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My Absolute Favorite Christmas Dessert Recipes

Desserts + Sweets, holiday recipes, Holidays · December 17, 2022

Looking for the perfect Christmas dessert recipes to add to your baking list this year? Today, I'm sharing some of my favorite recipes from some of my friends!

If you've followed me awhile, you know how much I love cooking and baking, and Christmas desserts are always a crowd pleaser. So today, I rounded up some great recipes from some of my favorite blogger friends. Let's get inspired!

Italian Christmas Cookies

First of all, how delicious do these look? These are the perfect addition to your Christmas baking list.

My friend Kristen from Ella Clair Blog touts these as "little bites of joy."

The perfect mix of sugar cookie and cake, If you make these, you'll be the hit of the holidays! You can find the full recipe for the Italian Christmas Cookies here.

The Christmas Cookie Box

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Simple and Festive Christmas Bedroom Decor Ideas

My Home, Seasonal Home Tours · November 28, 2022

Create a festive Christmas bedroom with these simple decor ideas. Check out all my favorite ways to add charm this holiday.

From the Christmas lights to the holiday cheer, we are all looking to add a little festive feel to get us in the holiday spirit.

When we think about how to setup our holiday decor to bring about a merry Christmas, the typical Christmas decorations, and what you probably did last year, typically happen in the living room, dining room, or front porch.

But, what about creating a winter wonderland in the bedroom? This could be in a guest room, master bedroom, or kids room.

There's no need to go overboard; a few simple additions can make all the difference in adding a little Christmas cheer to your home this

Simple Fun and Festive Vintage Red Truck Christmas Tablescape

Dinnerware, Entertaining, Holidays, Tablescapes, Uncategorized · November 18, 2022

If you're looking for a fun take on a traditional red and green tablescape, my red truck Christmas tablescape will be just what you need. Check it out in today's post.

I found these darling red truck Christmas dessert plates a few years back in Cracker Barrel and instantly knew I had to have them for a red truck Christmas tablescape! Sadly they were only there for a season but I've sourced some similar ones and linked them throughout the post and at the bottom. Just click on the images to get to the sources.

The Beautiful Plate Stack

I really mixed things up for the red truck Christmas tablescape! The red truck plates are a bit farmhouse-ish so I added in other elements that were similar to create this tablescape.

Since Cracker Barrel only had the salad/appetizer sized plates and didn't

Light Blue and Mustard Yellow Thanksgiving Table Decor

Holidays, Tablescapes · November 18, 2022

Looking for Thanksgiving table decor that is both elegant and festive? Get inspired by my light blue and mustard yellow tablescape in today's post.

From the table runner to the place settings to the easy Thanksgiving centerpiece, this Thanksgiving day bring classic elegance to your dining table. With these tips to spark your creative idea this holiday season and create a festive feel for your Thanksgiving meal.

The Thanksgiving Table Setting Plan

To make the most of your Thanksgiving table decorations, start by considering your focal point. Then move on to the small details.

In a formal table, consider bringing in natural elements with eye-catching centerpieces.

Once you decide on what you'll do for the center of your table, consider how to

Easy Homemade Banana Cream Pie Recipe

Desserts + Sweets, holiday recipes, Recipes, Uncategorized · November 16, 2022

In today's post, learn how to make my homemade banana cream pie recipe. It's a family favorite and so easy to make.

It's almost Thanksgiving and time to share one of my favorite pie recipes! This homemade banana cream pie recipe is a family favorite and it's so easy to make. There is nothing better than a homemade pie during the holidays or any time of year.

The pie filling is your basic homemade vanilla pudding that is so much better than the store-bought instant pudding mix.

You can also use store-bought pie crust like I did here or you can make homemade pie crust too. I prefer homemade but if you don't have a lot of time, frozen or refrigerator pie crusts work great too.

The pie filling is easy to make and all you have to do is add in some bananas and top with homemade whipped cream and you have a yummy pie