We recently invited our lovely neighbor over and I needed a dessert fast. I hope you will enjoy a fast fall dessert and festive flowers. Fast Fall Dessert and Festive Flowers I took a box of spice cake mix and followed the directions for cupcakes. Once they had cooled it was simply a matter of drizzling the cake with caramel sauce and topping it with homemade whipped cream. It was so quick, warm and DELICIOUS! Even if your food is something from a box somehow, if there is a pretty ... View the Post
2015 There’s No Place Like Home Ornament
Every year I try to create a series of limited edition Christmas ornaments in which a large portion of the proceeds goes to charity. 2015 There’s No Place Like Home Ornament. 2015 There’s No Place Like Home Ornament This year is no exception and the theme for 2015 is “There is no place like home.” For myself, Christmas means home and family. But I know that for some a home is a far off dream. This year's charities are: Boys Town-Saving Children and Healing Families. Boys Town ... View the Post
Creepy Glitter Halloween Houses and Autumnal Seasonal Giftwrap
It is almost the bewitching hour. Are you ready with your tricks and treats? Creepy Glitter Halloween Houses and Autumnal Seasonal Giftwrap. Creepy Glitter Halloween Houses and Autumnal Seasonal Giftwrap While I myself tend to decorate for Halloween with the seasonal bounty I can appreciate those who love all of the classic orange and black aspects of the holiday. My niece “Birdie” is a huge fan of “The Nightmare Before Christmas”. So I created this wee little house for ... View the Post
Is Your Front Porch Fall Ready
It’s hard to believe that Halloween is just three days away. I have been so busy with other projects that I have neglected our front porch this fall. Since I have houseguests arriving on Friday I wanted to create a warm and welcoming entry. Is Your Front Porch Fall Ready? Is Your Front Porch Fall Ready I found some great heirloom pumpkins for fantastic prices at Trader Joe’s. All of the flora and fauna pumpkins shown here for under $20. I quickly arranged it on around a vintage picnic ... View the Post
Miss Havisham Colorized
For those of you who prefer a colorized version of a classic, I bring you “Miss Havisham’s Wedding Breakfast Gone Bad Part II” Miss Havisham Colorized. Welcome my friends to a wedding breakfast. It’s hosted by Miss Havisham every single day. Miss Havisham Colorized You know Miss Havisham, don’t you? She’s a favorite character in Charles Dicken’s “Great Expectations”. Young, lovely and wealthy Miss Havisham had planned a lavish wedding to her suitor Compeyson. Although her cousin had ... View the Post
Top 10 Tips on How To Plan a Large Dinner Party
In the past five days, in addition to my son’s birthday, school finals, preparing for and accommodating 4 houseguests I hosted two separate dinner parties and brunch. One dinner was for 24 guests, the second had 12 visitors and the brunch included 22 people. It sounds almost impossible but here are my Top 10 Tips on How To Plan a Large Dinner Party. Top 10 Tips on How To Plan a Large Dinner Party 1. Select a theme. Many people assume that themes are only for children’s birthday parties. ... View the Post
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