Candy Land Christmas Tablescape There aren’t any flowers on this Christmas table, but there is plenty of candy because this tablescape is for the kid in all of us. The gingerbread house makes its final appearance at the Christmas table. It’s destiny is dessert. I hot glued peppermints and blue candy from the party store to styrofoam trees. Egg cups… Read More
Tips for Turning Store Bought Cookies into Holiday Treats
Tips for Turning Store Bought Cookies into Holiday Treats Why does it feel like the holidays sneak up on me every single year? I have all good intentions of doing everything just right – the decorating, the lights, the tree, the gifts, the wrapping, the food, and the ever loving cookies. I make lists and cross things off, but no matter how organized… Read More
In All Things Give Thanks Wrapper Printable
In All Things Give Thanks Wrapper Printable This months free printable is a candy bar wrapper. I used it to wrap chocolate bars for favors on my Thanksgiving tablescape. The wrapper will fit around a 1.55 ounce Hershey bar or any candy bar that is similar in size (5 1/4″ x 2 1/4″). Two wrappers will print on each piece of… Read More
2014 Thanksgiving Tablescape
2014 Thanksgiving Tablescape – I know Thanksgiving is still three weeks away. Believe me when I say I am not trying to rush the holidays. November is going to be a busy month for me, so I thought I’d start the month with my tablescape. For this years Thanksgiving tablescape, I mixed some vintage pieces with my everyday dinnerware, and added… Read More
Easy Appetizer Recipes for New Year’s Eve
If you are stuck on what to bring to a New Year’s Eve gathering, I have a few appetizer recipes from the archives that are easy and yummy. Hot Crab Dip is a real crown pleaser. The blend of crabmeat, cheeses and the zest of the Old Bay Seasoning make this hot from the oven Crab Dip perfect for any party…. Read More
Pink and Green Christmas Brunch Tablescape
Welcome to my Christmas brunch table setting. I chose to go with a pink and green color combination this year, and I really like it. Like all my table settings, it is simple. I’m using our everyday dishes from Walmart and thrifted pink cutlery. The only new thing on the table is the little snow globe salt shaker that I couldn’t resist…. Read More