Author:Lori

Simple & Natural Easter Details!

March 4
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Simple & natural Easter details will make your holiday decorating a snap!  Keeping it easy is always a bonus but using natural materials can be kind to a budget and they look charming too!  I’d love to share some sweet springtime decor that isn’t over-the-top but will still bring on plenty of cheerful vibes!  A little DIYing that anyone can do plus some decor inspiration that is literally effortless!  So here’s a tiny roundup of what’s decorating my home this year.  I hope you enjoy it!

simple joys & natural beauties!

Blue and Neutrals for the Easter Table!

February 19
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Blue and neutrals might not seem traditional colors for Easter.  But this color combo can create a casual, farmhouse feel that is beautiful for any holiday!  Unexpected colors are always a visual treat and allow you to utilize dishes you love.  It can be fun to set a fancy table, but it is never necessary to obtain an inviting atmosphere where guests will want to linger.  To me, this is what holiday dinners should be about.  So today I’d like to share a more casual version of what my Easter table will look like this year.  Simple and rustic but not missing holiday vibes!  Easter comes early this year…but you don’t have to stress.  A relaxed table never means uninspiring!   I hope you enjoy this casual inspiration…

hop onto blue and neutrals!

Almond Cookie Bites…Valentine Delights!

January 24
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Almond cookie bites are a delicious treat that will be perfect for Valentine’s Day!  They’re easy to make and so yummy that they’re almost addictive!  The tiny bite-size goodies are one of my family’s favorite desserts.  The recipe makes a bunch so you can serve some and keep some in the freezer too.  I love desserts that freeze well so I can keep them on hand for impromptu get togethers or anytime you need a sweet snack.   With Happy Hearts Day approaching fast, I thought they’d be a delightful to serve or give!  I’m sharing the easy recipe today and I hope you love them as much as I do! Let’s celebrate Valentines with the yummiest little bites!

say “be mine” with almond cookie bites!

Holiday Table Details!

December 18
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Holiday table details don’t have to be perfect to shine.  In fact, if you use the things that you love you can’t go wrong! All the festivities of Christmastime can be stressful but by shopping your home you’ll find everything you need to set a pretty table that is unique to you!  It’s time to gather ’round the table with family & friends and that’s one of the finest things about this season. Don’t let anything else get in the way of that joy! So today I’d like to share some last-minute inspiration for the holiday tabletop that can be easy and budget friendly too!  Let’s pull up a chair and enjoy the details…

on a festive holiday table!

A Cocoa Bomb Cake Topper!

December 6
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A cocoa bomb “cake topper” is a darling way to decorate a holiday dessert!  Easy, quick and cute as a button too! Earlier this fall I found a fun cocoa bomb that I used on a cake for Halloween.  And this Christmas, the hot chocolate options didn’t disappoint.  Cocoa bombs are plentiful and come in so many whimsical shapes now.  You can use them to make a special cup of cocoa, or give as a holiday gift. But you can also use them in unexpected ways to make seasonal treats really stand out.  If you’re looking for quick & simple cake decorating ideas, what I’m sharing today is definitely for you! Whether you bake one yourself or buy it from the grocer, you can quickly transform it into holiday joy.  Let’s save the cocoa sipping for later and adorn our desserts instead!

the “bomb” of cake toppers!

Gingerbread Season!

November 29
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Gingerbread season is finally upon us!  Making a gingerbread house has been a tradition in our home as long as I can remember.  It’s such a festive holiday activity and it makes a wonderful decoration too!  Some of the holiday creations you see are amazing and elaborate, but that’s not a requirement to construct a cheerful, cookie dwelling for your home!  They can be simple and imperfect and still bring holiday joy to your celebrations all season long.   Today I want to share a fun idea I decided to try this year and hope you’ll find some inspo and encouragement to give building a gingerbread house a try!  You can hide a multitude of ginger-oopsies with all sorts of goodies…so take a peek at my imperfect holiday joy!  Let the construction begin…

it’s gingerbread season!

Easy Thanksgiving Details for an Elegant Holiday!

November 1
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Easy Thanksgiving details will add so much festivity to your holiday without causing additional stress!  Making preparations for the big feast can sometimes feel overwhelming and daunting. But today I’d like to share some ideas that will be sure to delight your guests and are the easiest to pull off!  Elegant details don’t have to be hard…and that includes the appetizers too!  I’m so excited to partner with Bougie Gougies to share some wonderfully simple ways to create a holiday celebration everyone will be talking about!  You might be wondering “what is a Bougie Gougie?”…and I’m going to tell you!  They’re the most delightful French Cheese Puffs that you pull from your freezer, bake and serve! Delicious nibbles, a pretty table, and cozy vibes…the makings of a Thanksgiving to remember!  Let’s get ready to gather together…

give thanks for easy & elegant details!

Fall Charcuteries…a Delicious Roundup!

October 25
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Fall charcuteries are always a treat!  You can have so much whimsical fun with “themes” for harvest, Halloween and Thanksgiving.  What I love most about a charcuterie (any time of year) is you can make it elaborate or downright simple and they’ll look beautiful either way!  Since it’s almost trick-or-treat time and the big feast is following soon, I thought I’d share a recap of some of my favorite seasonal platters and boards including a new one I just served recently.  Tried & true, a charcuterie is a surefire way to please all your guests with a variety of goodies!  We’ll keep it short & sweet today…but packed with festivity!

fall charcuteries for seasonal fun!

Whimsical Trick or Treat Desserts

October 11
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Whimsical trick or treat desserts are always delightful for celebrating the spooky season!  Halloween is such a fun time to get creative with food…especially the sugary kind!  Today I’d like to share with you a couple ideas that will be perfect for ALL the upcoming holidays.  Depending on how you display these woodland inspired treats, the semi-homemade goodies could be fun for any kind of celebration or holiday!  Since it IS October however, I’ve styled this dessert table with some simplistic Halloween flair, including the cutest custom backdrop that I can reuse for years to come! I hope you get some whimsical inspiration for your trick or treat celebrations and many beyond!  Let’s get in the kitchen for some semi-homemade fun!

whimsical desserts with woodland flair!

Not So Spooky Halloween!

October 4
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Not-S0-Spooky Halloween is a trend that fits any style!  All ages can enjoy the sweet whimsy and colors in all palettes representing the season.  Today I’d love to share some tabletop fun with plenty of holiday flair combined with elements of early fall.  You can mix and match just about anything for Halloween…no rules!  Grab what you may have on hand and just have fun.  This cheerful table is a blend of everyday dishes, thrifted finds, a little DIY, and goodies from the house & garden!  When planning festivities, never fret about perfection…this holiday is best displayed when it’s NOT perfect!  This also helps takes the stress out of entertaining and allows you to simply enjoy time with your family & friends.  My tips for easy entertaining?  Keep it small, try a potluck, and let what you already have guide the decor theme!   Let’s take a peek at some sweet inspiration for your holiday table…

halloween dining…not-so-spooky style!