Although you might find the occasional ghost, witch, or spooky owl decoration at our little cottage, I tend to focus on the fun parts of Halloween (trick-or-treating and THE CANDY). The sign I pilfered from my 18 year-old’s room reflects our family’s philosophy on celebrating Halloween. It was Continue Reading
Stove Top Popcorn with White Chocolate and Fall Sprinkles
If you haven’t had stove top popcorn in a while, you should consider revisiting this simple treat. Don’t know how to make popcorn on the stove? No problem, I’m here to show you how in just a few easy steps. Ingredients: some type of cooking oil- I used peanut. Don’t use olive oil for this Continue Reading
Create an Apple Forest Fall Tablescape
Apple pie, apple picking, apple cider, and candy apples herald the coming of fall every year. I love the crisp smell of apples in the fall (and Dunkin Donuts new Apple Cider Donut). As a former public school and current homeschool teacher, apples also remind me that school is back in session. This Continue Reading
Velvet Pumpkin Napkin Rings
One of my favorite things about designing tablescapes is creating the details. I enjoy making centerpieces, place holders, table runners, napkins, and napkin rings. I’ve had my eye on all the velvet pumpkin tutorials since last year. The one that worked best for my very small velvet pumpkin napkin Continue Reading
Easy All-American Apple Pie Recipe
Fall is a great time for baking. I enjoy trying new recipes, and adding new ingredients to classic recipes. However, this Easy, All American Apple Pie Recipe is perfect just the way it is. I didn’t change a thing. I followed the amazing, simple recipe on my Himark Golden Collection Pie Recipe Plate. Continue Reading
Blue Fall Hand Painted Flower Pot
I love the new "Blue Fall" decorating trend this year! The aquamarine turquoise blue is my favorite shade for Blue Fall. The plum color is gorgeous too! If you like Blue Fall, there is no need (nor is it practical) to change your red, yellow, orange, and brown autumn decorations. Adding a few blue, Continue Reading
Friends and Football Fall Wreath
It's that time of year again. This Saturday is the debut of SEC football. We love to have friends over and make snacks on College Gamedays. Sometimes I make football snacks for just our family. Because we like to hang out together, eat, and watch football games in the fall, I decided to incorporate Continue Reading
Cinnamon Poke Autumn Cupcakes With Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
I've been having lots of fun tweaking classic fall recipes lately. I've been adding chocolate, caramel, different types of baking chips, and special frostings and fillings to cupcakes and autumn-themed sweat breads. This week I combined a cinnamon roll poke cake recipe from Cooking Kaluka Club with Continue Reading
DIY Hello Fall Pillow Covers
Usually I choose quick, beginner's level sewing projects because I am impatient. For the August Pinterest Challenge, hosted by Erlene from My Pinterventures, I decided to challenge myself with some more-complicated-than-my-usual DIY Hello Fall Pillow Covers. By combining general sewing skills, Continue Reading
The Ill-Fated Iroquois Gumdrop Longhouse Project
Success is the ability to move from one failure to another without loss of enthusiasm. This quote has been attributed to both Winston Churchill and Abraham Lincoln. It’s an encouraging thing to remember when school projects fail. Our Ill-Fated Iroquois Gumdrop Longhouse Project was tragic, but Continue Reading
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