Fearless Friday, Happy Halloween and a Pitcher of Flowers

Happy Halloween, Day of the Dead, and All Saints Day! If you celebrate Halloween are you expecting Trick or Treaters? Trick or Treaters Have you carved pumpkins and hung spooky spider webs? Does your house look haunted and creepy? I was feeling especially Witchy the other day… When I feel Witchy, I paint flowers! Let’s … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Roasted Sweet Potato Spinach Salad with Maple Bacon

This can be a side dish or a meal~ sometimes I want a lighter dinner than the guys so I made chicken for them,  and I just had this salad… This salad is so appealing for this time of year, it’s warm, yet light, and full of autumn flavors… sweet potatoes, maple, and any time … Continue reading

Tablescapes, Fall Dinner Party

Last weekend DD & NG had friends over for a dinner party The first in their new house! I was delighted when she asked me to help her with the table and immediately started collecting ideas DD is all about gray and white, so I knew she’d like white pumpkins The chandy above their dining … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole with Bacon & Tots

This recipe has been floating around the internet and when HHjr came across it, he knew it would be a great weeknight dinner Easy, kid friendly and do ahead means “winner winner chicken dinner” to both of us! Boneless chicken a bag of frozen tots, milk, cheese, cooked bacon and seasoning, that’s it! He used … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Autumn Apple Cheddar Soup

Aren’t apples one of the best symbols of Fall? And when you think of the ultimate comfort food, a bowl of hot soup and a sandwich has to come to mind… The other night HHjr whipped up a pot of Apple Cheddar Soup and served it with Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Yes, it was a … Continue reading

Fearless Friday, Golden Pumpkins

We’re going to do something a little different today This is really more of a craft session, in honor of all of you that think you aren’t artistic, these are artistic crafts you can do! We are going to jazz up some pumpkins, both real and faux! I like to keep decor simple in November, … Continue reading

Creations, Fall Signs and Spoon Faces

Welcome to the Monthly Creative Craft Blog Hop Thank you Andrea of Design Morsels for hosting this great hop Are you ready for some incredible Fall and Holiday Inspirations? Great, because we have plenty for you!! All the links and craft sources can be found at the end of the post I decided to make … Continue reading

Home Decor, Pumpkin Centerpieces for Fall & Thanksgiving

My favorite part about Fall is “hands down” Pumpkins! I love to decorate with pumpkins inside and out, I love to draw them, paint them, and create with them from September to December! Today I am sharing favorite pumpkin centerpieces from the archives for Halloween and Thanksgiving inspiration Pumpkin Flower Tower Pumpkin Witch Birthday Pumpkin … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Butternut Squash Noodles with Mushrooms & Prosciutto

This dish is simple to put together, can be made ahead of time, and it is sure to delight your taste buds Butternut squash noodles, sauteed mushrooms and prosciutto, combined with just enough Alfredo sauce to hold together and finished with Parmesan and fresh rosemary *sigh* Spiralized vegetables are now widely available in grocery stores, … Continue reading

Holidays, Adventures with Skellie!

“hey Gigi, can we get out the skeleton? asked Big E “Sure!” I said, “Where do you want to put him?” “Well…. I dunno…what do you think Gigi?” “It’s supposed to rain alot this week, so probably inside somewhere is best” “I know!!!” he exclaimed “Let’s put him in the bathtub!” he said “Do you … Continue reading