Bay Leaf Wreath for the Holidays | Holiday Home Decorating

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxTSUSf3lZiAYw7KsDnAanmAFNCKmEtAXB9PWUh9-f7myLZNyOepM3BcshBjSxeYU89Bmp8TuLnGmkaHxokVs3CWWOPMTtlHcGAolDiazaIWbYmPD-Nm9A90EijiR9rWe2KSxDvyXyt6A/s1600/WS+Wreath.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxTSUSf3lZiAYw7KsDnAanmAFNCKmEtAXB9PWUh9-f7myLZNyOepM3BcshBjSxeYU89Bmp8TuLnGmkaHxokVs3CWWOPMTtlHcGAolDiazaIWbYmPD-Nm9A90EijiR9rWe2KSxDvyXyt6A/s1600/WS+Wreath.jpg" /></a></div><br />I can't wait to order this <a href="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000613802029127&pubid=21000000000393866">wreath from Williams-Sonoma</a> for the Holidays.  It is made completely of bay leaves - one of my favorite scents.  For $29.95, it is a great little something to send to friends across the country, too.  Or maybe you'll be a guest at someone's home for the holidays?  Send one of these in advance to let them know how much you're looking forward to spending the holiday with them.<br /><a href="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000613802029127&pubid=21000000000393866">Bay Leaf Wreath & Garland $29.95 - $99.95</a>

Bay Leaf Wreath for the Holidays | Holiday Home Decorating

I can't wait to order this wreath from Williams-Sonoma for the Holidays.  It is made completely of bay leaves - one of my favorite sce...

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Williams-Sonoma Blog | The Blender

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDRkZ_A2haQgpEyKic41VuZ5sI07zDRXOKV23x0Nxqfij9QDXgzjpmuJLOYlSNVWUGWx9lW7YdxQfKLM9Ky7uzxmzYwMsBeXR_vNdM_GDldPT_zPkb0qrU82bXWrtt9psk9vZ_MzwrIss/s1600/intouch1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDRkZ_A2haQgpEyKic41VuZ5sI07zDRXOKV23x0Nxqfij9QDXgzjpmuJLOYlSNVWUGWx9lW7YdxQfKLM9Ky7uzxmzYwMsBeXR_vNdM_GDldPT_zPkb0qrU82bXWrtt9psk9vZ_MzwrIss/s1600/intouch1.jpeg" /></a></div> For the past couple of weeks I've been contributing to <a href="http://blog.williams-sonoma.com/author/jsteffens/">The Williams-Sonoma Blog, The Blender</a>, on all things entertaining.  It has been a lot of fun to reach out to new readers for such a well respected brand.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHhgkN102-KuOLjipPGwsWIxUyTrBPP8XxZ0Fh-0-nSVtbeS0jK300DNOXAzBikdkKiA0MNqAmrxdWaSWSwCL70w88NBgwFRNB267jttURNSM9fdkD0hpfRZ0w_wXfal4fpxSTyQ34ooU/s1600/IMG_7010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHhgkN102-KuOLjipPGwsWIxUyTrBPP8XxZ0Fh-0-nSVtbeS0jK300DNOXAzBikdkKiA0MNqAmrxdWaSWSwCL70w88NBgwFRNB267jttURNSM9fdkD0hpfRZ0w_wXfal4fpxSTyQ34ooU/s640/IMG_7010.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh24-OALzwIKOi-1B3fNTC_Jp6IBHJIWWiJioR9jfDddg0kG2dXIib_w5Iz0A86V85YuJ-QURHA30mjV3nOB1fEAAN3pShwSnxYe3ift8R05jQoKzFe3wMhEwBe6RjXUEp5SRjaqjifvWw/s1600/IMG_7069.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh24-OALzwIKOi-1B3fNTC_Jp6IBHJIWWiJioR9jfDddg0kG2dXIib_w5Iz0A86V85YuJ-QURHA30mjV3nOB1fEAAN3pShwSnxYe3ift8R05jQoKzFe3wMhEwBe6RjXUEp5SRjaqjifvWw/s640/IMG_7069.jpg" width="456" /></a></div>The first submission was a <a href="http://blog.williams-sonoma.com/hosting-a-fall-harvest-dinner-party/">Fall Harvest Table Setting & Dinner Party Menu</a>.  I featured a table set with heirloom pumpkins and <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/10/mini-pumpkin-candle-holder-diy-fall.html">mini pumpkin candle holders that Mike and I created</a>.<br /><br />The post includes a Harvest inspired menu that would be perfect for a small, intimate gathering of friends. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixIL6FV3nA_W4mGIm85bI_WJAEg8cCqL7WkM3NRv-NED1rs4swHSewHTwKLoEWqGoZzASdr2x7IBGF1YlGkIwHixjP680h6qW4XdvdihJQYIy4fczG8jtin05-rJifyPmPGrlPmavB8pE/s1600/IMG_8041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixIL6FV3nA_W4mGIm85bI_WJAEg8cCqL7WkM3NRv-NED1rs4swHSewHTwKLoEWqGoZzASdr2x7IBGF1YlGkIwHixjP680h6qW4XdvdihJQYIy4fczG8jtin05-rJifyPmPGrlPmavB8pE/s400/IMG_8041.JPG" width="393" /></a></div>Check in at <a href="http://blog.williams-sonoma.com/author/jsteffens/">The Blender</a> often to see what else I've been up to... here's a hint : the next post might include piles of pumpkins.

Williams-Sonoma Blog | The Blender

 For the past couple of weeks I've been contributing to The Williams-Sonoma Blog, The Blender , on all things entertaining.  It has been...

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Entertaining : Cookie Cake

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu3s6dny0UnSNQlH61T_tfeYZlsGbJfuCCcfTH8VTKrF_vR-0Nvwb6QKUfWH7MVtLnyFEYHgouWJEoNHoO_V1Y5HQBpBZ-BIIrZYmypJ0BRf-yrZ-GJDOnkmF4krnwpu5sfmAm1sRiK0w/s1600-h/Williams+Sonoma+Cookie+Pan.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360593101728529858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu3s6dny0UnSNQlH61T_tfeYZlsGbJfuCCcfTH8VTKrF_vR-0Nvwb6QKUfWH7MVtLnyFEYHgouWJEoNHoO_V1Y5HQBpBZ-BIIrZYmypJ0BRf-yrZ-GJDOnkmF4krnwpu5sfmAm1sRiK0w/s400/Williams+Sonoma+Cookie+Pan.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a>How great is this pan from Williams-Sonoma?  It would be so delicious filled with ice cream.  Perfect for a child's birthday party.   And, this is one of those things that would be impossible to mess up.  No decorating, no frosting... so simple.  Find it <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/sku9379231/">here</a>!  

Entertaining : Cookie Cake

How great is this pan from Williams-Sonoma?  It would be so delicious filled with ice cream.  Perfect for a child's birthday party.   An...

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