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dining room with floral pattern wallpaper, painted check floors and a vintage dining table

November 17, 2019
Written & Styled by Jickie Torres
Photography by Bret Gum
Printables illustations by Lauren Rebbeck

Well! You made it to day 12! The last day of our Cottage Christmas preparation guide! It can sometimes feel nonstop, right? Hosting during the holidays. From Thanksgiving on, our merry-making…

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Get Neighborly with Christmas Cookies

November 12, 2019
Written by Margie Monin Dombrowski

The holidays are a time for gift giving and baking, and when the two ideas come together, they’re even sweeter. With all the time and care put into the baking…

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How to set the Holiday Table

November 11, 2019
Written by Margie Monin Dombrowski

The holidays are a special time of year to host unforgettable gatherings and parties with friends and family. With guests on their way over soon for the holidays, take the…

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Table setting with various sized black and gold candle holders surrounded by white linens, orange slices and whole walnuts laid out on a table.

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Halloween Table Accents

October 29, 2019
Written by Molly Snelson

Is your Halloween table in need of some extra oomph? We found some really great accent pieces to add that something special and take your table to the next level.…

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Horizontal image of a pan filled with caramel apple cream cheese dip on a white tray and surrounded by green and red apple slices.

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Creamy Caramel Apple Dip Recipe

October 24, 2019
Written & Photographed by Janet Collazo

This sweet and fluffy Caramel Apple Cream Cheese Dip is a delicious treat that you can put together in under five minutes. This Caramel Apple dip is what every fall gathering needs!…

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Apple spice cake on a marble cake stand adorned with a dripping glaze frosting and dries pieces of orange and apple, shiplap walls and a wooden cutting board in the background.

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Autumnal Apple Spice Cake

October 19, 2019
Written and Photographed by Janet Collazo

It’s time for another delicious fall cake and this one is packed with all the classic autumn flavors that we love so much like apple, spice and pecans. If you…

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12 Creative Fall Salad Recipes

October 18, 2019
Written by Val Guyant

Fall is all about comfort food, but salads can be comforting too! Especially when they’re filled with hearty and seasonal ingredients like squash, apples, pomegranates, and figs. Maple syrup even…

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A fall cocktail creation station on a counter backlit by a window.

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Festive Fall Cocktails

October 16, 2019
Written by Molly Snelson

Fall is the best time for a cozy night in. Light a fire, start a fresh soup in the crockpot and make a signature cocktail that all your guests will…

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Pumpkin Desserts for Fall Festivities

October 2, 2019
Written by Molly Snelson

Warm up your can opening arm because it’s time to bust out the pumpkin puree! Fall has arrived and the time has come to cozy up your cottage with baking…

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A marbled tray filled with fresh French Apple Tart pictured next to a jar topped with a gooey pastry brush.

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Apple Dessert Roundup!

September 6, 2019
Written by Molly Snelson

Fall is trickling into the air and what better way to welcome it than to usher guests into your home with the scent of baking apples and cinnamon. We searched…

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Jickie’s Top Tips for Easier Christmas Entertaining

How to set the Holiday Table

Halloween Table Accents

Creamy Caramel Apple Dip Recipe

Autumnal Apple Spice Cake

12 Creative Fall Salad Recipes

Festive Fall Cocktails

Pumpkin Desserts for Fall Festivities

Apple Dessert Roundup!

A Dreamy Seaside Cottage

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