Don't you just love Thanksgiving? I like that it is a celebration of family and friends, food, and gathering around a table. So, speaking of tables, let's chat about your table. If you need some inspiration, I have 5 ways to create inexpensive Thanksgiving table for your holiday dinner. So with a few little tips and tricks you can design a simple table for practically a few dollars. ... continue reading...
How to Make a Fleece Cone Christmas Tree
So, today you are in luck, I'm sharing my latest fleece cone Christmas tree tutorial with you. As you know, I'm obsessed with anything felt related. Yup, I have quite a few felt crafts, like my felt anemone wreath or my adorable felt acorn branch post.So, when I spied these adorable felt trees over on Pinterest, I immediately knew that I had to make them. After a little bit of planning, my husband and I came up with the best way to create these beautiful small trees. ... continue reading...
How to Make a Felt Acorn Branch
How to make a felt acorn branch is such an easy fall craft. These cute acorns are the perfect thing to snazz up an autumn table. Today let's get busy and create this project with just a few items. These cute acorn branches will look beautfiul on your table. I promise that you will have the perfect centerpiece for a fall table. ... continue reading...
10 Essential Pumpkin Carving Tips and Tricks
Do you need help on knowing where to begin with pumpkin carving? Well, this informative post on the essential pumpkin carving tips and tricks will help make this Halloween tradition a lot easier. My friend, Marci who has had many years carving pumpkins has quite a few wonderful and insightful tips. And I assume you are working on your front porch for Halloween, you might take a look at some other Halloween inspiration. My Halloween front porch with bats and witches hats are super ... continue reading...
The Best Caramelized Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Have you ever wondered how to make Brussels Sprouts tasty? I have asked that same question, and I finally created a recipe that is the best caramelized roasted brussels sprouts. So I have a couple of secret ingredients that I add to my sprouts which is the perfect combination of sweetness and savory flavors. I do have another Brussels sprout recipe that my family loves as well. But first, since let's learn a few things about them. ... continue reading...
How to Make Lollipop Ghosts
So you want to make these adorable lollipop ghosts for Halloween. And you need a quick project since you're a super busy mom. Well, you have come to the right place. I'll show you in just a few steps how easy these Halloween treats are to make. They add a bit of charm to your Halloween treat table.*This post contains affiliate links. ... continue reading...
Easy Maple Apple Cranberry Sauce Recipe
My easy cinnamon maple apple cranberry sauce recipe is so tasty. I am somewhat new to the fresh cranberry sauce that is homemade. When I was a child, my mom always served the canned sauce. You know the kind that makes a suction-like sound when it slowly comes out of the can. We were that quintessential 70's family that bought the canned gelled sauce. So, for years I had no idea that there was a fresh way to make cranberry sauce.By the way, I assume you are checking this recipe out for a ... continue reading...
How to Make Glitter Pumpkins
How to make glitter pumpkins is surprisingly easy. Like most of my craft projects, you'll enjoy creating these cute pumpkins. And I promise that this project will only take you a couple minutes to make. Soon you will be obsessed with these fun glittery pumpkins and your home will be taken over by them. You see, I had this happen with my paper rosette pinwheels I now have a dozen of them in our home.I also love that these cute glitter mini pumpkins are a no-carve pumpkin craft that even your ... continue reading...
My Favorite Mini Apple Tart with Custard Recipe
Happy Fall and Happy Apple Season! Today, I have an incredible mini apple tart recipe for you. This apple tart filling has a creamy custard layer that elevates this dessert to a whole new level. I'm crazy about apples and I recently rounded up some pretty yummy desserts in my 11 apple tart recipe post.Also, I love to experiment in the kitchen, and I was pleasantly surprised how this mini apple tart turned out. The fun thing about this recipe is that if you have a special dinner party with ... continue reading...
Fun and Festive Halloween Decorations
Our home has a ton of fun and festive Halloween decorations.And today, I'm sharing with you my latest creation. ... continue reading...
How to Create a Cute Inexpensive Halloween Front Porch
Today let's talk about how to create an inexpensive Halloween front porch.With just a few elements you can style your Halloween porch and if you are willing to create a few of the items, you save even more money.If you are visiting from Kristen from Ella Claire, a warm welcome. I got a peek at my friend's home and wow, their Halloween decor is fabulous. At the end of this post is the list of bloggers and their fun tours.So, are you ready to catch up on what's been happening around ... continue reading...
14 of the Best Pumpkin Recipe Roundup
Today you are in for a big pumpkin treat! I have a Pumpkin Recipe Roundup that will blow your socks off.Well, if you are like me, you already have your socks off!But you know what I mean. ... continue reading...
How to Make Paper Rosettes for Halloween
Have you ever wondered how to make paper rosettes? Or in some circles, they may call them paper pinwheels.So, I'm not talking about the sweet flower rosettes that I made a couple of months ago. You know the cute fan like paper pinwheels that you hang on walls for parties.I have bought my share of them, but I always thought that I should really make them. How hard can they be to make? Well after a bit of research I found out that they are super easy to make. And today, I'm sharing with ... continue reading...
The Best Etsy Fall Pillows You’ll Want to See
Today's post is all about the best Etsy fall pillows you'll want to see.But. first, let's count how many pillows you all have?Just kidding.Don't worry, I'm not going to judge you.Well, before we dig in, you might want to see last year's fall pillow collection. My favorite Etsy Fall pillows 1. Crewel Pumpkin Pillow | 2. Acorn Pillow | 3. Applique Acorn Pillow 4. Charcoal Leaf Pillow | 5. Grey and Red Plaid Pillow | 6. Wicked Pillow 7. Orange Checkered ... continue reading...
How to Make a Rustic Farmhouse Style Fall Craft
Today, I'm super jazzed that I just published my rustic farmhouse style fall craft.And, I'm so delighted that you dropped by today. A warm hello to all! I want to take a moment and thank Kristen from Ella Claire Inspired for organizing this marvelous group of bloggers. I hope you take a moment to view the rest of the projects at the bottom of my post.Speaking of our fall printable, if you are interested in my printable from last year, here is my fall give thanks pillow ... continue reading...
Fall Home Tour with Untraditional Colors
Today and tomorrow you are invited inside the homes of 13 bloggers, the list is located at the end of this blog post. And I'm happy to mention that my fall home tour with untraditional colors is finally ready for you.At one point, I had my doubts that my post would be ready. You see, I foolishly double booked my schedule and just barely published my fall felt wreath DIY.But all is good, and by some miracle, I finished this post. ... continue reading...
How to Make a Beautiful Felt Leaf Wreath for Fall
I can't contain myself today since I'm sharing with you, how to make a beautiful felt leaf wreath for fall.I'm a bit obsessed with wreaths these days, and you see I recently created a flower felt wreath. Hello there! But, oh my goodness, where are my manners! If you are here from Krista's Happy Housie's, Seasonal Simplicity Fall Tour, a big hello is in order. I'm Janine, and I'm delighted that you're here.Well, let's get this fall wreath party started! ... continue reading...
11 Beautiful Fall Tablescapes That Will Inspire You
Don't you think that fall tablescapes are always so homey and cozy?But, I'm not sure how it is that fall is knocking on our door again.It feels like it was just the other day that the kids were getting out of school for summer. ... continue reading...
Private Baking Class: How to Make a Macaron Cookie
Have you ever taken a private baking class?Oh my goodness, they are the best.I've taken several, and I highly recommend it! *This is a sponsored post with IfOnlyPrivate Baking Class ... continue reading...
Do You Need to Organize Your Coffee Station?
How many of you need to organize your coffee station?Are you ready to organize and get your life in order?If by some miracle you get this project done, perhaps you can tackle my kitchen cabinet organizing post too. Our coffee station needed a bit of love.You see, I must have had a gazillion different teas and coffee bags. My drawers and baskets were overflowing.My cup runneth over and not in a good way.I'm a tad embarrassed.But, first, do you have a ... continue reading...
Homemade Popsicles made from Creamy Custard
Homemade popsicles are on my summer bucket list.It's been super, duper hot here so I finally made them.But, if your fruit bowl is bursting with a summer bounty, you'll want to make my New Zealand Pavlova recipe.A little secret, it has taken me most of the summer to get this post published. If it hadn't been for my friend Rhonda and her encouragement, this post wouldn't exist. So, thank you, Rhonda, for all your help!So, today, I'm joining Rhonda from Hallstrom Home and Ashely ... continue reading...
