Holidays, Spooky Visit

Posted by the Painted Apron on October 15, 2017 · 32 Comments 

Aaaarrrrrggghhh…     Ahoy mateys!     I’m here to give you a spoooooky welcome!     I’ve been having some BOOS to celebrate your arrival       Come on in, we’re ready for spooky fall fun     A haunted house, a pumpkin pile, along with other fluff     Makes for a … Continue reading →

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Tablescapes, Easter Birthday

Posted by the Painted Apron on April 20, 2017 · 14 Comments 

  Welcome to an Easter birthday bash!     I combined some birthday things with my Easter stash     A perfect Spring day     for 2 celebrations, hooray!  🎉                             It was a great birthday!!       Confetti Birthday … Continue reading →

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Tablescapes, Mardi Gras Madness!

Posted by the Painted Apron on February 5, 2017 · 25 Comments 

  Mardi Gras compared to a party  🍾     Is like comparing a hurricane  💨🌪 💨     to a little rain  ☔️     It’s full out wild  🦁     and a lot of crazy   🤡     After the party, things might be hazy  🍹     Don a mask   … Continue reading →

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Fearless Friday, Merry Mimosa Bar and Candy Cane Easels

Posted by the Painted Apron on December 22, 2016 · 15 Comments 

Whew, here we are, December 23!     For a little extra jolly I painted a sign for our bar     Which is all set up as a Merry Mimosa Station     Help yourself!     I used a short piece of board and painted it black     I wanted to incorporate … Continue reading →

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Party Panache, Bushwacker Pie

Posted by the Painted Apron on June 26, 2015 · 18 Comments 

One of our favorite adult treats on the Alabama gulf coast is a Bushwacker.  There are many versions of this “milkshake-like” cocktail, and restaurants and bars keep their recipes top secret Tacky Jacks makes a great Bushwacker, and if you’re feeling very daring you can get it topped with a shot of Bacardi 151  photo … Continue reading →

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The Organized Life, Outdoor Serving Station

Posted by the Painted Apron on June 24, 2015 · 24 Comments 

Sometimes HH and I just laugh and say that we need an automatic door, like the ones at the grocery store, to accommodate the heavy traffic going in and out of the house… One thing that cuts down on the flow is setting up an outdoor refreshment station, it really helps slow down the coming … Continue reading →

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Tablescapes, Game Day

Posted by the Painted Apron on September 23, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

People tend to gather at our house for game day…it could be something to do with HH’s 120″ TV screen in his man cave…but it’s really more about Alabama football!  Southerners take their football SERIOUSLY.  People check the football schedules before making any other commitments and tailgating is a business.  Because we prefer comfort over … Continue reading →

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