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New Year’s Decor Ideas

December 27, 2012 by Shanna Hatfield

ring in new year

If you are hosting a New Year’s bash, here are some ideas I thought were fun for decor.

This great sign, to hang across a mantle, doorway or wherever you please is available on etsy.

kisses in jar

I love the kisses in a hurricane. Such a sweet idea from Michelle Paige.

waches and clocks

Lady Behind The Curtain has a cute idea using watches and clocks as table decor. Super fun and so simple.

black and gold hat

You can even make your own hats and party favors. Check out these ideas from One Charming Party.

If you aren’t sure where to begin, start with a basic color scheme. You can go black and silver or gold and cream. All white works or mix in silver and icy blue for a winter look.

feather hat

Your party can be as simple or as elaborate as you want. If you aren’t into party planning, many stores carry New Year party kits this time of year, or try a party rental store for a good selection. Everything you need, from hats to noisemakers, is generally included and basically gives you a party in a package.

However you decide to celebrate, be safe!

She Who is Looking Forward to a Happy New Year!

 

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Last Minute Gift Ideas

December 24, 2012 by Shanna Hatfield

If you woke up this morning and suddenly realized today is Christmas Eve and you’ve not started your shopping, here are a few last minute gift ideas.

gift-cardGo for a gift card to their favorite store. Don’t know their favorite store? Try one to a nice restaurant, to the movie theater, where they buy coffee or get their hair done.

wine-bottle-caddy

Bottle of beverage. If they don’t drink alcohol, go for a nice bottle of sparkling cider (emphasis on nice – do not buy the $3 bottle of stuff, get a bottle of real sparkling cider). If they hate cider, put together a basket with mugs, hot chocolate mix and marshmallows.

basket of fruitsPut together a basket of their favorites foods – are they into jerky? Love fine chocolates? Healthy eater who likes fruit?

Single green book

If they like to read, get them a book by their favorite author – or a similar author. If you don’t know what types of books they like to read, get a gift certificate to a book store or a retail outlet like Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

coupon
Make up a booklet of coupons redeemable for fun items like a free coffee, an hour of house cleaning, etc.

If you know their hobbies, go to a locally owned store and purchase something that goes along with it. For example, if they love to knit, go to the local yarn shop and buy some of the latest yarns.

Good luck with your last minute flurry of gift buying!

She Who Is Glad to be Done Shopping!

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Recipe Resources

December 23, 2012 by Shanna Hatfield

red velvet pancakes

If you are looking for some great last-minute recipe ideas and resources, here are a few links you’ll want to check out.

Betty Crocker  – where you can find everything from brunch ideas to munchies for gifting. Considering my current obsession with all things red velvet, these pancakes are calling my name!

Taste of Home – great recipes, easy to follow instructions and simple to find ingredients.

cheeesecake

I mean, just look at these cheesecake. How fun is this?

Pillsbury – good place to go for appetizer recipes. I’m not sure I’ve made it though a party without opening at least one tube of crescent roll dough and wrapping it around some meat or cheese filling.

Tasty Kitchen – also a great place for a wide variety of fantastic recipes!

Whatever you decide to make for the upcoming holiday celebrations, I hope it is tasty, wonderful and well-received. Happy Baking and Cooking!

She Who Needs to Get Crackin’ with Her Holiday Menu

25 days 2011

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Holiday Placemats

December 22, 2012 by Shanna Hatfield

placemat front

The other day Captain Cavedweller came home with this pad of vintage printed paper placemats and handed them to me with a “thought you might like these.”

placemats back

Like them?

There are six designs and I love them all!

The question now is what to do with the placemats. I could use them as, well, placemats but that hardly seems like a fun or creative way to use these beauties.

I could frame them, laminate them, make a decoupage box out of them.

What I’d really like, though, is to hear your ideas!

What would you do with them?

She Who Anxiously Awaits Some Ideas

25 days 2011

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