Author:Lori
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Accidentally Pretty…

March 30
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Isn’t it funny how an accident can occasionally turn something into unexpected beauty?  Putting the wrong ingredient into a recipe can possibly make it better…moving your furniture to clean can spark an idea for a better room arrangement…and spilling paint can create a new, edgy design!  Well, something similar happened to me the other day when trying to decorate Easter eggs for the holiday!  A little gold ink was intended for swirling whimsical designs around some wooden eggs…maybe even some cursive messages added in to the dainty doodles–but what I got was a defective ink pen and a mess that turned out to be just right!

decorating…by accident!

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Holidays, Savor

Best Sugar Cookie

March 27
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I love to make cut-out cookies…but I can never find a recipe perfect for making a soft cookie that stays in a recognizable shape!  After ordering the sweetest little bunny cutter from Fancy Flours (one of my favorites!), i decided to try out some “best-ever” sugar cookie recipes in search of one that would be just right for some Easter treats!  And guess what?  I found one that’s delicious, simple, and stays in the same shape as the cutter!  Today I want to share the links for an adorable cookie cutter and the perfect recipe to go with it!

baking some bunnies…

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Happenings

A Farewell

March 25
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Life is full of changes…I’m sure we all can say we’ve experienced our share!  Ups and downs, fast and slow…we never know exactly where this ride will take us!  I guess that’s part of the fun!  So business mimics life in the sense that Giggle is also experiencing change…and we are embracing this fork in the road with optimism and enthusiasm!  After many years of Giggle fun, Sarah is stepping aside to spend more time with her family…which is still growing with the addition of a grandchild!  Our Spring Show–April 30th–will be our last together as a team and we promise to make it a wonderful event to celebrate this business adventure we’ve experienced together!  I will continue to keep Giggle moving forward and it will be exciting to experience new changes and directions!  Sarah and I have been friends long before we became business partners and we are both enthusiastic about our futures!  You might possibly even see us collaborate from time to time in creative ventures and events…there’s always room for surprises!

a farewell from Sarah…

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Hop!

March 23
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Easter is going to be here before we know it and it’s a wonderful time to prepare your home for spring!  If you’re planning on entertaining friends & family for holiday celebrations it’s always lovely to add some Easter touches to your rooms!  But when holidays fall close together on the calendar–it can be really hard to fit all that decorating in around busy schedules!  Still, I love to decorate so I really need to find easy & simple ways to embellish my home that will bring joy without all the fuss!  I’ve featured the chalk wall over my mantle before…and it really is a fun way to add festivity with a simple piece of chalk!  I understand not everyone wants to draw on their living room walls…but I believe in sharing  inspiration…take an idea and re-configure it to make it work for you!  So that said, I will share some simple holiday displays…I hope you find some Easter inspiration just right for your home!

Hop into the Easter spirit…

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Easter Sweet Treats!

March 20
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Chocolate bunnies, marshmallow peeps, and jelly beans…some of the goodies that come to mind when I think about Easter!  Candy buffets have been a popular trend for many occasions & holiday celebrations–and it’s not hard to see why!  They’re so easy, fun, and festive…and who doesn’t want to satisfy a sweet tooth from time to time?  Candy makes such a happy display and works wonderfully for favors too!  So if you’re planning a springtime gathering…why not forgo fancy desserts and set up a help-yourself “sweets station”!  It doesn’t have to be elaborate to make a festive statement!  So take a peek at a simple candy display that might inspire you to sprinkle a little sugar on your Easter buffet!

simple containers hold favorite Easter sweets…

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Chalk it up to Easter Fun!

March 18
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There are so many whimsical ways to enjoy Easter activities…and decorating eggs is one of my favorites!  Holiday eggs are so fun…dyes in an array of colors, waxes, stickers, pens and papers transform the common egg into little works of art! Even chalkboard paint has made its entrance onto the egg decorating scene…such a fun idea!  Recently, I found a dozen little chalkboard eggs while I was strolling down the Easter isle!  All packaged like a carton from the dairy section, these plastic imitators will eliminate painting or spraying them by hand…they’ve done the work for you!  And the price…at $1.99 you really can’t go wrong!  Even better, you can erase your Easter doodles for years of creativity!  Go grab some and let your imagination hop on down the bunny trail!

chalk one up for Easter!

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Create, Holidays

Last-Minute Lucky!

March 16
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Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day! And even though the clock is ticking, I’d like to share a fun treat that’s so simple, you can whip it up in no time…and it’s perfect for surprising anyone on your “lucky list”!  A fun favor for the host of an Irish celebration, a sweet treat for your little leprechauns, or even a family project for an after-school snack…this is an easy way to create some last-minute Irish cheer!

a popular snack… made lucky!

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Tiny Irish Touches…

March 13
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St. Patrick’s Day is certainly a festive celebration…but nestled between Valentine’s Day and Easter, this holiday can get overlooked when it comes to decor!  Whether or not you plan to entertain on March 17, there are some sweet & simple ways you can bring a touch of that lucky Irish charm into your home!  Have a peek at these effortless ideas…

that will keep the leprechauns smiling…

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Giggle Green!

March 11
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With St. Patrick’s Day approaching fast, you might be thinking of inviting guests for a festive celebration!  If you’re hosting a party or maybe going to one–we’ve got some Giggle goodies that are decked out in green and available for the Irish holiday!  Take a peek at some fun supplies that might be just right for your St. Paddy’s Day party!

add some green…or gold to your event!

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Holidays, Savor

Lucky Morning!

March 9
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In the days leading up to March 17 I love to serve up simple treats as a prelude to the big holiday celebration!  And since the name Hanrehan has an Irish ring…St. Patrick’s Day and it’s festivities have long been tradition in our home!  One of my favorite things to do is prepare an Irish inspired breakfast each March 17th to start the morning in St. Paddy’s Day style!  Even though it’s probably not the first “green” meal we’ve enjoyed during the month, it would be very unlucky for my kids if they didn’t awaken to something special on the actual holiday!  And since there’s a 5 out of 7 chance that this day will fall on a school morning…it’s a bonus to serve up something simple!  Today I’ll share what I’m preparing for this year’s holiday morning that promises to be easy, inexpensive, and can be made ahead–making your morning lucky too!  Whether you’re Irish or not…let your family wake this holiday to a shamrock inspired breakfast!

let your little leprechauns have a lucky morning!

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