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Keeping it Simple

November 5
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Come November we can’t help but think ahead a bit to Christmas…making many lists of wishes, holiday greetings, and menus for our gatherings-it’s a season that can get overwhelming!  Lets keep this month simple…making time to fill our homes with scents of comfort food, the soft glow of candlelight, and the laughter of family enjoying time well spent together!  Thanksgiving is a few weeks away–so don’t fret the decorating ahead of time!  You can add simple fall touches that will make your home feel festive without turning it into a wonderland!  (We’ll save that for December!) Today we want to share some of the easiest ideas so that you can spend your time this month

keeping it simple…

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A Month Full of Thankful!

November 3
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We’re off to a good start on the holiday road!  With Halloween under our belts we march steadily toward Thanksgiving…a holiday that’s sandwiched between the glitz & glitter of spooks & Santa–but no less important!  I love Thanksgiving for many reasons…the obvious opportunity to celebrate all that we’re thankful for and to gather family & friends to share our joys-but also to take a moment between the higher profile holidays to breathe!  Thanksgiving revolves around the kitchen-the heart of the home…and even if cooking isn’t your strong suit, somehow planning menus & trying new recipes trumps decorating-so this holiday offers a much needed change of pace!  Not that decorating can’t be a fun part of the celebration…but this month we’ll try to offer ideas that are simple, soothing, and easy!  And since we’ve been sharing some favorite recipes…we’ll slip some of those in along the way!  But today we want to share a twist on a Thanksgiving tradition that keeps us reminiscent of all the things that we’ve been thankful for!  Each year at our anticipated Thanksgiving feast every member of my family takes a turn sharing a thankful thought.  Sometimes we write our blessings on paper leaves & hang them on a branch or simply place them in a pretty bowl to be displayed on the table.  This year I thought it might be nice to participate in this lovely tradition all month long!  Why wait for the feast to remember our blessings?  This is an easy way to have some fun with the entire family while reflecting on all the big (and little) things that we’re so grateful for!  So see how we extended this tradition of…

counting our blessings!

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Ooey Gooey Hallow-morning!

October 31
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Happy Halloween!  How about letting your family wake to a holiday breakfast treat that could melt the hearts of the most sinister ghouls!  We’d like to share a favorite goodie that is so quick, easy, and right from the store shelf!  Pumpkin rolls from Trader Joe’s are so delightfully yummy and ideal for fall!  A combination of pumpkin pie & cinnamon roll is perfect for the season–but If you can’t make it to a Trader Joe’s…just grab any can of cinnamon rolls to pop in the oven for a scrumptious holiday treat!  I never have a problem baking prepared cinnamon buns…they taste wonderful and let’s face it, most kids prefer the processed alternatives anyway!  And for a once-in-a-while, gooey, goodie these cans of buttery wonder make it easy to whip up, clean up…and still make the kitchen smell fabulously fall-ish!  So welcome your Halloween with this tasty morning treat…

and enjoy some gooey goodness!

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When Goblins come Calling…

October 27
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We’re not talking about trick-or-treating just yet…but if you’re planning a gathering of smaller-stature witches & wizards you may want to see what we’ve conjured up for a festive Halloween party!  Whipping up a last minute holiday party doesn’t require witchcraft!  Gather guests and pop in a spooky or not-so-spooky movie…make it special with simple decor, easy treats and fun favors!  Take a peek at these holiday ideas that will have you ready when…

those ghosts & goblins come calling…

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Quote the Raven

October 20
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There are many things that represent Halloween…the ever popular pumpkin, ghosts & goblins, witches, black cats, bats and the list goes on!  But there’s another…a mysterious, cunning creature who’s call could be described as a depraved cackle–a bewildering sound that leaves the listener certainly unsettled by its cry!  The raven…black as midnight and somewhat mystic–a welcome guest when Halloween comes around!  Try inviting the black bird into your decor this holiday…

you know it’s Halloween-

when the raven comes calling…

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October Gathering

October 13
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October is such a fun month for gatherings!  Whether filled with Halloween festivities or just to celebrate the autumn season, October is an ideal time for celebrations!  The crisp, fall air is cool enough to don the fuzzy sweaters but still comfortable enough to enjoy the outdoors…the foliage spattered with the first traces of color and the smell of wood smoke wafting through the air!  We had a beautiful weather opportunity to have just such a celebration…and since it is October–Halloween fun had to be included!  This gathering for adults was an opportunity to get spooky with some holiday cocktails, serve up simple food, and enjoy great conversation around the fire!  Today we’re sharing a long post filled with easy ideas that can pack a party punch!  We hope you can find some inspiration for your next gathering…

let’s start with a cocktail…

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Halloween Glam

October 10
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Who says you can’t be a little spooky and glamorous at the same time?  If traditional Halloween colors aren’t your preference…or you can’t handle too much of the creepy stuff…maybe you’ve outgrown the kiddie decorations…or just want to add some sophistication to your holiday–how about some Halloween glam?  It sounds like a contradiction but it can be done–with help from a couple simple supplies–which we will share…

add a little Halloween-Hollywood style…

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Hello Halloween!

October 1
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Today is October 1st!  Here we go on the roller coaster of holidays…with all the exciting twists & turns the next few months will bring!  And all that fun goes hand-in-hand with goodies & treats…candy jars overflowing with trick-or-treat offerings and ovens baking up sugary sweetness to celebrate the season!  No wonder that by the New Year most of us need a sugar detox…including the kids!  But, we can’t get through the Halloween holiday without some treating right?  Try welcoming October with a not-so-horrible after school snack that looks so cute it could almost compete with Halloween candy!  (I did say “almost”)  Making the snack look special is so easy to do…and you can use these simple ideas for any kind of entertaining!  So take a peek at this holiday treat and say…

Hello Halloween!

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Welcome Fall

September 22
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Fall makes its official entrance later today…and with it comes permission to finally put out those pumpkins!  Most of us aren’t quite ready to jump right into Halloween decor…but it’s nice to appreciate the change of season with a few autumn touches!  I love to see the store-front displays of corn stalks, hay bales, and baskets spilling multiple varieties of pumpkins & gourds!  It doesn’t mean the warm weather fun is over…we still have time to enjoy toasty fall afternoons speckled with new colors & textures that highlight this season!  Even though we’re on the road to winter-there’s plenty of pit-stops along the way!  And there’s something about those roly-poly pumpkins that just make you smile–so go ahead and happily…

welcome fall!

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Red, White & Polka Dot!

June 30
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The Fourth of July is just a few days away!  Many of us use this festive holiday to gather with family and friends for the official kick off to the dog days of summer!  Perk up your patriotic decor with a whimsical twist of dotty fun!  Polka dots are plentiful when it comes to paper products so it’s easy to search any party store for dotted plates or napkins to mix in…maybe you can find a few more ways to incorporated those happy dots for your celebration!

stars, stripes…and polka dots!

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