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Jeanne’s Thanksgiving Segment on KCAL9 (video)

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Here’s the Thanksgiving segment I did on KCAL9 news where I made some delicious Mrs. Cubbison’s cornbread stuffing and decorated the table with many varieties of white pumpkins used as a stuffing bowl, flower vase, candle bobeche, votive holder and much more! Happy Thanksgiving!

November 19, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Thanksgiving Pumpkin Topiary from my DIY Network Show (video)

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Illuminated pumpkin topiaries are a gorgeous way to decorate your front doorway or fireplace for Thanksgiving. On the “Harvest Party” episode of my TV show “Weekend Entertaining” on the DIY Network, I put together a stunning 3-tier pumpkin topiary with a cut-out design and lit it up with holiday lights inside. Best of all, these [...]

November 8, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Thanksgiving Centerpiece from my DIY Network Show: Legume Pave’ Pumpkins and Candles (video)

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Pave’ is usually a jeweler’s technique of clustering tiny gems or stones on to a ring, pendant, or brooch. I thought this artisan style would look great with dried beans, lentils, and legumes as a band on pumpkins and pillar candles, so I included the idea as one of the projects in the “Harvest Party” [...]

November 8, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Huge Halloween “Pumpkin Bun” for Burgers

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This huge “pumpkin bun” hamburger gives new meaning to “The Great Pumpkin.” While you’re hunting through pumpkin patches looking for the perfect Jack-O-Lantern palette, pick up an oblong pumpkin to make this fun “platter.” Serve it to the kids (with some brad buns on the side) as a make-your-own burger dinner on Halloween before trick-or-treating to [...]

September 5, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Harvest Hoe Down Party!

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I’ve always felt like the fall harvest and a hoe down go hand in hand making them the perfect match for a party. This classic country fete is decked out with haybales, picket fence signs, wagon wheels, pumpkins, and a cute little puppy with a kerchief! On the menu is delicious BBQ fare with a [...]

September 5, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Thanksgiving Table Centerpiece: Petite Pumpkins

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This Thanksgiving holiday centerpiece idea couldn’t be easier! If you are setting it up in the foyer go for a grand glass vase and keep it simple and elegant on your Thanksgiving table so guests can chat across the holiday table. Steps: Purchase 10 petite pumpkins and wash them off. Select your display vase. Pile [...]

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