Trick-Or-Treat!

Hello friends! In case you don't recognize me today, it's Holly, Mommy's chihuahua. I know, I know, this whole get up I'm wearing looks stupid, doesn't it? Please don't laugh at me!  I got scared over the weekend because Mommy started talking about Halloween, and how she hadn't had time to make me a costume this year.


Friends, was what I endured last year not enough?



This was me LAST

Ham Steaks With Apples and Pears

In our busy lives, many of us don't have time to plan or cook a complicated meal and need something to cook in a hurry. Today's recipe is one that can be cooked in 30 minutes or less, but you wouldn't know by the taste or how it is presented. This ham looks fancy enough to serve to guests, but is simple enough to cook for a family meal as well. You can serve it for breakfast with scrambled eggs

Thank You And A Winner

Happy Sunday everyone! Today I wanted to thank those of you who've been kind enough to feature me on your blogs lately. I know how much time and effort blogging consumes, so I'm very honored that you have decided to share something that I made with your readers.

I'm sure each of these ladies would love a visit from you, so if there is a blog you haven't seen, please visit them to say hello!

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Make A Spooky Haunted House

You know I can't let a season go by without making one of my cottages! Halloween is no exception, so I wanted to share with you how you can make your own Spooky Haunted House right in time for Halloween. This would be a great weekend project to do with your children or grandchildren and with proper care, you'll enjoy your Halloween house for years.


If you are looking for a paper mache house, I

Renuzit Fresh Accents Review and Giveaway

We all want our home to smell good when company comes, and that is especially true during the Christmas season. Now you can have your home smell like winter berries or festive snow thanks to Renuzit's new Fresh Accents air freshener for the holiday!

The fragrance is in a gel that fits in a pretty 2 sided snowflake design holder and lasts for 30 days. No plug ins, batteries, or flames needed, so

Easiest Chicken And Vegetable Dinner Ever (Crock Pot Or Oven Meal)

Most of us love recipes that are easy and quick to prepare, yet tasty enough that everyone in the family will love it. If you are looking for a go-to idea for chicken, you've come to the right place! The chicken is very flavorful and the vegetables are soft and tender, making this a no fail, hearty, one dish meal.

There is very little prep time, and the recipe can easily be adapted to any

Autumn Cottage Porch Tour...Part 2

Last week, I took you on part one of my parents' cottage style porch decorated for autumn, so today let's finish the tour! In case you don't remember, this is what the porch looks like:


With the porch complete, it was then time to decorate the garden in front of the porch. This was even more fun to do because we used lots of color using mums, guords, pumpkins, squash, and some garden decor we

Friday Feature: Southern "Country" Home And Farm

Happy Friday Everyone! Today I want to feature one of my blogging friends. You may have met her before, but if you haven't, her name is Teresa and her blog is Our Southern "Country" Home And Farm. I can't remember when I first met her, but she has such warm, kind words whenever I "see" her.


Teresa mainly blogs about her beautiful southern home.  I'm envious because I love traditional white

Try Free Samples of Schar Gluten Free Ciabatta Rolls

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Schar. All opinions are 100% mine.


Enjoying bread is my biggest challenge when eating gluten free food. Although there are several companies that make sandwich bread, what I've really missed is bakery style bread that is safe for those of us who avoid gluten. I'm so excited to learn Schar has just re-launched their gluten-free heat & serve

Autumn Cottage Porch Tour....Part 1

Do you remember when I shared the cottage style porch that is off my parents' bedroom? To refresh your memory, here are a couple of pictures of the summer look:



Well, now that the weather is cooling and the leaves are beginning to change colors, all the pink and light colors look a bit out of place. You know what that means! Yep, time to have some fun and redecorate!

Mom and I worked

Fallin' Back Decorating and Recipe Ideas

A few weeks ago, I shared some of my fall decorating from last year, so today I thought you'd like to see a few more fall ideas in case you are still getting your fall vignettes together. I've even included my favorite fall recipe, with is a must for me every year!

Come back tomorrow to see the outdoor decorating I've done this year!


This sweet garden statue has been used in so many of my

Halloween Pumpkin Gift Jar

Of course it isn't Halloween without jack-o-lanterns and candy! Why not surprise a special friend or loved one who isn't going trick or treating with a special candy stash just for them? My jack-o-lantern gift jar is easy to make using supplies you probably already have at home and only takes a few minutes to complete.

This would be a cute gift for your kids to help you paint and assemble to

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake (With Gluten Free Version)

Although I didn't like peanut butter sandwiches for years, I have always loved chocolate and peanut butter together. Since the Reese's cup is one of my favorite candies, I made this cake recently to bring together some of my favorite ingredients!

To make baking easier, my Mom and I have always used a cake mix, knowing we can make it special, so feel free to use your favorite brand of cake mix

Thanksgiving Table On A Budget

Setting the table for the holidays is fun, but you don't need to break the bank to have a festive Thanksgiving table.

Think of the traditional warm autumn colors of deep chocolate brown, crisp green, golden yellow, and bright orange, then use those colors as much as you can for your table.




For a festive holiday feel, bring your fall accessories to the table with pumpkins, pine cones,

Ramsign House Numbers GIVEAWAY

Does the exterior of your home need a facelift? Sometimes it's the small details that can change the look of a house. Why not start by adding a house sign from Ramsign? This Denmark based company makes enamel signs for house numbers, name signs, and address plaques. They offer free worldwide shipping, so the next time you are looking for ways to spruce up your home take a look at what Ramsign

Create Projects For Your Home with FloraCraft

You know by now that I love to craft, so today I wanted to talk about one of my favorite craft supplies. I use foam all the time and always have some in my craft supplies. I use Make It Fun®: STYROFOAM™  Brand Foam from FloraCraft because I love that I can immediately start crafting with their precut shapes of foam including....


Boards and Sheets from 12″x36″ to 24″x36″ with 1/2″ to 4″

Fantasy Jack-O-Lantern

Today's project is one that was totally unplanned, but I was shopping for fall things a few weeks ago and had a witch hat in my cart. When I bought a pumpkin to use on my mantel, I suddenly realized it was the right size for my witch hat. Suddenly, the idea to make today's project was born.

I'll admit this project is a little time consuming because there is a lot of drying time due to painting

Thank You

Hi everyone. There are a few people I'd like to thank today for sharing some of my creations! As a blogger myself, I know how much time it takes to create a post, so I really do appreciate those of you who make the effort to feature me.

If you've never been to their blogs or haven't visited the blog parties mentioned today, this is a great chance to pop over to their blogs to introduce

Our Fall Living Room

I've been busy helping my Mom redecorate our living room. You may remember I showed you this room a few months ago when it looked like this....



Living Room "Before"
Although we liked the formality of the room with the sofas facing each other and loved the antique buffet being the focal point of the room, something about the room just didn't seem right to us. We had been looking for a chair for

Fall Apple Basket

Some of the things I love about fall are the pretty colors of leaves, pumpkins, the crisp cool air, and shiny, fresh apples. One of my favorite things is to take a drive in the country to look at the scenery and to buy apples. I made this simple arrangement to honor that tradition.

It can be made with real or faux apples. In fact, my basket has a combination of real and faux apples. Can you

Mom's Best Chili

As the weather gets cooler, nothing is quite as satisfying as comfort food for dinner. One thing that has always been comfort food in our home is a large pot of chili simmering on the stove. If you are looking for a chili that everyone will love, this is the recipe to try! My Mom has made this one forever, and no matter who tries it, they always say it's a winner.

This recipe makes a very

Decorative Pumpkin Plate

Although I love all the wreaths and florals for fall, I also like to make something a bit unexpected for the season. A decorative plate can be added to a table or hung on a wall to blend in with your every day decorating scheme.

Today's project can easily be adapted to work for any season. There are so many wonderful wood shapes that are either painted or unpainted, allowing you to change the