I thought I'd share my mother's French Toast Casserole recipe with you today. Mine is already chilling in the fridge for tomorrow's Christmas Day Brunch! This is super simple and delicious...a real crowd-pleaser.French Toast Casserole2 tbsp corn syrup1 stick of butter1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed10-12 slices of bread5 eggs1 1/2 cups of milk1 tsp vanillaCombine first 3 ingredients in small saucepan and simmer over low heat until … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2010
Holiday Decorating Tip: All Wrapped Up
December 22, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
As promised, here are the instructions for making a fabulous moss-covered box. Super easy, and the natural elements look equally at home on your covered front porch or in your foyer on a table.Start with any size box, taped shut (I used a 12x16x5 box), a can of spray adhesive and a bag of moss. The moss comes in a variety of colors, but I prefer your plain jane green moss because of its texture and all the various shades of green. Be … [Read more...]
Holiday Decorating Tip: Easy Festive Vases
December 21, 2010 by · 1 Comment
These merry vases are crafted using your own square glass containers or empty cans with the labels removed. Simply cover using scraps of your gift wrap, tie a ribbon around, and fill with greenery clippings, grocery store blooms, or votive candles nestled in a non-flammable material. The new flameless candles look great in these, too. Scatter them down the center of your dining table, along your window sill, on the fireplace … [Read more...]
Holiday Decorating: What’s It Worth To You?
December 19, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
Worked with an interior designer before? If so, what would you be willing to pay them to do your holiday decorating for you?The New York Times published an interesting article highlighting the services of certain interior designers that take on the holiday "zhooshing" (love that word!) for select clients. It left me wondering if I'd ever be willing to let someone else do my decorating for me? Sure I'd love some advice, … [Read more...]
Friday’s Favorite Product: Ruffled Glass Bowl
December 17, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
One of our most versatile pieces! Perfectly sized for a fruit salad, cold pasta dish, or an easy centerpiece. The foot gives her a little bit of height to make her (and your buffet or table) interesting and the ruffled edge makes her beautiful. She is the perfect gift and is a steal at the sale price of $17.96. Click HERE to order yours!Like the colorful glass ornaments? They're on sale, too! Click … [Read more...]
Holiday Entertaining Tip: Peppermint Treats
December 16, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
Crowd pleasing Peppermint MilkshakesWhile these are billed as sweet festive treats for the little ones in your life, I know a few grownups that would love these as well! Whip up a batch that serves 8 of your favorite elves. :)Peppermint Milkshakes8 cups vanilla ice cream2 cups milk (*use less for thicker shakes)1 cup crushed hard round peppermint candies (approx 45-50)1 8.5 oz can refrigerated instant whipped cream (Reddi-whip)Peppermint … [Read more...]
Holiday Decorating Tip: Berry and Bow Door Bucket
December 13, 2010 by · 1 Comment
As promised, here's how to fill your door bucket easily and inexpensively.Start with evergreen clippings in your yard. I used Indian laurel, Leyland Cypress, and holly bush clippings.Add a small selection of holiday picks from your craft store. These were $1.99 each at Garden Ridge. I only ended up using two.Cut florists foam to fit in a sandwich size ziploc bag. The bag should not be able to close.Soak the foam in water … [Read more...]
Friday’s Favorite Product: Berry and Bow Door Bucket
December 10, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
I'm nuts about door buckets! They can be used indoors or out and I love their versatility and the way they dress up a door. This Friday's Fave is our Berry and Bow Door Bucket, new this season. I love its rustic finish! I have mine hanging on my front door (tutorial on how I did it coming Monday!), full of greenery from around my yard. But I also envision this gracing a back door, a mudroom door (it would make a … [Read more...]
Holiday Entertaining Tip: Simply Yummy!
December 9, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
photo by Victor SchragerThis Holiday Tip is courtesy of Real Simple! This is the season of baking and sharing-- teachers, neighborhood functions, friends, family-- and the good folks at Real Simple are making it real simple for us. Click HERE to access 50 Holiday Cookie Recipes, including this yummy Chewy Spice Cookie. And then pass it on.Happy Baking! … [Read more...]
Holiday Decorating Tip: Pillows are Tops
December 7, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
My mailbox is full of catalogs these days and yesterday while perusing one of my favorites, Sundance, I came across this photo:Which got me thinking about all the adorable holiday throw pillows out there. What a simple festive touch for a guest bed, the arm chair in your home office, or the family room sofa! I love these at Sundance and here are some other gorgeous ones I found online.How about Jingle Bells from Hillshire Station?Or … [Read more...]
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