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Today I’m sharing a home office makeover update, including a look at the progress I’ve made, how I altered my design plan, and what still needs to be done. Well, friends, it’s been four months since I told you I was starting my home office makeover. I’m a tad embarrassed to admit that, but as…
I so enjoy the flavors of maple and walnut. Today, I’m putting the two together in these from-scratch Maple Walnut Cupcakes. But don’t worry, they are a breeze to make (especially with the new KitchenAid Cordless Collection). During the latter part of August, I often start to think about fall. And while I’m not ready…
This post is a Collection of Specialty Cakes You Can Bake at Home. There are cakes for all seasons and reasons. I hope that seeing my creations inspires you to have fun dreaming up specialty cakes that will delight your dear ones. I love a cake that’s so interesting or unusual, you’ve just got to…
Today I’m excited to show you my third and final Christmas tree of 2019. Inspired by a vintage plaid wool blanket, this is my Navy and Green Christmas Tree. Yes, friends, I’m finally sharing the last of my Christmas decor this week. Today it’s the tree in my living room. If you want to see…
In today’s post, the classic chocolate yule log recipe receives a modern update in design, but still packs loads of delicious flavor for the holiday season. Inspired by a birch bark log, this White Birch Yule Log will be a wow-worthy dessert for your holiday celebration. White Birch Yule Log: Yes, my friends, I’m back…
This Black Walnut Cake is a delicious, unique, and festive Christmas cake idea. Decorated with sugared cranberries, sprigs of rosemary, and black walnuts, it’s a cake that will also look beautiful on your holiday table. Black Walnut Christmas Cake It’s been a hot minute since I made a layer cake recipe here on Inspired by…
I realize the end of October might seem early to start talking about Christmas, but I couldn’t resist popping in to share details about my little feature in the BHG Christmas Ideas Magazine 2019. It always feels awkward writing a post such as this because I don’t want to come across in the wrong way….
Inspired by a vintage painting from an antique store, this moody fall mantel is a fun example of unexpected and non-traditional autumn decor. Even after blogging for more than 10 years, I am always humbled by your love and comments. I will never be able to express how much your kind words mean to me….
It’s a new season, which means it’s time to give my decor a bit of a refresh. Come take a peek around my vintage modern fall living room! Not only am I sharing a look into my living room decorated for autumn, but a few of my blogger friends are joining in on the fun…
My dining room table is set for fall! I hope you enjoy seeing how I combined old and new in my fall table styling as you gather a few ideas for your own fall table decorations. Have you started planning your table decorations for fall? Are you excited about the prospect of adding fall flair…
I’m one of the many people who love strawberries! To me, they signal summer. For that reason, I so enjoy delighting my family and friends with strawberry desserts this time of year. In this post, I’ve gathered recipes for cakes, pies, and other yummy things made with strawberries. I promise you will enjoy making and…
This post is sponsored by Sherwin-Williams®. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Paint colors and color selection always seem to be of interest. Anytime I post a picture of a room on Instagram, someone seems to ask, “What paint color is that?” I think this happens for a couple of reasons. First, paint color makes…
Yesterday I intended to tell you all about my new living room sofa, but instead, I got caught up chatting about the recent photo shoot and my life as of late. No worries, however. I’m back today to share the sofa details. As you might know, decorating for Christmas is one of my favorite things….
Following my Christmas Home Tour last week, someone somewhere made a connection between my latest Christmas tree and the Emerald City. That comment set my holiday heart all a flutter. And even though you’ve already seen my emerald-inspired Christmas tree, I couldn’t resist giving it a post of its own. I have been overjoyed to…
These Mini Skillet Cookie Cakes make a delicious dessert recipe that combines the flavors of a cookie with the texture of a cake. Yes, friends, today we are serving up another tasty treat just in time for the holidays: Mini Skillet Cookie Cakes! Mini Skillet Cookie Cakes: I’m teaming up again with my Tastes of…
Christmas has definitely made its appearance at Bayberry House. Welcome to my Holiday Home Tour! Folks who have been following IBC for a while know that this is one of my favorite posts each year. While I’ve been gabbing about Christmas for a month now, this post kicks off the season in my home. As…
This delicious gingerbread cake, shaped like a gingerbread house, is as delicious as it is festive! For years I had wanted to make a gingerbread house during the holidays. I thought it would be the assembly-required kind, but then I stumbled across these Nordicware gingerbread house bundt pans. (You can find the large one HERE…
If you’re feeling the itch to decorate for fall, you’re in luck today. I’m sharing colorful fall decor ideas for your dining room. It’s an exciting day in blogland because I’m teaming up with 15 blogger friends for the Seasons of Home series. Today each of us is posting a tablescape for fall. And since…
Holiday baking has begun. If you’re looking for festive desserts, you’ve come to the right place. Today I’m sharing my recipe for Christmas Tree Gingerbread Cake, and some blogger friends are joining me to share their sweet holiday treats. I hope you brought your sweet tooth! As we approach Christmas, I’m sure you’re making your…
Merry Christmas! It’s Holiday Home Tour time. I’m so excited today to give you a peek into my new space and share some of the holiday magic I’ve whipped up. This year I’m participating in Jennifer Rizzo’s Holiday Housewalk. I believe she has been hosting this for seven years. This is my second year on…
With All Hallows’ Eve just a few short weeks away, I’m popping in to share more spooktacular ideas for celebrating the holiday. Today I’ve teamed up with a couple blogger friends who are doing the same. (Links are at the bottom of this post.) In fact, we have a mix of fall decor and spooky…
Well, friends, my new space in Pittsburgh is finally starting to look like home. Last week I told you about the design plan for my new master bedroom. Today, I am thrilled to show you how it’s starting to come together. Let’s take a peek, shall we? This post is sponsored by Stearns & Foster….
The 12 Days of Christmas is back. Today we’re celebrating Christmas in the Kitchen with a look at my Kitchen Christmas Decorations and a sweet yuletide treat. Kitchen Christmas Decorations: I’m so excited to be joining the Blogger Stylin’ Holiday Home Tour for Day 7 of the 12 Days of Christmas to share my Kitchen Christmas…
Another week has passed and Friday is back to greet us with a big hug. I couldn’t be happier since I’m headed to a concert this evening with my BFF. I managed to score front row seats so I’m crazy excited. I’ll share all of the details next week Anyway, after recently creating a few…
This Caramel Apple Pie Martini is basically a dessert in a glass. Complete with a graham cracker crumb rim, this cocktail it’s like drinking a slice of fresh-baked apple pie with a big ol’ scoop of vanilla ice cream. Making cocktails in the fall has become one of my favorite things. Then again, to be…
This Strawberry Rhubarb Cake is an easy-to-make recipe that’s perfect for summer entertaining. Because it’s a naked cake, it’s also super easy to decorate! It’s IBC’s unofficial rhubarb week. On Monday I shared my recipe for Strawberry Rhubarb Syrup and mentioned it would be delicious poured over a cake. Well, I made that happen today! I’m…