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Sugared Fruit: Easy Classy Centerpiece

What is classier than sugared fruit in a pretty bowl?  Fruit is so welcome this time of year, but adding a frost of sugar makes them even more tempting.  These are not the sugarplums of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, but they are gorgeous nonetheless. I like that this recipe does not use egg white for the sticking agent as you see in many … [Read more...]

Christmas Centerpiece: Candycane Roses

So pretty.  I love how this centerpiece adds so much color to a table. It looks like it came from a florist, but it's very simple to make.  I'd have more of the pine needles/greenery showing for more of a red and green look.  You could use fewer roses that way too. You can even make individual place card holders like this if you like.  Just use … [Read more...]

Quick, Easy, Frugal: Glass Hurricane Lamps to Make

If your decor works with these hurricane lamps they are quite attractive.  You just use E6000 glue to attach the glass candle holders to the base of matching glass vases.  They look pretty good.  These might look nice on the table for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner.  They could be part of a beautiful holiday centerpiece also--just add flowers, a … [Read more...]

Sugared Fruits Using No Eggwhite

I love the look of sugared fruit, but dislike the idea of using egg white because I want to eat the fruit later.  You can wash the egg white off, but I'd still rather do without it.  This method uses thinned mashmallow cream for the sugar to stick.  Much better.You can make sugared grapes, cumquats, fresh cranberries, apples, … [Read more...]

Silver Pumpkins a la Martha Stewart

You can buy styrofoam pumpkins at the dollar store. Then just spray paint them silver--outside is best to minimize fumes. Use an old cardboard box as your spray guard. Cut off the top and one side so that you can spray the pumpkin without getting excess paint over everything. Just a hint: wear old clothes! This idea comes from … [Read more...]

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