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It’s no secret that the months following Christmas and New Year’s before spring fully emerges are quite hard. The weather is normally dismal, schedules can feel abrupt to adapt to again and overall, the mood feels challenging. Even if you absolutely love Valentine’s Day (which many people don’t!), there doesn’t feel like much to celebrate or a season to decorate for. When Charlie and I visited Munich a few weeks ago, we even discovered that it was traditional for many Germans to leave their Christmas décor until the beginning of February to brighten spirits and add cheer to this overcast time of year. While on this side of the pond, I might not join in on leaving up my Christmas décor, I do appreciate the sentiment of establishing a way to decorate for the months of January, February and March before the weather has fully committed to spring. So, if you feel stuck between seasons, here are my favorite ways to create timeless décor to cheer yourself up without….
Trifles have long been the favorite layered dessert served at holiday occasions. Beautifully set within glass serving dishes to view the colorful layers, trifles can be a quick dessert to create for any crowd. However, that being said, many trifles are tailored to a specific holiday. Strawberry Lemon for Easter, Strawberry Blueberry for the Fourth of July, Cranberry Orange for Thanksgiving… While I love creating seasonal desserts, sometimes you need a staple that will work for all occasions. Thus, was born the perfect trifle dessert for any holiday: the Strawberry Cranberry Cheesecake Trifle. By including both summery and wintry tones through the strawberries and cranberries, this trifle seamlessly blends in any season. Not too sweet or too tart, it provides the….
While so much of our commercial society has changed the way that we view and celebrate love on Valentine’s Day, it is a day, and time of year, in which we should celebrate those most dear to us within our lives. It seems that children are often the best at celebrating those they love on Valentine’s Day, as they long to give each one of their friends and family members a Valentine’s treat of sorts. Candy hearts, teddy bears, chocolates, roses… it seems there are a plethora of ways to celebrate. However, for adults, much of the commercial holiday seems to be locked around romantic comedies or dinner reservations. But this Valentine’s, I wanted to celebrate not only my husband, Charlie, but also those whose love has inspired me and been passed down for generations. In this same mission, I hope to give you 3 tips for how to create a Valentine’s Day luncheon to celebrate your family and friends that you love dearly while creating a festive and beautiful atmosphere….