Plaids Before Lads: 5 Winter Plaid Pieces to Add to Your Wardrobe

5 winter plaid pieces you need in your wardrobe - blonde woman wearing pink moto and graphic tee

Give me all the plaid! 5 winter plaid pieces to add to your wardrobe + a cheeky work wear look! Plaid is a staple in my closet, particularly in the winter months when you need the cozy warmth plaid entails. There are so many options with winter plaids. You can dress them up or down…

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Christmas Decor Ideas for 2018

Christmas Decor Ideas for 2018: collage of preppy trad decorations

Get inspired by these Christmas decor ideas for 2018 to make your holidays merry and bright with festive decor themes: preppy trad, pastel glam, frosted forest, and vintage maximalist! I like to change up my Christmas decor theme each year. I always re-use my decor, but I do a bit of a different theme in each…

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10 Holiday Hosting Hacks

Butternut squash soup in a pumpkin dish - jazz up pre-made soup for an easy holiday hosting hacks

10 holiday hosting hacks to help you prep for the party in less time with less headache and create a memorable, charming holiday event! Hosting for the holidays is enough to cause anyone a bit of stress even if your blooming Martha Stewart. Ok, well, maybe not if you are Martha. For the rest of…

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Handcrafted Christmas Gifts: Featuring Made in the South

Red Christmas present tied with plaid bow against green backdrop - Handcrafted Christmas Gifts

Spread the love this holiday season with handcrafted Christmas gifts from American artisans. Featuring unique made in the South products, P&P’s 2018 Holiday Gift Guide is sure to please your loved ones and help us all support local economies! Merry Christmas Y’all! I am excited to share my 2018 Holiday Gift Guide today. This year’s…

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Red Loves Navy – Casual Fall Outfit

Woman wearing red beret and navy jacket with striped shirt and circle handbag for a red loves navy everyday chic look

Red loves navy: a classic color combo perfect for everyday chic. Try pairing pops of red with a navy jacket, jeans, and red flats for a casual fall outfit perfect for weekend adventures! Oh and don’t forget the beret! We all have our favorite colors. Maybe your favorite is blue or like me green. But…

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How to Brine a Turkey for Thanksgiving

Brine a turkey for the perfectly cooked Golden turkey with moist, tender meat and delicious taste

Want to cook the perfect turkey for Thanksgiving this year? Yes, then you need to learn how to brine a turkey! I’m sharing tried and true tricks, the recipe, and what you need to know to brine a turkey for Thanksgiving. Y’all this maple brown sugar brined turkey will melt in your mouth and wow…

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Autumn Colors: The Perfect Purple Dress from Joules

Blonde woman in the perfect purple dress from Joules poses in front of tree with yellow leaves

Styling the perfect purple dress from Joules with all the autumn colors! The trees here in East T.N. have fully burst to life, and I just can’t contain my love for all things autumn, especially the stunning colors! My lovely neighbors across the street have the most glorious maple tree that turns a brilliant, buttery…

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Sausage Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Fall table with sausage stuffed portobello mushrooms for dinner. Delicious fall recipe!

For a hearty dish that is sure to please meat-lovers and veggie-lovers alike try these delicious sausage stuffed portobello mushrooms! Hey y’all! I’m back with another yummy recipe perfect for autumn and the cooler temps headed our way. This is a hearty dish that is easy to make, and you can store the stuffing in…

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Get the Coziest Comfy Bed for Autumn

Woman reading magazine in comfy bed made with best bed sheets from California Design Den

Warm snuggly evenings this autumn start with the coziest comfy bed made up with the best bed sheets, a splendid pillow pile, velvet bedding, and the right scents! Cooler temps mean warm snuggly evenings in a cozy bed with a cuppa hot tea and my latest Southern Living. I bet you are picturing that delicious…

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Budget Friendly Pumpkin Centerpiece Fall to Halloween

Autumn tablescape with budget friendly pumpkin centerpiece, Mason's ironstone, striped table runner, glass hurricanes, fall florals, and copper mugs.

This budget friendly pumpkin centerpiece under $50 will take you from fall to Halloween to Thanksgiving with just a few easy change-ups! Pumpkin Centerpiece for Fall: Pumpkin Centerpiece for Halloween: If like me you love decorating for the autumn season and all the holidays up ahead but find yourself short on time then you need…

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