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How to Guild a Pumpkin for a Festive Fall Centerpiece

by Little Birdies November 8, 2011

Recently I found some inexpensive fake pumpkins for my fall centerpiece, but some of them looked as cheap as the price. I decided to try dressing one up with guilding liquid–this is cool stuff! It’s easy to use, too. Here’s how to do it. . . Supplies for Guilding Pumpkins: Guilding liquid (I used Martha [...]

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Saturday Spotlight: Pumpkin Recipes

by Marie November 5, 2011

I think pumpkin is one of my all time favorite addition to recipes. I think it could literally be added to anything. In fact, I just made my mom a birthday cake and added a cup of pumpkin to a spice cake mix instead of oil and it turned out fantastic! Well, here are 6 [...]

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Matthew Mead Interview and Giveaway

by Marie October 14, 2011

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered. Congrats to our winners. I’ll email you today. #38 Jennifer #41 Andrea #91 Jessica W. Matthew Mead is one of those creative designers that you never forget. His simple style says it all. He’s been putting all his fabulous ideas, as well as a few [...]

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Roasted Pear and Grape Salad

by Two Peas September 28, 2011

Fall is in the air and I am very excited for fall foods. Pumpkin, apples, squash, and pears are taking over my kitchen. I picked up a basket of pears at the farmers market to make this Roasted Pear and Grape Salad. It is one of my favorite fall salads. This salad is easy to [...]

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Saturday Spotlight: Fall Projects

by Marie September 17, 2011

This is my favorite season, I love fall colors. Here are some fall projects from over at the M&T Spotlight that I’ve chosen to feature, each one getting me inspired. **Next week: It’s time for some sweets, so I’ll be featuring your sweet treats. Link them up at Spotlight. Book Page Pumpkin Fall Wood Crafts [...]

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Easy Fall Centerpiece Idea

by Little Birdies September 13, 2011

Our family recently moved to a new home which we are renting, completely furnished. Fabulous, considering we’re only here a year and didn’t want to bring all our stuff with us. What’s not so fabulous is not having all my fun decorations for each season! So lately I’ve been looking for inexpensive ways to decorate [...]

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Leaf People Finger Puppets

by Amanda September 6, 2011

Fall is the perfect time to get outside with your kids and stock up on the free craft supplies that Mother Nature provides for you. Collect twigs, pine cones, acorns and bark that has come off of branches or tree trunks. Leaves on the other hand have a limited crafting life. Because a leaf is [...]

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Embroidered Fall Leaf Pillow

by Little Birdies November 12, 2010

I’m never sure what to do during that awkward period between Halloween decor and Christmas decor. I need something fall-ish. Something to keep those beautiful autumn leaf colors around a little longer. A little wool felt, a pillow form, and a needle and embroidery thread were exactly what I needed to bring the fall colors [...]

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Fall, Home, and a Mad Libs Story

by Marie November 4, 2010

I’ve been featured a few places this week and just wanted to give them all a little shout out. (photo above taken with the Hipstamatic app. Love it!) As Fall is my favorite season, especially here in Utah with all the beautiful colors, I was able to share a fun photo essay over at Cafe [...]

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Pumpkin Oatmeal Scotchies

by Two Peas October 20, 2010

I go pumpkin crazy every fall. I can’t help myself. There are so many fantastic pumpkin recipes to fit in. My new favorite pumpkin cookies are Pumpkin Oatmeal Scotchies. These pumpkin cookies are moist, loaded with spices, oats, and butterscotch chips. If you haven’t experienced pumpkin and butterscotch together-you are in for a real treat. [...]

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