“Color With Me” Thanksgiving Coloring Sheets

Posted on 23 November, 2015 by admin

Your grocery shopping is complete. The house is clean and you are all ready for Thanksgiving. But, what are you going to do to keep the kids busy while you do the last bit of preparations and entertain on the day of? Thanksgiving Coloring Sheets, of course? Throw some crayons on the table and print out these Coloring Sheets and take advantage of it while you can.

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Download All Four of Your Coloring Sheets: Gobble Gobble Wheat Harvest Corn

Have an Awesome Thanksgiving and Enjoy the Ones You Love!!

Six Ways to Bring Natural Elements Indoors: Home Decor Trends

Posted on 27 October, 2015 by admin

Bringing Nature indoors to create a warm and inviting space is a Home Decor Trend that seems to be gaining momentum. This trend is no longer considered Rustic, or Shabby Chic, it has become, dare I say main stream. See how to get this look by incorporating these easy to find elements.

Acorns:

Paint them. Throw them in a vase. Add some sparkle. Turn them into napkin rings. You can throw these things around like confetti!!

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Pine Cones:

Bleach them. Paint them. Add a Secent to them. Wherever you place them … they are bound to shine.

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Pumpkins & Gourds:

Table Settings, Mantels, or Even the Front Door… There’s no doubt that fall is near, when the Pumpkins and Gourds start to appear.

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Fresh Fruits:

You don’t need a season to incorporate fresh fruits into the mix. It’s a simple and thrifty way to add both color, and fragrance.

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Wood Elements:

There is something about wood that I feel has calming and spa like properties. Hence my love for hard wood floors, wood coasters, dough bowls, etc. Adding wood elements to a space gives it balance.

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Plant Life:

Aside from their ability to improve Indoor Air Quality, these beauties, are just great to look at. Also, there is something to be said about keeping a plant alive. It’s a good feeling.

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Are you big on having Natural Elements in your Home? How many of these items are already a part of your home?

Three… Two…. One… A Friday Series No.9

Posted on 23 October, 2015 by admin

We took a week off for the Fall Home Tour. But, we are back this week with a lot of great stuff!!

Three Blogs:

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Here’s My Fun Friday Confession: This week’s blogs aren’t all blogs. Some are pretty well known websites, that I frequent and enjoy.

Better Homes and Garden
Wedding Chicks
The Nerd’s Wife (follow Photo Credit 3 to check out her Pie in a Jar Recipe*perfect for the holidays)

Two Favorites:

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Kate Spade Ornaments – Yes, I know that we have not even gotten past Thanksgiving and I am already thinking Christmas. But…. how cute are these? I love her ornaments, even if they are a bit pricey. They are definitely ones that you can pass on to your little ones, if you take care of them.
V-Tech 3-Handset Cordless Phone Answering System with Video Doorbell – I am soo trying to talk hubby into getting this. We do not have an Open Door Policy. I hope that doesn’t sound too awful, but, without an invitation or at the very least a call you probably are not going to get us to come to the door. I love that this Video Doorbell system, gives you the opportunity to see who is at the door without having to risk being seen. And, that you can communicate with whoever is at the door, from the comfort of your bed. This one is definitely on my Christmas List.

One Freebie:

Thanksgiving Place Cards

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We Made it to Yet Another Weekend!! Have A Great One.

Keeping Warm – My Favorite Cool Weather Teas

Posted on 20 October, 2015 by admin

Even though I definitely consider myself a transplanted Georgia Peach, I am still very much a Jersey Girl at heart. That being said, I suppose I should embrace the cold. But, the fact of the matter is that, I have now lived in Georgia longer than I lived in New Jersey. Over time, I have grown accustomed to the warmer climate. So as much as I love this time of the year, I do not like the chill that comes with it, even if it is an excuse to purchase your Fall Must Haves.

I am always looking for something warm to drink during the fall and winter months. I love coffee, but I know that drinking it all day long will jeopardize my already sketchy sleep pattern. And, I love wine but some how I think drinking wine all day will mess with my productivity. So… since I am turning into my Mom anyway. I decided to start drinking tea, after my AM cup of coffee, of course. After taste testing a lot more tea than I care to recall, I picked my favorites.

a. Celestial Seasonings Raspberry Zinger b. Celestial Seasonings Mandarin Orange Spice c. Caribbean Dreams Peppermint Tea d. Bigelow Pomegranate Pizzazz

Herbal teas have long been praised for their medicinal benefit. I didn’t pick my favorites this way. For me, herbal tea is all about the flavor and the experience. As you can tell by my choices, I love fruity teas. The peppermint tea was just something I am familiar with, because we drank it a lot as children, and it definitely has soothing properties. I want my tea to simply be soothing, tasty, and warm.

What are your favorite non-coffee/non-alcoholic beverages that keep you warm during the colder months?

Our 2015 Fall Home Tour

Posted on 15 October, 2015 by admin

Come on In, and Welcome to Our 2015 Fall Home Tour. It’s no big secret that I love fall. I enjoy decorating my home for the season almost as much. The Traditional Fall Color Palette truly speaks to my spirit, each and every year. It has become a more fulfilling experience now that I have enlisted the help of my dear husband. This year more than any other, he was an active participant in the vision behind Our Fall Home.

This little table sits in our Front Foyer. It changes with the seasons. I kept it very simple, and added One of Our Fall Printables from Our Etsy Store.

If this isn’t your first time viewing one of Our Home Tours, then you know that these White Hydrangeas are always somewhere in sight. I simply added them to a basket with orange blooms, a few pumpkins and some candles to welcome fall. This served as the centerpiece for the coffee table in Our Formal Living Room.

Our Formal Living Room and Dining Room feed into each other, as you can see here. You know, the “crowning glory” of my decorated home is always my tablescape. This year I was stumped, I really didn’t know what to do and I knew I wanted a change. So I sent my hubby on a Home Goods Excursion. He came back with a lot of really Good Stuff. Thank God for his fresh eyes.

My favorite piece of this year’s Tablescape, is the Festive Pumpkin Wheelbarrow. I was swooning , the minute he pulled it out the bag.

I am always searching for inspiration on decorating my side buffet. I wanted the buffet to be full and for the decor to vary in height and texture. I am very rarely pleased with my first or second look. That was true here as well. I won’t even show you the epic fails. But, we finally settled on this look, and This year’s Side Buffet is EVERYTHANG!! Or at least we think so. We sat the Moscow Copper Mule Mugs(an early Christmas present), on saved slices of last year’s Christmas tree. We planned to make them into coasters, but that is still on the DIY List. Luckily for us it lent to the rustic look and feel that we were going for. The Orange bird cages have been around for a few years, but still fit in perfectly. The larger than life Acorn and Fabric Pumpkin were Home Good Finds. Throw in some Fall Garland and an Orange Cake Plate and the look was complete.

Lastly, we threw some Fall Pieces into the Kitchen Just to Give it that Autumn Feel. [Enter the Owls.]

I had hoped to post the Fall Home Tour earlier, but… well… if I must confess, the kitchen is the hardest part of my home to keep “picture perfect”. I am sure you know that…. these pictures are not indicative of every day.

As always, it was great fun inviting you all into Our Home. Do you decorate for each season? What was your favorite part of Our Home Tour?

Mixing Things Up One Pot at a Time – Sausage Pasta Skillet

Posted on 7 October, 2015 by admin

I have clearly been on a Sausage Kick, since this is the second recipe in less than two weeks that I have posted where the main ingredient was sausage. But, in my defense, it’s a break from the norm. The protein portion of our dinner pretty much always consists of Chicken, Beef, or Fish, and that is it. It doesn’t hurt to mix things up every once in a while.

In keeping with my rules for trying a new recipe, this one was once again, Quick and Easy with minimal ingredients that were not already in the pantry. This actually came about because I bought more sausage for the Sausage and Peppers, than I needed. So I needed to figure out something to do with what was left, and I found this recipe for the Sausage Pasta Skillet here on HweScott.blogspot.com. As important as reading through the recipe, for me, is reading the reviews. And, this one had great reviews that included a lot of awesome tips to make this recipe that much better. (follow the link to read the reviews)

Spicy Sausage Pasta Skillet
via Plain Chicken

1 tbsp olive oil
14 oz smoked sausage, sliced into 1/4″ rounds
1 cup onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (10 oz) can rotel (I prefer mild, but if you want more spice use the original)
1/2 cup heavy cream
8 oz whole grain penne (or whatever noodle you prefer, I’ve also used bowtie)
Pepper, to taste
1 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
thinly sliced scallions, for garnish

Heat oil over medium-high heat in an oven safe skillet until hot. Add the sausage and onion and cook until lightly browned, 4-5 minutes. Add in the garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.

Add the broth, rotel, heavy cream, uncooked pasta, and pepper. Stir well. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until the pasta is tender, 15 minutes. Stir once or twice while cooking. Preheat the broiler while pasta is cooking.

Remove the skillet from the heat, stir in 1 cup of the cheese. Taste, and add salt as needed. Top with the scallions and remaining cheese. Broil until the cheese is melted and lightly browned – about 3 minutes.

Tastes great as leftovers the next day, too.. if you have any. 😉

Here are my Notes on this Recipe: Make sure that you use the recommended amount of Chicken Broth. It may seem like it is a lot but, in order to get your pasta to the desired consistency this is a must. I used the original Rotel. I thought it was fine but the kids thought it was too spicy. They ate it, but with a lot of… drama. (“We need water, lol”.) Heavy Cream is the same as Heavy Whipping Cream who knew. I used the recommended 1/2 a cup of heavy cream, but I could have used some more just to make it creamier. I used one package of Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage and I would recommend using 2 packages. I used a whole box of penne pasta, and there were a lot of left overs, after my family of four was done. Over all it was a very tasty dish, maybe more suited for an adult meal, but I feel like with the small changes I listed above the kids would enjoy it as well. I plan to try this again, and will share the results from the second time around.

What are your favorite go to recipes this time of year? If you add this one into the rotation, please share your thoughts.

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Posted on 5 October, 2015 by admin

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Three… Two… One… A Friday Series No.7

Posted on 3 October, 2015 by admin

For those of you who follow me on Facebook, you know that this week was a hectic one for me. So this Friday Series post is actually being posted on Saturday. Please forgive me. Migraines and Blogging don’t mix. I am just coming out on the other side. This is my favorite time of year, so I know that I have been immersed in all things Fall. But, trust me, it’s GOOD EYE CANDY. Our 2015 Fall Tour is going to hit the blog sometime this week, so stay tuned. In the meantime, enjoy our Three.. Two… One… Friday Series Post.

Three Blogs:

Driven by Decor

Love Grows Wild

Dreamy Wedding Ideas

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Two Faves:

Blue Lounge Mini Dock

Spoon Pot Clip

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One Freebie:

Golden Leaves – Click the Link to Download Save and Print.

If you use this printable to decorate your home from fall tag us on Instagram with the hashtag #stagepresents. So we can see where it landed.

Enjoy your Freebie and Have An Awesome Weekend.

Three.. Two… One… A Friday Series No.6

Posted on 24 September, 2015 by admin

This Friday Series is becoming one of the highlights of my weeks. There are so many amazing creatives out there, I truly enjoy sharing.

Three Blogs:

I am 100% all in right now when it comes to looking at all the Fabulous Fall Tours across the web. You would think that it would inspire me to get a move on. But, I still am stuck in park. I hope to get to it this weekend.

The Tale of An Ugly House

With Heart

Iron and Twine

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Two Faves:

Both Faves this week are From the Pioneer Woman Collection, I have always been a fan of her recipes. And, now that she has a collection in Walmart, I am equally as smitten.

The Pioneer Woman Timeless Cast Iron 3-Piece Set, 6″, 8″ and 10″ Cast Iron, Pre-Seasoned

The Pioneer Woman Paige 12-Piece Crackle Glaze Dinnerware Set

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One Freebie:

Autumn Leaves Printable – Click the Link to Download Save and Print.

If you use this printable to decorate your home from fall tag us on Instagram with the hashtag #stagepresents. So we can see where it landed.Enjoy your Freebie and Have An Awesome Weekend.