off to the mountains, I hope you all have a fabulous time ringing in 2009! (I made a little rhyme ;)) See you next year!
December 30, 2008
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I love serving brunch. I love the time of day and the food for a brunch is always good and easy. Oh and of course the mimosas! Here are a couple of ideas for a New Year's Day Brunch… A Sparkling Centerpiece These sugared lemons were created by taking artificial lemons and spraying them […]
December 30, 2008
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I will be at a cabin in the mountains for New Year's Eve so I stole some ideas to share with you from marthastewart.com for your New Year's Eve celebrations. What's old is new again… Why not pass out your champagne with numbered glasses to get your guests even more excited about the last […]
December 29, 2008
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I saw this recipe on my Wheat Thins box and I'm going to add it to our menu for Christmas Eve. I love broccoli! This sounded delicious and most importantly-easy! Zesty Hot Holiday Broccoli Dip Prep Time:10 min Total Time:40 min Makes:about 3 cups dip or 25 servings, about 2 Tbsp. dip and 16 […]
December 22, 2008
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I am cooking a Christmas Eve lunch this year and I think I have selected the menu. We are having ham, potato salad, homemade mac and cheese, green beans, black eyed peas and cornbread (my husband is a pro at this). I've been looking for a mac and cheese recipe and I think I've found one […]
December 18, 2008
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Here is a minty treat with a kick for you to enjoy this weekend… Ingredients 1 shot vanilla rum 1 shot white chocolate liqueur (recommended: Godiva) 1 shot peppermint schnapps Candy cane, garnish Directions Add all liquid ingredients to cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into martini glass. Garnish with candy […]
December 5, 2008
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On foodnetwork.com they have several recipes to make your house smell wonderful while entertaining this holiday season. I'm going to try this Mulled Cider to drink and perfume my house. Ingredients 2 quarts apple cider 2 cinnamon sticks 2 whole allspice berries 2 whole cloves 1 orange, thinly sliced Directions Place all ingredients in a […]
