Tablescapes, Sugar Bowl Santa

Posted by the Painted Apron on January 3, 2018 · 23 Comments 

  We have had quite a Christmas in Alabama this year       After a devastating loss to our arch rival, Auburn, in the Iron Bowl, we thought our football season was over  😢         Then we got an early Christmas present Dec. 6 when it was announced that Alabama was … Continue reading →

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Fearless Friday, Naughty or Nice?

Posted by the Painted Apron on December 22, 2017 · 24 Comments 

Getting ready for Christmas with so many things on my mind this week, I was having trouble visualizing the food for our family feast on Christmas Eve  Naughty or Nice is the theme with kid & adult friendly finger food   I used PicMonkey online photo editor to design a sign Creating a blank template … Continue reading →

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Gifts from the Kitchen, Coal Candy

Posted by the Painted Apron on December 21, 2017 · 12 Comments 

  Have you been good this year?     Santa’s watching you know…         And he has a large supply of coal!         The elves make it for him         They melt chocolate and butterscotch chips         Then they add peanut butter   … Continue reading →

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Tablescapes, Holiday Woodland

Posted by the Painted Apron on December 6, 2017 · 73 Comments 

  I seem to be decorating backwards this year 😂     Our tree is still in a bucket of water outside but the dining room table is ready for Christmas Eve!       Welcome to the annual Celebrate & Decorate Christmas Tablescape Blog Hop     Chloe keeps us hopping every season when … Continue reading →

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Tablescapes, JOY!

Posted by the Painted Apron on December 22, 2016 · 8 Comments 

Tis three days before Christmas   And right by the tree     Is a table for two     For Santa and me     Thoughts of Joy fill our hearts     We can’t wait until it all starts!     A special Santa looks down from above     Waiting to fill … Continue reading →

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Tablescapes, Santa Land

Posted by the Painted Apron on December 16, 2015 · 20 Comments 

    Please come in, it’s all quite grand     I want to give you a glimpse of Santa Land!       It’s all about sparkle, and things merry and bright       Candles abound for lighting at night       This cone style hat was my “inspiration”       … Continue reading →

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Creations, Painting Santas

Posted by the Painted Apron on November 14, 2014 · 14 Comments 

I promise I am not trying to rush Christmas… I prefer summertime myself, but temperatures are finally dropping here, reminding me that Christmas is coming, Ho Ho Ho, so let’s paint some Santas! Last year I showed you how to paint a knock off Vietri Santa ornament here My JMdesigns Santa is easy to paint … Continue reading →

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Tablescapes, Christmas in July

Posted by the Painted Apron on July 23, 2014 · 19 Comments 

It’s Christmas in July! Are there stores in your area having Christmas in July sales?  It’s becoming more and more popular, so I decided to join the fun with a little Christmas in July table~ July means beach time, so I dug out my beachy Christmas things to set a table for some Christmas fun, … Continue reading →

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