a delightful tray DIY

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  Hello Fancy Little Things readers! It’s KariAnne from Thistlewood Farms. I wanted to say….“Thistlewood Farms is in the house”…..but then I wondered…. ….do people even say that any more? If they do….then I’m “in the hooooouse”…..if they don’t….I’ll just say….. ….it’s nice to meet you! I was at the thrift shop the other day….and [...]

Delicious Blueberry Oat Pancakes

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Two very specific things have kept me from feeling…hmm…how shall I put it?…inspired.  A very sweet and very very active toddler boy and a precious little I-refuse-to-sleep-during-the-day-and-cry-almost all-the-time four month old GERD baby boy. So today, instead of bringing you new ideas for spring parties or summer weddings, I bring you PANCAKES. Just silly ol’ [...]

Strawberries and Dream Dip

strawberries and dream dip

Playgrounds are filling. Farmer’s Markets are opening. Flowers are blooming.  Allergies in full swing — It’s Spring here in sunny Southern California, which can only mean that it’s also Strawberry Season. I have a fantastic little recipe to share with you that is wonderful for entertaining, but also works as a lovely treat for you [...]

Fancy Little Party Boxes

Straws, Bags, Spoons

Hey Fancy friends! As you may have heard, our 2 year anniversary is coming up here at FLT.  We’re so excited at all the things happening — the growth, the new forums, our awesome contributors and authors — and all the amazing things God is doing within this community.  We couldn’t help but want to [...]

Who Wants to Party with FLT?

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You heard us right.  We are planning a party.  And what are we celebrating……….. Our FLT family will be celebrating, and we want you in on the fun! We will be sponsoring 5 FLParty Kits – an entire party in a box filled with all our favorite, fancy party supplies & products from some amazing sponsors!!  Our [...]

DIY Valentine’s Day Garland

Felt Heart Cover

Hey Everyone!  Candace here.  Your entertaining author.  It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and I have a very special guest for you.  Chrissy from The Pear Blog is here with a fantastic tutorial to help breathe a little Valentine’s Day life into your home, dinner or party.  Personally, I would LOVE to see this garland as a [...]

Kitchen Menu DIY – A Tastefully Tattered Guest Post

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I have one of those fabulous friends.  The kind that makes you want to go out and do something insanely creative.  The kind that inspires you to do more, to be more — in business and in life. I’d like you all to meet Emilee.  She is the owner and lead designer of Tasteful Tatters, [...]

Homemade Empanadas – A Superbowl Sunday Must

Empanadas

I realize that I should be posting a healthy recipe.  I realize that I should stop day-dreaming about cookies, cakes, and things that are made with pie crusts.  I realize that I should stop tempting you with things like yummy homemade empanadas.  Forgive me, I just can’t help myself. Okay, okay, these aren’t TOTALLY bad. [...]

Simple and Sane: Holiday Entertaining

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“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas” is playing through my head over and over again.  Perhaps its because my Christmas wrapping isn’t finished, Christmas cards aren’t out, and as I write this I still have yet to figure out what I’m serving my family on Christmas Eve. Yikes!! I say it every year. [...]

The Shining Stars of FLT

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My favorite part of the new, bigger and better, FancyLittleThings has been meeting some amazing new women!  Our author team has expanded with more regularly contributing authors, new topics and lots of invitations to be guests. And there is one very important thing we all have in common, it works as the “glue” of our FLT [...]

My Favorite Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Short Ribs Pot Roast

It has been a crazy week here in the Barshaw household.  For those of you that remember, I have been on strict bed rest for the last 10 weeks of my pregnancy.  While I’m still not officially off bed rest, my doctor says I can move around a little more than I have been.  Praise [...]

7 Ways to Use Cake Stands

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Cake stands.  Oh, how I love them.  I love collecting them.  I love using them for my party and dessert displays.  And I especially love finding new and fun ways to utilize them through out my home. Get those Cake Stands out of your Cupboards and into your Home! #1.  Clear up the Clutter in [...]