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Home | Easy Fresh Wreath

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj3-956vccKXuY8cI0P1rZ3tcbHPtqjuY3WAjZvgyq7No9seF7eGgSuoYDj5wkIszNr1a3psmmqX5YIwmm7ccAYzepRAaNkE670j9aInBNwNkNi4Dg8-e_g44h-6Ln9MuI9xdNN_2qCTY/s1600-h/IMG_0170.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417743782072680018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj3-956vccKXuY8cI0P1rZ3tcbHPtqjuY3WAjZvgyq7No9seF7eGgSuoYDj5wkIszNr1a3psmmqX5YIwmm7ccAYzepRAaNkE670j9aInBNwNkNi4Dg8-e_g44h-6Ln9MuI9xdNN_2qCTY/s400/IMG_0170.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br /><div>To make this wreath, you'll need a grapevine wreath, green florist wire and brown satin ribbon for hanging - all can be found at Michaels craft store.<br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-cZCIf-dB0Ijr1I-xtmFV0Z6NJMmJa8zndnqIgW7PqxTwqWs4rgRxYmoKXs0KzsxAy7mw6hf28WiM7ACG4NbNdEFXsQn7PvmY-CmveFMBYfyqcv4krMzSP2dDm0LgGIwCgTMQPWgVfHo/s1600-h/IMG_0025.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417743764158963874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-cZCIf-dB0Ijr1I-xtmFV0Z6NJMmJa8zndnqIgW7PqxTwqWs4rgRxYmoKXs0KzsxAy7mw6hf28WiM7ACG4NbNdEFXsQn7PvmY-CmveFMBYfyqcv4krMzSP2dDm0LgGIwCgTMQPWgVfHo/s400/IMG_0025.JPG" style="display: block; height: 300px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I clipped some branches from a tree in our back yard.  You could also buy them from a tree farm.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm1OLqDoNdX6Lw-JJqlA8PLFnN4GNsL91B5iS63N_JnhhenZwXzjFdx2_yQjL4EZowMaBF6P4T0GyVa8iOaZp7Y9Y8Dh3UNv2LZzUN-XCerVA6HK8lKMxo6Vs6EysBgp9Yxnw9jjYb_Og/s1600-h/IMG_0027.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417743770191134514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm1OLqDoNdX6Lw-JJqlA8PLFnN4GNsL91B5iS63N_JnhhenZwXzjFdx2_yQjL4EZowMaBF6P4T0GyVa8iOaZp7Y9Y8Dh3UNv2LZzUN-XCerVA6HK8lKMxo6Vs6EysBgp9Yxnw9jjYb_Og/s400/IMG_0027.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a>I attached the sprigs by wrapping wire around the wreaths until it is full. <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0000ee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><br /></div></div>

Home | Easy Fresh Wreath

To make this wreath, you'll need a grapevine wreath, green florist wire and brown satin ribbon for hanging - all can be found at Michael...

9:30 AM

Entertaining | Simple Holiday Flowers

Entertaining | Simple Holiday Flowers

I made a couple of these small arrangements for a brunch for the Delta Gamma Alumni. I used rustic tin buckets as the vase, then filled it ...

8:56 AM

Entertaining | Holiday | Beef Tenderloin

<div>At almost every Holiday Party that I cater, the centerpiece of the food display has been a beautiful Beef Tenderloin. It is the perfect thing to serve for the holidays - it is a special treat and it is very easy to do for a crowd.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeMABJAAkoRWuirRcpWgls7Ux9EUDFc2dbkSzsliJHW41GX-2EUNzzW3i38NA7YZkXVdpi4Aii7cGPIQUPIRSN3pfHCmmrAShaLXdCHuIPbYnMxACyn_qOFCAvWl7QP4XaseNFVCfGS98/s1600-h/IMG_0125.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417733213283601474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeMABJAAkoRWuirRcpWgls7Ux9EUDFc2dbkSzsliJHW41GX-2EUNzzW3i38NA7YZkXVdpi4Aii7cGPIQUPIRSN3pfHCmmrAShaLXdCHuIPbYnMxACyn_qOFCAvWl7QP4XaseNFVCfGS98/s400/IMG_0125.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><div><br /></div><div>When buying for large crowds, I always turn to Costco. Their beef tenderloins sell at $9-10 per pound (un-trimmed) and $15 per pound (trimmed) and typically weigh 5-8 pounds each. For portions, I figure .6 pounds per person. So, a 6 pound tenderloin is plenty for 10 guests... amounting to $6 per person for a fabulous dinner.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></span></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFZ0ED6jkr-vvUXKaw7ax8ZwURNQkM5Ehb0KZcXN-L1HTuk8VNSmWyyyYC_O131Y7pHN1x_E3Mzg7WZ0RaTukEmTcG2CRuK0BC4IKYwpimJ9wxl_7Zwbmz2t_fbBoncjHozwxjtC7yjE0/s1600-h/IMG_0120.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417732536299739314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFZ0ED6jkr-vvUXKaw7ax8ZwURNQkM5Ehb0KZcXN-L1HTuk8VNSmWyyyYC_O131Y7pHN1x_E3Mzg7WZ0RaTukEmTcG2CRuK0BC4IKYwpimJ9wxl_7Zwbmz2t_fbBoncjHozwxjtC7yjE0/s400/IMG_0120.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><div>To prepare, I coat each beef (2 pictured) with olive oil, and generously salt & pepper.   Roast on a baking sheet at 500 degrees (make sure your oven is clean!) for 30-35 minutes.  Remove from the oven and let it rest for 30 minutes.  Then slice.  </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>

Entertaining | Holiday | Beef Tenderloin

At almost every Holiday Party that I cater, the centerpiece of the food display has been a beautiful Beef Tenderloin. It is the perfect thin...

8:38 AM

Entertaining | Snack Boxes

<div>A couple of weeks ago, I helped my Aunt Lisa by providing some "snack boxes" for the bus trip she had organized of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Holiday Homes Tour.  </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaTMFUYlZWZl1JofqG0RSK8ltaV8o9J_-VQsBK0cMtaDOonjQq3dp7cHSBM97eu7MIHpTnDkEfFkiZUEOTFehX2Eiua0P6k1N1BCoKKKoTH9K3wS1XxkAaMeNVMmR4TDXEpFORkMW83P0/s1600-h/IMG_0031.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417724554621466914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaTMFUYlZWZl1JofqG0RSK8ltaV8o9J_-VQsBK0cMtaDOonjQq3dp7cHSBM97eu7MIHpTnDkEfFkiZUEOTFehX2Eiua0P6k1N1BCoKKKoTH9K3wS1XxkAaMeNVMmR4TDXEpFORkMW83P0/s400/IMG_0031.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><div><br /></div><div>I made 35 boxes contain the following :</div><div><br /></div><div>- Petite Pork Tenderloin Sandich with Caramelized Onion Cream Cheese</div><div>- Cashew, Dried Cranberry & Golden Rasin Mix</div><div>- Artisan Cheeses & Berries</div><div>- <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2009/12/recipes-truffle-brownies.html">Truffle Brownies (click here for the recipe!)</a></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_sK_QUA_Qhfbssl7KSOfsHlo4Ej2k4R-Vpy8gyctJ8lbeURvI2HgJcdDaRDLrvIPWRr3AOJXYsuE-b9zk0xHssbMYze1EhsBtR2GOYh0A3pYrv1hNYDw2jeAcdQuqrl3gLdK33tHl2zs/s1600-h/IMG_0035.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417724186572389218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_sK_QUA_Qhfbssl7KSOfsHlo4Ej2k4R-Vpy8gyctJ8lbeURvI2HgJcdDaRDLrvIPWRr3AOJXYsuE-b9zk0xHssbMYze1EhsBtR2GOYh0A3pYrv1hNYDw2jeAcdQuqrl3gLdK33tHl2zs/s400/IMG_0035.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><div>Each brown kraft box was lined with parchment paper, then accented with festive cupcake papers (turned inside out) and red polk-a-dot napkins.  </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuwgWkr8PibpyZ1LmH-h9S8kQv82LF1hEWqfd6iIZmQ1d0Rz7J7F5doWJkLWPKEashPSR1gqwGnTN4d-Pr0MmDymYLjby2git9aH2ECIMKQI5tC0g5it4tqOBM1a_aSbtqBrHEWCkNI6k/s1600-h/IMG_0034.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417724177434100690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuwgWkr8PibpyZ1LmH-h9S8kQv82LF1hEWqfd6iIZmQ1d0Rz7J7F5doWJkLWPKEashPSR1gqwGnTN4d-Pr0MmDymYLjby2git9aH2ECIMKQI5tC0g5it4tqOBM1a_aSbtqBrHEWCkNI6k/s400/IMG_0034.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><br /></div>

Entertaining | Snack Boxes

A couple of weeks ago, I helped my Aunt Lisa by providing some "snack boxes" for the bus trip she had organized of the Kappa Kappa...

8:07 AM

Recipes : Sugar Cookies

<center><a href="http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/07/443.jpg"><img border="0" height="281" src="http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/07/s_443.jpg" style="margin:5px" width="210" /></a></center><br /><br />I've been making this same recipes with my mom and sister for 27 years.  We always made dozens of cookies to give away to friends and family... And a couple very elaborate ones we saved for Santa. <br /><br /><center><a href="http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/07/444.jpg"><img border="0" height="281" src="http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/07/s_444.jpg" style="margin:5px" width="210" /></a></center><br />I copied this recipe from my Mom's Better Homes & Gardens cookbook into my journal of recipes I started 5 years ago... Other things in the journal include creme brûlée, Outrageous Brownies, and Beef Tenderloin. <br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href="http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/07/445.jpg"><img border="0" height="281" src="http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/07/s_445.jpg" style="margin:5px" width="210" /></a></center><br /><br />2 sticks of butter<br />1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar<br />2 1/2 cups of flour<br />1 tsp of vanilla<br />1 tsp of cream of tarter<br />1 tsp of baking soda<br />1 egg<br /><br />Whip together butter and sugar, then stir in remaining ingredients.  Roll out dough and cut shapes.  Bake for 6-8 minutes at 350 degrees. <br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href="http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/07/446.jpg"><img border="0" height="281" src="http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/07/s_446.jpg" style="margin:5px" width="210" /></a></center>

Recipes : Sugar Cookies

I've been making this same recipes with my mom and sister for 27 years. We always made dozens of cookies to give away to friends and fa...

11:21 AM

Sugar Cookies | Holiday Recipies

This morning, I'm decorating sugar cookies for events this weekend... Candy canes and stockings. <br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/04/221.jpg'><img border="0" height="281" src="http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/04/s_221.jpg" style="margin:5px" width="210"></a></center><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/04/222.jpg'><img border="0" height="281" src="http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/04/s_222.jpg" style="margin:5px" width="210"></a></center><br />I start by doing the white icing, then I fill in with the red.  I use royal icing- it is very shiny and glossy.  <br /><br />4 egg whites<br />4 cups of powdered sugar<br /><br />Beat the egg whites until frothy.  Add in the powdered sugar until smooth.<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/04/223.jpg'><img border="0" height="210" src="http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/04/s_223.jpg" style="margin:5px" width="281"></a></center><br /> <br /><br />Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Falmouth%20St,Fairway,United%20States%4039.028572%2C-94.623536&z=10'>Falmouth St,Fairway,United States</a></p>

Sugar Cookies | Holiday Recipies

This morning, I'm decorating sugar cookies for events this weekend... Candy canes and stockings. I start by doing the white icing, then...

7:36 AM

Workshops | Recipe Cards | Festive French Holiday Entertaining | Kansas City

<div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt2qlQNtb7QFZa2G2eGroi-MZ_53SR1tb8Werh0LmWy00etgB6tjDtczL71oiDDRvKnwQU0r0Ao4ef2SYvCyv8ZfjPhdJIQEo3uLZSCjrWlpU4fYn8LR5usCYew4YmDDruALnqHVJwy-Y/s1600/Jenny+Steffens+Holid%234C53FB.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410028304864354994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt2qlQNtb7QFZa2G2eGroi-MZ_53SR1tb8Werh0LmWy00etgB6tjDtczL71oiDDRvKnwQU0r0Ao4ef2SYvCyv8ZfjPhdJIQEo3uLZSCjrWlpU4fYn8LR5usCYew4YmDDruALnqHVJwy-Y/s400/Jenny+Steffens+Holid%234C53FB.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 396px; height: 306px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Tomorrow night, I have my "Festive French Holiday Entertaining : Steak Frits" workshop/cooking class at <a href="http://www.athymeforeverything.com">A Thyme for Everythin</a>g.  There are a couple of spots left - still time to sign up!  Visit <a href="http://www.athymeforeverything.com">www.athymeforeverything.com</a> for more info. </div><div><br /></div><div>The recipes are below... it is going to be a great class - Truffle Fries, Brie & Apple Crostini, French Onion Soup, Seared Filets, & Vanilla Creme with Raspberries.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6OpOElmh9msQHKo6l_p_sA30WnI4Q5Vocw8tWgJk2E5dy_mdCKf-ejhoPMnpbk0Mz_fPis1w87ZJ10EIz3BK-VQPzRbPV39p8TCGVmvmfdgVwaws0ivrdk0cdSsgZYB08KGYJJTfI4S8/s1600/Jenny+Steffens+Holid%234C53DB.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410028310711005106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6OpOElmh9msQHKo6l_p_sA30WnI4Q5Vocw8tWgJk2E5dy_mdCKf-ejhoPMnpbk0Mz_fPis1w87ZJ10EIz3BK-VQPzRbPV39p8TCGVmvmfdgVwaws0ivrdk0cdSsgZYB08KGYJJTfI4S8/s400/Jenny+Steffens+Holid%234C53DB.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 309px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div>

Workshops | Recipe Cards | Festive French Holiday Entertaining | Kansas City

Tomorrow night, I have my "Festive French Holiday Entertaining : Steak Frits" workshop/cooking class at A Thyme for Everythin g. ...

2:31 PM

Entertaining : Holidays : Thanksgiving

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbxzZmQ5m94YfEklOGzCFRAw3DUi-bbdRWu-xi3FIAmsbxmHZUCgB3UWOMYqIS9rRzGWYd5YQpYISkBfO9FsZBQukZpmor3kmv2iEAs26pN6Q0JfAz8N5Qkq2z50V3aNqmuyEXpgZTnC8/s1600/Pecan+Pie.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409915716665823122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbxzZmQ5m94YfEklOGzCFRAw3DUi-bbdRWu-xi3FIAmsbxmHZUCgB3UWOMYqIS9rRzGWYd5YQpYISkBfO9FsZBQukZpmor3kmv2iEAs26pN6Q0JfAz8N5Qkq2z50V3aNqmuyEXpgZTnC8/s400/Pecan+Pie.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><div>This is the pie my sister and I made... she did the crust and I did the filling.  We followed Martha Stewart's recipe - was very good - it sat up nicely and did not run.  (This photo is pre-oven)  The pie took 75 minutes to bake - wow. </div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpAnGVxGMVFX4GGaJQYzHJlaAp8XxG26UG1CPb9Mp-WYqO3dY4sYCtFn6bpACWNuYmjffWvNkbK5rHoCSuYA-lnJB_cqDFOCgCS9fhzt_J30Y8g5D0Gt8t9C20MveKp8ilCp-fwiXz_xU/s1600/Nut+Wreath.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409915713613240210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpAnGVxGMVFX4GGaJQYzHJlaAp8XxG26UG1CPb9Mp-WYqO3dY4sYCtFn6bpACWNuYmjffWvNkbK5rHoCSuYA-lnJB_cqDFOCgCS9fhzt_J30Y8g5D0Gt8t9C20MveKp8ilCp-fwiXz_xU/s400/Nut+Wreath.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 242px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /></div><div>My sister, Jill, is rather crafty and made this wreath out of nuts.  She had two of the wreaths hanging in front of mirrors in her dining room.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAkFS2BHqilOxcdTC_w9fi5OL3diC13rODtmq5UMUorITBXpbJEEOW5dG7y7483S-BJkfAklM2ByHIoDLpP7RKXeSIaxUURqh20fLb8Nmj0fPM0zjLx0fUSk0gh2t2UbR5pY3gSYwWzV0/s1600/Turkey.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409915705923272690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAkFS2BHqilOxcdTC_w9fi5OL3diC13rODtmq5UMUorITBXpbJEEOW5dG7y7483S-BJkfAklM2ByHIoDLpP7RKXeSIaxUURqh20fLb8Nmj0fPM0zjLx0fUSk0gh2t2UbR5pY3gSYwWzV0/s400/Turkey.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>This is our turkey pre-roasting.  I stuffed it with lemon, garlic, onion, thyme and sage.  I'll have to track down a photo (Mom?) of the turkey post-roast... I was too busy drooling to take a photo. </div><div><br /></div><div>Does anyone have any Thanksgiving photos to share?!</div><div><br /></div>

Entertaining : Holidays : Thanksgiving

This is the pie my sister and I made... she did the crust and I did the filling. We followed Martha Stewart's recipe - was very good - ...

7:14 AM

Recipes | Entertaining | Happy Thanksgiving

Recipes | Entertaining | Happy Thanksgiving

This is the turkey recipe I'll be following today... Martha Stewart's Turkey 101 . This is the first year for me to be in charge of ...

8:16 AM

Workshops | A Festive French Holiday

<span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:medium;">For my upcoming Holiday Entertaining Workshop at A Thyme for Everything, I'm preparing a feast for "A Festive French Holiday".</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:medium;">Menu :</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:medium;">Brie & Apple Crostini</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:medium;">French Onion Soup</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:medium;">Pan Seared Steaks</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:medium;">Truffle Fries</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="font-size:medium;">Vanilla Bean Creme & Raspberries</span></span><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 68); line-height: 20px;"><br /></span></div><div>To register for the class, visit <a href="http://athymeforeverything.com/pages/cooking-classes.php">A Thyme for Everything</a>!</div>

Workshops | A Festive French Holiday

For my upcoming Holiday Entertaining Workshop at A Thyme for Everything, I'm preparing a feast for "A Festive French Holiday"....

10:18 AM

Entertaining | Recipes | Roasted Garlic & Goat Cheese Appetizer

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisLbJ2BDwS27AK5tt6AzHKu4hc3p9uZ_tX3TZ5BBB3np6Dwc_dfXHMWzHNKOgiobc7N13DSNtdFHtYqcNqLsp2N2cBZin6y4HmVr8N8EJJW11kSXjoCOZC173PcZ5C8gscHe8lbk9TQsA/s1600-h/Roasted+Garlic+Goat+Cheese+Platter.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399543079668240402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisLbJ2BDwS27AK5tt6AzHKu4hc3p9uZ_tX3TZ5BBB3np6Dwc_dfXHMWzHNKOgiobc7N13DSNtdFHtYqcNqLsp2N2cBZin6y4HmVr8N8EJJW11kSXjoCOZC173PcZ5C8gscHe8lbk9TQsA/s400/Roasted+Garlic+Goat+Cheese+Platter.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><div>On Halloween, we had some friends over for dinner, Monopoly, and help handing out candy.  We started our night with some roasted garlic, goat cheese with toasted french bread.  I also added a store bought roasted red pepper pesto to the platter for some festive orange color.   </div><div> <br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSlJWAjhfm2i-WB2LGox7psHhd9Of_wlnRImRLR3zHbk8diP8R4fIEzGPXVd2ea54Z6lffCrjWBVn-6X6Jwgn6KICkwSPPoxhJnlOowO9AJ5iGVwBZT4m2qm5Q1PFQgi5lIQR3sdRlSg8/s1600-h/Roasted+Garlic+1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399543071284045330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSlJWAjhfm2i-WB2LGox7psHhd9Of_wlnRImRLR3zHbk8diP8R4fIEzGPXVd2ea54Z6lffCrjWBVn-6X6Jwgn6KICkwSPPoxhJnlOowO9AJ5iGVwBZT4m2qm5Q1PFQgi5lIQR3sdRlSg8/s400/Roasted+Garlic+1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 284px;" /></a></div><div><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 10.0px Optima; min-height: 12.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 10.0px Optima"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 large head of garlic</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 10.0px Optima"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/4 cup of olive oil</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 10.0px Optima"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">12 ounces of soft goat cheese</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 10.0px Optima"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 baguette, sliced</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 10.0px Optima; min-height: 12.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 10.0px Optima"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut top 1/4 inch off heads of garlic to expose cloves. Place garlic in small baking dish. Add oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Turn garlic cut side up. Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake until garlic skins are golden brown and cloves are tender, about 55 minutes. Cool. Squeeze garlic cloves from skins.  In an oven proof dish,   place goat cheese.  Bake for 10 minutes.  Searve with sliced baguettes.</span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: center; font: 10.0px Optima"><br /></p></div>

Entertaining | Recipes | Roasted Garlic & Goat Cheese Appetizer

On Halloween, we had some friends over for dinner, Monopoly, and help handing out candy. We started our night with some roasted garlic, goa...

8:23 AM

DIY | Fall Bouquet | Wedding | Claire Ryser Photos

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJOJ1Hw9CSF2zRQyPEMCSbrsyikkqKhIsVy1p1X2fNXD178l2Lwv5zKk1i4vDhpy0qDvpAvIIinRBzSnO7gopgj5Qp7JIWQETZ41YuWvoiElncZu0ek8qH8F7BvChKFM5WklSNseS4qiw/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+14.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397303582002396738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJOJ1Hw9CSF2zRQyPEMCSbrsyikkqKhIsVy1p1X2fNXD178l2Lwv5zKk1i4vDhpy0qDvpAvIIinRBzSnO7gopgj5Qp7JIWQETZ41YuWvoiElncZu0ek8qH8F7BvChKFM5WklSNseS4qiw/s400/DIY+Fall+Table+14.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><div>This bouquet of Roses & Wheat is so simple to create!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo_HkPLMtG07StNdDTtPvjgUPgCqopG71wGLEaWKkhSl-q3HA0vbTTkhYNeOKZILafgf5XpzRH_n9aeDAWte_7ahBMFZV7VcXaHHXRG5wcf2FheprH9GmuMoQTotG5CH_ZSip5w-HJ_eo/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+4a.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397303560998951762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo_HkPLMtG07StNdDTtPvjgUPgCqopG71wGLEaWKkhSl-q3HA0vbTTkhYNeOKZILafgf5XpzRH_n9aeDAWte_7ahBMFZV7VcXaHHXRG5wcf2FheprH9GmuMoQTotG5CH_ZSip5w-HJ_eo/s400/DIY+Fall+Table+4a.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I started with cream garden roses, pale pink roses, and wheat.</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdqZo48R-ruTElcyI-7UBNCbXl86LiVP2jqeCIVS1vmoJpmDQYkv4g0-ezEgqF8a-NOZSGJ9CS1NOS3lAOyWWHuo2LI-ybYQCzwBwdnhV05wDFINrr-3zuad37Dr1m7HAk-M5ZMWdEEUc/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+5a.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397303567892992050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdqZo48R-ruTElcyI-7UBNCbXl86LiVP2jqeCIVS1vmoJpmDQYkv4g0-ezEgqF8a-NOZSGJ9CS1NOS3lAOyWWHuo2LI-ybYQCzwBwdnhV05wDFINrr-3zuad37Dr1m7HAk-M5ZMWdEEUc/s400/DIY+Fall+Table+5a.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a>Gather the roses, then wrap with floral tape.  Start adding the wheat around the outside, creating a collar of wheat.  Then continue to tape until you have a sturdy handle.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyfzyXoanqZsKnMz6ZxewV4It7txUehFaTJ3Mn26RaBhC1iG8DuH7rzyHFaZZ8-AG8d9xs8slkCa9WzbFsNmc2kbPazycKdOrLu6RAPWI5l6SVuU15dhI8uOXJ9b8jWlv30_Zu1M0vp-0/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+19.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397303571419624386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyfzyXoanqZsKnMz6ZxewV4It7txUehFaTJ3Mn26RaBhC1iG8DuH7rzyHFaZZ8-AG8d9xs8slkCa9WzbFsNmc2kbPazycKdOrLu6RAPWI5l6SVuU15dhI8uOXJ9b8jWlv30_Zu1M0vp-0/s400/DIY+Fall+Table+19.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a></div> Cut the ends of the bouquet (I like about 8 inches of stems below the blooms), then wrap in burlap cover all of the floral tape.  Secure the burlap with pearl pins.<br /><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggUWs2zlh3vidFjiv95dRrXpmd8VgLB3A1oZ5iELphbuIE9fkbmpsvSVFtcKKSSOlh05hdxMwk1RJ8DGLjhl04PaW4ILZ-ndN7yU3JLGxj1kX_cLs6b-NsydKeNnlILPY0i_JtKs2F2XE/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+13.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397303574017448194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggUWs2zlh3vidFjiv95dRrXpmd8VgLB3A1oZ5iELphbuIE9fkbmpsvSVFtcKKSSOlh05hdxMwk1RJ8DGLjhl04PaW4ILZ-ndN7yU3JLGxj1kX_cLs6b-NsydKeNnlILPY0i_JtKs2F2XE/s400/DIY+Fall+Table+13.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks to <a href="http://visionairestudios.blogspot.com/">Claire Ryser of Visionaire Studios</a> for taking the beautiful photos!</div><div><br /></div></div>

DIY | Fall Bouquet | Wedding | Claire Ryser Photos

This bouquet of Roses & Wheat is so simple to create! I started with cream garden roses, pale pink roses, and wheat. Gather the roses, t...

8:32 AM

DIY | Pumpkin Place Cards | Photos by Claire Ryser of Visionaire Studios

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDGjn6SKQ7pFhheyF91XNTLcSioB_z4Pmm2jVmsZPTDi5kw1E7q2k0Z65gCfPIqaXJWMllUCcvKKvMyw5JMy6ylK1JG4Vs66QePbryGjNVg-xW51PrLRT-NsQsW1GrgsAI3b6ymkDQrMU/s1600-h/IMG_0005.CR2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397301204838697186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDGjn6SKQ7pFhheyF91XNTLcSioB_z4Pmm2jVmsZPTDi5kw1E7q2k0Z65gCfPIqaXJWMllUCcvKKvMyw5JMy6ylK1JG4Vs66QePbryGjNVg-xW51PrLRT-NsQsW1GrgsAI3b6ymkDQrMU/s400/IMG_0005.CR2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.claireryser.com">Claire Ryser of Visionaire Studios </a>stopped by a couple weeks ago to document some DIY projects.  We created a Fall inspired tablesetting that featured these mini pumpkin placecards. </div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"> I started with white mini pumpkins and wrapped the stems with blue painters tape.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2i9GfPnOwSg6udGa3C42l3DqqSLPdrBogmYZGurUqgvZq-5NqbCOtpgzvk9qtVrIKRL5Ad1ny9J43YhQW8lU8yWPNqvKkYVbcLUhlt_6zR5qRhr25JRwHPKquOv4gAk0AlztBEX9mXFg/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397300531422488706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2i9GfPnOwSg6udGa3C42l3DqqSLPdrBogmYZGurUqgvZq-5NqbCOtpgzvk9qtVrIKRL5Ad1ny9J43YhQW8lU8yWPNqvKkYVbcLUhlt_6zR5qRhr25JRwHPKquOv4gAk0AlztBEX9mXFg/s400/DIY+Fall+Table+2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a>Next, I sprayed the pumpkins with a soft gold spray paint.  Be sure to spray about 12 inches from the pumpkin in light layers.</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCng56KVpayMTqW2LRld0GTTcbP7bZLWRaONy0mnznI1rAd50C2zCrOlgBD3AC949oc9hxv0B1-OMlAVDutCRyet-SKc-JsO6Qglwv74TVT5qOOsTGCJpmn9rxXXnsa_0sbv2SofQxP-A/s1600-h/IMG_0030.CR2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397301200057409058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCng56KVpayMTqW2LRld0GTTcbP7bZLWRaONy0mnznI1rAd50C2zCrOlgBD3AC949oc9hxv0B1-OMlAVDutCRyet-SKc-JsO6Qglwv74TVT5qOOsTGCJpmn9rxXXnsa_0sbv2SofQxP-A/s400/IMG_0030.CR2.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></a><br /></div><div>After drying for 10 minutes, I removed the tape.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiurNbl01vfYWzoDXrj679U0EPcS-Ov7srs3cNQMQ27oHY2SZHwhombakq00LHnh49dKcM3mhFmot-Fk6aRbKgKcvEfQxzfzNTtubL3XrmK4G8MoBykyCEePoJUCq993YaXna6SnGqH7Jk/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397300522673065858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiurNbl01vfYWzoDXrj679U0EPcS-Ov7srs3cNQMQ27oHY2SZHwhombakq00LHnh49dKcM3mhFmot-Fk6aRbKgKcvEfQxzfzNTtubL3XrmK4G8MoBykyCEePoJUCq993YaXna6SnGqH7Jk/s400/DIY+Fall+Table+3.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a>I made a vertical cut in the the stems with a pair of floral shears. <br /><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6J04O8VO4DEfCB-jXp3ArPqflnZRDNWH0rUX3zh14RH3tRRopyQAQTmMogU93Z4jP2gwOgiKrO46OGmTP7MB6JwhH5b0668285kQJ3Kj-Jj1QnWzVlLQGSF7VSh0lRLVC08z6Bf1XVLU/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+1+.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397300525330681186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6J04O8VO4DEfCB-jXp3ArPqflnZRDNWH0rUX3zh14RH3tRRopyQAQTmMogU93Z4jP2gwOgiKrO46OGmTP7MB6JwhH5b0668285kQJ3Kj-Jj1QnWzVlLQGSF7VSh0lRLVC08z6Bf1XVLU/s400/DIY+Fall+Table+1+.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I inserted a name card in the cut of the stem.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW3ShcvJywRAN9B9bVYs_WDNSXPwtJ26W1nBM_6Is_RdIc-i1lhXrYjh_Fwtsejk8pPlxlNqNVDm40s-kTFE4e-6I0cSoqMKblOwKjibeae6a56PgLbMHzIqMGxyuI4KoxGGe7OCMu-bQ/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+8.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397300517416338258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW3ShcvJywRAN9B9bVYs_WDNSXPwtJ26W1nBM_6Is_RdIc-i1lhXrYjh_Fwtsejk8pPlxlNqNVDm40s-kTFE4e-6I0cSoqMKblOwKjibeae6a56PgLbMHzIqMGxyuI4KoxGGe7OCMu-bQ/s400/DIY+Fall+Table+8.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /></div><div>Done!</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKdB-RuEEuj03DjkS4cKabK1-87zUGTJyiZrsbiN67ccRBId_KYwLJOtHDxOgogo0TBrQA5HO_kwQ01dtq8A56GBY0wSnXvNA50MsCu0DtKilJGCMhkxAZ5OKwAXxnZe2GZi8ChyphenhyphenhzyZw/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+12.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397300511908173506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKdB-RuEEuj03DjkS4cKabK1-87zUGTJyiZrsbiN67ccRBId_KYwLJOtHDxOgogo0TBrQA5HO_kwQ01dtq8A56GBY0wSnXvNA50MsCu0DtKilJGCMhkxAZ5OKwAXxnZe2GZi8ChyphenhyphenhzyZw/s400/DIY+Fall+Table+12.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKDrCLzZmIYo8S6JqwYDyXeFpZpPDW6g8nUNle8GUDbi-UzksgNZIqyBM4LYGq9UPDOhhIrCJCZMXuD7_yGGeox5AJHlxXErYe46bbrTS6d4OsGNyN7xajAJ_Jblov9kzJF5fJ27k-uT8/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+18.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397300680025762242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKDrCLzZmIYo8S6JqwYDyXeFpZpPDW6g8nUNle8GUDbi-UzksgNZIqyBM4LYGq9UPDOhhIrCJCZMXuD7_yGGeox5AJHlxXErYe46bbrTS6d4OsGNyN7xajAJ_Jblov9kzJF5fJ27k-uT8/s400/DIY+Fall+Table+18.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The finished table.  To see more photos of the table, <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2009/10/entertaining-fall-inspired-wedding.html">click here</a>!</div><div><br /></div><div>Visit Claire's Blog at <a href="http://visionairestudios.blogspot.com">visionairestudios.blogspot.com</a>.  </div><div><br /></div></div>

DIY | Pumpkin Place Cards | Photos by Claire Ryser of Visionaire Studios

Claire Ryser of Visionaire Studios stopped by a couple weeks ago to document some DIY projects. We created a Fall inspired tablesetting tha...

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Entertaining | Fall Inspired Wedding Shower Table | Natasha's Mulberry & Mott | Claire Ryser Photos

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIpPr3Qo3n2oHeWuIHowZj0dZGn3clWKoMndtlHGCD5nWDFRRfC8yvv1ni3NOfwGVz1wmXoWs6iTNiMN7w-qsjyLMs01HZEdNP8BSUKn4bFAASxENavMVAPZQ24ZbDOiSIHwAUCmOtgIQ/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+18.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397292165606871618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIpPr3Qo3n2oHeWuIHowZj0dZGn3clWKoMndtlHGCD5nWDFRRfC8yvv1ni3NOfwGVz1wmXoWs6iTNiMN7w-qsjyLMs01HZEdNP8BSUKn4bFAASxENavMVAPZQ24ZbDOiSIHwAUCmOtgIQ/s1600/DIY+Fall+Table+18.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a>A couple of weeks ago, <a href="http://www.blisslistkc.com/claireryser.html">Claire Ryser of Visionaire Studios</a> came over and we had a fabulous day - she took photos while I put together this flirty Fall table setting.  <a href="http://www.blisslistkc.com/natashas.html">Natasha's Mulberry & Mott</a> created the cake - their "Bee Hive" cake - isn't it so whimsical?!  I accented the table with Blue Hubbard squash.<br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfbQMXKcgTihqQ_NxUdteDkK5MKNgF9F7ARFuIfqAKmTu7OOFRVQ7PxA1CTyVlJNeXpwl33p4wx74E3h2rkqtFnpsUrjn7vcuc8LWdpYSD70jYNz4O29K2H3p-bPEIYzdbJUaGb0qJX-Q/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+9.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397291102469893730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfbQMXKcgTihqQ_NxUdteDkK5MKNgF9F7ARFuIfqAKmTu7OOFRVQ7PxA1CTyVlJNeXpwl33p4wx74E3h2rkqtFnpsUrjn7vcuc8LWdpYSD70jYNz4O29K2H3p-bPEIYzdbJUaGb0qJX-Q/s1600/DIY+Fall+Table+9.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This table is all about mixing rustic with refined - For a luxurious yet rustic feel, I layered natural oatmeal linens, a wide burlap runner and a classic ticking stripe runner.  I used my mission style farm dining room chairs with ticking stripe pillows for extra comfort.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpTjHwL7J9jTCU16iRYD_3Lr9RSVZkucTGOzjWZFXcUuUzB4bqtO7QByCtVrxttRgjX4kxHSS850VW7KpQiR4gYWhgD9Whyu8jRn7yghJ93uJ3ES09MOiMu0ujSnAhi_Fy21RI5Oqf4a4/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+4.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397291844204889842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpTjHwL7J9jTCU16iRYD_3Lr9RSVZkucTGOzjWZFXcUuUzB4bqtO7QByCtVrxttRgjX4kxHSS850VW7KpQiR4gYWhgD9Whyu8jRn7yghJ93uJ3ES09MOiMu0ujSnAhi_Fy21RI5Oqf4a4/s1600/DIY+Fall+Table+4.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a><br />This bouquet is another example of rustic and refined - I made it with ivory garden roses, soft pink tea roses and wheat.  <br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjprZoikTdM4mBCNLQtUUByZnizvvQtERn58-qr4v9YlDMp3-0W9l9tfoW4koEQyNzqzL4sKuNF82VAzwRrKer-UH-b2vqKvebQCStj9X3RX8zGqu_Iqd0n-91SQ7FMTW_MJ1BvwOgbTMo/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+14.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397291385520899298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjprZoikTdM4mBCNLQtUUByZnizvvQtERn58-qr4v9YlDMp3-0W9l9tfoW4koEQyNzqzL4sKuNF82VAzwRrKer-UH-b2vqKvebQCStj9X3RX8zGqu_Iqd0n-91SQ7FMTW_MJ1BvwOgbTMo/s1600/DIY+Fall+Table+14.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a></div><div>I wrapped the stems in burlap, then fastened it with pearl pins.  For DIY instructions to make this bouquet, <a href="http://blisslistkc.blogspot.com/2009/11/diy-fall-bouquet-wedding-claire-ryser.html">click here</a>!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbxuf_klCkAfnr7d4c5ctWAxJLPc6HyY3Ecr_fo8IBJjVQAT-rwyovW69d4K2-H2UIIZDuCRQYCjww3MQ9IcAr2eyc6D8_Uxpt_5A6C2zrqgz1KLKa3Bzy8102825gZvEDOOlPykX0ZO8/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+15.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397291113484731426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbxuf_klCkAfnr7d4c5ctWAxJLPc6HyY3Ecr_fo8IBJjVQAT-rwyovW69d4K2-H2UIIZDuCRQYCjww3MQ9IcAr2eyc6D8_Uxpt_5A6C2zrqgz1KLKa3Bzy8102825gZvEDOOlPykX0ZO8/s1600/DIY+Fall+Table+15.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Natasha Goellner of <a href="http://www.blisslistkc.com/natashas.html">Natasha's Mulberry & Mott</a> made this "Bee Hive" Cake - the mountain of meringue is so incredible.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizhQCRRVnbIp3ZO0Y7O_NrOEYmaDHtBEOZ2tLCrnINWVPwPxSlQ_zzsQwLOBYTnJaVi7PZkS8S-Q7320WBGDG0ivTxWFuVr8xfBeOSye73ocXKouTReDpHhqatebJFS-kHEDu4Nzn2PUg/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+11.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397291398644801746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizhQCRRVnbIp3ZO0Y7O_NrOEYmaDHtBEOZ2tLCrnINWVPwPxSlQ_zzsQwLOBYTnJaVi7PZkS8S-Q7320WBGDG0ivTxWFuVr8xfBeOSye73ocXKouTReDpHhqatebJFS-kHEDu4Nzn2PUg/s1600/DIY+Fall+Table+11.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I love Natasha's style - very soft and romantic details.</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtj19zMFA2a6WbkMSytnO7oioUInse2Z0kqNcNcKaquliocYOmWKma4idWC2xyKBFb1GFYIqVNMW-i88NM4TCt3hUgL1tCj2gER9v7mlRVqruWIA4vLZZsCoA3GEynFlWVERdEWS6t3Nc/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+8.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397291399986724082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtj19zMFA2a6WbkMSytnO7oioUInse2Z0kqNcNcKaquliocYOmWKma4idWC2xyKBFb1GFYIqVNMW-i88NM4TCt3hUgL1tCj2gER9v7mlRVqruWIA4vLZZsCoA3GEynFlWVERdEWS6t3Nc/s1600/DIY+Fall+Table+8.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I made these pumpkin place cards from mini white pumpkins - so simple - for the DIY instructions, <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2009/10/diy-pumpkin-place-cards-photos-by.html">click here</a>!</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOyi48mdCA2a88qOeYS9NkzqKIqge6s1CNNa6_HxQ08zl6DrkYGvePZvy_s2M16huKBzTyT0j5VjltR20RwlqrYbxzzZ8tnJZNZguSi37y0Fv_-AamVGPJjDgx-6Qd9FFUAc0m04xAFj8/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+12.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397291393795034258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOyi48mdCA2a88qOeYS9NkzqKIqge6s1CNNa6_HxQ08zl6DrkYGvePZvy_s2M16huKBzTyT0j5VjltR20RwlqrYbxzzZ8tnJZNZguSi37y0Fv_-AamVGPJjDgx-6Qd9FFUAc0m04xAFj8/s1600/DIY+Fall+Table+12.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD9TW-4x_UuyXohqA96zUtauprcF5rVX5Qs9spnrqAAprf03n4FuJaHZhGTuHDd2pESNZXw4Ufk4NcCO_e3mGxUxdpFf3MKMdKFuw2kvPRfkumhi_hyA0r-CXWTWAVYTh0a2V_QNh5zw0/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+13.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397291388867313666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD9TW-4x_UuyXohqA96zUtauprcF5rVX5Qs9spnrqAAprf03n4FuJaHZhGTuHDd2pESNZXw4Ufk4NcCO_e3mGxUxdpFf3MKMdKFuw2kvPRfkumhi_hyA0r-CXWTWAVYTh0a2V_QNh5zw0/s1600/DIY+Fall+Table+13.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitUdoM4hzHQDaRSWdvUmLJBqgFgD3TJkTDLflBJv0hCpegjPdiCUIdSpWh2qpLNy9L-ejmWCufU76Y7NT3fYlB1Z9yMm1ZgeF0_whtL2lXp8-6H1UCipd0dCxqeB2HuzzcbwlJHTMDOMg/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+17.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397291107163293010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitUdoM4hzHQDaRSWdvUmLJBqgFgD3TJkTDLflBJv0hCpegjPdiCUIdSpWh2qpLNy9L-ejmWCufU76Y7NT3fYlB1Z9yMm1ZgeF0_whtL2lXp8-6H1UCipd0dCxqeB2HuzzcbwlJHTMDOMg/s1600/DIY+Fall+Table+17.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I placed single rose blooms around the table for big impact, but little cost... why spend hundreds on a floral centerpiece when this small bud brings just as much charm!</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHPM3eA9EHPV97nIte7LmwNWCuoRWYS_8wS_tlQ05OW_SQjD8sNkgESI6tvzFca702OmVVJF_arGX8OvA7_q4OlmTCqLojcL1u_FVK95Ql6CKz50MqqKpwZl2w7gbARREPLDBl3tV6mKQ/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+10.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397291099390566066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHPM3eA9EHPV97nIte7LmwNWCuoRWYS_8wS_tlQ05OW_SQjD8sNkgESI6tvzFca702OmVVJF_arGX8OvA7_q4OlmTCqLojcL1u_FVK95Ql6CKz50MqqKpwZl2w7gbARREPLDBl3tV6mKQ/s1600/DIY+Fall+Table+10.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_nNf7x75O-6VMM9puLox_N8tbyYgpIGq2ivOnCIzRy-rhTySKtlYcEaz0fpL5zUygvljjmtKeHh753T3iTRn1TkthAaAt6lrtRaOtt8ozDoZ0i9MChuJLyGL9J2H4CzNZDmcOUZqRiw0/s1600-h/DIY+Fall+Table+7.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397291708017725314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_nNf7x75O-6VMM9puLox_N8tbyYgpIGq2ivOnCIzRy-rhTySKtlYcEaz0fpL5zUygvljjmtKeHh753T3iTRn1TkthAaAt6lrtRaOtt8ozDoZ0i9MChuJLyGL9J2H4CzNZDmcOUZqRiw0/s1600/DIY+Fall+Table+7.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0000ee; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHZRdR_rqpwjV78f6KUD6bsNjEH-vuUM0qstLEX9-xe07dblsHz613gkqX9NcJKkUuSWbuXTa0MKgPmtVerkEUFxxCqHclUQ9feNiW8n8bOCji1CWfMU0mb4_BI1Qp0h-4VmIvAMkG7ac/s1600-h/IMG_0341.CR2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397297948387701186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHZRdR_rqpwjV78f6KUD6bsNjEH-vuUM0qstLEX9-xe07dblsHz613gkqX9NcJKkUuSWbuXTa0MKgPmtVerkEUFxxCqHclUQ9feNiW8n8bOCji1CWfMU0mb4_BI1Qp0h-4VmIvAMkG7ac/s640/IMG_0341.CR2.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="426" /></a></span></span></div><br /></div><div>Claire - Thanks so much for kindly taking these photos - you are TOO talented!</div><div><br /></div><div>See more of Claire's work <a href="http://www.blisslistkc.com/claireryser.html">here</a>!</div><div>Visit <a href="http://www.blisslistkc.com/natashas.html">Natasha's Mulberry & Mott</a> at Mission Farms in Leawood, KS or <a href="http://www.blisslistkc.com/natashas.html">here</a>!</div><div><br /></div>

Entertaining | Fall Inspired Wedding Shower Table | Natasha's Mulberry & Mott | Claire Ryser Photos

A couple of weeks ago, Claire Ryser of Visionaire Studios came over and we had a fabulous day - she took photos while I put together this f...

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