Along with the holidays come the family traditions that are centered around gatherings, parties and festivities that I look forward to every year. Each family probably has their own idea of what it means to countdown the days before the holidays are here, and my family is no exception. One of the ways that we ... Read More about Countdown to the Holidays: A Fireside Hot Cocoa Board

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This year of all years seemed to be a good time to start decorating my home earlier than usual. In fact, I started decorating almost an entire month before I normally do, and this year I called in reinforcements for help in making my home truly a festive and beautiful space to be in this ... Read More about Christmas Home Tour: How to Set a Festive Scene

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One place we never skimp on Christmas festivities is on our outdoor holiday decor. There’s nothing more welcoming than driving up to a home and seeing it brightly lit with sparkling lights, pine garlands, mini Christmas trees and glowing lanterns. In fact there’s a joke in our neighborhood that you can see our house from ... Read More about Outdoor Holiday Decor: How to Add Cheer Outside

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Ah, the joys of living in Arizona! This is the time of year where we get to brag about our sunshine and fabulous weather. In the summer not so much, but now is when most of us who live here take advantage of our amazing climate and enjoy alfresco dining as much as possible. This ... Read More about Christmas Table Setting: Dinner in the Garden

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It’s that glorious time of year where everyone is cooking, baking and spending more time in the kitchen. I’ve been wanting to make a fun, festive appetizer for my family that we can all enjoy this holiday season, so I created this Puff Pastry Tree with Easy Roasted Red Pepper Dip. This recipe uses frozen ... Read More about Puff Pastry Tree with an Easy Roasted Red Pepper Dip

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Because I spend so much time in the kitchen, especially during the holidays, it only makes sense that I want it to be as festive as possible and reflect a fun Christmas spirit. A beautifully decorated kitchen during the holidays just makes me happy and puts me in a great mood. Plus, it’s where my ... Read More about Simple Ideas for Christmas Decor in the Kitchen

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Every Christmas morning since I was little, my family has celebrated with a beautiful brunch after stockings and presents are opened. It’s a tradition that brings back such great memories and now that we have kids of our own, I have continued our holiday breakfast in my home – something that I look forward to ... Read More about Holiday Breakfast: Easy and Delicious Brunch Ideas

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This holiday season, I’m all about being cozy, which is why my gifts are going to be geared towards feeling warm and comfy in your homes-something that we are all becoming very familiar with these days. Why not embrace this new normal and create unique gifts for our loved ones so we can celebrate what ... Read More about Christmas Gift Basket Ideas for a Warm & Cozy Holiday

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For as long as I can remember, on Christmas morning my family would gather after opening presents for an incredible brunch around the dining table. As we got older and had kids of our own, we would take turns hosting brunch at our homes. This is such a special tradition in my family and brings ... Read More about How to Host a Magical Christmas Morning Family Brunch

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There’s something so reassuring and comforting about seeing familiar colors and patterns, especially during the holidays. I set out to invoke those nostalgic feelings when I designed this classic red and green Christmas table with the help of my friends at Vietri. To shop this gold rimmed place setting, click any photo here: I first ... Read More about Red & Green Classic Christmas Table

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