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November 25, 2021

Thanksgiving Reflections

"Thanksgiving is a joyous invitation to shower the world with love and gratitude." -Amy Leigh Mercree As I reflect over past Thanksgivings, many images come to mind. I recall countless meals spent with family and friends, watching the Macy's parade and football games, while sneaking into the kitchen for one more slice of pumpkin pie. Of course, those were times for wearing elastic-waist pants so I could circle back for seconds of all my favorite dishes. When I look back over all those years and think about what I strive to recre[...]

IN THE KITCHEN, JOYFUL LIVING

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November 18, 2021

Our Favorite Thanksgiving Desserts

Charleston, SC

Thanksgiving is a holiday for gratitude, family, friends, and (let's be honest) delicious food. We've rounded up our favorite autumn desserts so you will have plenty of goodies to serve and enjoy next week. From quick and easy treats like the pumpkin bars we share in the video to Lori's beloved pumpkin roll that's more suited for ambitious bakers--there's something for everyone. Not a fan of pumpkin? We've got you covered with my "go-to" gluten-free apple crisp and a few other non-pumpkin recipes. We wish you all a joy-filled holiday filled with wonderful food and[...]

HOME DECOR, In The Kitchen / Entertaining, JOYFUL LIVING

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November 16, 2021

dressing the table: Tips for inspirational fall dining

With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, we hope to inspire you to get creative and have fun with one of the smaller (yet often overlooked) elements of holiday preparations: dressing the table. I'll admit that there are many times when I feel too busy or tired to even think about creating pretty place settings. Weeknights, in particular, can be tough as we scramble to eat dinner in between after-school activities, homework and the nightly routine. However, on those occasions when I do put forth a little effort, I'm always pleasantly surprised by how much my da[...]

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HOME DECOR

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November 11, 2021

Fall floral arrangements for your thanksgiving celebrations

While you’re running through the grocery store for the third time the week before Thanksgiving (we will be, too!), you might have time to stop briefly at the flower counter and grab a few stems to spice up your home for the occasion. Whether it’s a beautiful centerpiece for your entry or buffet, or some thoughtfully placed votive-sized arrangements, it doesn't take a whole lot of effort to make a big impact. The arrangements we make in the video are fairly easy to compose, but still add elegance to any table or counter-top. Here are a few tips to keep in mind[...]