A sprawling Thanksgiving spread deserves a table that’s equally as enticing. Creating a functional yet fabulous Thanksgiving table is much less time consuming than you may think, and with a few smart shopping tips will only cost you a few bucks. Golden Thanksgiving Table The newest techniques are involved in India to have less…Continue Reading “5 Easy Thanksgiving Centerpieces”
The Thanksgiving holiday is just a couple days away and that has me making my list and checking it twice. Below are some of my favorite recipes, tablescapes, and decorative touches to take Thanksgiving to the next level! Click on the photos for the recipes and step-by-step how-tos! The Perfect Turkey Tequila Cranberry Sauce Fried…Continue Reading “12 Essential Thanksgiving Recipes”
We are exactly one week out from Thanksgiving; and that means all kinds of food prep, housework, and decorating will commence. With all of the stresses that come with the holidays, the debate on how to create a showstopping centerpiece should not be one of them. The secret to pulling a killer table together is…Continue Reading “Thanksgiving Centerpiece”
The original Jack-O-Lantern was far from the bright, orange pumpkin of today’s time. Stepped in Irish folklore that dates back centuries, Jack-O-Lanterns were actually turnips or beets, carefully carved and then strategically placed around the home to ward off any trespassing spirits. Often hung from fences or gate posts, these delightful little root vegetables are…Continue Reading “Turnip Jack-O-Lanterns”
If you want a kick-ass Halloween centerpiece that’s everything eerie and creepy, this project is for you. A simple black netting is draped around an heirloom pumpkin for a spooky look that feels more at home in the Adam’s family mansion. The best part is that no pumpkins were harmed in this centerpiece. That means…Continue Reading “Spooky Pumpkin Centerpiece”
Now that you’ve got the flowers let’s arrange an adorable little vase just overflowing with color that will feel right at home anywhere you need a pop of seasonal flair. To create this arrangement simply follow the instructions below and tweak them just a bit to suit your needs. For larger arrangements, adjust amounts and…Continue Reading “Halloween Flower Arranging”
Creating a second arrangement using only purple foliage is just as easy as using cut flowers. Choose a container that’s a bit wider at the mouth and has a little more height. I love to choose a container in a weathered pewter or unpolished silver, such as a goblet. Insert branches for a bit of…Continue Reading “Purple Foliage Arrangement”
Fall flowers have such a delightful color about them, maybe because it’s the last final push before the bleak winter months. What am I even saying? It doesn’t get cold here in Alabama until like January. Anyway, the bold, unusual colors and textures of fall flower varieties are ideally suited for Halloween arrangments. Traditional colors…Continue Reading “Festive Fall Flowers for Halloween”
Halloween may quite possibly be one of my favorite holidays. I love everything about it, from the crisp chill in the air to the costumes. However, I rarely decorate for it. I tend to stick to more of a fall theme with my seasonal decor rather than the spooky ghosts and goblins of Halloween. With…Continue Reading “Halloween Tablescape”
Believe it or not, I am not on the pumpkin bandwagon this year. I even baffle myself as I write that. It may have something to do with the fact that it’s hot as Satan’s asscrack in Alabama this month. Not to mention, my containers are just still bursting with loads of flower power from…Continue Reading “Gilded Pumpkins”