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Kristen

Crafting, Cooking, Designing + Gardening... sharing are a few of my favorite things!

Interests: crafting :: gardening :: decorating (for parties and home decor) :: entertaining :: designing floral arrangements :: cooking :: working out :: cooking + baking ::

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thankful for....

Even though Miss N is only two, I am trying to teach her to appreciate the things around her and be grateful for our blessings. So when November rolled around, I started a new family tradition with our "Thankful For" window. Many people post their "I'm thankful for..." updates on... Continue reading

Posted Nov 16, 2012 at Plaid + Polka Dots

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Push Pin Fridays - Fall Entryway Decor

Every year I try to think of something new for our fall entry way and then fall back to my faithful decorations- four potted mums with a couple of pumpkins and a fall wreath on the door. It's cute but basic... maybe next year my entryway will be as beautiful... Continue reading

Posted Oct 19, 2012 at Plaid + Polka Dots

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Push Pin Fridays - Scarecrow Cupcakes

I really wish I was hosting a fall harvest party so that I could make this adorable scarecrow cupcake display. Isn't it cute? Thanks, Pinterest, for yet another great creative find! Continue reading

Posted Oct 12, 2012 at Plaid + Polka Dots

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halloween decor: mantle

I love the fall and throughout the years I've gathered quite a collection of pumpkins and fall decor. I have glass pumpkins, beautiful velvet pumpkins, wood pumpkins, twig pumpkins, lanterns and a bit of faux fall foliage. What I don't have, however, is Halloween decor. Sad, I know. Well, with... Continue reading

Posted Oct 8, 2012 at Plaid + Polka Dots

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@Aromito23@yahoo.com - We just went to the orchard and the basket size we picked up for the mums is the "peck" size. Hope this helps!

Commented Oct 5, 2012 on decorating with mums at Plaid + Polka Dots

Push Pin Fridays - Pumpkin Garland

I love the fall... love pumpkins... love the fresh cool crisp air and love this adorable pumpkin garland that I found on Pinterest this week. My project list is full for this year but maybe I'll make something cute like this for next year! Happy Fall! Photo Credit: Posies &... Continue reading

Posted Oct 5, 2012 at Plaid + Polka Dots

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Push Pin Fridays - Apple Pancakes

I pinned this recipe for Fried Apple Pancake Rings and am so curious to try this recipe out. It looks interesting and fun to make too! I hope they taste as good as they look :-). Photo Courtesy of The Chew on ABC.com. Recipe is Carla Hall's Fried Apple Pancake... Continue reading

Posted Sep 28, 2012 at Plaid + Polka Dots

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soup night : turkey chili

Monday Night Soup Night is back!!! I always look forward to fall/winter cooking and the one pot wonders that feed us throughout the week. As an homage to Monday Night Football, we kicked off our first Monday Soup Night with this simple homemade turkey chili. It's healthy, tasty and perfect... Continue reading

Posted Sep 26, 2012 at Plaid + Polka Dots

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Thanks you, Monica, for your kind words. Motherhood is a wonderful gift and it is so fun to celebrate all of the milestones with my sweet little girl. I wish you the best :).

Commented Sep 26, 2012 on ladybug birthday party at Plaid + Polka Dots

Jeremy, it turned out pretty well but some things (sadly) didn't survive because of the hot summer. Overall, it's coming together nicely! What kind of roses did you plant?

Commented Sep 26, 2012 on dreaming of my garden at Plaid + Polka Dots

Thanks so much... it was a really fun party and the birthday girl seemed to enjoy it :-). I think she loved the balloons and frosting best of all though!

Commented Sep 20, 2012 on ladybug birthday party at Plaid + Polka Dots

ladybug birthday party

Miss N turned two over the weekend and I took the opportunity to "create" a ladybug garden party fit for my little "lady" bug. Yes, I may have gone a little overboard with the DIY, but I loved the process and am really pleased with the result. Here are a... Continue reading

Posted Sep 19, 2012 at Plaid + Polka Dots

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turning two (although she says she's ONE)

Miss N turned two yesterday and it amazes me how quickly this past year flew by. My lil peanut transitioned from a toddling wee one into a bouncing little girl who's putting words together to explain her thoughts. As much as I have mixed emotions about this birthday (she's not... Continue reading

Posted Sep 16, 2012 at Plaid + Polka Dots

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Did you try the recipe? I'd love to hear how you like it and if you made any changes. Let me know how it goes and I hope you love it :-). Thanks for stopping by and I hope you visit again soon.

Commented Sep 17, 2012 on soup night :: tomato bisque soup recipe at Plaid + Polka Dots

Push Pin Fridays - Polka Dot Dress

Although my middle is starting to blossom with baby, I still find myself dreaming of cute clothes that are not-prego friendly. Well, I pinned this adorable black and tan polka dot dress the other day and fell in love... love the polka dots, love the Audrey Hepburn like style and... Continue reading

Posted Aug 31, 2012 at Plaid + Polka Dots

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Doesn't it look great... I cannot wait to go apple picking and then make this recipe!

Commented Aug 27, 2012 on Push Pin Fridays at Plaid + Polka Dots

Push Pin Fridays - Crochet Floor Cushions

I happened upon these great crochet floor cushions and immediately fell in love.. aren't they great?!?! I look at these and have visions of Miss N lounging on the floor in the basement looking through here latest "Monkey" book. Plus, the colors are so vibrant and fun that they'll just... Continue reading

Posted Aug 24, 2012 at Plaid + Polka Dots

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missing in action...

I just looked at the date of my last post and realized that I have been completely MIA for over a month now.. I am so sorry!! My absence, however, is with good reason. We are expecting our second baby (yeah!) and the first trimester zapped all my energy. The... Continue reading

Posted Aug 23, 2012 at Plaid + Polka Dots

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Yes, this is my first garden venture and I've really enjoyed watching everything grow. My daughter especially loves going out there to check on the plants. I thought marigolds were annuals? We're in the northeast so I am not sure if they would over-winter. Do you have any tips on how to keep them alive? I think they did wonders for our garden both from a pollination standpoint and a pest control standpoint.

Commented Aug 24, 2012 on garden is growing! at Plaid + Polka Dots

Shona, I'll post a pic sometime this weekend. Sadly, we lost a bit of the garden while we were away on vacation. It was just too hot here and without much water the cucumber and zucchini died. I still have peppers, tomatoes, rosemary and basil growing strong which is good. Everything is starting to ripen and tastes really yummy! I especially am looking forward to some pesto with the basil as the crop is very healthy right now. If you have any basil recipes to share, I'd love to see them.. I am always looking for new recipes. Thanks!

Commented Aug 24, 2012 on garden is growing! at Plaid + Polka Dots

Great question which I don't have the exact answer to... I just eyed the baskets at our local orchard and picked ones that I thought would fit my mums. Sorry for not having more details! When I buy them this year, I will reply back with the exact size.

Commented Aug 8, 2012 on decorating with mums at Plaid + Polka Dots

Push Pin Fridays

I don't know about you but this crazy heat is making me dream of fall... and I found this perfect little apple pie dessert on Pinterest today. Doesn't this look wonderful?!?! If only it was apple season already :-)! PHOTO CREDIT: Cooking Classy Blog Continue reading

Posted Jul 13, 2012 at Plaid + Polka Dots

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happy independence day!

I hope everyone has a wonderful 4th of July! via plaidandpolkadots.typepad.com Continue reading

Reblogged Jul 4, 2012 at Plaid + Polka Dots

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{pinterest fun} : {caramel gooey brownies}

I seriously cannot wait to try this recipe for gooey caramel and chocolate chip brownies I found on Pinterest... don't they look delicious?!?! Photo Credit: Six Sisters' Continue reading

Posted Jul 2, 2012 at Plaid + Polka Dots

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Push Pin Fridays

It's Friday again and time to share your favorite pins from the week. Here's my fav - these cool colorful planters! (I see another project on my horizon!) PHOTO CREDIT: http://elhernandez.tumblr.com/page/37 Continue reading

Posted Jun 22, 2012 at Plaid + Polka Dots

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