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Holidays

Springtime Table Inspiration

February 24
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Springtime table inspiration can help us think ahead to warmer holidays!  I don’t know about you, but I’m beyond ready for a new season and the blooms it brings.  And since gathering around the table is how most of us celebrate these days, I thought I’d jump ahead and start sharing some fresh ideas!  Spring brings holiday celebrations like Easter and Mother’s Day, but it also inspires us to share special breakfasts or brunches for no real reason at all!  I think it’s a season that makes us feel refreshed & hopeful for new beginnings, so why not have plenty of any-day-celebrations around a pretty table!  Today I’m sharing some simple ideas with hints of Easter…it’s early this year so it’s OK to start thinking ahead!  I hope you enjoy it…

egg-cellent springtime table

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Holidays, Savor

Irish Soda Bread…with a Twist

February 19
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Irish soda bread is something I serve every St. Patrick’s Day!  It’s a holiday tradition my family loves and looks forward to each year!  Typically, Irish soda bread calls for caraway seeds and raisins…neither of which are favorites of my boys.  Tweaking the recipe allowed me to omit certain ingredients and make room for new ones!  But even though there’s an unexpected flavor, this rendition has the same unique texture with a dense, soft & crumby inside with slightly crisp top.  It’s a delicious bread for a holiday breakfast, a snack, or to serve aside your corned beef and Irish stew.  You’ll love how easy it is to bake this quick bread without any fuss!

Irish soda bread…served sweetly!

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Celebrate, Holidays

A Popcorn Bar for Valentine’s Day!

February 10
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A popcorn bar is a fun way to celebrate Valentine’s Day!  Not only is it delicious but it can be so easy to create for some delicious holiday joy!  Happy Hearts Day is just around the corner and this festive idea might be something your family will love. The great thing about popcorn?  It’s a wonderful treat for ANY kind of occasion!  I’m really happy to share this inspiration with you today with help from my friends Grand Rapids Popcorn and Sunshine Tulip Design!  With a click of your mouse, you can grab everything you need to make a popcorn buffet that will have hearts a flutter! So share the joy…

peace, love & popcorn!

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Holidays

Festive Treat Ideas for Valentine’s Day!

February 3
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Festive treat ideas are always fun to have on hand…especially for holidays!  Even better?  When they’re super easy AND delicious!  Valentine’s Day is less than two weeks away already.  And since many of us will still be celebrating small & at home, special treats will be a welcome surprise! Today I have three really fun and simple-to-create goodies that will make the holiday even sweeter!  Everything is super easy and you can find all the “ingredients” at the local grocer.   A few favorite party supplies sprinkled in and you’ve got a top-notch treat that will make hearts & tummies happy!

festive treats for your holiday peeps!

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Holidays

A Hot Cocoa Bomb Charcuterie for Valentine’s Day!

January 27
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A hot cocoa bomb charcuterie is a really delicious way to surprise your peeps on Valentine’s Day!  It’s so easy to do too!  Just pile your favorite cocoa toppings and holiday sweets on a tray and you’ll have a toasty treat that won’t disappoint!  Cocoa bombs are such a fun new trend and if you feel inclined, you can try making them yourself! But if you’re not up to the task (like me) you can often find them available through local bakers or candy shops.  And if you can’t get your hands on some before the holiday…a simple cocoa mix from the grocer will taste just a yummy with all the fun extras you provide! And speaking of the extras…you can find everything I used at grocery or big box stores!  So let me share this easy inspiration that will let your Valentine know you think they’re “the bomb”!

share the love with a cocoa bomb charcuterie!

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A Simple Valentine…Boho Style!

January 20
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A simple Valentine treat with a Boho twist might be a great way to celebrate the holiday this year!  This decorative style is so trendy & fun and will blend beautifully with Valentine decor!  If you’re not familiar…the short definition is it’s a way of blending colors, styles and textures in an eclectic way.  Often using grasses, wicker, jute, and globally inspired materials.  So today I’m going to share how I easily transformed a Christmas wreath into a Bohemian inspired addition for my Valentine’s Day treat-table. It looks so pretty and made my buffet look grand even though it was only holding the simplest goodies.   I’m also going to share my new favorite frosting recipe that’s so delicious and perfect for happy hearts day!  So let’s get into the Boho vibes…

and serve up a simple Valentine!

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Apples and Cheese Appetizer Board!

January 13
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Apples and cheese are a tasty combination in my opinion!  The crisp bite of the fruit paired with the nutty creaminess of many cheeses makes for a flavorful appetizer.  And since we might be entertaining small for a while longer, we can still enjoy the little things that bring simple joys!  So today I’d like to share an easy AND tasty appetizer treat for a casual evening at home.  This little board might be small but it will tickle your taste buds and contains some healthier options too! I’d also like to introduce to you my friends at A Dutch Masterpiece and to the yummy Opal apple.  If you don’t know either…you’re in for a delicious treat!  Let’s get ready for the weekend…with an apple and cheese board made for two!

apples and cheese for a simple night in!

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A New Year…A Gingerbread Party!

December 28
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A New Year can’t come fast enough for most of us!  And while our celebrating might still be different, I have some fun inspiration for combining a Christmas favorite while ringing in 2021!  This holiday sure crept up on me, and we never got around to finishing our gingerbread house.  So why not decorate one on New Year’s Eve!?  Holiday festivities might include only family for a little while longer, so New Year’s Eve is the perfect night to complete this tradition!  I’m so excited to team up with The Kits & Pieces Co. to bring you this family fun…and share how easy it is to make it look spectacular too!  So let’s walk 2020 to the door…but still cherish the joys that Christmastime brings!  Ring in a New Year…

with a gingerbread party!

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Last-Minute Holiday Centerpiece!

December 16
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Last-minute holiday centerpiece ideas are great…especially as the calendar counts on!  With all the hustle and bustle of Christmas upon us, it’s easy to forget some holiday details. But not to worry!  I’ve got some really easy inspiration for you today!  Take a peek at what you already have around the house and I bet you’ll find plenty to dress your table!  I’m going to share four ideas to create a centerpiece that will help make your Christmas table shine.  I promise I bought nothing to do this. You might even recognize some of the goods!  And if you see an idea you love and you don’t have the supplies…they can be inexpensively found in most stores including your grocer!  So let’s get creative…

and dress up the holiday table!

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Holidays

A Neutral Christmas Table!

December 9
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A neutral Christmas table is what I’ll be setting this year.  I’m feeling the need for simple and peaceful decorations in my home, and that will carry over to my tabletop! The wonderful thing about a casual table with a neutral palatte is that you might be able to use your everyday dishes!  I layered my plain plates with some natural decorations from around the house and created a festive tabletop that could compete with my fine china!  I’d like to share this simple inspiration with you today AND a fun Christmas Eve tradition! So let’s get to it today and set a holiday table!

peaceful & neutral Christmas joy!

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