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It’s a Cakeover! How I Turned a Grocery Store Cake into Something Special

Serious "Mother of the Year" props go out to me this year for Maggie's 9th birthday! Not. For 10 years, I have been making homemade cakes for my kiddies. Let's remember, I am not a baker. I don't ... continue reading...

Fun and Festive Christmas Cookie Essentials

Fun and Festive Christmas Cookie Essentials to Brighten Your Kitchen

This content uses Affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more info. This week I'm attending my girlfriend's annual Cookie Exchange Party. It is a fun evening with friends that includes ... continue reading...

DIY: The Easiest Embroidery Floss Tassels

DIY: The Easiest Embroidery Floss Tassels

Tassels are everywhere! You can find them on throws, pillows, and wall hangings. They aren't just there to adorn your home, but they are center stage in fashion too. Have you been wearing the fabulous ... continue reading...

Dinner & Sides

Caramelized Honey Thyme Carrots on Ricotta Toast #ricottatoast #caramelizedcarrots #honeythyme #roastedcarrots #ricotta #toasttoppings

Caramelized Honey Thyme Carrots on Ricotta Toast

Tomahawk Steak: The Quintessential Meat Lollipop

Smoked Brisket Burger with Pickled Onions and Blue Cheese Butter #PepperidgeFarm #RespecttheBun #smokedbrisket

Smoked Brisket Sandwich with Pickled Onions and Blue Cheese Butter

Pork Meatballs

Cider Braised Pork Meatballs with Lemon and Sage

Grilled Sriracha Lobster Rolls #lobsterrolls #lobstertails #grilledlobster #srirachalobster

Grilled Sriracha Lobster Rolls

Roasted Rainbow Carrots with Ginger and Cilantro

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Drinks

Partridge in a Pear Tree: A Sparkling Christmas Cocktail #pearvodka #christmascocktail #pearcocktail #partridgeinapeartree #absolutpear

Partridge in a Pear Tree: A Sparkling Christmas Cocktail

Enjoy a Cupful of Fall Flavor with Celestial Teas #celestialtea #celestialseasonings #fallherbaltea #LiveFlavorfully #ad @CelestialSeasonings @CelestialTea

Enjoy a Cupful of Fall Flavor with Celestial Teas

Off the Vine: A Thanksgiving Day Cocktail #thanksgivingcocktail #sagecocktail #vodkacocktail #muddledsageandgrapes #freshherbcockail

Off the Vine: A Thanksgiving Day Cocktail

Gin-Gin Grapefruit and Tonic #ginandtonic #gingercocktail #summertofallcocktail #gincocktail #ginger

Gin-Gin Grapefruit and Tonic

Holiday Manhattan with Bourbon Soaked Cherries

Holiday Manhattan with Bourbon Soaked Cherries

Spicy Pink Paloma: A Cinco de Mayo Cocktail

Spicy Pink Paloma: A Cinco de Mayo Cocktail

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Appetizers & Snacks

Sweet and Tender Oven Roasted Chestnuts #chestnuts #roastedchestnuts #howtomakechestnuts #chestnutsroasting

Sweet and Tender Oven Roasted Chestnuts

pring Puff Pastry Tart with Sweet Pea Purée #ad #InspiredbyPuff

Spring Puff Pastry Tart with Sweet Pea Purée

Healthier Snacking On the Go with Harvest Snaps #ShareHarvestSnaps #HarvestSnaps #healthiersnacking #CollectiveBias #ad

Healthier Snacking On the Go with Harvest Snaps

Toasted Cheese and Dill Hors d'oeuvres

Toasted Cheese and Dill Hors d’oeuvres

Cilantro Chimichurri Aioli Dip with Roasted Cauliflower Bites #ad #StepUpYourSnackGame #Mezzetta #chimichurri #aioli #cilantrochimchurri #chimichurriaioli #roastedcauliflower

Cilantro Chimichurri Aioli Dip with Roasted Cauliflower Bites

Roasted Strawberry and Jalapeño Guacamole #strawberryguacamole #roastedstrawberries #fruitguacamole #strawberryavocado

Roasted Strawberry and Jalapeño Guacamole

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DIY Projects & Tips

How I Reclaimed my Office

Buffalo Check: A Timeless Pattern

DIY: 10 Minute Easter Hoop Wreath

DIY: 10 Minute Easter Hoop Wreath

#ad 5 Puppy Must-Haves for a Fall Soccer Game #ProtectFromPetMess #SeasonalSolutions #CollectiveBias

5 Puppy Must-Haves for a Fall Soccer Game

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Entertaining & Party Styling

Outdoor Fall Party for Kids and Parents

Host an Outdoor Fall Party that makes Kids and Adults Smile

Garden Party Veggie & Herb Infused Ice Cubes #gardenparty #herbinfusedicecubes #infusedicecubes #diybarideas #flavorinfusedicecubes

Garden Party Veggie & Herb Infused Ice Cubes

Last Minute Party Ideas for Game Day #ad #FranklyDeliciousWings #Frank'sRedHot #FranksWingsAtWalmart #SuperBowlpartyideas

Last Minute Party Ideas for Game Day

DIY: Miniature Mardi Gras Mask Drink Toppers

DIY: Miniature Mardi Gras Mask Drink Toppers

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Welcome to Olive Jude! I'm Jen...wife, mother, daughter and home enthusiast! Infused with some sweet recollections and a side of sarcasm, this blog shares my creative adventures in cooking, decorating, and entertaining. I am inspired by my mother's belief and attitude that with just a little extra effort, you can make something ordinary into something extraordinary. Read More…

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Toasted Quinoa, Sweet Potato, and Kale Wrap #quinoakale #veggiewrap #sweetpotatorecipe #healthywrap

Toasted Quinoa, Sweet Potato, and Kale Wrap

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Ammaw’s Heath Bar Coffee Cake

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Mexican-Style Egg Salad

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Potato Galette Brunch, 3 Ways

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Colorful Veggie Sandwich with Chunky Chickpea Spread

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