Decorating, Halloween

Elegant, Gothic Halloween Decorations

I’m always looking for new ways to decorate my home for different Holidays! Sometimes, the traditional colors & styles get to be boring! It’s nice to shake things up once in a while! Family Circle has done just that with these fabulous ideas for an elegant Gothic Halloween. These ideas are simple to replicate & inexpensive. That’s a trick AND a treat…

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Autumn, Home, Home Decorating, Home Decorating, Seasons

Creative Fall Centerpieces

Decorate your table this Autumn with elements from the outdoors. Purchase a few things from the grocery store. Add items from the craft store. Then scour the yard, neighbor & park for other pieces to create beautiful centerpieces. These projects from BHG offer beautiful centerpieces made with natural elements. Create these colorful designs to give your Fall table a unique…

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Autumn, Recipes

Fabulous Fall Cake Recipes

It may still be hot outside but Autumn is just around the corner. Begin planning for your Fall special events with these FABULOUS  recipes from BHG! YUM! Autumn Cakes

Autumn, Autumn, Cookies, Recipes, Seasons

Fall Cookie Recipes

I LOVE to bake. The hot temperatures of summer stop me from heating up the house even more with heat from the oven! This is one of the reasons I look forward to the cooler weather in Fall. I can once again bake to my heart’s desire. For now, I am looking for new recipes to try. Midwest Living has…

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Decorating, Halloween

30 Halloween Decorating Ideas

Time to get ready for all the ghosties & goblins coming to your home on Halloween night! I love decorating for Halloween. Just enough to make it spooky without scaring the little ones away. Midwest Living offers some ideas to help you get your home ready for Halloween! It’s easy to decorate your home, inside & out, without spending a…

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Autumn, Pumpkin, Recipes

16 Pumpkin Drink Recipes to Welcome Fall

There are many things that come to my mind when someone says “Fall.” Apples, sweaters, falling leaves are just a few. Oh, & PUMPKINS! I decorate with many pumpkins throughout my home during autumn. I also make many recipes that use pumpkins. However, I am always looking for new FABULOUS recipes. Country Living has helped with these drink recipes. Now…

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Autumn, Home Decorating

50 Easy Fall Decorating Projects

It’s time to turn our thoughts, & homes, to Autumn. Adding small seasonal touches to your home can do so much to brighten things up. Midwest Living offers a variety of ways to decorate your home for Autumn. I especially like the project in the photo. So simple yet so colorful. Much like Autumn itself! Fall Projects

Autumn, Dinner, Recipes

7 Fabulous Fall Menus

One of my favorite things about Autumn are all the comfort foods I can make again. Most require the oven for preparation & it’s just too hot right now for that! This doesn’t mean I’m not preparing for cooler weather by saving recipes for my family to enjoy once Autumn arrives. Midwest Living has given me a week’s worth of…

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Halloween, Recipes

22 Wicked Ways to Use Mason Jars This Halloween

Courtesy of Life Made Simple For years, mason jars sat on shelves in garages, too old-fashioned to use, too good to toss. NOW, we appreciate the usefulness of these incredible jars! So many ways to use them, including these darling Halloween ideas from Country Living. I just LOVE the cakes in the photo! Halloween Jars