Day 2 – 12 Days til Christmas A properly set table always includes a napkin. Here’s a fun little one to impress your guests. It just takes a bit of practice and patience. Use a square napkin, a cotton or cotton blend works better. If you use a polyester or other synthetic fabric,…
We had lived in our home about 6 months when right before Christmas we had a package left on our porch not addressed to us. It wasn’t the name of the person we bought the house for so we didn’t recognize the name. No name in the phone book (yes it was a few years…
What’s your traditions? I think Thanksgiving is one time you don’t vary away from the menu for dinner you grew up with. I have added the Baked Pineapple maybe about 10 years ago. Another added item is BBQ gravy – my son’s favorite for everything on his plate. I don’t have a recipe, but I…
With Fall upon us, it’s a great time to add something new for your decorating, which can also be used later. I have seen these everywhere and wanted one for my own use. The farmhouse style, rustic look is still going strong.This little wood box can be made in one afternoon with scrap wood you…
Fall officially starts in a just a few days so it’s time to make it look like it around here. My redone wreath. Well, actually grapevine basket.I loved my front porch this summer, but now it’s a time for change. Something for the door is always a great beginning, whether it’s a traditional round wreath,…
Who has their shopping done? Are you ready to get it all wrapped? Here’s the latest blush article giving you a few ideas on making your packages more “present”able. Creating a Presentable Present Create a gift wrapping basket of supplies to have everything together so when you start your wrapping marathon….
Thanksgiving Tablescape – a little formal and non-traditional I don’t want to scare anyone off thinking there was going to be an excessive number of glasses and forks to figure out. My formal usually means the good flatware, stemmed glasses, maybe silver candleholders, a white or lace table cloth and a little bling. This…
It’s that time of year – no I’m not talking about the Christmas decorations that have been in stores since July – I’m talking PUMPKINS. You find every size, shape, and color at your produce stands or grocery stores then you take them home and work your magic. Whether you are baking with them,…