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...]
Holiday Decorating Tip: Including the Kitchen Sink
December 5, 2010 by · 1 Comment
Christmas with Southern Living 2009Another winner... this easy-to-do garland of little packages across your kitchen window! I think this would be just as cute across a powder room mirror or the headboard on your guest room bed. Here's how: small boxes wrapped in scraps of your gift wrap (maybe even a few decorative gift bags) and attached to twine or heavy ribbon. Use each package's ribbon to attach or hot … [Read more...]
Friday’s Favorite Product: Herald Angel
December 4, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
Because who doesn't need a beautiful angel as part of their holiday decor? I must confess, I keep mine out all year long, because she is too lovely to pack away-- nobody puts Baby in a corner! She goes from my foyer table, to my sideboard when I've set up a buffet dinner, to the mantle in the family room, to my kitchen island. She's a beauty and with her neutral color palette she makes a wonderful gift -- mother, sister, … [Read more...]
Holiday Decorating Tip: Advent Garland
December 3, 2010 by · 1 Comment
Christmas with Southern Living 2007I can't resist this wonderful idea, so even though we are three days into Advent, I had to share! Get your kids to help you snip scraps of giftwrap or holiday cards from last year and glue onto little gift bags. I always save little bags throughout the year (you never know!), but you can purchase them inexpensively in bulk from your craft or discount store. Each bag will be numbered … [Read more...]
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