Category: Holidays
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A Galentine Treat Table with a Succulent Theme!

January 23
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A Galentine treat table is such a fun way to surprise your gal-pals with a gesture of holiday cheer!  I love this new tradition of celebrating with girlfriends…just another good excuse to get festive!  It doesn’t have to be a big bash either…simple treats and easy decorations are all you need to make your besties feel special!  I combined two of my favorite things…Valentine goodies and succulents to style a pretty dessert station to dish up some love!  A little baking and some DIY decorating let me put personal touches on this galentine treat table…let me share how easy it can be!

galentine treat table love!

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New Year Celebration Sparkle!

December 31
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A New Year Celebration is such a fun way to start January off with a bang!  Gathering with family and friends to celebrate the joys of the past year and the anticipation of what’s to come is a tradition for many!  Whether you go big at a New Year’s Bash or keep it small…there’s no right or wrong way to ring in the new year!  My family often celebrates at home with a handful of friends…keeping it low-key but never any less festive!  This year our simple party spread will shine like a diamond…and I hope the New Year will too!

let’s ring in the new year with some bling!

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Style a Festive Hot Cocoa Stand!

December 19
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Setting up a hot cocoa stand is something that I try to do as soon as the weather turns chilly!  But there’s something about Christmastime that makes serving up the toasty drink even more special and festive! Even though we’re in the northern part of the country, we still get a day or two in December where we can light up the fire pit and serve up treats outdoors! There’s something fun about bundling up and braving the chill with a hot cocoa in hand and good company around!  See how easy it can be to set up a simple treat to celebrate the season with family & friends!   Baby it’s cold outside…so serve up something chocolatey AND warm!

 heat it up with a hot cocoa celebration!

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DIY Holiday Wreath!

December 14
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Hang a DIY holiday wreath on your door and showcase your personality!  It’s really easy to do…especially if you take a plain wreath from your garden center and spruce it up with extra greens and decorations you love!  If you saw the blog on Wednesday you’ll recognize that the two wreaths I’m sharing today coordinate with my tabletop decor!  By creating my own wreath, I could tie the decorations together with the ones on my table.  And fresh greenery at the entrance is such a special way to welcome guests for a Christmas celebration!  So let’s get right to it so you can create your own holiday joy in time for your festivities!

add your unique touch to a diy holiday wreath!

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Christmas Tabletop Ideas for a Festive Holiday!

December 12
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Setting the Christmas tabletop is one of my favorite things to do!  Each year I try to mix it up with old and new pieces but generally speaking, I like to set a simple table!  This year I’m keeping things on the traditional/rustic side with pretty greens and live elements…but also some touches of whimsy and fun!  I’m excited to share my table with you as well as a tutorial for a sweet DIY decoration!  So break out the china or the paper products, fresh greenery or faux, elegant baubles or rustic touches…whatever you love!  I hope these ideas will inspire you to…

set the Christmas table!

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Serve a Christmas Breakfast!

December 6
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We celebrate with several traditions during the holiday but one of my favorites is serving a Christmas breakfast!  It doesn’t have to happen on Christmas morning…in fact that could prove to be chaotic!  But during the month of December I’ll often set up a cheerful buffet of easy & delicious serve-yourself goodies…and it’s especially fun to do when there’s visiting kids in the house!  This year’s fun was inspired by my passion for plaid…and a twist on a familiar reindeer!  I’m excited to share these ideas in collaboration with some talented friends so you can help your peeps wake up to a GOOD MORNING!

set up some Christmas breakfast cheer!

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Fun Ways to Serve Holiday Cocktails!

November 28
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It’s almost December…so that means plenty of holiday cocktails or mocktails will be on the menu!  I do plenty of entertaining over the holidays and while special occasions call for special touches, I’m still a firm believer that most gatherings can be simple, easy, and still every bit as festive!  And being able to invite your favorite peeps over often is what the holidays are all about…congregating with friends and family!  So today I’m sharing some really fun finds that can make an impromptu celebration look adorably festive…and all you need to do is serve up the cocktails!  Get ready to toast the season…

cheers to holiday cocktails & fun!

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Easy Apple Cider Sangria!

November 20
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Apple Cider Sangria is not only a pretty sip…but a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving beverage selection!  I know the holiday is only two days away…but this recipe is so simple to make and it will be sure to delight your guests with it’s sweet fall flavors!  AND you can present this delicious drink in something as simple as mason jars…one of my favorite casual ways to serve, well, almost anything!  So let’s get right to it today…I’m quite certain that everyone is busy planning the last details of their feasts!

apple cider sangria…holiday yum!

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A Rustic Thanksgiving Table

November 8
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Since the big turkey day is only a couple weeks away, I’m excited to share some really simple and creative ideas to set a rustic Thanksgiving table!  Everyone seems to get a tad stressed when it comes to these celebratory, holiday meals…and unfortunately I can’t offer much professional advice concerning the overall meal prep as I’m not so great at it myself!  (my husband & mother get to take most of that credit!) But I can show you some really easy inspiration to add special touches to your table that will make any meal look amazing!  I enjoy keeping things on the casual side…but that doesn’t mean I have to skimp on the pretty!  So today I’ve teamed up with my friends at Fun to Eat Fruit and Espresso Dave’s to share some unique ways to make your Thanksgiving celebration shine!  Whether you love rustic decor, something elegant, or even whimsical…you can take these ideas and apply them to whatever works for you!  So let’s get ready to give thanks ’round a thoughtful table!

rustic Thanksgiving table…relaxed celebration!

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Easy Halloween Party Favor Ideas!

October 25
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If you’re hosting a spooky soiree…you might be thinking of Halloween party favor ideas!  And if you’re going to be attending one…you might need a hostess gift!  I love packaging up little party favors and thank-you gifts for party-goers or for hosts!  It really can be an easy thing to do…and it never has to be extravagant.  When giving a gift, that age-old saying still holds true:  it’s the thought that counts!  But what’s also true is that we can easily make those “thoughts” look extra cute too!  Since Halloween is just a few short days away and the upcoming weekend might hold plenty of ghoulish gatherings…I have several really easy party favor & gift ideas that you can whip up even last minute!  It’s more fun to treat than trick…so let’s hand out some happy!

frightfully fun halloween party favors!

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