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Spooky porch decor and a Halloween Chair.

October 14, 2018 20 Comments

Black chair, Halloween porch decor, diy Halloween project ideas

I love Halloween and it’s always fun to create spooky little vignettes around the house during the month of October. I am not a gory/scary Halloween person, but I describe my decorating as “Poe Inspired” instead.  Kind of creepy but not overtly scary… ravens, black and white color palettes with a small pop of color, […]

Filed Under: Crafts, decor, Halloween, Holidays, Mod Podge, spray paint

DIY Plaid Wine Glasses

September 12, 2018 3 Comments

Fall is my favorite season of the year, and plaid is definitely one of the things I like to use to spread a little autumnal vibe throughout the house.  This quick and easy holiday project is a great way to start bringing a little plaid to your home.  Plaid and buffalo check fabrics are still […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, Entertaining, Fall, Featured, Holidays, Mod Podge, Thanksgiving

Quesadillas made with slow cooker Carnitas. (Pork in a crock pot… nothing is easier.)

March 10, 2018 10 Comments

slow cooker Carnitas for quesadillas

So the other morning I realized I had no idea what I was going to make for dinner, which is actually pretty good because I usually don’t realize that until about 5:00.  However, I had an easy meal waiting to be cooked, thanks to my crock pot.  (And the fact I thought about dinner at […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Cinco de Mayo, food, kitchen stuff, Main Dish, Mexican Food, pork, recipes

Snickerdoodles with Egg Nog Ganache Frosting

December 10, 2017 4 Comments

An easy recipe for Snickerdoodles with Egg Nog Ganache Frosting using store-bought Snickerdoodle mix and an easy to make 3 ingredient frosting.

Filed Under: Christmas, dessert, recipes Tagged With: baking, cookies, recipe

Make a Monogrammed ornament the old fashioned way – without an electronic cutting machine.

November 24, 2017 Leave a Comment

I have a quick and easy project with you today… a monogrammed, glittered ornament that you can make without an electronic cutting machine.  (Because not everybody has one!)  These make wonderful neighbor gifts… just add add ribbon and tie on to a wrapped plate of holiday goodies and you’ve elevated your gift giving. Do monograms ever go […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, glitter, Mod Podge

Turning plain pumpkins into elegant pumpkins for Thanksgiving.

October 29, 2017 13 Comments

cream, elegant, pumpkin, green, bling, ribbon, thanksgiving, paint

Once Halloween is over, you can paint your real pumpkins and add a touch of bling to create elegant pumpkins for Thanksgiving. Why toss all of those orange pumpkins? Add a little paint, ribbon and some sparkle to create something beautiful.

Filed Under: Autumn, Before and After, cheap and easy, Crafts, decor, Holidays, inspiration, project du jour, Pumpkins, spray paint, Thanksgiving, UseWhatchaGot

100+ Halloween ideas in honor of Friday the 13th!

October 13, 2017 2 Comments

I looooove Halloween so much! I couldn’t let Friday the 13th go by unacknowledged!  Here are more than 100 different Halloween costumes, crafts, treats, projects and decor ideas for you to check out! Happy Haunting! Are you ready for some spooky inspiration…? So awesome! Happy Halloween (prepping!)

Filed Under: Crafts, Halloween, Holidays

20 Delicious Brunch Recipes

May 9, 2017 2 Comments

20 Delicious Brunch Recipes

Mother’s Day is coming up! Do you have plans to honor your mom, yet? How about putting together a little brunch maybe even outside on the patio to take advantage of the Spring weather? These 20 delicious brunch recipes are the perfect thing to get your inspired and help you plan a great celebration of mom.

Filed Under: Breakfast, Mother's Day, recipes Tagged With: Bacon, biscuits, brunch, easy brunch recipes, easy recipes, french toast, mother's day, pancakes, recipe, recipes, salad, scones, waffles

Make an Outdoor Rustic Chandelier – an easy DIY

November 21, 2016 18 Comments

I love any opportunity to entertain family and friends, and I especially love being able to create a beautiful space on our patio in order to host dinners and brunches. Because we have a big family but a small dining room, creating an outdoor dining room is a fun (but challenging) project and I try […]

Filed Under: Autumn, Centerpiece, cheap and easy, Crafts, decor, DIY, Fall, Holidays, Outdoor Space, party, Thanksgiving

Easy and delicious Cinco de Mayo Menu

May 2, 2016 Leave a Comment

Easy and delicious Cinco de Mayo menu with recipes

Whether you’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo or just a fan of Mexican food (or it happens to be Taco Tuesday at your house) here’s a quick and easy collection of Mexican food recipes. Start off with some easy chips and homemade salsa. 3 minutes and a food processor and you’re good to go! Another great […]

Filed Under: Cinco de Mayo, Mexican Food, recipes, Round-Ups

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