How I keep the holiday spirit going by transitioning a Christmas tree into a Mardi Gras tree! I have a hard time saying goodbye to my Christmas decorations. The joyous, abundant decor and the soft white lights give the house a magical quality. And after it is packed away our surroundings can seem a little blah and lifeless. My solution…
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Check out all of the predicted 2022 interior decor trends to inspire your home decorating and remodeling projects for the new year! As we begin this fresh new year, it’s fun to see all of the lists of what will be “in” this year in home decorating! While my style is definitely more classic and not very trendy, I still…
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A delicious Chicken and Sausage Gumbo made easy with a few shortcuts. Warm up a cold winter night with this good Louisiana comfort food!! It’s that time of year…the weather is cold and I’m in the mood to cook and hunker down inside. When the weather forecast predicts a cold snap in Texas, this Louisiana girl’s first thought is gumbo…
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How I easily transitioned my Christmas dining table to a winter tablescape changing just a few items to create a magical winter wonderland theme for January! We are a couple of weeks into January, and all of the pretty, shiny holiday things have now been packed away. It feels so clean and peaceful around the house, but I still miss…
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How I decorate for January to make my house feel like a cozy, clean winter sanctuary with just a few simple touches to add winter warmth! “January Decorating” is not a term you hear very often. It’s like the middle child in the holiday and spring family that gets less attention than its siblings. And after our homes are dressed…
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Three easy ways to bring a calm and cozy feeling into your decorating after the holidays! Happy New Year!! If you haven’t already done it like me, it’s time to start thinking about packing away all of the holiday decorations for another year. After living amongst so much seasonal decor since fall, you might feel stumped about what to put…
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This recipe for a twist on the traditional New Year’s Day black-eyed peas will have even the black-eyed pea haters craving more! It’s almost time to ring in the new year and part of that includes some hearty, warm, delicious, and must-have foods in my household on New Years Day. One of these (of course) is black-eyed peas to bring…
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My best tips and tricks for efficiently storing Christmas ornaments, wreaths, trees, and other decorations to make holiday decorating easier for next year! This post contains Amazon and other affiliate links for your convenience. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you purchase something through any link, I may receive a small commission, at no extra charge…
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Need some “spirits” to get into the Christmas spirit? This boozy creamy white chocolate and vanilla cocktail is so decadent it’s sure to be your favorite holiday indulgence this season! Plus a printable recipe tag to gift these ingredients to your favorite hostess. A few years back at our annual Christmas party with my best girlfriends, the hostess served us…
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This Texas city’s downtown at Christmas is definitely Hallmark Channel worthy! I just happen to live a hop, skip, and a jump from one of the most charming areas for Christmas! As a matter of fact, the city of Grapevine, Texas was dubbed by the state senate, “The Christmas Capital of Texas”. And for good reason. The Christmas activities and…
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