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At the first sign of daffodils, invite fellow outdoor enthusiasts over for a breezy brunch complete with garden-to-glass cocktails, carrot-themed decorations and desserts, and a whole lotta terra-cotta. Raid the Garden Shed Welcome the first buds of early spring with a garden-inspired wreath.To make: Thread an 8- to 12-inch length of floral wire through the drainage holes of 3-to-5-inch terra cotta pots, then thread one end of the wire through a a few vines of a 24-inch grapevine wreath. Twist t…
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May 2024 brings the 150th anniversary of the Run for the Roses. That’s right, almost every year since 1946, the first Saturday of May has been dedicated to the beloved horse racing tradition known as The Kentucky Derby. The 2024 race, and all the festivities that come alongside it, will be held on May 4 at the historic Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky. If you can’t make the trip or missed out on tickets, no problem at all! Invite over your friends and family and host a Kentucky…
2 months ago
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The secret to getting a crispy sear on the outside of your scallops is to pat them dry. Make this delicious meal for date night, or for Valentine’s!
4 months ago
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Create custom caroling books for your holiday party! Guests can use it to sing their hearts out!To make: Start by printing a selection of your favorite holiday carols. You can find a good collection at Holiday Sheet Music. Next download our custom cover and print on white or off-white cardstock paper. Trim everything to the same size and nestle the carols between the pages of the cover. Tie a piece of waxed twine around the center of all the pages and fold the cover closed. SHOP WAXED TWINE
5 months ago
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Christmas Eve is a special time, and we often find ourselves wrapping gifts, saying goodbye to The Elf on the Shelf, and leaving milk and cookies out for Santa. But we always seem to leave one holiday tradition for the last minute: Making food for Santa’s reindeer! This year, we’ve got you covered with an easy craft for kids to help keep the reindeer fed. In the lead up to the visit from the big guy in red, enlist the kids to craft reindeer cones that they can use to sprinkle a snack for Donner,…
5 months ago
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Whether you are hosting a caroling party or just want to refresh your holiday decorations you can use these DIY sheet music-covered cones to decorate your mantel, sideboard, or in your holiday table centerpiece.To make: Cut 3- by 7-inch strips of sheet music (you can also photocopy sheet music onto cream paper to maintain the vintage look). Use shredding scissors to fringe the sheet music, along the long end, leaving a 1/2- to 1-inch border (you can use regular scissors but will just need to mak…
5 months ago
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Round out any holiday spread with this veggie.
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Serve these easy hors d’oeuvres at your holiday cocktail party!
7 months ago
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Deck the halls with cute, colorful, and handmade Christmas decor! These festive DIY Christmas crafts include ideas for pretty Christmas wreaths, DIY Christmas ornaments, and a plethora of other Christmas decorations that are sure to fill your home with cheer. From adorable, stockings made using old Christmas sweaters, classic salt dough ornaments you can make with the kids, to a load of ideas using vintage Shiny Brite ornaments there’s something here for every crafter, regardless of their level…
7 months ago
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Serve up this classic feast for a weeknight dinner to remember!
7 months ago
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This easy treat is perfect for diner, parties, or backyard picnics!
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