DIY: GIFT GLOBE

Gift cards get a bad rap as being impersonal but I think it's all in the presentation! Check out this super easy Gift Globe craft! It's two gifts in one, customizable and sure to be a hit!

ADHESIVE: For this globe I chose to use a little red wagon and attached a miniature flocked Christmas tree. I attached the tree to the wagon with a couple of dabs of Krazy Glue!

COAL DIRTY SANTA GIFT

Candy Canes and Glitzy Shortbread covered in Icing and Sprinkles are a holiday staple but what about the not so sweet side of the holidays? Even the Naughty Deserve Something Nice!  Check out this super cute and easy Dirty Santa gift!

 SUPPLIES:  BALL JAR.  CANDY COAL. MASON SOAP PUMP LID. TWINE. PRINTED TAG

PEPPERMINT MELTAWAY MILANOS

RESTORE CAST IRON

Check out how I restored my favorite Emeril Cast Iron Pan with just two household ingredients! Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel and leave me a comment!

SPINACH QUESO POTATO BITES

INGREDIENTS: RED POTATOES. OLIVE OIL. ONION POWDER. GARLIC POWDER. BLACK PEPPERCORN. BUTTER. TOSTITOS SALSA CON QUESO. TOSTITOS CREAMY SPINACH DIP. MOZZARELLA CHEESE.

PRETZEL CRUSTED SWEET TEA CHICKEN NUGGETS

INGREDIENTS: 1 LB CHICKEN TENDERLOIN . PURE LEAF SWEET TEA. 3 CUPS ROLD GOLD TINY TWIST PRETZELS. 2 TSP  GARLIC POWDER. 2 TSP ONION POWDER. 1 TSP SMOKED PAPRIKA. 1 TSP CRACKED BLACK PEPPERCORN. 2 EGGS . 1/4 CUP MILK . PEANUT OIL

GAME DAY TOT BOWL

It's Bowl Season and these tots are game ready! Check out this super easy game time dish. It's sure to have you dancing in the end zone!

LEMON BASIL SHEET PAN CHICKEN

Lemon Basil Sheet Pan Chicken

Serves: 2

Ingredients

1 whole lemon sliced 

1 ½ lemon for squeezing

1 teaspoon of garlic powder

1 teaspoon of onion powder

1 teaspoon of ground black peppercorn

1 cup of basil, roughly chopped

2 fryer chicken breasts (bone-in, skin-on, split chicken breast)

Olive oil

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FOODIË: SPECULOOS CANDIED APPLES

COVËRING sweet little lady apples has become a fall tradition for me and not to mention a family favorite!  I am always looking for new flavor combinations and the  opening of a Trader Joe's in my area gave me a delicious idea!

Check out my Speculoos covered apples recipe!

INGREDIENTS: LADY APPLES (WHOLE FOODS) . SKEWERS ( 6 ich) . COOKIE BUTTER. WHITE CHOCOLATE. 

ËTIPS: BUYING A CONDO

Not all Realtors are cut from the same cloth. Ideally I would suggest doing business with a realtor and a loan officer that has a background in purchasing condos/townhomes. However, if you connect with the realtor and they seem motivated, do not be afraid to make that commitment. Just know, like  in any relationship, there could be bumps along the road to ownership.

DËSIGN: TASSEL CLUTCH DIY

Two of my favorite things … Tassels and a DIY! 

DËSIGN MASHUP: DIY ACRYLIC FRAMED SCARF

INSPIRATION:
1.FRAMED HERMES SCARVES: EMILIA de PORET

2. DIY LUCITE FRAME:RAIN ON A TIN ROOF

3.CUSTOM LUCITE FRAME: HONEY & FITZ

FOODIE: LEMON ICEBOX TARTS

It's my mothers favorite and it's super simple to make! Adapted from a recipe passed down by my grandmother, this Lemon Icebox Tart recipe is the perfect treat!

INGREDIENTS: TEDDY GRAHAMS. SUGAR. BUTTER. VANILLA BEAN PASTE.

 CONDENSED MILK. LEMONS.  HEAVY CREAM.

DËSIGN MASHUP: DIY GARMENT RACK

Sometimes it's not about reinventing the wheel more so just spinning it in a different direction. As a crafter by heart, I'm a sucker for a DIY! I spend hours scouring popular sites like Etsy and Pinterest looking for ideas to make my life easier and keep my pockets full of more than just lint. Google image search is my go to if I can't figure out how to put my problem into exact words and 9 times out of 10, after hours of research, I get close but not exact! So... I'm super excited to share with you some of my favorite DIY MASHUPS!

1.IN HONOR OF DESIGN: DIY GARMENT RACK

2. ETSY: RUSTIC INDUSTRIAL RECLAIMED RACK
*. URBAN OUTFITTERS: INDUSTRIAL STORAGE RACK

GIFT: CHIC TRAVEL KIT

Always the gracious guest, I never like to show up empty handed! So when I accepted a spur of the moment invite to a going away party I was scrambling for an appropriate gift for the traveler.

LOOT: Airborne. Vaseline. Kleenex Pocket Pack. Altoids. Nivea. Mini Lint Brush. Sephora Beauty on the Fly clear makeup bag.

DËSIGN: IKEA HACK

Every IKEA lover loves a good IKEA HACK and although this one is super simple, I love getting a bang for my buck! 

FOODIË: PIZZA DIP

As a storm looms near, what better way to calm Tornado nerves than comfort food!

Check out this super simple and super delicious Pizza Dip!

INGREDIENTS: OLIVE OIL. PHILADELPHIA WHIPPED CREAM CHEESE. CLASSICO PESTO. FRESH HERBS. CLASSICO PIZZA SAUCE. Your choice of FRESH TOPPINGS & SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE.  

Pour a little Olive Oil into the bottom of your skillet. Mix a tub of Whipped Cream Cheese with 2 tablespoons of Classico Pesto and your favorite fresh or dried herbs!  Season your herb cream cheese  to taste! I used basil, oregano and thyme.

Spread your herb cream cheese mixture into the bottom of  the skillet. Spread three tablespoons of Classico Pizza Sauce on top of your cream cheese. Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees.

Get creative! Pile on the toppings! My Favorites: Chopped red onions & green bell peppers, black olives, deli sliced pepperoni and roughly chopped fresh spinach. Cover your toppings with a generous amount of shredded Mozzarella. Sprinkle additional herbs on top of the bed of Mozzarella and place the skillet in the oven for 20 minutes. Once your cheese begins to bubble, turn your ovens broiler on and brown the top of your dip! Be careful not to burn it! 

Remember to use an oven mitten or towel  as the handle of your skillet will be hot! Serve your dip with crackers or my favorite, Tofuyan Pita Pockets, warmed in the oven for a few minutes and wedged!
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