Gravy…the crown jewel…the holy grail…the goodness. We always run out…never have enough…and it prompted me to solve this gravy problem once and for all. (all sounds so serious…huh…well it is…we are talking about GRAVY…:) It is a favorite at our Thanksgiving meal…and I wanted to be able to make some extra…but not … [Read more...]
“Don’t you think daisies are the friendliest flowers?” (name that movie ;) In case you want a last minute…throw-it-together…happy Thanksgiving table idea…. I'm here to help… 3 packs of grocery store daisies… A few small bud vases (you could use shot glasses…just sayin…) A basket full of pinecones and … [Read more...]
Tis the season of friends and family coming into our homes….and it is always fun to send them home with something homemade. I rounded up a short list of fun, crafty, homemade favors that come together super quick. Are you throwing any parttaaas this year? What will your favor be? Cupcake Washcloth Decorated Pen Wine Cork key … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving time is all about food…and I love it all! In hopes to make some fun recipes a bit more healthy I decided to give “I can’t believe it’s not butter” a try on a few new recipes. These would be great to have around while you have guest coming in and out of the house….throughout the whole holiday season. All you need for … [Read more...]
I briefly told you about teaming up with some very fun and talented bloggers (Thistlewood Farms and The Hunted Interior) for a week of Thanksgiving Inspirations. I am up first with a really fun, meaningful, easy Thanksgiving craft. This comes together quick and what I love most about it…everyone gets involved. All you need is some burlap, … [Read more...]
It is my very favorite season…as yall know….I have changed out a few things on the mantle to celebrate fall!! I really wanted to use things that I found around the house…or outside…so I went searching. I clipped some branches off a tree and spray painted them with a light coat of bronze and orange paint…just so they had a … [Read more...]
I shared this last week on Tatertots and Jello....but in case you missed it...Today I am going to share with you a really great favor for your Thanksgiving guest. I really love to send friends and family home with a little something that helps them remember the good times we shared at Thanksgiving. It is a simple recipe, packaged up extra cute. … [Read more...]
I got to thinking today...that if you are a new reader you may like to see some ideas from last Thanksgiving. Here are some in case you missed it....Cranberry Cocktail "I am thankful for Rainbows, my dog and daddy" Emily wrote...Thankful BookPuff Pastry CornucopiaChristmas Tree CanvasThere are a few more ideas....just look on the tab marked … [Read more...]
Sometimes....you can just pull stuff from around your house...and you place it in a different spot...and it makes all the difference to the feel of the room. I had this lantern. It was in the family room. I decided to use it in the foyer on this little table I redid. I bought one package of large leaves at Michael's.... Placing some on the … [Read more...]
I think in another life I was a set designer. I love to create a scene (not in the drama sense....in the decorating sense...) Here is what I came up with for fall this year. A couple of thrift store vases get a new coat of Krylon looking glass paint. I had a bit of a hard time getting the paint to property dry...because of the shape of … [Read more...]
