Simple Thanksgiving Styling {Video}

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Today I’m appearing on our local morning news show, Virginia This Morning.  I’m sharing simple Thanksgiving entertaining ideas exemplified here and here.  I’ll also be discussing Operation Give Thanks and it’s party printables sets. Added:  You can view the tv segment below. Another fun idea I’m sharing are these printable coloring pages from Parents.  You can… Read More

Thanksgiving Kids table

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After creating the adult table here, I created a simple and easy table with the new product line from Waverly & Hefty.  I had in mind a table for elementary age kids.  Using stylish paper products for big gatherings is a great idea and the Waverly Tableware line is versatile enough to go from Thanksgiving to Christmas. There’s… Read More

Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake

This pumpkin cheesecake recipe looks & sounds delicious…and easy to make!  It may just be on my Thanksgiving menu! Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake via Kraft 38 NABISCO Ginger Snaps, finely crushed (about 1-1/2 cups) 1/4 cup finely chopped PLANTERS Pecans 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 1 cup sugar… Read More

Thanksgiving Tablescape

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This Thursday I’ll be appearing on our local morning news show, Virginia This Morning, sharing ideas for Thanksgiving entertaining.   To help bring the ideas to life I created tablescapes using some of the ideas I’ll be sharing.  The look is easy to re-create using glass vases and organic items such as dried lentils, rice, pine… Read More

Thanksgiving Style, Printables Collection & A Giveaway

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This feature contains so much inspiration as it showcases the new Thanksgiving Printables collection from Shindig Parties.  There’s a freebie being offered and a set being given away so keep reading to find out more, but first – the styling… To begin with, the dining table is the epitome of rustic elegance with it’s hand-made burlap runner with… Read More

Sweet Endings {6 Autumn Dessert Recipes}

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Warning:  This post today will give you uncontrollable cravings for some sweet, yummy, goodness! I found some delicious-looking treats for Fall that are pretty simple to make and provide pretty presentation too.  Just click on the names below for the recipe. Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies – whoopie pies are the latest craze and they aren’t difficult… Read More

Party For A Cause – FREE Printables

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This blog is for inspiring you to create your most fabulous parties and celebrations at home.  Now you can do that with an even bigger purpose thanks to Operation Give Thanks, and 5 wonderfully talented designers/bloggers. “Operation Give Thanks is a nation-wide fundraising campaign to help Operation Shower continue our mission to throw amazing baby… Read More

Modern Pumpkin Design For Entertaining

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You’re going to “Fall” in love with this design from Katie Grace Designs.  Katie is the winner of the Fall Celebration Challenge on the City Cradle, and I’m sure you can see why.  She is an amazing talent and found a way to make rustic pumpkins = modern entertaining. Katie set up a dessert and… Read More

Thanksgiving Cocktails

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By my estimation, you have just about enough time to run out and get the ingredients to put together one of these delicious drinks. The colors are perfect for Thanksgiving, and the spicy flavors echo that of pumpkin pies, and yam casseroles. If you like Spiced Rum (which I do) try this hot cider punch… Read More

Need A Last-Minute Thanksgiving Centerpiece?

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Grab your glass cylandars and some dried beans, lentils, corn, or seeds, and create colorful layers for a candle or berry stem to nestle into. Add the extra touch of a bird cut-outand set it on the rum for even more interest. Photo – Epicurious