ARE YOU "RED"DY FOR CHRISTMAS?

THESE ARE SOME OF MY FAVORITE CHRISTMAS REDS!  All images are courtesy of Pinterest.

 

ONLY TWO WEEKS BEFORE CHRISTMAS..SEASON'S EATINGS

HOLIDAY TIME IS A TIME FOR TREATS!  I HOPE YOU ENJOY THESE IDEAS FOR MAKING YOUR HOLIDAY SWEETER.

 

MAKE THESE WHITE CUPCAKE TREES

 

 

http://www.marthastewart.com/343753/christmas-tree-cupcakes?xsc=soc_pin_2013_12_2_Holiday_Holiday+Gift+Ideas_K&crlt.pid=camp.fA3JPgc3EnBV 

TRY THIS NEW 'TWIST' ON A CANDY CANE

 http://www.brighteyedbaker.com/2012/12/19/confession-99-im-a-sucker-for-christmas-cinnamon-sugar-candy-cane-twists/

WHO DOESN'T LOVE BACON?  THIS COULD BECOME A NEW HOLIDAY TRADITION! 

http://www.bhg.com/christmas/recipes/christmas-candy-recipes/?sssdmh=dm17.680935&esrc=nw100dHAC072413b#page=7

I AM HEAD OVER HEELS IN LOVE WITH SALTED CARMEL OR SALTED CHOCOLATE. THIS IS SALTED CHOCOLATE FROSTING FUDGE WITH THREE INGREDIENTS!

http://www.tasteandtellblog.com/salted-caramel-chocolate-frosting-fudge/

AREN'T THESE LITTLE HEDGEHOGS CUTE?  I THINK THEY WOULD BE DARLING FOR CHRISTMAS!

http://sixinthesuburbsblog.blogspot.com/2012/07/possom-shortbread-cookies-with.html

THIS LOVELY CAKE IS FROM "HOME IS WHERE THE BOAT IS" BLOG.

PUT OUT NUTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS....

AND DON'T FORGET THE GINGERBREAD!

http://www.mojewypieki.com/przepis/choinki-z-piernika/eng#_a5y_p=1046551

UNTIL NEXT TIME....

HOLIDAY DECORATING TIPS

PREPARING THE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
While decking the halls and getting ready for holiday entertaining might seem like an opportunity to show off all of your seasonal décor, a little restraint and an eye for pieces that can be put to new use can be the difference between ornament envy and overload. Here’s some expert advice to keep in mind as you assess your holiday decorating demands:
1.  Mix your favorite holiday pieces in with your year-round décor on your bookshelves and tables. This will make them appear even more unique and interesting. That said…
2. …don’t overdo it! You don’t need to put everything out. Be selective about which items you would like to display, and consider putting some of your everyday items away in storage so your holiday décor stands out.
3. Incorporate fresh flowers. This is always a great and budget friendly way to dress up the home, and blooms offer a nice contrast to holiday sparkle.
4. When entertaining, add extra seating by bringing in some of your favorite seating options from other rooms. This could mean benches, ottomans, and patterned pieces that add life to a space.
5. Convert an armoire, console, side table, or even a bookshelf into a temporary bar space. It’s a chic way to change things up and utilize existing space.