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SPRING IN WINTER How to Grow a Paperwhite GardenPart 1

T hanks to Old Man Winter and his accompanying snow and blustery days, many folks are now longing for warmer days and an early Spring. 

While you may not be able to do anything about the temps outside, you can certainly make the inside look warmer with a flowery Winter garden.    

THE FRIDAY FOODIE Amadeus Cookies and The Way We Cook

T here are cookies for kids and then there are cookies for grownups.  I have to  place these pretty, chocolate-dipped cookies in the latter category.

They're elegant in their presentation and just as importantly, they taste amazing in a way that I think only adult taste buds can truly appreciate.

Tips for Tantalizing Tablescapes

D elight can be found in the most unexpected places.  Have you ever wandered into a shop and discovered much more than you expected?  That's what happened to me recently when I stumbled through the doors of DECOR.

Of course, how could anyone resist an exterior color scheme like this?

VINTAGE-INSPIREDENCHANTED FOREST CHRISTMAS TREE (Plus a Holiday Linky Party)

N othing illustrates the beauty of Christmas quite like a decorated tree.  It is, of course, the iconic symbol of the holiday season.

I love seeing the abundance of creativity that explodes this time of year with holiday trees that are adorned with every theme you can imagine.

THE FRIDAY FOODIE Button Up

B aby it's cold outside.  So Button Up!   Of course you wouldn't use these buttons on an overcoat or jacket but as you can see, they're pretty darn stylish.

These button shaped sugar cookies are also pretty darn easy to make too.  I like that and you will too.

HANDCRAFTED SUGAR COOKIE GIFT SACK (these are so easy to make)

H ome-baked cookies and the holidays go hand in hand and if you love giving home-baked goodies, why not consider giving the gift that recipients can bake for themselves. 

You're going to love this project.

 

Christmas Tree Decor (A Few of My Favorite Ornaments)

I may be a little late than many of you but I finally started putting my Christmas tree together this weekend.

Even though I love the aroma of a freshly-cut tree, I've stuck with this artificial evergreen over the years just for the convenience of it.

It's actually held up quite well.