Category: Holidays
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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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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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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Holidays

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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Fourth of July Holiday Roundup!

July 2
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The Fourth of July holiday is days away…and I’m not gonna lie, I’m totally not ready!  The rain this season, summer baseball, and home improvement projects have taken over my time…but I’m not the only one in this boat!  So if you’re like me and feeling unprepared, I have a fun roundup of holiday cheer in store!  I’ve gathered up some of my favorite Fourth of July party ideas, crafts and recipes from the past to share with you today!  They’re easy, festive, and delicious I promise!  I’m also sharing my last-minute “celebration” idea that is so simple you could whip it together in seconds!  So, the clock is ticking…red, white & kaboom time is near!

Fourth of July holiday cheer is here!

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Easy, Easter Coffee and Doughnuts!

April 17
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Who wouldn’t love waking up to Easter coffee and doughnuts to start the holiday off on a happy note?  Even if you’re not hosting a big holiday feast, you can still surprise your family or friends to a sweet morning treat!  And if you have non-coffee drinkers in your midst, substitute with tea or even hot cocoa…both perfectly acceptable to pair with a doughnut!  Easter is just around the corner, but this super simple setup is the easiest to pull together for a last-minute celebration.  Perfect to whip up for an afternoon pick-me-up with friends or even a holiday after school snack!  Mix and match what you’ve got around the house and put on the coffee!

toast the holiday with Easter coffee and doughnuts!

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Simple and Easy Easter Brunch Ideas!

April 11
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Hosting an Easter brunch is one of my favorite ways to celebrate the holiday!  It can be a big family event, a fun way to gather a few friends, or even a festive version of an ordinary family breakfast…no matter, these easy ideas can help you celebrate the season in style AND without any stress!  I’m so happy to have partnered with PaperRamma to share this simple inspiration for a sweet holiday brunch!  You don’t have to serve a fancy spread either…easy eats and effortless decorations will delight your guests!   Let’s hop to it…

serve up a simple Easter brunch!

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St. Patrick’s Day Treats…Easy, Last-Minute Ideas!

March 15
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Serving St. Patrick’s Day treats is one of the easiest ways to celebrate this holiday with my family!  It doesn’t have to be anything crazy good, just a little dressed up snack that can bring some festivity to the day.  And don’t think there’s not enough time to surprise your favorite leprechauns…I’ve got three easy ideas you can whip up in no-time!  You might remember that one of our traditions is to make “lucky cupcakes” each holiday…and I’m sharing the tutorial for this year’s treat too!  It’s time to get the shenanigans started…

St. Patrick’s Day treats…last-minute & easy!

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