Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I hope you’ve had a wonderful day! I didn’t bake a single pie, cook a single dish, or even set a pretty table today. I’ll tell you why in a moment. In the past I have really tried to focus on being grateful and have come up with ways to help […]
Archives for November 2013
Turkey Bowl Thanksgiving Get-Together
November 27, 2013 by 8 Comments
You know I love me some beautiful Thanksgiving tablescapes with nice dishes and clever place cards, but maybe you are in the mood for a more laid-back get-together over this holiday weekend. Maybe you want to watch the big game or maybe you want to play the big game yourself. Here are some ideas […]
Gift Idea and Giveaway: Travels with Gannon & Wyatt
November 22, 2013 by 18 Comments
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” — Mark Twain When I was 11-years old. My family lived in the Dominican Republic for a year. It was a completely life-transforming experience for me at a time in my life when I was transforming into the person I was going to become. I learned Spanish […]
Cozy Tablescape and Oatmeal Breakfast Bar
November 15, 2013 by 1 Comment
A couple of weeks ago I attended the Mothers of LIGHT retreat in the mountains of eastern Arizona. I was asked to be a speaker at the retreat, and I also created a couple of tablescapes for the attendees while I was there. Today I’m sharing the set-up I did for our breakfast the first morning. […]
Corncob Treats for Thanksgiving Placecards
November 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I was really pleased with how our Thanksgiving table came together last year! It was an elegant out-door gathering featuring gold and cornhusks. You can read all about it here. But I thought I would explain a little more about the corncob treats I made to serve as both a kid-friendly dessert and a decorative place […]
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