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Gluten-Free Linzer Cookies – Holiday Baking

These happy little gluten free Linzer cookies are perfect for your Valentine. I make this gluten free cookie recipe every year for Christmas – but they are perfect all year round. Try different types of fruit jams – seasonally (strawberry-rhubarb would be fantastic for 4th of July.) They are always a favorite, and usually the first cookie to disappear. When Deanna comes home, she always asks me “Mom, did you make the Linzers?” They take a little time, but they are so worth the effort!

My Home’s Christmas Decor – Bottle Brush Tree Collection and Vintage Christmas Ornaments

Here is a little inside look at our home this Christmas 2018. All the kids have come back home to celebrate – Alex, Deanna, and Kate – my now-adult kids. It’s been a year of lots of changes for us and I’m glad we’re all home together to bring this year to a close.

An Easy Hot Cocoa Bar How-To

Setup a hot chocolate bar in just a few easy steps – serving trendy and traditional holiday treats.

Rose Gold Gift Guide

Check out these FUN rose gold items as part of my 2018 Gift Guides.

Gluten-Free Pressed Cookies

Crisp and buttery tasting, these gluten free pressed cookies are going to be a staple for so many occasions – make fun shapes for children’s parties, flower shapes for bridal showers, wreaths and trees for Christmas or hearts for Valentine’s Day!

Tropical Luau Party Ideas – Summer Entertaining

Here are some beautiful and festive ideas to host a tropical luau party – indoors or out! Ours got rained on, so you can see from the photos, we did our summer entertaining inside. Everything from tropical photo booth props, and mango iced tea to gold pineapples – ideas to

Hosting a Kentucky Derby Party – 5 Must Try Ideas

A Kentucky Derby Party to celebrate the running of the roses is one of those theme parties that sounds easy, but then what do you serve? How can you decorate ?

Confession…shhhh…I have a Dish “Problem”

I think this infatuation came from my mom. Ok, I know it did. She has been a collector of dishes for as long as I can remember. I remember going with her to pick out a new china cabinet that she was planning to finish herself when I was in

On Their Mark Kentucky Derby Party Cocktail

Kentucky Derby Cocktail – On Their Mark

This beautiful blush colored On Their Mark Kentucky Derby cocktail – has the two essential Derby Party flavors – Maker’s Mark bourbon and mint. You’ll love the fresh lemonade flavor and bright notes. I’m all for tradition, but this new Kentucky Derby Cocktail is worth wagering on. The EnFete shop

Simple Bowtie Party Decor – Spring Entertaining

These are perfect for spring entertaining – everything from Derby parties to Easter and Saint Patrick’s Day, to brunches and baby showers. These cute little cutlery packets are sure to please all your party guests. So, I admit it – I’m a Pinterest junkie. Once I’ve done some reading before