It's a funny thing--I was never a massive fan of pumpkin pie when I was growing up. I know it's the classic American Thanksgiving dessert, but I just never cared for it. Fast forward a few decades to where I'm living in another country and am massively homesick and all I've been thinking about is pumpkin pie. It's so easy to make (especially if you cheat like I did with a pre-made crust) and is absolutely a taste of home for me. This picture perfect pumpkin pie is all you need for that taste of ... Read More
Thanksgiving
Clove Pumpkin and Leaf Pouches
I always get excited when fall rolls around because cinnamon and clove are my two favorite scents. Fall makes it acceptable to fill the house with their smell and I keep it going throughout winter. I can't get enough! It's so easy to get cinnamon scented pinecones, so I decided to add in the clove scent I love with these Clove Pumpkin and Leaf Pouches! This post contains affiliate links. Supplies: felt in various colors fabric pumpkin die (large) leaf die (large) pumpkin ... Read More
Give Thanks Banner
This post contains sponsored content and affiliate links. I love decorating for Thanksgiving. It feels like fall's last hurrah, so all of the pumpkins and leaves and fall colors explode around the house. I never really thought about Thanksgiving much other than a big meal day until I lived in another country. Of course they didn't celebrate it, but even though I didn't have sentimental memories of the holiday, I missed it. Now I make a point to celebrate it with my family and to give thanks for ... Read More
Give Thanks Framed Art
I love the idea of seasonal artwork and have started creating my own. I've never really decorated for Thanksgiving specifically and decided it was time to change that. I wanted something simple and came up with this Give Thanks Framed Art. I used a frame I picked up on sale, Wrap It Up Statement Floral, Stencil-Masks in Holiday Shapes and Dear Ruby Alpha, Mod Podge, green paint, and a bit of glitter. I pulled out the paper insert from the frame and used that as my canvas. I covered ... Read More
Scott Chocolate: Hot Chocolate Cocktail
If you are looking for a comfort drink to curl up with on a chilly evening, Scott Chocolate is the drink you're after. I love warm cocktails, and there's nothing better than hot chocolate, right? It's the perfect drink to have while you're winding down in front of the fire after a long day. I joined in with some awesome bloggers to bring you a Holiday Cocktail Party! After you try our Scott Chocolate, make sure you go around to try all of the other great holiday cocktails on ... Read More