Category: Holidays

A Cocoa Bomb Cake Topper!

December 6
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A cocoa bomb “cake topper” is a darling way to decorate a holiday dessert!  Easy, quick and cute as a button too! Earlier this fall I found a fun cocoa bomb that I used on a cake for Halloween.  And this Christmas, the hot chocolate options didn’t disappoint.  Cocoa bombs are plentiful and come in so many whimsical shapes now.  You can use them to make a special cup of cocoa, or give as a holiday gift. But you can also use them in unexpected ways to make seasonal treats really stand out.  If you’re looking for quick & simple cake decorating ideas, what I’m sharing today is definitely for you! Whether you bake one yourself or buy it from the grocer, you can quickly transform it into holiday joy.  Let’s save the cocoa sipping for later and adorn our desserts instead!

the “bomb” of cake toppers!

Gingerbread Season!

November 29
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Gingerbread season is finally upon us!  Making a gingerbread house has been a tradition in our home as long as I can remember.  It’s such a festive holiday activity and it makes a wonderful decoration too!  Some of the holiday creations you see are amazing and elaborate, but that’s not a requirement to construct a cheerful, cookie dwelling for your home!  They can be simple and imperfect and still bring holiday joy to your celebrations all season long.   Today I want to share a fun idea I decided to try this year and hope you’ll find some inspo and encouragement to give building a gingerbread house a try!  You can hide a multitude of ginger-oopsies with all sorts of goodies…so take a peek at my imperfect holiday joy!  Let the construction begin…

it’s gingerbread season!

Easy Thanksgiving Details for an Elegant Holiday!

November 1
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Easy Thanksgiving details will add so much festivity to your holiday without causing additional stress!  Making preparations for the big feast can sometimes feel overwhelming and daunting. But today I’d like to share some ideas that will be sure to delight your guests and are the easiest to pull off!  Elegant details don’t have to be hard…and that includes the appetizers too!  I’m so excited to partner with Bougie Gougies to share some wonderfully simple ways to create a holiday celebration everyone will be talking about!  You might be wondering “what is a Bougie Gougie?”…and I’m going to tell you!  They’re the most delightful French Cheese Puffs that you pull from your freezer, bake and serve! Delicious nibbles, a pretty table, and cozy vibes…the makings of a Thanksgiving to remember!  Let’s get ready to gather together…

give thanks for easy & elegant details!

Fall Charcuteries…a Delicious Roundup!

October 25
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Fall charcuteries are always a treat!  You can have so much whimsical fun with “themes” for harvest, Halloween and Thanksgiving.  What I love most about a charcuterie (any time of year) is you can make it elaborate or downright simple and they’ll look beautiful either way!  Since it’s almost trick-or-treat time and the big feast is following soon, I thought I’d share a recap of some of my favorite seasonal platters and boards including a new one I just served recently.  Tried & true, a charcuterie is a surefire way to please all your guests with a variety of goodies!  We’ll keep it short & sweet today…but packed with festivity!

fall charcuteries for seasonal fun!

Whimsical Trick or Treat Desserts

October 11
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Whimsical trick or treat desserts are always delightful for celebrating the spooky season!  Halloween is such a fun time to get creative with food…especially the sugary kind!  Today I’d like to share with you a couple ideas that will be perfect for ALL the upcoming holidays.  Depending on how you display these woodland inspired treats, the semi-homemade goodies could be fun for any kind of celebration or holiday!  Since it IS October however, I’ve styled this dessert table with some simplistic Halloween flair, including the cutest custom backdrop that I can reuse for years to come! I hope you get some whimsical inspiration for your trick or treat celebrations and many beyond!  Let’s get in the kitchen for some semi-homemade fun!

whimsical desserts with woodland flair!

Not So Spooky Halloween!

October 4
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Not-S0-Spooky Halloween is a trend that fits any style!  All ages can enjoy the sweet whimsy and colors in all palettes representing the season.  Today I’d love to share some tabletop fun with plenty of holiday flair combined with elements of early fall.  You can mix and match just about anything for Halloween…no rules!  Grab what you may have on hand and just have fun.  This cheerful table is a blend of everyday dishes, thrifted finds, a little DIY, and goodies from the house & garden!  When planning festivities, never fret about perfection…this holiday is best displayed when it’s NOT perfect!  This also helps takes the stress out of entertaining and allows you to simply enjoy time with your family & friends.  My tips for easy entertaining?  Keep it small, try a potluck, and let what you already have guide the decor theme!   Let’s take a peek at some sweet inspiration for your holiday table…

halloween dining…not-so-spooky style!

Red White & Blue Berries & Star-Spangled Scones!

June 7
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Red, white, & blue berries and star-spangled scones will delight your family on the 4th of July!  Patriotic colored berries and vanilla ice cream will make the sweetest toppings for your holiday biscuits.  Cut them out into festive stars and you have an easy dessert that everyone will love!  Today I’d like to share one of my favorite recipes and how I served these sweet scones with a little holiday flair!  Easy peasy and fresh for the Fourth!

star-spangled sweetness!

A Simple Fiesta!

April 25
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A simple fiesta for Cinco de Mayo can be easy to pull off…even if it’s last-minute!  An effortless menu and festive details will make your May 5 celebration stress-free and so much fun!  Whether you’re having a party for guests or just entertaining your family, a fiesta can be such a fun tradition for welcoming spring!  Today I’d like to share some inspiration for decorations, and one of our favorite semi-homemade meals that we often enjoy throughout the year.  And when it comes to decor, you can blend together things you already own or add a couple new party supplies.  Either way, it isn’t hard to set a table that will capture the festivity of the holiday!  I’d love to share some of the elements I’ll be using this year…and where to grab some goodies to keep on hand for fiesta fun any time of the year!

simple elements…a simple fiesta!

Dainty Spring Flowers…

March 27
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Dainty spring flowers always bring cheer to an Easter table!  You don’t need many to enjoy the scents and colors of the season either.  Just a few simple blooms can brighten the mood and make a tabletop look special.  Today I’m sharing what my holiday table will look like this year…and how I incorporated grocer flowers in the simplest ways!  I’ll also show how to get creative with your dishes…and I don’t mean just to eat off of.  Simple goodies and lots of recycled items can help you set a festive tabletop for celebrating the holiday.  I’m excited to share how easy it can be to create a pretty table without much fuss or expense!  Let’s get ready to make springtime merriment…

dainty spring flowers for easter!

Babybel Bunnies!

March 22
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Babybel bunnies will be the cutest addition to your holiday charcuterie or snack boards!  You may have seen larger cheese shaped bunnies made with rounds of brie on Easter platters.  I think they’re so darling but had to wonder if I could create a more 3-D version.  While shopping the cheese counter for inspiration, I decided to try a mini version…and I’m so happy I did!  These little bunny bites are such a whimsical (and delicious) way to add holiday charm to any cheese and cracker platter!  You don’t have to be a food artist to make them either!  So join me while I share the easiest and most fun-to-make charcuterie that’s perfect for any holiday snacking!

bunny bites on an easter charcuterie!