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This Baked Caramelized Onion Dip is an essential appetizer recipe for cold weather and/or holiday entertaining. Whether you’re watching the big game or celebrating with family and friends, this dip will be a winner every time! Baked Caramelized Onion Dip You know how much I love a good dip recipe. I suspect that half of…
Inspired by vintage Halloween graphics, I’ve added spooky (but fun) Halloween decorations to my dining room to create a welcoming tablescape and hauntingly boo-tiful holiday decor. Vintage-Inspired Halloween Decorations / Tablescape I don’t know about you, but I think decorating for Halloween can be so much fun. This autumn holiday is a great excuse to…
Add a little spooky chic to your Halloween with this Hocus Pocus Broom Co. printable. Available in two sizes (5×7-inches and 8×10-inches), this FREE download is a hauntingly fun way to dress up your home this time of year. Hocus Pocus Broom Co. Free Printable In some ways, this printable has been eight years in…
Today I’m showing you how to make these adorable Halloween Treat Bags inspired by vintage Halloween graphics and cards, This All Hallows Eve you can fill the bags with treats for all the ghosts and goblins in your life. Vintage-Inspired Halloween Treat Bags: The holidays seem to bring out the crafter in me. To start…
It’s time to paint and decorate a new room at Bayberry House! Today I’m showing you how my office looks before I start to make it over. Yes, friends, I’m ready to paint another room in my home. Earlier this year I wrote about some of my 2020 House Projects. You may remember that the…
In today’s post, I’m going to show you how I made printable Bunny Cupcake Picks to add color and fun to Easter treats. I’ll also share what you need to do to get the FREE printable. It’s time to get our craft on! Bunny Cupcake / Dessert Picks: Cupcakes are a treat for the eyes…
Have you ever wondered which antique stores in Pittsburgh are among my favorites? Today I’m sharing a list of local stores where I like to hunt for antiques. I’ll also tell you a bit about why I love these shops and some of the items I’ve purchased from each. As regular readers of Inspired by…
With a graham cracker crust, vanilla custard filling, and fluffy meringue topping, this Graham Cracker Cream Pie is a family favorite recipe that I’m sure you’re going to love as much as I do. Based on my recent Instagram poll, about 70% of you had never heard of Graham Cracker Cream Pie. (Approximately 10% of…
Cheers to the holidays! Today I’m serving up these Chai Spiced White Russians. This is a classic cocktail recipe with a seasonal flavor twist you’re going to love! This is a sponsored post written by me on half of The Hangar 1 Distillery. All ideas and opinions are my own. Chai Spiced White Russians: I…
You’re in for a treat today! I’m sharing my Gingerbread Cookie recipe. This Gingerbread Cookie recipe makes a delicious holiday treat that can double as festive Christmas decor. It’s hard to believe that after years of blogging and dozens and dozens of Christmas posts, I haven’t yet posted a recipe for Gingerbread Cookies. Well, the…
Grab your baking supplies, because today we are making Linzer Cookies. Filled with raspberry jam, these classic butter cookies make a beautiful and delicious holiday treat. How to Make Linzer Cookies: I think it’s safe to say we have officially entered the Christmas season. Thanksgiving has passed, trees are being decorated, and now we’re baking…
Inspired by the vintage cardboard Christmas houses I found, I put together this little Vintage Christmas Cupboard in my dining room. I’m excited to show you how it came together. Can you believe it’s already the week of Thanksgiving? This year has flown by, but it seems that November has gone even faster. I had…
The classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate shines in these delicious Peanut Butter Chocolate Shortbread Cookies. Although I’m serving these on my holiday cookie tray, they would be delicious at any time of the year. Peanut Butter Chocolate Shortbread Cookies: Ok, I’m doing it again. – I’m mixing peanut butter with chocolate to create…
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…
If you’re looking for a delicious no-bake Christmas treat, check out these Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars. “Kids” of all ages are sure to enjoy them. Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars: Long-time followers of IBC are familiar with my fondness (That may be an understatement.) for peanut butter and chocolate. So when a friend recently…
These Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Peppadew Peppers are a delicious bite-sized appetizer that’s ideal for the holidays. Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Peppadew Peppers: As I’ve told you, given the opportunity, I could make a meal of appetizers. How about you? One of my menu items would be these Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Peppadew Peppers. I hope you enjoy this new appetizer…
Creamy, fresh, and flavorful, this Apple and Celeriac Soup is an ideal dish to make and serve now and during the holiday season. I hope you love it as much as I do. Apple and Celeriac Soup Recipe: As many of you may know, this year I’ve teamed up with my Tastes of the Season…
Spring is almost upon us, which means it’s time to focus on bright and colorful things that energize us and delight our senses. In today’s post, I’m so excited to show you how to style a spring coffee bar inspired by the new Limited Edition Starbucks® Blonde Sunrise Blend ground coffee. Whether you’re celebrating a…
These Printable Christmas Bottle Hang Tags are an easy way to wrap up a bottle of wine or liquor for a Christmas gift. With clever and festive sayings on each tag, the tags are as fun as the gifts. I know time is fast running out, my friends. Christmas will be here in 6 days….
These Christmas Sprinkle Cookie Cups are an easy and delicious Christmas cookie recipe that is certain to add color and fun to your holiday cookie tray. When it comes to Christmas cookies, all I really need are these cream wafer cookies. For years, they have been (and will probably always be) my absolute favorite. However,…
These Plaid-Inspired Printable Christmas Gift Tags are an easy way to put a fun finishing touch on your holiday gift wrapping! You know I love me a creative printable. That’s why I’m so happy to be popping in today to share my latest: plaid-inspired printable Christmas gift tags. I’ve long been a fan of plaid,…
This Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin is the perfect side dish for a holiday gathering or special meal. Because it’s so tasty, you won’t have to worry about storing any leftovers. Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin: Yes friends, today we are celebrating one of my favorite parts of the Thanksgiving meal: the side dishes. And this Cheese Cauliflower Gratin…
There’s nothing like the upcoming holiday season to push house projects to the top of the list. Am I right? That’s why, after living in Bayberry House for four months, I finally decided to start painting. As many folks know, I love dressing up my space for Christmas. Before the tree goes up, however, there…
Happy Almost-November, my friends! I don’t know about you, but I have NO idea where September and October went. It’s as if I blinked, and they were gone. Anyone else feeling the same? It’s been a hot minute since I last checked in and chatted so I thought I’d do that today. And while I’m…
Simple, creative, and spooky Halloween mantel decor ideas to add a haunt to your home. That what’s in store for you today! With Halloween a mere two weeks away, I’m making every effort to share additional tricks for celebrating All Hallow’s Eve in style. (You can find more of my Halloween ideas here.) This past…
Last week I shared my porch decorated for fall. As promised, today I’m back to show you how it looks at night, plus I wanted to give you a peek at my Outdoor Halloween Decorations. I didn’t go crazy, but a few small touches gave my home some Halloween Spirit. Whenever you move into a…
Welcome to the first week of October, the time to add a little haunt to your home! That’s why today I’m posting my spooky chic Halloween table decorations. Over the past several years, it’s become a tradition of sorts for me to share my Halloween table decorations. You may remember that back in my St….
Made on clothespins, these Pumpkin Spice Cream Horns (Lady Locks) are a flaky sweet treat filled with a pumpkin spice cream that tastes just like pumpkin pie. This recipe makes the perfect fall dessert! Yes, you guessed it, one of my favorite recipes (and yours too!) on Inspired by Charm got a seasonal makeover for…
I realize I’m probably too late for many of you. But, if you’re still wrapping gifts like I am, then some gift tags may come in handy! Today, I’m sharing a FREE download for these Christmas Gift Tags. Unlike a lot of folks, I love wrapping Christmas presents. Whether I’m deciding on a color scheme,…
These Cream Horns (Lady Locks) are a must-have cookie recipe for my family. The flaky crust and creamy filling make them irresistible! It’s Christmas Cookie Week on IBC. Just kidding! But it is Christmas Cookie Day. I’m sharing my recipe for Cream Horn Cookies (a.k.a. Lady Locks). Plus, some of my blogger friends (a.k.a. #ChristmasCookieSquad)…
If you’re like a lot of us, you’ll be entertaining guests for a meal or two this holiday season. That’s why I thought it might be helpful to round up a variety of beautiful and festive Christmas table decorations. I’ve put together five unique tablescapes to bring my Christmas table setting ideas to life. With…
I can’t believe that Thanksgiving is next week. How can it be so soon? Ready or not, today I’m sharing Friendsgiving ideas you can use for Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving, or another fall celebration. From table styling tips to quick DIYs, I hope you find these Friendsgiving tips helpful as you plan and prepare for your entertaining…
You’re going to love these ugly sweater cookies, aka sweater weather sugar cookies. While they can be enjoyed all year long, they make a fun and colorful addition to your holiday cookie tray. This week has flown by in the blink of an eye. As I explained in a previous post, January is typically a…
Welcome back to the 12 Days of Christmas here on Inspired by Charm. ‘Tis the season to DIY! Today we’re making a Wood Bead Christmas Garland! That’s right. For Day 10 of this series, I’m sharing a fun and colorful DIY that you can use to decorate your home for the holidays and beyond. Check…
During the holidays I’m always looking for yummy snacks that I can make and share with family and friends. That’s why today I’m showing you how to make these Spicy Ranch Pretzels. No matter the time of year, when I go to my brother’s house, my sister-in-law always has these pretzels. As delicious as…
During the holiday season, I love to gather with friends and family and celebrate with good food, cocktails, and conversation. That’s why today, I’m sharing my Tips for Celebrating Friendsgiving. My friends over at 1-800-Flowers.com are also joining the festivities. They were kind enough to provide me with beautiful flower arrangements to help get…
Here are some festive and creative decorations for your Thanksgiving table. As I mentioned last week, I’m going to start talking about the holidays now in hopes of getting ideas out there so you can implement the ones you like with less stress. So today I thought I would share some creative Thanksgiving table decorations…
This Ultimate Halloween Playlist is the perfect collection of tunes for any halloween party! Yes, Fright Night is less than a week away! To get all of us in the mood for tricks and treats, I thought a Tuesday Tunes playlist featuring quintessential spooky tracks and haunted favorites was in order. Whether you’re hosting a…
Have you ever taken on a project that looks amazing when you visualize it in your head, but has you wondering if it’s going to look fabulous or just totally junky? This DIY Halloween Paint Can Decor was one of those projects. Thankfully, it turned out well. In fact, the bold and graphic style of…
Well friends, we did it! Today we’re wrapping up our festive, tasty, and colorful Cinco de Mayo celebration. If you missed anything along the way, I recommend starting here, or you can visit all the party links at the end of this post. If you’ve been following along, you probably spotted my Mini Piñata Boxes….