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Grown-up Halloween decor Every year, I find myself drooling over the newest Halloween decor from the frou-frou chains — and then gasping over the prices. In the end, I prefer the simplest Halloween option — vintage dishes and linens and one-of-a-kind handmade items. Here are my ideas for Halloween entertaining this year. A vintage lace…
Rusty hardware, broken jewelry and defunct technology make for creepy Halloween DIY skulls If you really want freaky Halloween decorations, you have to try this DIY steampunk decor project. The idea is simple: Glue broken jewelry, buttons, discarded metal items, hardware, etc., to foam skulls and place them under glass or mount them to a…
When your daughter is a professional photographer, you’re going to need a pretty special photo booth backdrop. We’re a crafty family, so my photographer daughter Claire and her sister Rachel decided to make their own DIY photo booth backdrop for Claire’s engagement fiesta shower. Steps to create a fiesta-themed DIY photo booth backdrop 1. Start…
Carrot juice, orange juice and bourbon. Who knew these simple ingredients could meld into such a sublime and mellow cocktail? I love vegetables and I love cocktails. I set out to create four cocktails using four different veggies and spirits. This Carrot Bourbon Cocktail is one of the best. What you’ll need for a Carrot…
Try this creme brûlée cookie recipe What’s a creme brûlée cookie like? Imagine a cross between the softest, most flavorful sugar cookie and a delicious creme brûlée. That’s what this creme brûlée cookie recipe offers. They’re remarkably easy to make, given their fancy-schmancy look, and are perfect for a party. Do I need a kitchen…
Thai basil cocktail with a splash of orange Visits with my sister Shannon always lead to fun cocktail ideas. One of our favorite places to go together is the Warrenton, Texas, antique show, held in the fall and spring in combination with the famous Round Top antique show. We stay up late the night before,…
Believe the hype: This Brazilian limeade cocktail is delicious! When I first heard about this Brazilian limeade cocktail, I was skeptical. Whole limes? Sweetened condensed milk? I imagined an overly sweet yet bitter concoction. Boy, was I wrong. This is creamy and refreshing, not-too-sweet and without a trace of bitterness. It has a strong lime flavor but is…
Hello, Tequila, meet Grapefruit and her vivacious sisters Lime, Lemon and Orange. This frozen Paloma cocktail has all the citrus vibes. Frozen Paloma cocktail includes all the juices Grapefruit and tequila are the traditional stars of the Paloma, Mexico’s favorite cocktail. And all by itself, that combination can be sublime. But bump up that vitamin…
4 inspiring ideas for recycling vintage linens
Beat the summer heat with this lemon icebox pie What’s better on a hot summer day than a slice of cool lemon icebox pie? Well, nothing comes to mind! Icebox pies are easy and oven-free Icebox pies require a minimum of cooking (none if you use a store-bought crust) and are easy to make. You…