Last week I shared my home Christmas decorations. Today we’ll look around several of the condominium buildings outside holiday decorating. Last year I focused on the lights at night. This year I am enjoying all the live poinsettias and flowers. I hope you have a great New Year!! See you again in 2026!!
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Last week I shared charcuterie board ideas for the holidays. Today I’m just surveying fun appetizers and desserts that look like something else. I’m always reading posts and pins with cute and tasty food. The Christmas holiday is a special season for food presentation. Let’s take a look around for inspiration.
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I’m always reading posts and pins with cute and tasty food. The Christmas holiday is a special season for decorations and food presentation. Christmas platters offer festive fun with themed boards like charcuterie wreaths, Christmas tree shapes, or snowman snacks, using red/green fruits, cheeses, meats, and holiday sweets (cookies, candy canes).
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I’ve been enjoying a central Florida spring for last few months. In another two weeks, it will be Easter. My preparation for spring and Easter is simple since I don’t live close to my family. In the past, I was one of the homes where we celebrated holidays. Of course, I lived in Michigan then. BRrrr! It was cold. I’ve lived in Florida off and on since I was in my 20’s and now, I’m retired. I’m really happier in the warmer climate.
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Last summer I tried making an umbrella wreath with flowers. It was easy and fun. Read More
I’ve been decorating for Christmas. I’m quite enamored with snowmen for Christmas. Living in Florida, I usually can only make one on the beach with sand. I made a cardboard box snowman the other week, and he is adorable on the front porch. I added wintry Christmas to the dining room with pine cone trees and an angel.
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My March St. Patrick’s Day Table is based on a white lace tablecloth with green and white tableware.
For a very tasty appetizer during the holidays, try this recipe for meatballs with cranberries in the sauce. I used seasoned bread crumbs, which added some nice flavor to the meatballs, and then baked them on a broiler tray, which allowed the fat to run off while they were baking. One recipe is enough to fill one of the small 1 to 2 quart crock pots.
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