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A Thanksgiving tablescape and centerpiece. (a cheap, easy and beautiful DIY)

November 28, 2012 6 Comments

Yesterday I did a wrap up of our Thanksgiving dinner and decor, but I wanted to share how I put together the hanging centerpiece before I move on to all things Christmas. There are no rules here.  I mixed yard clippings with rhinestones and mercury glass with mason jars… it all worked together. I explained […]

Filed Under: Autumn, candles, Centerpiece, cheap and easy, Crafts, Entertaining, Fall, floral design, gardening, Pumpkins, Tables & Decor, Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Wrap Up: Dinner, Decor and the Thanksgiving Table

November 27, 2012 10 Comments

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Nothing makes me happier than having friends and family around during the holidays. The more, the merrier! (And I love, love, love how my Thanksgiving table turned out.!) Painted pumpkins, greenery from the yard and candles made it gorgeous.

Filed Under: Autumn, candles, Centerpiece, Crafts, decor, Entertaining, Fall, family, Holidays, party, Pumpkins, Tables & Decor, Thanksgiving, traditions

A transitional floral arrangement: Fall into Winter Centerpiece.

November 23, 2012 2 Comments

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Even though stores are ready for Christmas in July, I can’t bring myself to put up a single decoration before December 1st. This easy centerpiece helps me transition from fall to winter.

Filed Under: Autumn, Centerpiece, cheap and easy, Crafts, decor, epsom salt, Fall, floral design, Holidays, project du jour, Sticks, Tables & Decor, Thanksgiving, UseWhatchaGot

Making a hanging centerpiece for an outdoor Thanksgiving.

November 19, 2012 28 Comments

How to make an easy DIY hanging centerpiece. A few boards, some rope and a bit of creativity make up an elegant, but rustic focal point for Thanksgiving dinner.

Filed Under: Autumn, candles, Centerpiece, cheap and easy, Crafts, decor, Entertaining, Fall, floral design, giveaway, Holidays, project du jour, Pumpkins, Tables & Decor, Thanksgiving, traditions, UseWhatchaGot

Baked Smashed Potatoes. A twist on a classic Thanksgiving side dish.

November 9, 2012 26 Comments

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Loaded baked potatoes are delicious. Mashed potatoes are the ultimate in comfort food. How about an easy recipe that combines both? Baked Smashed Potatoes.

Filed Under: food, recipes, Side Dish, Thanksgiving

Spooky Spider Candleholders

October 31, 2012 4 Comments

OK, the last Halloween craft of the year from me, and it’s a quickie.  I’m pretty sure you have all of the supplies in your house already. Ready?  You will need a pretty glass bottle (I love empty Patron bottles!) or a nice looking empty jar.  (If you use a jar, you will want the mouth of […]

Filed Under: candles, Centerpiece, cheap and easy, Crafts, decor, Glass, Halloween, project du jour, Tables & Decor, upcycle, UseWhatchaGot

Great wines for your Halloween Party. (Based solely on their labels…)

October 12, 2012 5 Comments

Yesterday I showed you some spooky looking potions that you should NOT drink. Today I wanted to share the spooky looking potions that I found in the wine section that you CAN drink. Let me make it very clear that I have not tried any of these wines…. I am totally judging proverbial books by […]

Filed Under: Entertaining, wine

Decorating with {free} sticks.

September 20, 2012 6 Comments

I love decorating with sticks and twigs. There are so many options! The best part? They’re usually just laying around, waiting to be picked up.

Filed Under: Autumn, Centerpiece, decor, Fall, Free, Sticks, Tables & Decor, Thanksgiving

Fool-proof, roasted chicken. The secret? Brine it.

September 18, 2012 13 Comments

I love an easy, fool proof recipe. Here’s another one of my “Go-To” favorites.  (This is also what we do for our Thanksgiving Turkey each year and It. Is. Awesome.) Have you ever used a brine for chicken or turkey?  No?  Well, it’s about time that you gave it a try, don’t you think? I […]

Filed Under: kitchen stuff, Main Dish, recipes, Simple

Chicken Chili: My favorite easy, yummy “go-to” meal.

September 12, 2012 7 Comments

I am looking forward to fall for several reasons, but one of them is that I just feel more in the mood to cook in the fall.  Hearty soups, stews and one pot meals just make life a bit easier. I want to share one of our very favorites with you today:  Chicken Chili. My kids […]

Filed Under: kitchen stuff, Let me help you, Main Dish, recipes

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