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Christmas by the Sea: Historic Cape May and Victorian Printable
Friends and frequent readers may have guessed from my many posts featuring Cape May NJ that this charming historic town is one of my very favorite places to visit. While winter finds other nearby beach...
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Happy New Year!
Wishing our beloved readers a Happy Healthy 2017!We are flashing back to New Years' Past with some fun and easy DIY's to add some sparkle to your holidayWe made champagne truffles and party hats in...
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Winter decor: Ice Skate Redo
While there a few things which tempt me into the great outdoors during winter's frigid cold, the thought of gliding carefree over a shimmering stretch of ice seems to be one them. There is something...
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Valentine's French Hot Chocolate
Just hearing the words "Chocolate" and "Paris" seem to instantly conjure up dreamy notions of love. So naturally a sweet chocolatey treat inspired by this most romantic of cities seemed a perfect...
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Easy Irish Soda bread and Blackberry Butter
For those living where the month of March means chilly, gray, and not-quite-Spring days, it's nice to know that come the seventeenth of the month, there's a perfect reason to celebrate and brighten our...
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Thinking Spring Tablescape and Arhaus inspiration
While the twentieth officially marks the beginning of Spring, here in the northeast US we're still experiencing more of March's proverbial "lion" than "lamb-like" weather. With icy mounds of snow still...
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Easy Summer Dessert in Red, White and Blue
Savoring the fresh picked fruits and berries of summer is one of the season's most delightful and simple pleasures. So what better way to kick off the unofficial start of the summertime than with a...
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Afternoon Tea at Tilly Mints
In an age, when drive-thru dining and mocha lattes in paper cups are sadly the norm, sitting down to a leisurely afternoon tea is truly an all too rare luxury. A cherished tradition in merry old...
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Summer memories: forever sand castle clay recipe
Although summer doesn't officially end until September 22nd, it seems the season is already winding to a close. Store shelves are brimming with backpacks, pens and pencils and even festive pumpkins...
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Thrift Benefit for Animals, Last Chance Ranch and a Halloween Black Cat Shoe
If, like me, you love a good browse through a thrift shop, you know your purchases are all the more special when the proceeds go to a charitable cause close to your heart. A few years back, the...
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Autumn Antler Tablescape
While turkeys understandably take center stage at Thanksgiving, it can be fun to include nods to other wildlife in your seasonal Autumn displays as well. With my Halloween props and pumpkins still on...
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La Chandeleur: French Crepe Day
All Photos CPaulI've always been fascinated by the way different holidays are celebrated...
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Italian Cherry Cream Sodas: An Easy Sweet Valentine treat
Many among my friends and family have mixed reactions to Valentine's Day. For some it can be a holiday of grand romantic gestures complete with roses, proposals and champagne, for others...
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St. Patrick's Day: Whimsical Wee Folk
No matter one's heritage, the seventeenth of March is always a day to celebrate all things Irish. Whether whipping up authentic recipes from the Emerald Isle, imbibing in a hearty Guinness or adopting...
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Naturally Beautiful Easter Eggs
How many fondly remember the magic of dying Easter eggs as a child? Simply dropping a store-bought pellet into a glass of water and vinegar produced vivid colorful concoctions in mere minutes. While...
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Tea with George Washington: a 235 year old carrot cake recipe
As someone with a serious sweet tooth, come The fourth of July, while others may be scouting out firework displays, picnic sites or new gas grills, I find myself considering what sort of delicious cake...
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Bastille Day: Vive Les Cream Puffs
It seems summer is the perfect season for celebrations. While our own nation proudly boasts many festive patriotic holidays, why not also join our longtime french friends across the pond in a toast to...
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Decorating for Halloween: Black & White Magic
It seems some things one never outgrows. For me, the enchantment and magic of Halloween is something I still admittedly look forward to with child-like, (if not immature) anticipation. Although I...
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Tipsy Leprechaun Cakes: St. Patrick's no-bake tiny treats
While St. Patrick's Day celebrations offer all variety of vividly green treats, hearty Irish stews and generously spirited drinks, this year I thought I'd think small and whip up some tiny but tasty...
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Wedgewood Inspired Easter Egg Cookies
While purple and yellow are the traditional "official" colors of Easter, this year I thought I would veer off palette in my kitchen endeavors. Taking inspiration from the elegant and timeless...
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Pink Champagne Petits Fours
The phrase 'good things come in small packages' couldn't be more true for the classically delightful bite size confections, petits fours.While these dainty treats can be complicated and time consuming...
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We are so Thankful for our Wonderful Readers and wishing everyone health and happiness for the holiday Season!We are delighted to be returning from our hiatus with new recipes, crafts and always...
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Five Minute Ice Globes
Even when the weather outside is frightful, Jack Frost can surprise us in delightful ways. Icy conditions that make a morning commute or grocery store run a dreaded chore, become magical when turning...
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A New Years Eve Tree! Why not?
With the hustle and bustle of the holidays winding down, why not ring in the new Year with a little whimsical decor that can brighten the spirits but is easy on your time and budget. Using some holiday...
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