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Chipotle-Lime Coleslaw… a spicy twist on a summer favorite.

August 19, 2013 3 Comments

coleslaw, Mexican food, chipotle, lime, spicy side dish

Coleslaw is good, but this spicy twist on a classic dish is better. Just the right balance of creamy, spicy and sweet…

Filed Under: Cinco de Mayo, recipes, Side Dish

Mexican inspired bunco dinner.

August 16, 2013 5 Comments

I am in a bunco group, and tonight is my turn to host the group.  Last year I did a whole week a where I shared several projects, as well as the dinner that I served.  It was Italian inspired. This year?  Mexican food, baby! Here’s what’s for dinner tonight:   Chips & Homemade Salsa […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Cinco de Mayo, Desserts, Main Dish, recipes, Round-Ups, Side Dish

The Ultimate Backyard BBQ! Great ideas for food, drinks and fun!

July 25, 2013 1 Comment

When you think of summer, do you almost automatically thing BBQ? Me too! I’ve gotten together with some of my favorite blogger friends to put together a round up of all sorts of great food, drinks and fun ideas to get your BBQ on!   Favors and Printables: Mason Jar BBQ Party Favors BBQ Picnic […]

Filed Under: 4th of July, Appetizers, Desserts, Main Dish, party, recipes, Round-Ups, Side Dish

American Flag Pottery Barn knock-off from The Country Chic Cottage.

June 17, 2013 1 Comment

Hi all!  While I am off on our annual camping trip, a few of my friends will be dropping by this week to share a few projects and recipes and hopefully give you some summer inspiration!  Enjoy!Hello!  My name is Angie and I blog at The Country Chic Cottage and Crafts with Jars.  I am […]

Filed Under: 4th of July, Crafts, guest blogger

Some quick and easy Patriotic Projects. Just in time for Memorial Weekend.

May 16, 2013 Leave a Comment

As we are gearing up for Memorial Weekend (and current projects that I have in the works are not finished) I thought I’d share a couple of my previous Patriotic Projects.  Each one is a tutorial, just follow the link. Land of the Free Because of the Brave artwork tutorial Old Glory Spray Paint Artwork […]

Filed Under: 4th of July, Crafts

Simple Mother’s Day Brunch invitations using paper napkins instead of expensive scrapbook or specialty papers.

April 29, 2013 5 Comments

I sent out the invitations to our annual Mother’s Day Brunch over the weekend.  They were super simple to make, and I used paper napkins to make them.  These easy DIY invitations took less than 10 minutes to make. Please excuse the iPhone photos.  This was such a quick and easy project that I didn’t even […]

Filed Under: Crafts, Mother's Day, paper crafts

Dessert! Tequila Lime Coconut Bars.

April 25, 2013 4 Comments

I am in Cinco de Mayo mode around here, I tell ya!  Mexican food, tequila drinks, hanging out with friends… it’s been fun!   On Monday I shared my tips for an easy Cinco de Mayo Girls’ Night In, and that I asked friends to bring an appetizer or a dessert to the party. My friend […]

Filed Under: Cinco de Mayo, dessert, Desserts, recipes

Mexicorn Dip: an awesome appetizer.

April 23, 2013 1 Comment

Yesterday I shared some tips on hosting a fun (and easy) Girls’ Night In get together.  Mine was geared towards Cinco de Mayo, but these tips apply to any get together or party.  One of them was to let go of some of the control and ask your friends to bring a side dish, appetizer […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Cinco de Mayo, Holidays, recipes

Chalkboard eggs: an easy (last minute) DIY project for Easter Brunch.

March 26, 2013 5 Comments

Last week I shared a tablescape for an early Easter Brunch.  I realized there was something missing… Place cards.   I quickly whipped up a couple of fun DIY chalkboard eggs “place cards” using plastic eggs and chalkboard paint. I know it’s only a few days until Easter, but this is super fast and easy […]

Filed Under: chalkboard paint, cheap and easy, Crafts, Easter, Eggs, Entertaining, Featured, project du jour, Spring, Tables & Decor

An easy spring centerpiece: Mossy Branch with paper Buds

March 13, 2013 2 Comments

Yesterday I showed you a tablescape that would be nice for a little Easter Brunch, especially since Easter is coming so early this year.  I wanted it to feel a bit like springtime is just beginning to warm things up in the woods…  which was perfect, since the big tree in our front yard was […]

Filed Under: Centerpiece, Easter, Eggs, Entertaining, floral design, Spring, Sticks, Tables & Decor, UseWhatchaGot

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