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Holiday Home Decor & Gift Guide

11/30/2020

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Hello Holiday season, FINALLY! Is it just me or has this year been the longest year of our lives?! 2020 threw us all the curveball of a lifetime, and while we all handled it in our own ways, I think one thing we can all agree on is that we need some holiday cheer. This year has been, well, tough to say the least but also extremely long.  To help get that going a little earlier this season, we have rounded up some of our favorite holiday decor options to brighten up your home this Christmas!


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​Santa Claus Doormat
Merry Doormat

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Cedar & Ornaments Garland
Christmas Berry Garland with Lights
​Faux Berry Branches
Faux Mini Pinecone Branches
Mackenzie Childs Check Deer Countdown Calendar 
Mackenzie Childs Check Small Moose


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Ho Ho Ho Embroidered Pillow Cover
Velvet Sherpa Tree Applique Pillow Cover
 Round Metal Cocktail Table
Faux Ivory Shagreen Decorative Tray

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St. Jude Bell Shaped Candle
Nutcracker Set

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Yuletide Nutcracker Mug
 Holiday Christmas Tree Serving Platter
 Botanical Salad Servers
 Pomegranate Salt & Pepper Shakers

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Mackenzie Childs  Check Gift Wrap
Gold Gift Wrap Set of Three
Mackenzie Childs Check Ribbon 2"
Christmas Gift Tags

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Holiday shopping may look a little different this year but that doesn't mean your gift giving has to! I have rounded up some of my most favorite gift ideas for all the different types of people in your life. From your entertainer mother in law, to your lounger of a best friend, this gift guide has got you covered! 

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Caraway Cookware Set 
Cuisinart AirFryer
Nespresso Vertuo 
Williams Sonoma ​Spice Grinder Set

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NEST Holiday Reed Diffuser Set
NEST Holiday Candle
Rabbit Electric Wine Opener and Preserver
Fiona Cloche

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Slip Silk Sleep Mask
Barefoot Dreams Ribbed Throw Blanket
Peppermint Cookie Truffles​
Chocolate Yule Logs

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UGG Scuff Slipper
Hershel Duffle Bag 
Bose Home Speaker 300
Theragun Prime Percussive Therapy Device

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Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer
Slip Silk Scrunchies
Vitruvi Diffuser
Mark & Graham Travel Jewelry Case

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Kara's Homemade Apple Pie Recipe

11/17/2020

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PIE TIME!! The very best part of Thanksgiving dinner. With so many delicious options it's hard to pick a favorite holiday favorite, but I promise you no other flavor comes close to a homemade apple pie and I want you to try my recipe for yourself! Impress your family this holiday with hand made crust, sweet apple filling, and stunning top crust designs!  
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Kara’s Homemade Apple Pie Recipe  
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  • 4 pounds apples, peeled, cored and cut into slices (I like to mix red and green Granny Smith and Honeycrsip) 
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch 
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter cut into 1/2 inch  pieces 
  • 1 egg white, beaten with 1 teaspoon water (this is your egg-wash)
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar

​Directions:
  • In a large pot stir together apples, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt nutmeg and cornstarch. 
  • Set apple mixture over medium heat, cover and cook, stirring occasionally until the apples are tender but not mushy - about 15 minutes. Uncover and look until the liquid has thickened 5-7 minutes more. Remove from heat, stir In lemon juice and let cool for 30 minutes. 
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees
  • Transfer filling to your lines pie dish, scatter butter pieces on top and gently start your  top design.

Top Design Ideas: 
  • cut various sizes of pie crust strips and create a basketweave design
  • braid smaller strips of dough to weave with flat pieces of dough
  • cut out shapes with pie cutters 
  • have fun and get creative here!
 
  • Once you complete your top design, brush the entire top crust with egg wash and sprinkle with granulated sugar
  • Place the pie dish on a baking sheet (the filling will sometimes bubble over). Bake for 1 hour and cover the edges with aluminum foil if they become too dark before your 1 hour cook time. 
  • Transfer the pie to a wire rack and let cool for at least an 1-2 hours before serving. You can make this 1-2 days in advance. 
  • Ps. don't forget to try my homemade pie crust recipe below for the yummiest results!

Homemade Butter Pie Crust  

  • 2 cups all purpose flour 
  • 1/3 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 sticks cold butter, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 7 tablespoons cold water

Directions:
  • Mix the flour and salt in a medium bowl
  • Add the butter using a pastry blender (or two forks) until the mixture has a crumbly consistency 
  • Mix in Ice water a few teaspoons at a time
  • Gently kneed the dough into a ball
  • refrigerate for at least 2 hours. 
  • Leave at room temperature for 30 minutes before using. flour your countertop and rolling pin before rolling out your dough

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Weather you're making a basic pie or creating intricate crust art, every great pie begins with great tools!
Click the item to shop my personal favorite baking tools that I can't live without in the kitchen.
Ruffled Pie Dish
Bistro Tile A La Mode Pie Dish
Apple Corer
Dutch Pot
Copper Measuring Spoons
Copper Nesting Measuring Cups & Spoons
Silicone Brush
Mini Silicone Spatula with Copper Handle
Silicone Perfect Pie Crust Mold
Olivewood Fluted Pastry Cutter
Wooden Pie Box Pie Carrier
Courtly Check Bent Pie Server

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