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,…
Do you need a special candle holder for the holiday? I took a basic vase from Dollar Tree, (don’t you love that place?), a few stickers and a can of Krylon Frosted Glass Finish and got one. Gather up your stash of vases, candle holders or even jars for this project. Make sure they are…
Who says you can’t use your fine china and crystal on a picnic or on your deck? Dig out that wedding china you haven’t used since the holidays and have a dinner party on the deck or patio, or even a romantic, elegant picnic for 2.There are several events around Chattanooga where seeing a small…