Let's put fall baking aside for today, and instead venture into the world of candy-making! This brittle celebrates the many autumn colors and flavors, like pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries, enrobed in crunchy, sweet candy. If the precision of making candy intimidates you, never fear! This was my first attempt at candy-making as well, and … Continue reading Autumn Fruit and Nut Brittle
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Apple Crisp Cookie Cups
To continue our celebration of spiced apple during the fall, we're making Apple Crisp Cookie Cups! This recipe is the beautiful marriage of apple crisp and an oatmeal cookie, and it's sublime! The base cookie is slightly different than the oatmeal cookies I'm accustomed to, perfectly sweet and strong against the apples. I also recommend using … Continue reading Apple Crisp Cookie Cups
Spiced Apple Hand Pies
I have an confession. While I adore pumpkin everything during the fall, I love apples even more. That's right, I believe apples are the superior fall flavor to pumpkin. So while there is room for both in our household, today we're celebrating apple with all kinds of seasonal spices. This particular recipe also adds a … Continue reading Spiced Apple Hand Pies
Frosted Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Cookies
If I was limited to baking only one thing every fall, I would choose these cookies. They're my all-time favorite pumpkin indulgence every autumn season! It's also one of the recipes I share with neighbors each October to rave reviews! These were the result of combining two recipes on a whim. The cookie itself is … Continue reading Frosted Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Cookies
Fall Home Décor Tour 2021
Like many others, I get tempted by the current trends every single year. Those peaceful neutral palates and the clean black and whites of the farmhouse style can be very alluring. However, despite my best efforts, I keep coming back to the more traditional colors of the season. My difference is that I like to … Continue reading Fall Home Décor Tour 2021
Autumn Décor Throughout the Years
I especially love the sentimental aspect of the fall and winter seasons. As much fun as it is to see new décor on the store shelves each year, that glee pales in comparison to the joy of opening your own bins of everything that have framed your celebrations throughout the years. We have lived in … Continue reading Autumn Décor Throughout the Years
How to Style a Tiered Tray
Tiered trays are so popular right now, and for good reason! They're a great way to display some of your favorite decorations in a pleasing vignette. Don't let styling a tiered tray intimidate you! As long as you follow a few simple principles, they come together pretty easily. Here's how to do it! Decide on … Continue reading How to Style a Tiered Tray
Healthy Seasonal Home Scents
One of the most transformative ways to welcome a season into your home is through your sense of smell. This is no secret; seasonal candles and wax melts seem to take over like a tsunami during the holiday months. However, the number of health problems associated with synthetic fragrance is staggering. The more prominent dangers … Continue reading Healthy Seasonal Home Scents
How to Make a Beautiful Seasonal Bed
It's September! Time to switch our bright, cheerful, lemon spring/summer bedding... ....to our richer, cozier fall/winter bedding. You'll notice they're set up similarly; this is deliberate. I've invested in high quality foundational bedding pieces - purchased on sale, of course! - with which I can simply switch out covers and blankets to create an entirely … Continue reading How to Make a Beautiful Seasonal Bed
Quick and Easy Fall Pastries
Homemade is wonderful...when you have the time. But in certain cases, there is nothing wrong with a shortcut! This quick and easy fall dessert utilizes two of our favorite short-cut ingredients: frozen puff pastry and canned pie filling. Combined with a few other easy ingredients, these result in a quick and easy pastry filled with … Continue reading Quick and Easy Fall Pastries
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