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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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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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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
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Here is an easy way to transform a regular terra cotta pot into a pilgrim's hat for a festive Thanksgiving centerpiece! So cute. Materials: Oak tag8"-wide terra-cotta potScissors or craft knifeMini glue gunTerra-cotta spray (we used American Accents) 28" x 2" brown velvet ribbon or fabricMetallic gold paper Instructions: Cut approximately 15"-diam circle from oak […]
November 16, 2009
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I love the look of this citrus fruit centerpiece with the addition of the shiny ornaments. It's perfect for the holiday season! BONUS-it's easy and inexpensive too. What you need: • Metal tiered tray• Florist foam, soaked• Lemons• Limes• Clementines• Blood oranges• Sphagnum moss• Florist pins Use one third of the florist foam on […]
November 12, 2009
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I learned earlier today that Let's Entertain was chosen as a favorite blog in the premier issue of the new e-zine-Nesting Newbies Magazine-For Those New to Nesting and Those Who are Obsessed with their Nests!! I am just thrilled to pieces! And speaking of the magazine-what a brilliant idea it is! It's a magazine dedicated to […]
