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DIY Wooden Taper Candleholders

DIY Wooden Taper Candleholders

In fashion and decor, I tend to stick with classic designs that can be mixed and matched and have some staying power. I also love to augment with things I make myself. Most recently, I was inspired by this centerpiece project and decided to DIY 

Heart-Shaped Cherry Hand Pies

Heart-Shaped Cherry Hand Pies

During this past 12 Baking Days of Christmas, I received lots of positive feedback about the mini caramel apple pies (thank you!). I thought it only fitting to follow up with a cherry variety for Valentine’s Day. These darling little heart-shaped pies are just the right size 

Pressure Cooker Hamburger Stroganoff

Pressure Cooker Hamburger Stroganoff

Did you get anything wonderful for Christmas? Or did you buy yourself something special? I received a programmable pressure cooker and it has seriously elevated my cooking game! Power Cooker PLUS | KitchenAid Mixer I received the 8-quart deluxe model in copper that matches my copper KitchenAid 

20 on 20 // Listen On Repeat

20 on 20 // Listen On Repeat

For as long as I can remember, music has held a special place in my heart. As a little girl, I fondly remember listening to Motown on scratchy vinyl records and dancing around the living room. We would even sing along to a few folk 

DIY: Removable Window Shelf for Plants

DIY: Removable Window Shelf for Plants

Even in the dead of winter, I am buying new plants. My family thinks I’m crazy — yep, crazy plant lady! — but they support my love for greenery. They often add to my collection, which has created a need for more indoor space to 

My 2017 Reading List

My 2017 Reading List

Many moons ago I made a New Year’s resolution to read one book per month. It has since transformed into my annual reading list. With motherhood, however, comes diminished free time and fewer books on my lists, but here are the titles that earned my 

2017: A Year In Review

2017: A Year In Review

I love that there’s a whole new year ahead of us — full of hope and possibility — and can’t wait to see how it unfolds. One of the things I like to do this time of year is to take time to reflect and honor 

Christmas Checkboard Cake ❄︎ 12th Baking Day of Christmas 2017

Christmas Checkboard Cake ❄︎ 12th Baking Day of Christmas 2017

For the last day of The 12 Baking Days of Christmas, I thought we should end with cake. And since we’re fully immersed in the hectic holiday season, I’m going to show you how to save time by turning store-bought, boxed cake mixes into a 

Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole︎ ❄︎ 11th Baking Day of Christmas 2017

Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole︎ ❄︎ 11th Baking Day of Christmas 2017

Whether you have a house full of guests or just the usual suspects, it’s incredibly helpful to have a low-maintenance, high-quality breakfast ready for Christmas morning so you can focus on the things that matter most. So on this 11th Baking Day of Christmas, I 

Mini Caramel Apple Pies ❄︎ 10th Baking Day of Christmas 2017

Mini Caramel Apple Pies ❄︎ 10th Baking Day of Christmas 2017

Today we are making mini caramel apple pies using homemade apple filling and store-bought pie crust. You might think apple pie is more of a fall favorite, but I won’t say no to a freshly baked apple pie at Christmas time! Would you? Plus, these 

Red & White Marbled Cupcakes ❄︎ 9th Baking Day of Christmas 2017

Red & White Marbled Cupcakes ❄︎ 9th Baking Day of Christmas 2017

You know those winter scenes with tiny reindeer and snow-flocked trees set in lanterns and glass globes in every home store right now? Well, I’m fascinated by them and want to make one for Christmas in a beautiful copper lantern that I got this past summer. 

Red Velvet Cookies ❄︎ 8th Baking Day of Christmas 2017

Red Velvet Cookies ❄︎ 8th Baking Day of Christmas 2017

And we’re back! Did you miss me? Or did you hardly notice there was a brief reprieve in our 12 Baking Days of Christmas series? Well, I took the weekend to celebrate my daughter’s birthday. She is officially four years old now and is such