Holiday Entertaining The Profile Poinsettias Poinsettias or Euphorbia pulcherrima are a member of the spurge family. Typically known for their red & green foliage, poinsettias may also be found in shades of white & pink. Although prized for their leaves or bracts, tiny yellow flowers are located in the very centers. The plants are of Central American […]
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The Profile: Heirloom Crochet Snowflake Ornaments
Holiday Entertaining Essentials The Profile Heirloom Crochet Snowflake Ornaments Holiday entertaining pieces are such a lovely way to style your home during Christmas. Heirloom Crochet Snowflake Ornaments are a beautiful addition to any tree trimming or decorating that may be in order. Crochet handiwork, along with other forms that include knitting, weaving & embroidery can […]
Holiday Entertaining: Orchids
Holiday Entertaining The Profile Phalaenopsis Orchids Phalaenopsis Orchids are some of the most lovely flowers to showcase for holiday parties in your home. It is a genus also referred to as moth orchids that includes approximately 70 species ranging in color from white to purple & many interesting combinations in between. Choose bright white blooms atop […]
The Profile: Heirloom Silver Soup Spoons
Entertaining Essentials Southern Socials Heirloom Silver Soup Spoons Beautiful entertaining pieces should be used for a variety of occasions from spring parties, birthday celebrations & bridal showers to fall gatherings when hosting guests in your home. Heirloom silver soup spoons may be identified by their large bowl size. Beyond the traditional use of accompanying them […]
Fall Entertaining: Miniature Buttermilk Pumpkin Muffins
Fall Entertaining Southern Socials Miniature Buttermilk Pumpkin Muffins Although a well seasoned cast iron skillet is the most traditional way to prepare a comforting batch of cornbread, the batter may be baked in all sorts of pans to yield muffins, loaves or squares once cut. When holiday entertaining is in order, Miniature Buttermilk Pumpkin Muffins […]
Fall Entertaining: Ornamental Squash
Fall Entertaining Southern Socials Ornamental Squash Members of the squash family, gourds are non-edible hard or soft skinned varieties belonging to the cucurbit family. Often times, they are dried & decorated & may be used in fall tablescapes or designed as birdhouses. Growing your own is easy as these annual plants will mature in 100 […]
Fall Entertaining: Miniature Pumpkin-Pecan Crunch Coffee Cake Loaves
Fall Entertaining Southern Socials Miniature Pumpkin-Pecan Crunch Coffee Cake Loaves Pumpkin pie spice provides that seasonal flavor we can’t seem to get enough of while the pumpkin offers bright, natural color to the cake once baked. Miniature Pumpkin-Pecan Crunch Coffee Cake Loaves allows you to prepare several cakes & they truly make wonderful gifts for […]
The Basics: Pumpkin-Shaped Biscuits
Cooking & Baking Essentials The Technique Pumpkin Biscuits Biscuit dough may be formed into all sorts of seasonal shapes & baked for special occasions. Just a few additional techniques will have it looking like a beautiful pumpkin patch. When it’s time to offer them to guests, a little Pumpkin Spice-Maple Butter is all that is […]
