Holiday Porches
While everyone is out Black Friday shopping I begin to put up my Christmas decorations. This year since I will be moving into a new house right before Christmas, I am helping my mum decorate instead. Here are some porches that we a drawing inspiration from. How do you decorate for Christmas?
Coconut Cream Pie
I only make pies at Thanksgiving; I have always found them to be more of a hassle and would prefer to make cookies or cake over pie when I have guest over. That was until my neighbor Barb invited me over for the day to learn how to make a coconut cream pie. We used this recipe, and instead of struggling making the crust we used a Pillsbury one that comes in a red box and is found in the refrigerator section at the grocery store. She also taught me that unless you are baking your pie with the filling in it you need to pierce the crust with a fork on the bottom and sides to make sure it does not bubble up. Here is a peak at our coconut cream pie.
Simple Tablescape
As you may know whenever I have guests over I always like the send them home with a gift (my mum taught me this). For Thanksgiving this year I decided to make the gifts apart of my tablescape. I bought $5 scarves at Walmart, and weaved( in a figure 8 motion) them around votive candles. The scarves double as favors for the ladies to take home.
Snapshots
{new puppy: jack}
For those of you that do not know – I have never been a huge fan of animals. My college roommate can vouch for that. However on Tuesday that all changed when I bought this 11 week old Morkie. If you have any tips on potty training or tips in general please share! My weekend will be filled with plenty of prepping and decorating for Thanksgiving. What are your plans?
{favorite way to wear a scarf}
{working on Christmas gifts}
{cider and molasses cookie at Yates}
Party Girl Commandments
It\’s the holiday season, which can mean only one thing: It\’s party time girls! Whether it’s a small get-together, holiday soiree or dinner with family – knowing how to navigate the room with ease is crucial.
Your Arrival
- Thou shall arrive within the first 30 minutes.
- Thou shall thank the host for a beautiful party and provide the host with a small gift such as a candle, ornament…etc (most people bring alcohol so be different).
- Thou shalt not be tacky and bring uninvited guests.
Drink, Drank….. don\’t get Drunk
- Thou shalt not drink excessively.
- Thou shalt not present thyself a sloppy mess.
In Regards to Drinking and Eating
- Thou shalt not drink excessively or present thyself as a sloppy mess.
- Thou shalt not double dip (put the dip on a plate).
- Thou shalt not over eat.
- Thou shalt only clean teeth in the background.
Conversation
- Thou shalt not complain.
- Thou shall avoid topics pertaining to work.
The Departure
- Thou shalt not “pop in” to the party for 15 minutes and leave
- Thou shall always say good-bye to the host.
- Thou shalt not ever leave before dessert is served.
What are your Party Girl Commandments?
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