There’s just nothing like some warming chicken soup or chowder to help ease the pains of the bubonic plague. I’ve been meaning to share my go-to recipe for fighting off any cold of the season, but unless I’m under the weather it’s just not on the forefront of my mind. That all came to a…Continue Reading “Corn Chowder”
Basic mushrooms, found in the produce section of the grocery store, are transformed into their seemingly real-life counterparts. Insert a wooden toothpick or skewer into the stem end of each mushroom and firmly press into the pots of moss. Mimic nature and consider grouping your mushrooms in groups of three or five. Apply a light…Continue Reading “Mini-Mushroom Containers”
I love a good collection. Believe me; I have many. Possibly even borderline hoarder, but it can’t be considered hoarding if it’s decent stuff, right? One of my all time favorite things to collect is vintage table linens. I guess it just comes with the territory. Table linens can be found in just about…Continue Reading “Collecting Vintage Linens”
A well-wrapped gift is one that is well thought out. Nothing quite says Merry Christmas like gift wrapped in paper that’s made lovingly by hand. Luckily there is an easy and budget-friendly way to skip the expensive paper and create memorable packages. Simply butcher or builders paper are the perfect blank canvas to create stunning…Continue Reading “Gift Wrapping”
Looking for a different take on the whole Christmas party thing? Host a Christmas candy party that’s a bit unconventional and may just involve a bit of fondue. That’s right. I said fondue. Chocolate fondue to be exact. Gather friends and family in the kitchen for a bit of creative candy fun sure to entertain…Continue Reading “Candy Swap Party”
A stunning holiday centerpiece is one that’s filled with scents, textures, and colors of the season. An easy way to assemble one of your very own is by combining evergreens, antlers, ornaments, and pine cones in a wooden container like a vintage dough bowl or even a weathered board. The height is perfectly suited for…Continue Reading “Evergreen & Antler Centerpiece”
Invite some feathered friends to roost at your door this Halloween with a festive wreath. Upgrade a plain grapevine wreath to the standards of a night watchman with nesting materials like mosses, lichens, dried foliage, and cotton netting. MATERIALS: Grapevine Wreath Artificial Crow Black Netting Moss Manzanita Branches Dried flowers or foliage Floral Wire Hot…Continue Reading “Crows Nest Wreath”
Every winters table deserves a well-appointed soup tureen filled with steeping hot goodness. Soup tureens are some of the most underutilized serving pieces probably in your kitchen. And are most often left forgotten in the back of the cupboard. Customize your tureen with a bit of fall flair by replacing its lid with a pumpkin….Continue Reading “Pumpkin Tureen”
In the spirit of the harvest season; assemble a luxe vignette that’s rich with charm and heavy on timeless style. Here’re four different paths to a chic tablescape in under 10 minutes! 1. Ghoulish Green and Purple 2. Cobweb White and Blue Low semen volume deprives generico cialis on line you from intense sexual pleasure. levitra for…Continue Reading “Fall Four Ways”
It’s absolutely no surprise that I love a great deal and by a great deal, I mean one of those instances when the planets align just in the right order. Thrift stores, flea markets, and tag sales are the place to find that elusive deal on just about anything your heart desires, but that’s most…Continue Reading “Thrift Store Shopping Guide”