How to Make an Edible Snow Globe!

Lori

December 14

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Welcome to the final day of the 2017 Holiday Party Hop hosted by my talented friend Deanna at Mirabelle Creations! I’m so thrilled to have joined 17 other amazing stylists to bring you all kinds of entertaining inspiration for the season! You’ll see crafting, decorating, recipes, and party inspiration…just in time for your festive celebrations!

i hope you’ve been following along…and if you hopped over from the Happy Family Blog I’m sure you loved Cristy’s peppermint holiday fun!

if you missed any of the inspiration, or just want to take another peek… you can get the party started from day one with Mirabelle Creations and the step-by-step instructions for DIY custom color iridescent ornaments…then keep hopping along! I know you’ll love what you see!

Today I’m sharing a really festive DIY that is as cute as it is delicious…I’m going to show you how to make an edible snow globe! Really fun to have at each place setting on a holiday table or just make one for a Christmas Eve treat for Santa himself! No matter how many you create, it’s a goodie that will be sure to make you and your guests smile!

edible snow globe sweetness…

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Holidays, Savor

Serving Up The Season with Easy & Festive Desserts!

Lori

December 11

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The holiday season is the perfect time for hosting family and friends! I love having opportunities to spend time with people I love…catching up over wonderful conversation AND good food! I’m also particularly fond of serving up sweet treats on a festive dessert table…especially when they’re as easy as they are delicious! I think it’s fair to say most of us love the idea of entertaining but can be overwhelmed at this busy time of year…but don’t let that stop you! Today I’m sharing some festive ideas for how to host a “Ladies Night In” that’s so easy and cheerful…with delicious desserts that will have your guests talking! Check out the holiday cheer…

festive desserts that will have you dancing with joy!

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Homemade Holiday Dog Treats!

Lori

December 7

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If you have a doggie member of the family then you know how fun it is to treat them to special goodies…just like we do for all our loved ones! They deserve special “desserts” from time-to-time…so why not have some fun in the kitchen and whip up a batch of homemade treats for the pups in your life! It’s a fun thing for the kiddos to help with too…and they’ll have such a good time serving the “sweets” to their four-legged family members! I’ve never tried making homemade dog treats before, but a friend shared a recipe that sounded so easy that I thought I’d give it a whirl! It was so fun to make them…and Buddy (our pup) loved gobbling them up too! So if you have a dog or know a dog lover…you might want to give this recipe a try!

dog treats…”pup”cake style!

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Easy DIY Advent Calendar

Lori

November 30

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December is just around the corner and in my house that means time to begin one of my favorite traditions…the countdown to Christmas morning! An advent calendar is such a wonderful way to countdown the days to the evening the big man pays a visit, building the anticipation as the cheerful tags disappear one by one! When my boys were little we started this tradition by hanging little bags and boxes filled with tiny trinkets and candy…little tokens to open each morning leading up to Christmas Day! Back then it was so easy to find inexpensive goodies that the kids were thrilled over…stickers, bouncy balls, a Hot Wheel car or a piece of candy! The candy is still a hit but as the boys have grown it has been increasingly difficult to find small items that they would appreciate that won’t break the bank! The days of giving stickers unfortunately are over for me, so the past few years I’ve really struggled to find useful or fun little items to fill up the 24 days in our advent! This year I came up with a new twist that helps me save money AND time! Let me share with you a new idea for our old tradition and a really easy way to create it!

advent calendar with a twist!

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How to Create a Cozy Hot Cocoa Bar

Lori

November 27

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The moment cool temperatures set in…it’s time for hot cocoa! Even on a chilly summer evening my family has indulged on the toasty drink to warm our bones! But now hot cocoa season is in full swing and it can be so easy to serve this sweet, warm treat to family and friends on a blustery day! I often keep a tray filled with the fixins’ for the chocolatey sip in my kitchen at all times during the fall and winter, making it easy to serve up a quick cup…and it looks festive too! Today I’d like to share some fun ways to create a pretty cocoa station with the help of my friends at Oriental Trading! The holiday season and hot cocoa go hand in hand…you can have so much fun adding some festivity to a simple cup of cheer to make spirits bright! So get ready for some easy DIY projects from the craft room and the kitchen to create a winter treat that won’t disappoint! Get warm & cozy…

toast the season with a hot cocoa bar!

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A Moroccan Soiree!

Lori

November 20

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There are two things I love to do when having a dinner party…dining outdoors and serving up some Moroccan delights! My husband lived in Morocco as a child while his father worked for the government. They were fortunate to have a cook during their time there and learned to love the native cuisine! When we got married, one of our most cherished gifts from his parents was a Moroccan cookbook, but written inside on many of the pages were the original recipes of the talented lady who taught them to love the food there! We’ve been making those recipes ever since…in fact, I’m not sure we’ve actually ever tried one of the recipes from the actual book! My boys have grown up like my husband, loving the flavors and the tradition of dining Moroccan! I’m so thrilled to share with you today another party I styled for Black Twine…a Moroccan soiree! You can grab the blueprint for the party with all the time-saving tips, links to get the goodies and even get some of my family’s favorite recipes…straight from well used pages of our cherished book! Come share the fun…

dine in the outdoors…Moroccan style!

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Whimsical & Colorful Thanksgiving Table

Lori

November 16

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Adding some whimsical touches to any celebration is one of my favorite things to do! Not only can it bring some extra fun to the festivity, it lightens the mood and can make your event comfortably casual without losing the “wow” factor! Now that the holiday roller coaster has taken off…I’m always looking for ways to simplify my gatherings so that I can fully enjoy family and friends AND not get stressed about the next party on the calendar! Last week I shared some colorful displays in my dining room and those bright colors & DIY projects were the inspiration for my table this year! The best part? Most of the tabletop is disposable! After we’ve stuffed ourselves with the feast I can collect the paper products and fill up the trashcan rather than my sink…that alone is worth celebrating! See some of the whimsical fun I had with paper plates, containers, tags…and the unexpected elements that helped make the table shine!

whimsical, colorful, joyful…

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How to Create a Hanging Centerpiece

Lori

November 13

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I am able to share this blog post with you today courtesy of FTD!

Now that fall is officially here, it is time to start decorating for the chillier months! Autumn brings about the holidays of dinner parties and family gatherings so decorating your table for fall is an absolute must! If you are looking for a way to impress your guests and create a stunning display, consider making a hanging centerpiece. Not only are they easy to make, but they leave room on the table for plenty of food and other decor elements! Check out the floral fun…

DIY Hanging Centerpiece for Your Fall Table

Celebrate, Savor

How to Create a Charcuterie Buffet

Lori

November 9

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With Thanksgiving right around the corner I’m sure most of us have food on the brain! Holiday menus dance in our heads like sugarplums and we dream of all the turkey legs, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie that will be piled high on our plates soon! But equally as fun as the huge, holiday meal are the nibbles to graze on while we await the main event! Charcuterie boards are so on-trend and are a casually elegant way to serve up nibbles at any event, party or holiday celebration! Not only are they easy to prepare…they look so beautiful without much effort and they can satisfy the tastes of all your guests! Today I’m thrilled to have collaborated with my friends at Amalfi Decor to bring you some festive ideas for how to set up a charcuterie buffet…a fun way to take the concept of the charcuterie board and give it a twist! If you’re planning to have guests in for the holidays, a charcuterie buffet might be just right for you!

Charcuterie for the holidays!

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