Holidays mean food in our household. And, not just any meal, a feast fit for a king. I love to try new recipes, and some that I wouldn't necessarily serve for an everyday family dinner. If you are serving extra fancy food, of course you must have an extra fancy table to go with it! I love the holidays, because it is an excuse to over-decorate the table, and eat a meal how I always envision myself eating. Instead, most nights I end up rushing through my food, so I can help the kids finish eating ...
Thanksgiving
15 Tasty Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Thanksgiving is a meal that I look forward to throughout the entire year! There are always special dishes that are made just at the holiday times! Creamed corn, stuffing, sweet rolls, green beans, and especially sweet potato casserole are favorites. Every year I like to add a new side dish to my Thanksgiving menu! If the family likes it, we add it to the Thanksgiving menu again for next year! If your menu needs some revamping check out this list of tasty 15 Thanksgiving side dishes! 15 ...
Cranberry Champagne Cocktail
I am always on the search for a delicious refreshing cocktail. I typically serve beer and wine when I host parties, but really wanted to branch out, and serve something more festive for my winter parties this year. The problem I have with most cocktails is, sometimes they taste so sugary, I can not finish them! This delicious Cranberry Champagne Cocktail is the so light and delicious all your guests will be going back for seconds... and dare I say thirds! Cranberry Champagne Cocktail ...
DIY: Thanksgiving Napkin Rings
I love the little details of the holidays, and the dinner table is no exception. I am always looking for ways to enhance my holiday meals. These DIY Thanksgiving napkin rings add the perfect little touch to each place setting and can be made in any color or pattern to suit your needs! DIY Thanksgiving Napkin Rings You won’t need much to make your own DIY napkin rings. You will need 2 d-rings for each napkin ring. They are easily found in any sewing supply section at your local ...
DIY Leather Napkin Rings
November is a great time to start thinking about the Thanksgiving table! Every detail counts when it comes to the holidays. But, even the smallest details can make a huge impact! Want to add a bit of whimsy to your holiday table? Think about making your own set of DIY Leather Napkin Rings. This amazing detail packs a punch without being time consuming or tedious. I made mine in less than 15 minutes. DIY Leather Napkin Rings I love the look of leather. It’s an unexpected element at a dinner ...
Thanksgiving Mantle Decorating Ideas
Holidays are the perfect excuse to go overboard decorating. I've been thinking about mantle decorating ideas, because my mantle is often neglected during Thanksgiving. This season I am loving the color gold, because it is universal, and can be brought in to any type of decor. I had an excessive amount of pumpkins left over from my Halloween decor. I decided to go for the gold, and use them for Thanksgiving decorations. Gold spray paint was my best friend this week, and I went to town on my ...