Author:Lori
Holidays, Savor

Last-Minute Thanksgiving Treats!

November 22
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Last-minute Thanksgiving treats are the most perfect…especially when it’s actually last-minute!  But all kidding aside, even though there’s still time to bake up some holiday goodies, you don’t need to.  The treats I’m sharing today are SO easy you could literally make them on Thanksgiving Day with time leftover!  And not only are they delicious as is, they could also double duty as cupcake toppers or embellish a pie!  They’re easy enough for kiddos to create and are definitely fun for the whole family to eat!  I’m even sharing a grownup surprise…treats aren’t just for the kids right?  So let’s get in the kitchen for some holiday fun!

last-minute treats…Thanksgiving joy!

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Holidays

Thanksgiving Table with a touch of Christmas!

November 19
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We’ll be setting the Thanksgiving table next week…can you believe it?  Since the holiday is so late this year, I think it’s fair to say everyone is feeling the push to get going on Christmas.  But I just can’t go all out before our Thanksgiving feast is over…so this year, I’m blending the two!  It’s not my turn to host our extended family feast, but since we celebrate that meal on Saturday, I still have Thanksgiving Day to serve something festive to my family.  I’m definitely a wait-til-after-Thanksgiving Christmas decorator, but I think I found my new tradition!  By adding greens to my pumpkins and gourds, I found a blend that’s as easy as it is beautiful.  Let me share how I’m decorating this year and making it easier to transition to Christmas!

Set a Merry Thanksgiving Table!

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Colorful Thanksgiving Table!

November 7
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Setting a colorful Thanksgiving table can be a fun and extra cheerful way to celebrate the holiday!  I LOVE to decorate with bright hues throughout this season.  After all, the autumn landscape is often speckled with plenty of vibrant color!  And in many areas you can still find a few flowers or greens in the garden to compliment a simple tablescape in rustic style!  Today I’d like to share some simple ideas for mixing and matching different styles and tableware to create a beautiful, custom table that will let your personality shine!  Shopping my house before I entertain always turns up favorite goodies I’ve forgotten about or haven’t used in a long time.  And if you’re lucky enough to have family or close friends who love to entertain…try shopping their house too!  You might find you can share decor for special occasions and help each other stretch a budget AND set a pretty tabletop!  This is exactly what I was able to do with my fall display.  So let’s set the Thanksgiving table…

serve up a colorful holiday!

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How to Make a Hoop Wreath!

November 1
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A hoop wreath is such a beautiful decoration and a popular decorating trend!  You see them at weddings, showers, and celebrations of all sorts!  Not only are they a stylish addition to any party decor but they’re also so easy to make AND you won’t break the bank buying your supplies. Thanksgiving is approaching soon and a hoop wreath would be a wonderful decoration to compliment the holiday table and impress your guests! You can customize them to fit any celebration so you might want to think about making one for Christmas too!  No matter the holiday or occasion, a hoop wreath will be an elegant decoration that’s sure to delight!   I’m so excited to share with you today a tutorial from my friends at FTD for crafting your very own hoop wreath just in time for holiday festivities!  So let’s get crafting…

hoop wreath for the holidays!

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Sausage Plait Tutorial

October 25
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Have you heard of a sausage plait? I had never heard of one prior to a friend introducing me to this beautiful AND easy meal!  Honestly I didn’t even make the connection that “plait” means braid (I guess being a boy mom limited my braid-related vocabulary).  But that’s exactly what this meal is, a braided pastry filled with a delicious sausage and apple mixture!  It’s so simple to create yet I promise the results will make you look like an expert in the kitchen.  When you pull this baby from the oven it will appear like you slaved away baking this showstopper!  This lovely meal resembles a mummy of pastry dough which also makes it a perfect entree to serve at a haunted dinner party.  I promised I’d share the main event from my spooky soiree…and here is the simple tutorial for creating it!

braided beauty~sausage plait!

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Haunted Dinner Party!

October 22
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Hosting a haunted dinner party is such a fun way to celebrate the holiday!  You don’t have to go over-the-top with scary decorations unless you want to…a Halloween party is one of those situations where ANY decor is fair game!  But if you’re more on the side of not-so-spooky, you can still create a moody vibe that will be a holiday delight to your guests!  Today I’m so excited to share with you some really simple decorations that are hauntingly beautiful and still easy to create!  And as an extra bonus, I’ve teamed up with some blogger friends who are also sharing recipes fit for any haunted house!  You can find all their links at the end of the post, including my recipe for a dark & decadent dessert that’s perfect for a sinister soiree!  Let’s set the table, light the candles and serve up a spooky good time!

haunted dinner party…happy ghouls!

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Celebrate, Holidays

Cider and Doughnuts!

October 17
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Cider and doughnuts go hand-in-hand during autumn if you ask me!  Especially those delicious apple cider and cinnamon sugar pastries that seem to be calling for tummies to rumble everywhere!  One of my most anticipated activities is visiting the apple orchard to grab up some sweet cider and goodies from the bakery!  It’s something that makes fall so special to me!  And since my family eats a fair share of autumn inspired doughnuts, I thought I’d create a DIY serving stand so I could dish out one of our favorite sweets throughout the season and beyond!  So let me share this simple craft project with you along with a fun way to serve up…

spooky cider & doughnuts!

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Celebrate, Savor

Orange Creamsicle Halloween Fun!

October 10
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Orange creamsicle has been a popular flavor in my home for many years!  The boys couldn’t wait for our local ice cream shop to open in the spring so they could get their first larger-than-life orange & white swirly cone of the season!  But just because summer has gone doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy this wonderful flavor.  It’s not only delicious but the color is perfect for the holiday!  And because it’s been a flavor that brings back so many memories, it’s extra special to find new ways to serve it up for an autumn surprise!  Today I’m sharing how I incorporated this family favorite into some unexpected holiday treats!  Let’s dish up the citrus-inpsired fun…

“orange” you glad it’s Halloween?

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A Creepy-Crawly Halloween Treat!

October 3
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Creepy crawly things go perfectly with Halloween don’t you think?  It’s the only time of year when most of us actually welcome all kinds of frightful critters into our homes!  We have the go-ahead to decorate with the craziest things…and it’s completely acceptable!  So today I’d like to share a whimsical way to display some holiday goodies along a few icky insects!  Simple cupcakes and sodas are ebellished with the easiest DIY decorations on this kid-friendly cart that definitely WON’T scare anyone away!  Get ready to serve up a…

creepy crawly holiday

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Celebrate

Lemon Theme Fall Picnic!

September 26
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Lemon theme parties are so popular during spring and summer…but fall is still a lovely time to enjoy the sunny fruit!  Just because summer is slowly turning into a new season doesn’t mean there’s not time to relax in the warm weather and celebrate outdoors!  Today I’m sharing some fun and delicious ways to do just that!   Join me for a simple DIY, a semi-homemade recipe, and a sweet picnic in lemon style!  You can even get some darling printables to make your next celebration shine bright!  Let’s say “yay” to fall…AND that happy lemon!

lemon party…picnic style!

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