Tagged with holiday decorating

Frosty’s Terrible Accident

Frosty’s Terrible Accident

Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul who was severely lacking in commonsense and physical coordination. One day, against Santa and even the most adventurous of the elves’ advice, Frosty went sledding. He wrapped his favorite carrot scarf around his neck and adjusted his two eyes made out of coal. Then, after waxing up … Continue reading

Turkey Candelabra Centerpiece = Turkelabra!

Turkey Candelabra Centerpiece = Turkelabra!

Having temporarily satiated my macabre tendencies, I shifted medium from meat to vegetables for this year’s Thanksgiving centerpiece. Inspired by the delightfully amusing Menurkey, a menorah + turkey combination that celebrates the Hanukkah & Thanksgiving overlap, I wanted to also combine candles with turkey. But since I’m not Jewish, I opted for a candelabra. Thanks … Continue reading

Zombie Hotdog Pilgrims

Zombie Hotdog Pilgrims

For Thanksgiving dinner, I usually bring the centerpiece(s) and the bacon + Brussels sprouts dish. One year, I decided to combine my favorites to create Zombie Hot Dog Pilgrims. Because why not. And since my Thanksgiving dinnermates preferred Cher to Gaga, the Squash Mayflowers to sail to Cher Plymouth Rock. Chrysanthemum centerpieces are for your … Continue reading

Bacon Cornucopia

Bacon Cornucopia

There are two things which America appears to agree on: Thanksgiving and bacon. And while Black Friday is slowly squashing the gathering of friends and family  to give thanks and share food, the allure and holiness of bacon doesn’t appearing to be waning. I like bacon as much as any meat-loving lady, but after this … Continue reading

Ebola, Murder, and Circus Freakshow Peeps

Ebola, Murder, and Circus Freakshow Peeps

Unlike chocolate and peanut butter, my affinity for the color red and Easter Peeps may not be the perfect combination. And when you factor in the ritual of biting the ears off chocolate bunnies, well, let’s just say that my springtime creations might not be something you’d bring to brunch at Grandma’s house. When I think of … Continue reading