My House on 11 Magnolia Lane's Holiday Open House

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFeg0KC5lAHWKgExwdu8Rh3u2ELwa6nxkn4a5BsCmgwRPBpEtnE-LV1eI97TRPP4BfRx9GAM9n8vuAeXrRByEUzYImN9vRyKy5TwmxWbATowouzf9i8RLY-7gLxWS7YMlbfxbqR7CvZFxe/s1600/Holiday+Open+House+button+%281%29.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFeg0KC5lAHWKgExwdu8Rh3u2ELwa6nxkn4a5BsCmgwRPBpEtnE-LV1eI97TRPP4BfRx9GAM9n8vuAeXrRByEUzYImN9vRyKy5TwmxWbATowouzf9i8RLY-7gLxWS7YMlbfxbqR7CvZFxe/s1600/Holiday+Open+House+button+(1).jpg" width="484" /></a></div><br /><br />The girls from 11 Magnolia Lane are hosting a <a href="http://www.11magnolialane.com/2013/12/03/holiday-open-house-everyday-occasions-by-jenny-steffens-hobick/">Holiday Open House</a> and have invited me to kick-off their series.  <br /><br />I've included a couple of photos below, but you can see the rest on <a href="http://www.11magnolialane.com/2013/12/03/holiday-open-house-everyday-occasions-by-jenny-steffens-hobick/">their blog</a>!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzFq60WxMKOiMgw6Hi7BHMzt2DsKRgVvjCTNZddT5LfWN72KMjxp2qXqKaCpqL_I4_eklokWnYGH1_s79oHsUJomkpfyRzffCXvD4a-_tATZUsaB0eYTt_Cp4pQkOn7RnwM7A9oyd6PiU6/s1600/IMG_4655.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzFq60WxMKOiMgw6Hi7BHMzt2DsKRgVvjCTNZddT5LfWN72KMjxp2qXqKaCpqL_I4_eklokWnYGH1_s79oHsUJomkpfyRzffCXvD4a-_tATZUsaB0eYTt_Cp4pQkOn7RnwM7A9oyd6PiU6/s1600/IMG_4655.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgtvaJBYp1I41MaXB9PE4dnLTjbRh3DUCBpeRAtxJQLCYfatETePRjcqzX_g02nVsCsZUQoqppsx7BwYCePI6QG7nPTfvgOuTf11NYTp_9Oxs90tWymP8TGkmyy7uWDRGuh8klpOvYPPq_/s1600/IMG_4666.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgtvaJBYp1I41MaXB9PE4dnLTjbRh3DUCBpeRAtxJQLCYfatETePRjcqzX_g02nVsCsZUQoqppsx7BwYCePI6QG7nPTfvgOuTf11NYTp_9Oxs90tWymP8TGkmyy7uWDRGuh8klpOvYPPq_/s1600/IMG_4666.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBjE7CXgJ7dV-Hy8XT2upFo-LbcvunlwKqjrHff1v3yiPl7Uukg1BDsSLkB_pL4aUW0FgTCCAGtSK2I94HblB7dS_a7mdHBlTxUk1vhdiiLIZKIlqQn1NZxWd9wasvpkY7iFTyhzQLyx8u/s1600/IMG_4531.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBjE7CXgJ7dV-Hy8XT2upFo-LbcvunlwKqjrHff1v3yiPl7Uukg1BDsSLkB_pL4aUW0FgTCCAGtSK2I94HblB7dS_a7mdHBlTxUk1vhdiiLIZKIlqQn1NZxWd9wasvpkY7iFTyhzQLyx8u/s1600/IMG_4531.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhystMkertfN225tcVOvETRoFsFtkkc5MIlOJqaM5nbh8r1o3YgattKyXeT8NOzY6A_g_cgOSDqxjy-LIR-Sv2gr_ZY0XacVIaS7ALbq9vRfMLXAUkPxswjBcGRORto_pgsamgLuXPMm0WZ/s1600/IMG_4538.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhystMkertfN225tcVOvETRoFsFtkkc5MIlOJqaM5nbh8r1o3YgattKyXeT8NOzY6A_g_cgOSDqxjy-LIR-Sv2gr_ZY0XacVIaS7ALbq9vRfMLXAUkPxswjBcGRORto_pgsamgLuXPMm0WZ/s1600/IMG_4538.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Stop <a href="http://www.11magnolialane.com/2013/12/03/holiday-open-house-everyday-occasions-by-jenny-steffens-hobick/">by to see the rest of my home today</a>, and follow the rest of the series through December 13th.  Enjoy!<br /><br />

My House on 11 Magnolia Lane's Holiday Open House

The girls from 11 Magnolia Lane are hosting a Holiday Open House and have invited me to kick-off their series.  I've included a couple ...

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Home Depot Holiday Style Challenge | Our Mantle Makeover

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMIiLlb2NrrwhyphenhyphenNEAP4jawOFXlHoTA4o4JviQgHtedQKP-0NBfnaF-_7SEfIuEdmxzphUA5HAWtqhVn6RuXfddZXEXJ94O0Clq_OU63g_THZ6yPns9KHU4sHldGjCfI6RG6nAZpq30oWM/s1600/IMG_2969_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="540" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMIiLlb2NrrwhyphenhyphenNEAP4jawOFXlHoTA4o4JviQgHtedQKP-0NBfnaF-_7SEfIuEdmxzphUA5HAWtqhVn6RuXfddZXEXJ94O0Clq_OU63g_THZ6yPns9KHU4sHldGjCfI6RG6nAZpq30oWM/s640/IMG_2969_2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbjdGwTOY3WjrL7KRuAKOYzWcYWVaBKL7h5kZXQ4cgPvcz7W3PH90FSZS3G4b6gR7RrLMt13rOGKPt7vaMwxI_eN6K2KDEFcV3gbMObkpHs4yF8PQbS0MlbQNezgM7CvEhzCdtVXjhSpU/s1600/IMG_0743.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbjdGwTOY3WjrL7KRuAKOYzWcYWVaBKL7h5kZXQ4cgPvcz7W3PH90FSZS3G4b6gR7RrLMt13rOGKPt7vaMwxI_eN6K2KDEFcV3gbMObkpHs4yF8PQbS0MlbQNezgM7CvEhzCdtVXjhSpU/s320/IMG_0743.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>To kick off the Holiday Season, I thought I'd share the mantle I created for the Home Depot Holiday Challenge.  After selecting bloggers to participate in their Holiday Challenge, they sent us supplies and gift cards to transform areas of our homes into winter wonderlands.  I was thrilled that I was selected to design a mantle... and was able to use my gift card to purchase gas logs for our fireplace!  <br /><br />To see all of the photos and details about my design, visit <a href="http://ext.homedepot.com/community/blog/christmas-mantel-ideas-from-jenny-of-everyday-occassions/" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX0-TF9dLt4bmOaYvUYdnDbUYdvDe99aXr6cfBqWGhqycUrsxAgNpBuHIk_DrhI2hJ5_ILL43rfmzeBaKlPyup6OADUP3zf2GVPv4Bs59eIiVLpUEbO02XYHmPoZ_Hgb5Yh2UkhAWxSbg/s1600/IMG_0727.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX0-TF9dLt4bmOaYvUYdnDbUYdvDe99aXr6cfBqWGhqycUrsxAgNpBuHIk_DrhI2hJ5_ILL43rfmzeBaKlPyup6OADUP3zf2GVPv4Bs59eIiVLpUEbO02XYHmPoZ_Hgb5Yh2UkhAWxSbg/s640/IMG_0727.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-sES9zFAcvcdCvFuYPzIiH4RazOIU8zA2NP6ve_1jZNTEvUKoIR6ATNCAaQVAuoX2Nnjwo4vuuDYCLVs3Pzcu6u8xJY5uNuMQFlS1saua2aCdsA3pDyTEsS5863jGFuzLiQJlz-W6fqw/s1600/IMG_0761.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-sES9zFAcvcdCvFuYPzIiH4RazOIU8zA2NP6ve_1jZNTEvUKoIR6ATNCAaQVAuoX2Nnjwo4vuuDYCLVs3Pzcu6u8xJY5uNuMQFlS1saua2aCdsA3pDyTEsS5863jGFuzLiQJlz-W6fqw/s640/IMG_0761.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>

Home Depot Holiday Style Challenge | Our Mantle Makeover

To kick off the Holiday Season, I thought I'd share the mantle I created for the Home Depot Holiday Challenge.  After selecting blogger...

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Spiked Mulled Cider | Fall Entertaining | Fall Cocktails

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD8TVVtArzlgcyi30VM4IbuOjf2nYuPWBTJAk2aWGkKmMHs4kmUSKkCpr8gg_rn6kjP1Aed0saTjxsarg7xEJtf3SsByEju8GtUTmLJLpdvyavczLWfN4s0zFNFvEgNbOeTZPyYzp0GSv0/s1600/IMG_6744.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD8TVVtArzlgcyi30VM4IbuOjf2nYuPWBTJAk2aWGkKmMHs4kmUSKkCpr8gg_rn6kjP1Aed0saTjxsarg7xEJtf3SsByEju8GtUTmLJLpdvyavczLWfN4s0zFNFvEgNbOeTZPyYzp0GSv0/s640/IMG_6744.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj98m6PaDwAWMtEuJMOxgmL4stPX_CkqCpMPvviJhVIurlOM7tO96BHfEa6r5jVSsdG3XioqmDXwDi4InKwVK6GBL-QkMAXpOlqGkrChEL0VBvH7qybi4N6sOgoMM2aSJvlfjYIf9zP0c1F/s1600/IMG_6752.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj98m6PaDwAWMtEuJMOxgmL4stPX_CkqCpMPvviJhVIurlOM7tO96BHfEa6r5jVSsdG3XioqmDXwDi4InKwVK6GBL-QkMAXpOlqGkrChEL0VBvH7qybi4N6sOgoMM2aSJvlfjYIf9zP0c1F/s400/IMG_6752.jpg" width="316" /></a></div>This seems like the right kind of drink for the first day of October!  Right now I'm sitting on our porch drinking a big mug of hot apple cider this morning... but I love this cocktail recipe for a party.  Wouldn't you love to be sitting outside tonight with a hot cup of cider that is spiked with spiced rum, vanilla and orange?  Count me in.<br />  <span style="font-size: large;">  </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Spiked Mulled Cider</span><br /><i>to warm you from the inside</i><br /><br />1 gallon of apple cider or juice<br />2 cups of spiced rum <br />1 cup of <a href="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000613802000192&pubid=21000000000393866">Mulling Spices*</a><br />1 vanilla bean <br />1 orange, sliced<br />1 teaspoon of ground clove<br />1 teaspoon of nutmeg<br />1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon<br />Cinnamon Sticks, Star Anise and Cloves for Garnish <br /><br />Put all ingredients into a large pot on your stove and simmer on low.  Serve warm.  <br /><br />*If you'd like to make your own Mulling Spices, combine whole cloves, star anise, and allspice, OR you can buy it from Williams-Sonoma : <a href="http://gan.doubleclick.net/gan_click?lid=41000613802000192&pubid=21000000000393866">Williams-Sonoma Mulling Spices</a> (makes a great gift, too!)

Spiked Mulled Cider | Fall Entertaining | Fall Cocktails

This seems like the right kind of drink for the first day of October!  Right now I'm sitting on our porch drinking a big mug of hot appl...

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