This is, by far, my favorite party of the year! It has everything I love: Christmas cheer, candy, friends, ugly Christmas sweaters, wine and friendly competition. Here are the blueprints for the McCoy “gingerbread” houses: To create the base, gather … Continue reading
I’ll make this post short and sweet. I love hosting Thanksgiving! For me, there is no better treat than to cook and bake for two days straight, all to celebrate the bounty of blessings that have been bestowed upon us. … Continue reading
Crafting is one of my favorite pastimes. It makes me feel like me. I love seeing an idea come to life and then proudly using it, displaying it or sharing it. Naturally, when Pinterest came along I was in heaven! … Continue reading
When I got engaged a few years ago I was so good about taking my ring off whenever I was doing activities; cooking, crafting, washing my hands, etc. When I would be out shopping I would also stop in any … Continue reading
Scott and I have a small entryway in our home, but had a huge need for a place for our shoes, jackets, bags, etc. Like most, when we come home we just pile things wherever is convenient (the couch, … Continue reading
There is definitely not a shortage of adorable cake designs out there! I have had numerous requests for mini cakes so I finally decided to try out some of the techniques I love this weekend. I made vanilla 6″ cakes … Continue reading
Autumn is here! My favorite season! And what’s not to love… Crisp air, falling leaves, apple cider, boots, changing colors, scarves, harvest…and pumpkins! As a baker, the pumpkin options are endless! This past weekend I was able to decorate the … Continue reading
I’ve always wanted an herb garden so when we purchased our house we started brainstorming ways to make it happen. If you know me, you know I love pallets and finding new uses for them. We decided to make a … Continue reading
If you love summertime flavors, you will love this cocktail. Perfect for an afternoon on the porch or unwinding after a long day at work. Ingredients: 2 fresh cubed strawberries 2 medium basil leaves 2 parts lemonade 1 part … Continue reading