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Tried and True Christmas Gift Ideas!

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Hey Friends! I hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving, we had a great time visiting my family in Seattle :-) Next up - CHRISTMAS! I've already bought a few things for the family but still have a ways to go. I always love getting ideas from other people on what gifts they have really enjoyed so here is MY list for you guys! All the items listed are things that we own and love. (i.e. Tried and True) ;-) Gift Idea for ANYONE The first gift idea is this starbucks coffee cup. (Even though I am not a huge fan of Starbucks coffee ) Starbucks Stainless Steel White Pearlescent Mug with Lid, 14 fl oz Starbucks Stainless Steel Mug with Lid - Mint, 14 Fl Oz Alright, does anyone else out there REALLY dislike drinking lukewarm coffee? For me, it's the worst, I won't drink it lukewarm  - it has to be hot.  It's like paying the bill after an amazing massage....all the stress that just left,  came back on - ha!  Yes, I view lukewarm coffee and ...

Pie Season is HERE - the Best of the Season!

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Hey Friends!! I don't know about you, but I ADORE pies. I think it has something to do with the flaky homemade crust.  When I was little I didn't ever want birthday cake (I just don't like the texture of cake) so I would ask for a birthday pie  :-) Since we have officially entered the holiday pie season I thought it would be fun to do a collection of the BEST pies on the internet! I will start off with one of mine (hee,hee) To be honest, this is one of my most "hit on" posts.  (I just made my pie sound like a cute teenager or something) French Apple Crumble Topping Pie This is super easy, and as much as I said I LOVE homemade flaky pie crusts, sometimes I don't have the time to make the gourmet crusts so this is my "go to" pie if I want something yummy but FAST!

Rustic Thanksgiving Table Settings

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Hey Friends! You guys know how much I adore rustic settings.......I found some absolutely gorgeous inspirations for this year's Thanksgiving table. I love the simplicity of simple using a dried leaf on top of each napkin.  It looks so festive tied with a brown velvet ribbon.  You could also use raffia or twine for a festive look too. I also love the idea of spray painting beautiful maple leaves GOLD and hand writing guest name on them!

How To Create an Orient Inspired Bedroom

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Hi Friends, today I have a guest, Michelle Ross posting for us.   Hope you enjoy what she has to say! 4 WAYS HOW TO CREATE ORIENT INSPIRED BEDROOM If you love Eastern culture, and you wish to wake up every morning surrounded by it – this article should be helpful for you! Below you will find four super easy ways to create your Orient inspired bedroom quickly. by Laura Potter Designs 1.) Choose natural colors One of the easiest things you can spot in many Asian interiors is that they do tend to use more nature inspired colors. Also everything from your king sized bed to closet can be made of wood to create a natural vibe you will love for sure. Cherry blossoms are widely used in an Asian theme! CaseyDesignPlan.com 2.) Compare it with a little splash of color For those that don't enjoy a neutral palate as much, you can still create an Asian-themed interior by adding vibrant accent hues that stand out when placed in a calm, neutral s...

Thanksgiving Snack and Appetizer Ideas!

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Hey Friends! We have officially hit the HOLIDAY months! My kids are definitely ready for them.....I'm still trying to organize myself for the first week of school - ha! I had such great feedback from the post on Halloween snack ideas that I decided to do a fun Thanksgiving snack idea post! Sara from OurBestBites made these Oreo Reese's Candy Corn Whopper turkeys! Have you seen anything cuter!!!????  Read on for more adorable ideas!