A gift is that much more special when you wrap it up with a creative flourish– velvety ribbon, an old brooch, doilies, a cool bow…With the pretty and inspiring gift wrap ideas below, you could wrap up a cereal box and have it be the best gift under the tree! Wrap your present in kraft […]
Call me crazy, but I like a chunky mashed potato. Even though it sparks a debate in my family for just every meal we share involving the classic dish, I sometimes go so far as to leave a bit of the skin in the mashed potatoes! The texture mixed with the buttery flavor is delicious. […]
I have an announcement to make…I have officially wrapped all my gifts for Christmas. I cannot believe it is so, but I am early to the party this year! The only detail left is to add a little gift tag to those brown paper packages tied up with string. I want to be able to […]
I’ve been contemplating what to serve for my main course this Christmas Eve. Do I go with the traditional ham? A simple roast turkey? Stuffed cornish hens? I was browsing my collection of recipes and came across an old classic- the roast beef. It’s a simple recipe that is oh-so-flavorful and quite the crowd-pleaser, too. […]
Holiday parties call for go-to recipes that will work in the kitchen and on the table. Whether you’re hosting or attending, making a quick and tasty appetizer is a good move. These 5 recipes are perfect for any holiday gathering and I can guarantee you’ll have a clean plate to take home! More great appetizers […]
From my many holidays as a gift-giver, I’ve discovered that it’s best to have a few gifts that are on the ready in case any unexpected visitors pop over. This gift arsenal should have things that are inexpensive and relevant to a broad group of people, yet still personal and thoughtful. A handmade gift is […]
Being the creative decorator and thoughtful gifter that my mom is, you can imagine what the holidays were like when I was growing up. The wreaths, the pine-draped banisters, the twinkling tree with a cranberry and popcorn garland…her homemade touches made every year’s holiday season special. Every year my mom would come up with a […]
This is the time of year when I start exploring. For what, you ask? Recipes, tabletop ideas and those must-have items and gadgets for the year to come. They’re out there—in ads and stores, and everyone’s talking about them. You look, hunt, gather, and begin the editing process: What stays, what goes and what works? What […]
You don’t have to wait until the night before Christmas to set a beautiful holiday tabletop. When you divvy up the holiday prep throughout the month, you will feel confident and ready to take on the day-of festivities stress-free. And it’s a cinch to make your tabletop shine with good cheer! This no-sew pinecone table […]
Doesn’t it feel like every holiday event goes well with a batch of cookies? There’s the cookie exchange, the school winter celebration, the friend’s dinner party, the holiday work party…for those endless December moments where you need a batch of cookies, here are a handful of recipes that use a little shortcut, but pack a […]