Christmas 2024

Welcome to our home for the holidays! I usually adorn the staircase garland with ribbon but I didn’t want to use any this year (I made up for it in other rooms though). I wanted a minimalist look so I only added these flameless candles. I wasn’t sure how it would turnout but I love the simplicity and festive feeling, kind of old world like. For the tree in our kitchen, I went with a nature theme. I used lots of ribbon for bows, dried eucalyptus and clear glass ornaments. Here’s a close up of the beauty. I’ve had these …

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Christmas Dining Room 2024 and A Fun Christmas Dessert Recipe For Hosting

My husband and I love to host dinners with family and friends during the holidays. Everything you see in these photos are things that I already had, except for the table runner and fresh flowers. Yet, this scene looks very different than what I’ve done in past years. It just goes to show you that you don’t need to buy all new things every year. I love an excuse to buy fresh flowers but I do it on a budget. Two words… grocery store. I bought 3 bunches with a single flower type in each for only $15 total and …

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Top Greek Cookie Recipes

Greek food is a big part of my life because I love it. It helps that I’m half Greek. 😉 There is something special and nostalgic about making the same recipes year after year and this list fits the bill. I’ve made all of these cookies more than a handful of times and they never disappoint. Enjoy! Kourabiedes – Greek Christmas Cookies (With Nuts) Kourabiedes – Greek Christmas Butter Cookies (Without Nuts) Koulourakia Ladiou – Greek Olive Oil Cookies Paximadia – Greek Biscotti Koulourakia – Greek Cookies Bougatsa – Greek Custard Pastries What’s your favorite family recipe?

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Top Gingerbread Cookie Recipes

What is your must have holiday cookie? Mine is some type of gingerbread cookie. Boy, do I have a few options for you if you’re looking to try something new this year. Enjoy! White Chocolate Chip Gingerbread Cookies Gingerbread Man Cookies Gingerbread Crumb Cookies Gingerbread Drop Cookies Soft Molasses Cookies (Okay, sorta gingerbread-y for this one.) Which one is your favorite gingerbread cookie recipe?

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Top Chocolate Cookie Recipes

I’ve made a bazillion (give or take) kinds of cookies over the years, especially of the chocolate variety. Since it’s cookie baking season, I thought I’d round up my top chocolate cookies (and cookie bars) from Tina’s Chic Corner. Grab a hot cocoa because it’s quite a list! Chocolate M&M Cookies Chocolate Crinkle Kiss Cookies Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies Peanut Butter Chocolate Cup Cookies Peppermint Chip Chocolate Cookies Flourless Paleo Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies Chocolate Kiss Cookies Chocolate Chip Black and White Cookies Chocolate Macadamia White Chip Cookies Almond Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip …

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