Category Archives: Holidays

A Host of Holiday Ideas

Leave a comment Posted on December 12, 2011 by HShowstead

I usually go all out for the holidays. I choose a theme months prior and then tailor all my decorating, cards, gift wrap, food, and fun around it. However, due to some big changes in my life this year, I’m … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Tart

Leave a comment Posted on November 28, 2011 by HShowstead

I squeezed out on more pumpkin recipe this season for Thanksgiving. I’ve made this pumpkin tart from Williams-Sonoma a number of times because it’s amazing. I use their tart dough recipe instead of the puff pastry called for and top it with … Continue reading →

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All The Extras

Leave a comment Posted on June 29, 2011 by HShowstead

We all love a little something extra right? Well I can’t seem to stop adding extras to my plate. There are just so many interesting and inspiring things out there that I want to experience and share. I created a … Continue reading →

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Furry Friday – Happy Easter

Leave a comment Posted on April 22, 2011 by HShowstead

I wanted to post an adorable picture of my dogs in bunny ears but chose this hilarious shot instead. Gibson has trouble with camera flashes and looks oh so happy about humoring me. Happy Easter!

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Heart-Shaped Nutella Brownies

Leave a comment Posted on February 13, 2011 by HShowstead

I tend to go Nutella crazy every time it comes into my life so I don’t usually buy it. I had a jar sitting around and to avoid eating the whole thing with a spoon, I used the jar to … Continue reading →

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Tanjoubi Omedetou!

1 Comment Posted on January 31, 2011 by HShowstead

…or “Happy Birthday” in Japanese…at least according to Google. I can’t get over this birthday display I saw on Achadosde Decoracao. The reds, pinks and oranges in actual sushi lend themselves so well to a sweeter interpretation in cake and … Continue reading →

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Brown Bagging It

1 Comment Posted on January 19, 2011 by HShowstead

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2010 Cookie Selection

Leave a comment Posted on December 26, 2010 by HShowstead

I baked about 260 (give or take 20) cookies over the holiday weekend. It was my largest cookie undertaking yet and I had no mixer since my trusty $20 baby from seven years ago died. So I loaded up all … Continue reading →