Cozy Home Scenes

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76373825594966719172012-02-26T23:50:34.890-05:00Cozy Home ScenesShannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.comBlogger3241100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-6636540162301384342012-02-25T18:46:00.000-05:002012-02-25T18:46:16.246-05:00My Saturday Picks #7

Hello Everyone! I hope you are having a great weekend. Thanks to each of you who took the time to join this week's party. Each of us has creative talent sometimes hidden inside of us, yet when it comes out, it's nice to have an outlet to share it and get feedback from others. I'm happy to host this party each week to help you highlight a job well done! All of you are very talented in your own way

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-53221728657838453212012-02-24T15:53:00.000-05:002012-02-24T15:53:15.147-05:00Cutting Edge Stencils GIVEAWAY ($50 Value)

Photo courtesy of Cutting Edge Stencils Stencils are one of the updated trends that are "in" right now. Gone are the old country patterns we remember from the 80's. Today's stencils are in updated patterns that are perfect in any decor. Although I've stenciled borders and home accessories in the past, I've been dying to try the new wall stencils that look like wallpaper, and recently tried

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com69tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-21579902818379530842012-02-22T21:35:00.002-05:002012-02-23T22:46:36.398-05:00Easter Craft Projects

It seems every year around this time, I'm itching for spring and excited to see all the pastel colors the stores have on display. The colored eggs, bunnies, and pretty pastel flowers I bought when I was at Michael's last weekend has gotten me in the mood to start my spring crafts. Since Easter is not too far away, I've gathered some of my posts from last year to maybe give you some inspiration

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-89252206368266879162012-02-20T19:59:00.000-05:002012-02-20T19:59:52.795-05:00Your Cozy Home Party #7

Welcome to my Tuesday weekly party! I'm handing my blog over to YOU! Show me how you make your home cozy! Add any home related topic including:-Home Decor- DIY-Home Improvement-Baking, Recipes, Cooking Tips, etc.-Crafts-Household Tips-Gardening, Landscaping, Planting Tips, etc.-Party Planning, Tablescapes, and Entertaining Ideas- Pets ************ Let's All Party Fairly - Link back (a text link

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-44632491493538979352012-02-20T13:05:00.000-05:002012-02-20T13:05:07.596-05:00Blogging Friends And Other Things

Friends are good, but blogging friends are the best. I wanted to thank a few of my favorite blogging friends today for showing why they such caring people. My friend Nancy from At Nann's Table does the best party and table decorations I had commented on one of her beautiful party tables, and had said I wished I could attend one of her parties. Little did I know, Nancy took this to heart and

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-68254437995861422352012-02-18T22:26:00.000-05:002012-02-18T22:26:50.679-05:00My Saturday Picks #6

Hello Everyone! I hope you are having a great weekend. Thanks to each of you who took the time to join this week's party. I especially want to thank all of you who are remembering to link back and taking the time to visit each other's posts. I've gotten a lot of feedback this past week on how happy some of you are to be getting visits and comments from the party, so I am very happy that everyone

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-5243562626903436732012-02-17T23:00:00.002-05:002012-02-17T23:07:18.844-05:00Half Off Home Event At Dollar General

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dollar General for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. If your weekend plans include shopping, stop by the Dollar General, where you will find great prices on every day items such as personal care items, food, holiday decor, gifts, household items, home decor, and more. Dollar General is making saving money even easier this week with

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-34101803795767493332012-02-16T20:51:00.000-05:002012-02-16T20:51:21.739-05:00Vintage Baby Things

The other day when I was browsing my favorite antique shop, I came upon these sweet handmade baby dresses. As soon as I saw them, I went from browsing mode to spending mode, and I had to have them. The felt shoes you see above came with the crocheted dress in the next picture. The lady who ran the shop explained that the shoes had been kept in an attic and had been eaten by a mouse. Holes or not

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-11188791780744158822012-02-14T16:44:00.000-05:002012-02-14T16:44:21.807-05:00Happy Valentine's Day

Hello friends! It's Holly, Mommy's adorable chihuahua popping in today..... ......Pardon me. I know you are showing off your posts on the Your Cozy Home Party. It's still open for you to link up cute pets like me, or recipes, home decor, crafts, etc...... .....but I'm just wishing each of you a Happy Valentine's Day..... ...I'm reluctantly wearing my pink sweater today because this is the

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-43942297691748932852012-02-13T20:00:00.000-05:002012-02-13T20:00:04.735-05:00Your Cozy Home Party #6

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-69381658612878970662012-02-12T20:32:00.000-05:002012-02-12T20:32:09.775-05:00Conversation and Glitter Hearts (Garland, Bowl Filler, Other Valentine's Day Crafts)

I wanted to make something fun and easy for Valentine's Day that could be used in a variety of ways, so I created these simple but cute conversation hearts. This is a gift or decorating idea for a mom or grandma to make with a child, but these hearts are pretty enough that you will want to make some for your own decor. Scroll down at the end of the post for some great decorating and gift ideas!

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-24341525297549840792012-02-11T15:33:00.000-05:002012-02-11T15:33:12.357-05:00My Saturday Picks from Your Cozy Home Party #5

Hello Everyone! I hope you are having a great weekend. I'm glad you enjoyed yesterday's Valentine features, so be sure to take a peek at some wonderful features from this week's party. If you haven't heard, we're having a fun time at the Your Cozy Home Party each week from Monday at 8pm to Thursday 10pm EST. We'd love to have you join in with us next week! Just a friendly reminder.... Include

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-52748898893875908292012-02-09T23:30:00.000-05:002012-02-09T23:30:46.002-05:00Feature Friday: Valentine's Day Ideas

With Valentine's Day less than a week away, this is a good time to get some last minute preparations finished for the holiday. Whether you need decorating tips, recipe ideas, or gifts, you'll find plenty of ideas in today's post. All of these inspirations have been submitted in the last month during my "Your Cozy Home Party". The pictures belong to the bloggers listed and have been used with

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-67194636919828266372012-02-08T17:54:00.000-05:002012-02-08T17:54:41.931-05:00Crochet The Modern Way With The Crochet Fashionista Workshop

I'm an avid crocheter, so I was excited when Red Heart announced they teamed up with The Double Stitch Twins to create The Crochet Fashionista Workshop. The Double Stitch Twins are real twins from Chicago named Erika and Monica Simmons. They are famous in the crochet world for their hip and fashionable crochet designs. Photo courtesy of the Red Heart Yarn Blog The Crochet Fashionista

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-58981108095212757782012-02-06T20:00:00.000-05:002012-02-06T20:00:04.484-05:00Your Cozy Home Party #5

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-76841330870139335542012-02-05T18:51:00.001-05:002012-02-06T11:46:19.910-05:00Romantic Heart and Lovebirds Wreath

Love is in the air! If you are still looking for Valentine's Day craft ideas, try this dainty wreath to show your love for someone special. This wreath isn't just for Valentine's Day. It would be nice with Shabby Chic decor or used as a decoration for a wedding shower or bridal luncheon. You'll need: - Straw wreath - 1 yard pastel pink satin fabric (There may be a little left over.) - wide

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-84373461231030513932012-02-05T02:01:00.003-05:002012-02-07T22:02:06.935-05:00Scents For Your Home By Glade® Expressions™

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Triad Retail Media. All opinions are 100% mine. I have a confession to make. With three dogs being cooped up inside my house on cold days, my house could use a little freshening up this winter. If you are a pet lover, you're probably like me and use air fresheners in your home to keep it smelling fresh. A couple of new products that I can't

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-73892261312775949192012-02-04T18:44:00.004-05:002012-02-04T22:16:53.586-05:00My Saturday Picks And Some Thank Yous

Hello Everyone! I hope you are having a great weekend. Today I'll be sharing both my favorites from this week's Your Cozy Home Party, along with a few special people I want to thank. If you haven't heard, we're having a fun time at the Your Cozy Home Party each week from Monday at 8pm to Thursday 10pm EST. We'd love to have you join in with us next week! Just a friendly reminder..... Include

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-14140652978757218622012-02-03T00:32:00.001-05:002012-02-03T00:44:14.427-05:00Vintage Linens

You may know about my love of vintage linens. Today my Mom went to my favorite thrift store to look around. While she was there, she spotted these beautiful pillowcases with embroidery and lace and knew I would love them. My linen collection is not very large compared to the ones many of you have, but I'll show you some of the pinks and whites that I have. Mom brought home a set of these lady in

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-43473315373217036622012-01-30T19:59:00.000-05:002012-01-30T19:59:40.302-05:00Your Cozy Home Party #4

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-74276110778262851312012-01-29T19:51:00.002-05:002012-01-29T19:58:41.143-05:00Hearty Chicken And Butternut Squash Stew (Healthy Meal Series- Healthy & Gluten Free)

Is there anything better on a cold winter's day than a steamy bowl of robust stew? Sometimes it's hard to cook something that my whole family likes, but this chicken and butternut squash stew is one of our all time favorite meals. It is very hearty and comforting with two unexpected secret ingredients.....but since you all are such good friends, I'll share them with you! Psst!....They are nutmeg

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-67057442839328436632012-01-28T17:01:00.000-05:002012-01-28T17:01:23.428-05:00Your Cozy Home Party Saturday Picks- Features #3

A big thanks to everyone who linked up to the Your Cozy Home Party this week! I really appreciate your support and hope you enjoyed seeing every one's incredible posts. Each Saturday, I share a few of my favorites from the party, then the person with the most views (picked by you) is featured for the entire week in the next week's party. Only bloggers who follow the party guidelines are

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-43069304012130590332012-01-27T13:24:00.000-05:002012-01-27T13:24:31.866-05:00Meet My Friend Friday: Jennelise

This Friday, I want to introduce a beautiful blog I recently discovered called Jennelise. The blog owner also shares the same name. As soon as I saw her blog, I knew I had to share it with all of you who are like me and love beautiful pictures, Shabby Chic, vintage, roses, and pastel colors! When asked, Jennelise kindly agreed to let me share her lovelies with all of you! Meet Jennelise.

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-52017466577293200612012-01-25T19:46:00.000-05:002012-01-25T19:46:46.271-05:00Rustic Cottage To Shabby Chic Stool Redo

A few months ago I showed you our Autumn Cottage Porch, and you may remember this little bench I used as a side table: When I spotted this stool at an antique store last summer, I loved the kidney shaped top, but had no plans for where to put it in my house at the time. In the fall, I decided to put it on the porch until I decided where to use it in the house, so I quickly spray painted it the

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-35946814947050355382012-01-23T19:59:00.002-05:002012-01-24T01:42:19.941-05:00Your Cozy Home Party #3

Welcome to my weekly party! Every Tuesday, I'm handing my blog over to YOU! Show me how you make your home cozy! Add any home related topic including:-Home Decor- DIY-Home Improvement-Baking, Recipes, Cooking Tips, etc.-Crafts-Household Tips-Gardening, Landscaping, Planting Tips, etc.-Party Planning, Tablescapes, and Entertaining Ideas- Pets************Just a few simple guidelines - Be fair and

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-23556087654561110322012-01-22T17:39:00.000-05:002012-01-22T17:39:27.500-05:00Chicken Rice Bowls (Healthy Meal Series- Low Fat And Gluten Free- With Vegetarian Version)

When time is short, it's nice to have a healthy meal that is easy to make or have on hand to grab from the freezer. Today's recipe can easily be adjusted to make enough for 2 people or make a large amount and freeze in individual servings. These are more tasty than store bought rice bowls, and better for you since you can control the fat and salt you'll be consuming. Not to mention, these rice

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-26245947470938202522012-01-21T01:10:00.001-05:002012-01-21T01:17:00.720-05:00Your Cozy Home Party Features #2

Thank you to everyone who linked up to the Your Cozy Home Party! I really appreciate your comments and e-mails about how fun the party is and how happy you are with the views you are getting. Let's keep it up girls! Each Saturday, I share a few of my favorites from the party, then the person with the most views (picked by you) is featured for the entire week in the next week's party. If you

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-5458587031975120342012-01-19T11:57:00.000-05:002012-01-19T11:57:58.302-05:00Scotch Eggs (With Gluten Free and Healthier Versions)

I promised healthy recipes for the month of January. Although I wouldn't call this recipe "healthy", with football and basketball games going on now, it is the time to think about hearty "man food". Recently I learned about scotch eggs and wanted to give them a try. They look hard to make, yet are very impressive. In reality, they are an easy to prepare food that can be served for breakfast,

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-10101569481702549052012-01-16T19:59:00.000-05:002012-01-16T19:59:25.416-05:00Your Cozy Home Party #2

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-9201292774923371282012-01-15T21:00:00.000-05:002012-01-15T21:00:39.597-05:00A Cherub And Roses

I know today's pictures look like Valentine's Day, but my Mom's birthday is this week. My Dad was out of town this weekend, and when he came home, he surprised her with her favorite pink roses. They were so pretty, we put together this pretty vignette. I love pink roses too, but my favorite flowers are pastel pink hyacinths. The man who previously owned my childhood home had a greenhouse on

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-61060048209700714492012-01-14T21:00:00.000-05:002012-01-14T21:00:20.483-05:00Your Cozy Home Features #1

First and foremost, I want to thank each of you who linked up to my new party and an extra special thank you to all of you who promoted it with a link on your sidebar or told someone about it. I've had more people tell me at the end of the week that they just learned about the party after seeing it on your blogs, so hopefully we'll see many more fun things next week! I had a hard time picking

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-42889605119447870342012-01-13T18:00:00.000-05:002012-01-13T18:00:57.367-05:00Meet My Friend Friday: At Nann's Table

Today is Meet My Friend Friday, formerly known as Feature Friday. I want to introduce you to another new friend named Nann from At Nann's Table. Although I've only met Nann through blogging, I've found her to be a very warm and personable lady, so I know you'll like her as much as I do. I hope Nann doesn't mind me telling you that her real name is Nancy. She's a grandma who's known as Nann, so

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-6559392239965354442012-01-13T12:39:00.001-05:002012-01-22T17:02:56.175-05:00Check Out These New Products From Purex

Seems laundry is a never ending chore at my house. Once one load is done, there is always another one ready to do. Therefore, I'm always looking for ways to make the task easier! Purex has launched a new Triple Action formula, so look for the new packaging. The new formula-- found in both Mountain Breeze scent and Free & Clear-- promises to make your white clothes brighter and your clothes

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-14893220114344481162012-01-10T23:25:00.003-05:002012-01-22T17:03:58.915-05:00Delicious Chicken Pasta (Healthy Meal Series- Low Fat With Gluten Free Version)

Thanks to all of you who gave me positive feedback on my Healthy Meal Series that started last week. I'll be featuring healthy meals during the month of January and will continue to do more healthy meals throughout the year. Today's pasta recipe is low in fat, making it a healthy choice for pasta lovers. It's loaded with vegetables and chicken, so you can eat this dish and feel satisfied

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-9837693842878157162012-01-09T21:57:00.000-05:002012-01-09T21:57:07.662-05:00Your Cozy Home Party #1

Welcome to my weekly party! Every Tuesday, I'm handing my blog over to YOU! Show me how you make your home cozy! Add any home related topic including:-Home Decor- DIY-Home Improvement-Baking, Recipes, Cooking Tips, etc.-Crafts-Household Tips-Gardening, Landscaping, Planting Tips, etc.-Party Planning and Entertaining Ideas- Pets************Just a few simple guidelines - Be fair and link back (a

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-10918901558541271432012-01-09T13:12:00.001-05:002012-01-09T15:26:07.568-05:00French Country Vignette With Food

Do you wonder how those food pictures in magazines and cookbooks look so beautiful? Until I started blogging, I enjoyed looking at the photos without thinking how they were put together. Now I pay attention to the details and content of the pictures to learn how to create a beautiful vignette. As you can see, I have a lot to learn, but I'm having loads of fun trying. I found a vignette from a

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-49873272430936260062012-01-06T19:14:00.000-05:002012-01-06T19:14:18.547-05:00Friday Feature: Down Our Country Road

I wanted you to meet a new blogging friend today. Her name is Velma, and if you haven't seen her blog, it's called Down Our Country Road. This is Velma! Velma loves her life in Oklahoma where she lives with her husband on 160 acres out in the country. They have 3 children, 5 grandchildren, and a spoiled (her word) Havanese dog named Banjo. Much of her blog revolves around her family, as she

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-52948708994274239212012-01-05T21:24:00.001-05:002012-01-06T23:21:51.853-05:00My Perfect Afternoon

If I had plenty of free time with no cares in the world, this scene is a perfect representation of my perfect afternoon. Chocolate would have no calories, so I could indulge as much as I wanted.... ....a lit candle would help me wind down.... .....and time would stand still for a while.... .... and I would have time to read some decorating books like my new Nell Hill's Style At Home and

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-61199847784653618792012-01-04T17:27:00.002-05:002012-01-14T00:23:07.124-05:00An Invitation To My Party (Share Your Cozy Home)

Hey girls! It's party time at Cozy Home Scenes! Let's all get together so YOU can share YOUR ideas for making YOUR HOME COZY. Please join me every Tuesday and link up anything including: -Home Decor- DIY-Home Improvement-Baking, Recipes, Cooking Tips, etc.-Crafts-Household Tips-Gardening, Landscaping, Planting Tips, etc.- Pets The party will start at 8pm EST Monday night. Hope to see you there!

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-20950584698690524872012-01-02T19:36:00.003-05:002012-01-22T17:04:33.016-05:00Baked Fish with Mango Salsa (Healthy Meal Series- Healthy and Gluten Free)

A new year often brings resolutions for better eating habits, so this month I will be sharing some healthy meal options to keep us all on track. If you don't have a lot of time, this meal can be on the table quickly. It's also gluten free, so everyone can enjoy it. I first tried mango salsa on fish a few years ago at an expensive restaurant. I loved how the sweet and tangy salsa enhanced the

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-7193058200515754392012-01-01T22:00:00.000-05:002012-01-01T22:00:13.282-05:00Happy New Year, 2012!

Image from The Graphics Fairy A New Year Another fresh new year is here....Another year to live!To banish worry, doubt, and fear, To love and laugh and give! This bright new year is given meto live each day with zest....To daily grow and try to bemy highest and my best! I have the opportunityonce more to right some wrongsto pray for peace, to plant a tree,and sing more joyful songs!-by William

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-73913214009219556582011-12-30T15:49:00.000-05:002011-12-30T15:49:27.013-05:00Thank You!

Since December is winding down, I thought today was a good time to thank everyone who was kind enough to feature me this month. As a blogger myself, I understand the time and commitment it takes to write posts on a regular basis, so it is truly touching that each of you took the time to showcase my work. ******** Thank you Jennie of Craftomaniac for showcasing Our Foyer At Christmas in your

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-74364032119423448542011-12-28T17:14:00.000-05:002011-12-28T17:14:46.820-05:00Sausage Cheese Bites (Gluten Free or Regular)

With everyone being so busy between Christmas and the new year, it's nice to have bite size food on hand. These hearty sausage cheese bites can be eaten on the go or served for breakfast or as snacks. Those of you who are on gluten free diets know how difficult it can be to find good bread based recipes. These sausage cheese bites are very much like the traditional sausage balls I used to

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-65696554817931084742011-12-27T15:30:00.001-05:002011-12-30T00:52:19.280-05:00These Are A Few Of Your Favorite Things

Hi everyone! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, as my family and I did. Now that the holidays are over, I have started a different type of project. I'm redecorating my blog. This will be done in stages over the next little while, so if you see anything weird here, that's the reason. My goal is to have it mainly done by the end of the week, but we'll see how that goes. **********In the

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-44341671364085562482011-12-25T12:27:00.000-05:002011-12-25T12:27:23.546-05:00Merry Christmas 2011

Wishing each of you a very Merry Christmas filled with peace, joy, and love. Listen to this little girl singing about the reason for the season.

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-91864040650309134892011-12-24T14:49:00.000-05:002011-12-24T14:49:36.232-05:00Christmas Greetings From Holly 2011

Hello friends! It's Holly, Mommy's chihuahua checking in again. Don't you love this time of year? It's a special time for me because I joined my forever family around this time two years ago. I was just a baby about 10 weeks old, when my (now) Mommy and her Dad drove all the way to another state to get me. I guess that means I was special! If only I had known then that Mommy had plans to dress

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-61950757056853211852011-12-22T20:56:00.000-05:002011-12-22T20:56:15.803-05:00Traditional Family Room Tree

Do you remember my family room Christmas mantel? When I showed it to you a few weeks ago, I promised to show the tree beside it in more detail. Well, now that the crafting and decorating has wound down for the holidays, we'll take a closer look at my family room tree. While the other trees in our house are all theme trees, this is the one that is truly a family tree. You know the tree with no

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-50658220393981840522011-12-21T17:45:00.000-05:002011-12-21T17:45:01.823-05:00Edible Christmas Trees: Family Craft Series

Children of all ages (young and um, those who are kids at heart) love anticipating what they will "receive" for Christmas. Why not teach them the joy of "giving" as well? One of the ways a lot of us give to family and friends is by sharing our love of food and entertaining. I believe the reason I love cooking and entertaining is because my Mom had me in the kitchen working with her for as long

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-64393714511085627972011-12-19T19:53:00.000-05:002011-12-19T19:53:47.357-05:00Old Fashion Ornaments- Family Craft Series

Everyone loves seeing Christmas trees during the holiday because the pretty ornaments are so mesmerizing. Why not make some holiday memories by making some special ornaments. This is part 2 of my family craft series. Each craft in the series is an easy craft that a parent or grandparent can do with a child. If you missed part one yesterday, it was a glittered gift box decoration. The ornaments

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-1048591706235841652011-12-18T19:26:00.002-05:002011-12-18T20:32:49.067-05:00Glittered Gift Box Decoration- Family Crafting Series

Many of us are so busy with our daily lives that we sometimes have a hard time finding ways to spend quality time with our families during the holidays. If you are struggling with that this season, take a little time to do some craft projects with your family. Not only will you have fun spending time together, but you'll have lasting memories as you put out your handmade decorations each year.

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-18406441982456171602011-12-17T14:50:00.001-05:002011-12-17T15:01:11.058-05:00Gingerbread Party Features

A special thank you to EVERYONE who participated in my Gingerbread Party last week. I loved looking at all your gingerbread ideas. I had a really hard time narrowing down my choices, but here are my features from the party..... We'll start with YOUR pick! You all must really love gingerbread decor! Debbie-Dabble's Gingerbread And Candy Kitchen was the most viewed post on the party! If you are

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-17335903124335148902011-12-15T00:30:00.000-05:002011-12-15T00:30:21.436-05:00Shabby Apple Jewelry Giveaway and Discount Code

Have you heard of Shabby Apple? They sell vintage women's dresses, maternity dresses, and little girls dresses. Shabby Apple also sells vintage jewelry, accessories, and items for gifts and the home. A few of my favorite pieces of their jewelry include... This gorgeous Spring Bloom 26 inch long necklace.... This pretty Anubis bracelet..... And these lovely Gold Fill Green Swarovski

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com70tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-22405934763643609452011-12-14T13:21:00.001-05:002011-12-14T15:13:19.173-05:00We Have 12 Winners.....

Thank you to everyone who participated in my Gingerbread Party! Since this was my first party, I had no idea how it would go, but several of you told me you had a lot of views from the party and deemed it a success. I'm so happy you had a great time and enjoyed seeing new ideas everyone else had. If you missed the party this past week, you can still see the great ideas HERE. Over the weekend,

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-7055060124062528582011-12-13T15:47:00.000-05:002011-12-13T15:47:59.428-05:00Not Your Average Fruitcake

We've all heard the jokes about receiving fruitcake for Christmas, and it's easy to understand why the traditional hard and dry fruitcake is not popular. We have made this "Not Your Average" Fruitcake many times during Christmas and have given it as gifts and served it at parties with rave reviews. This fruitcake is flavorful and moist with a nice, firm texture without being hard like some

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-20654027537252370792011-12-13T03:00:00.002-05:002011-12-13T04:02:33.233-05:00Decorate Your Home For The Holidays With Partylite

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of PartyLite Simple Pleasures Holiday Sweepstakes. All opinions are 100% mine. When I'm in the mood to refresh the look of my home, I often am able to switch out the accessories for a new look. Candles are a great way to do that because there are so many colors and styles of candles to fit any decor and the wonderful aromas make your guests feel

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-86510127355555448542011-12-12T16:06:00.000-05:002011-12-12T16:06:46.885-05:00Our Christmas Living Room

Today let's finish up the tour of our home's formal living area. If you missed a post over the last few days, I also shared our dining room and foyer decorated for the holidays. Our home is an open floor plan with all three of these areas opening up to each other, so it made sense to decorate them with the same theme. As you may recall, this area of the house honors the reason for the season by

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-39619578337717228972011-12-12T05:02:00.002-05:002011-12-13T03:59:42.643-05:00Save Money At Applebee's During Gift Card Weekend!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Gift Card Weekend. All opinions are 100% mine. We all know this is the season of giving. One of the easiest gifts to buy that is always the right color, the right size, and just what the recipient wanted is a gift card. Why not get more for your money by purchasing gift cards from companies participating in Gift Card Weekend? If you've never

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-50398782096494105312011-12-11T16:18:00.000-05:002011-12-11T16:18:39.140-05:00Our Christmas Dining Room

Thank you for the nice compliments on our foyer. Now I will show you the dining room decorated for Christmas. The foyer and dining room are one open space with the dining area defined by columns. As you will see, we get to enjoy the views of both spaces at the same time. This is the dining area as you'd see it from the front door. View of the dining room taken from the stairs in the foyer.

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-49466822240544660462011-12-09T20:46:00.001-05:002011-12-09T21:10:44.509-05:00Our Foyer At Christmas

Hello! Welcome to my home. Today let's take a peek at my family's foyer. This area is not very big, our home has an open floor plan with our living room and formal dining area on each side of this space. That means this is probably the most formal area of our home. You may have guessed by now that my family and I are very casual people, so even our "formal" areas aren't stuffy at all. One of the

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-33531965911074155432011-12-07T19:29:00.000-05:002011-12-07T19:29:05.381-05:00The French Reindeer

Do some of your old Christmas decorations need a bit of updating? Over the next few weeks, I'll be sharing some tips on how to bring new life to some things you probably already have. With a few craft supplies and a little bit of time and imagination, you'll have some trendy Christmas decorations that are unique to you and your home. While this reindeer doesn't have a red nose and may never

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-72865459232646672852011-12-07T15:14:00.001-05:002011-12-07T15:47:07.945-05:00Christmas Boutique Bow For Girl Dogs

Hi doggie friends! It's Holly, Mommy's chihuahua checking in again. Thank you for all your compliments on my post over the weekend. If you didn't see it, I modeled a Christmas Bow Tie Collar Mommy made for boy dogs. I mentioned how I wanted to play instead of pose for pictures. Well, she put another collar on me and expected me to pose again! At least I was happier I was wearing a Christmas

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-43748237662554564512011-12-05T23:06:00.001-05:002011-12-07T23:38:33.003-05:00Our Christmas Mantel

Christmas is the time when we think about family the most, so I thought it was appropriate to show you the mantel in the room my family gathers the most. To give you an idea of what you are seeing, our kitchen and family room are on an open floor plan with one room connecting to another. Since we have the gingerbread tree in the kitchen, we are keeping the traditional red and green colors and

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-23434186142495084632011-12-05T13:19:00.000-05:002011-12-05T13:19:37.841-05:00A Collection of Christmas Decor Craft Projects

Many of us are very busy this time of year making special things to make our house festive for the holidays. If you need some extra ideas that can be enjoyed in your own home or given as a gift, I've gathered some of the Christmas tutorials I've done in the last year so you can more easily find them. Make Your Own Christmas CottageIf you like cardboard houses, you will enjoy making your own

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-52356647657155354062011-12-03T17:08:00.000-05:002011-12-03T17:08:18.167-05:00Christmas Bow Tie Dog Collar (For Boy Dogs)

Hello friends! It's Holly, Mommy's chihuahua checking in again today. I want to tell you about my embarrassing day yesterday. Well.....It was not a good one. See, I wanted to play, but Mommy insisted on taking pictures of me. They weren't even pictures where I got to be frilly and pretty. Mommy really needs a BOY dog to model her boy designs, but since she doesn't have a boy dog, guess who gets

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-16908656721847855812011-12-02T18:46:00.001-05:002011-12-02T19:00:37.947-05:00Our Kitchen Christmas Tree

We aren't finished decorating the house for Christmas, but I wanted to share the first tree we put up. For several years I've wanted a large gingerbread theme tree, but we've never really had room for it. There were already 3 trees in the main living areas of the house, so there was no space for one. Instead, I've hung a garland with gingerbread ornaments hanging on the kitchen window for the

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-12859737892656150782011-11-30T20:15:00.001-05:002011-12-01T00:52:12.866-05:00Welcome To My Gingerbread Linky Party And Giveaway

Hard to believe Christmas is less than a month away, so there is no time like the present to get in the holiday spirit. My favorite Christmas theme is all the adorable gingerbread decorations because those cute gingerbread houses and gingerbread men always bring a smile to my face. I thought it would be fun for us to show ANYTHING gingerbread related including: Gingerbread recipes, Gingerbread

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-25888427530143885082011-11-30T07:47:00.001-05:002011-12-06T13:19:16.249-05:00Gingerbread Man Advent Calendar

All of us are kids at heart at Christmas time, as we count down the days until it's time to open our gifts. Another gingerbread idea I had was to make an Advent Calendar. Even if you don't like gingerbread men, use this same idea using ornaments or different Christmas shapes to make a calendar for your own home. I love to reuse old picture frames! When I found this document frame for a dollar

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-58864540092034105382011-11-29T15:00:00.003-05:002011-11-29T15:07:15.684-05:00Kid Friendly Bacon Swiss Avocado Burger And Mini Chef Contest

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Avocados from Mexico. All opinions are 100% mine. Avocados are a pretty popular fruit (yes, they are a fruit!) jam packed with nutrients essential for a healthy body such as potassium, fiber, folate, and Vitamins C, E, and B-complex and are great for both children and adults. Introducing new foods to your child can be tough if they are picky

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-66447245490701742952011-11-27T19:42:00.003-05:002011-11-30T01:26:13.033-05:00Gingerbread Crinkles

Baking cookies has always been one of our traditions during the Christmas season. From the time I was a little girl, my Mom and I have baked lots of cookies every year to take to cookie swaps, to serve at holiday parties, for gifts, or just for our family to enjoy at home. I love making the frosted cut out sugar cookies, but sometimes it's nice to have a cookie that is less time consuming to

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-85438780865663058702011-11-26T14:20:00.000-05:002011-11-26T14:20:00.189-05:00Little Wooden Gingerbread House

For some people it isn't Christmas until they have tasted the wonderful spicy flavor of gingerbread. Gingerbread comes in many delightful shapes from gingerbread girls and boys to cute gingerbread houses to cakes and gingerbread cookies in other shapes. There is even ginger candy, which can help settle an upset tummy after you've indulged in too many Christmas treats. Here is a simple 3

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-58036720526286402912011-11-24T18:52:00.001-05:002011-11-25T12:55:49.913-05:00Caramel Chocolate Drizzles and Chex Giveaway

I know the last thing many of us are thinking about tonight is food, but we can plan other celebrations, can't we? Soon it will be time to celebrate Christmas by getting together with family and friends. If you have the same cookie exchange party every year, maybe it's time to think outside the box. Everyone loves Chex Party Mix, so why not have a Chex Mix exchange party where everyone brings

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com106tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-24843223273651091802011-11-24T12:51:00.000-05:002011-11-24T12:51:12.925-05:00On This Thanksgiving Day....

I know many of you are probably busy with your families today, yet I wanted to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for taking the time to read my blog through the year. Wishing you and your families a very Happy Thanksgiving! I thought this day of thanks would be a good time to give a little shout out to a few people I'm grateful for.... Thank you Jacinda of Growing Home for

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-67974456458068466802011-11-23T20:35:00.000-05:002011-11-23T20:35:15.987-05:00Christmas Ball Wall Hanging

I know most of you are busy preparing for Thanksgiving tomorrow, but Christmas will be here before you know it! It's time to get started on all of our Christmas crafting projects. If you are looking for some fun and easy Christmas crafts, the girls on the Bowdabra design team have been busy coming up with some wonderful ideas including gifts, ornaments, and decorations. Today is my day to show

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-72890100259286779452011-11-22T17:20:00.000-05:002011-11-22T17:20:13.149-05:00Greek Chicken Wraps Featuring Marzetti's Simply Dressed

Like many of you, I am more conscious about the food I am eating these days. I like knowing what goes in our bodies is as natural and healthy without a lot of chemicals I can't pronounce. Therefore, we prefer to cook our own meals as much as possible. Lunch and quick dinners on the go are always hard for me. I get tired of the same sandwiches all the time and it's tempting to just to grab an

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-46437239908831904152011-11-20T19:10:00.000-05:002011-11-20T19:10:37.624-05:00Gingerbread Spice Cake

To give you some inspiration for my Gingerbread Party, here is a delicious cake to enjoy this holiday season. It is very moist and smells wonderful when you are baking it. I topped my cake with some yummy cream cheese icing, but it is moist enough that the icing can be omitted. Gingerbread Spice Cake 24 ounce jar apple sauce1 cup dark molasses3 1/2 cup s self rising flour1 teaspoon ground

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-28554295492182775602011-11-18T15:31:00.000-05:002011-11-18T15:31:33.079-05:00Gingerbread Man Garland

In anticipation of my Gingerbread Party, I'll be showing some Gingerbread ideas over the next two weeks. Here is a simple and inexpensive garland that would be perfect for a kitchen or kid's room. Hang it on a green garland, a fireplace, on pegs on a shelf, a window, on a wreath, or even to hang on a Christmas tree. The gingerbread men and apples I bought came from Michael's, but I'm sure you

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-87282608934983912292011-11-16T18:09:00.002-05:002011-11-30T20:46:10.185-05:00Get ready for my Gingerbread Party and Giveaway

Update: The official Gingerbread Linky Party and Giveaway is now up. Please go here to join the party or sign up for the giveaway! Hi everyone! Just a quick, yet exciting announcement for you today...... It's time to start planning for Christmas, so I'm having a GINGERBREAD Party! Maybe you have a great Gingerbread recipe.... ....or have tips on creating THE perfect gingerbread house.... ...

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-7940783724916719112011-11-16T12:33:00.000-05:002011-11-16T12:33:40.212-05:00Christmas Candle Holder

I love giving handmade gifts during the holidays, don't you? My Christmas Candle Holder is a quick and easy craft that costs about $5 to make an only takes a few minutes of your time to create. Therefore, you can whip up a bunch of these in an afternoon to have elegant gifts to give to a teacher, a secret pal, your postal worker, a friend, or just to keep on hand when someone unexpectedly

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-23919655335872584212011-11-13T20:35:00.000-05:002011-11-13T20:35:38.256-05:00Easy Refrigerator Rolls With Red Plum Butter

Homemade rolls make an impression on your family and friends because they think you've put extra effort into making the meal special. Let it be your secret that these rolls are easy and don't take as much time as most yeast rolls. These rolls have been a part of our family tradition for special meals, so today I'm sharing the recipe my Mom has been using for as long as I can remember. Whenever

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-9030489617090908542011-11-11T15:38:00.000-05:002011-11-11T15:38:00.569-05:00Flowers In The Fall

Many times over the hot summer, I mentioned how our flowers had all died because the heat and sun were just too much for them. Imagine our surprise when our garden not only came back, but has flourished in the past two weeks. It's very odd to look at one side of the house and see this..... .....then to look at the other side of the house and see this! Yikes! That's a lot of leaves!

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-59862997763416966042011-11-10T14:22:00.000-05:002011-11-10T14:22:24.463-05:00Guest Room Redesign- Sneak Peek!

With the craziness going on over the last few days, I haven't been able to do much on my guest room redecorating project. For those of you who need a refresher, the guest room was girlie pink and decorated in a cottage garden style. At the time I decorated this room, I worked with the paint color previously on the wall. Guest Room Before The pink was not my choice, and certainly NOT my

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Hello friends! Thanks for all the warm comments you left me yesterday! You don't really realize how dependent you are to your computer until you can't use it. Each of you were very much missed yesterday since I couldn't read your blogs. I'm back online....for now anyway. If you read my last post, you saw I've had some problems staying online. After losing all connection to the Internet on

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Hi girls! Just giving everyone a heads up. I have been dealing with a spotty Internet connection for about a week, and it totally died yesterday morning. It came back on last night, but I'm still having problems getting online. In fact, I'm typing this on a borrowed computer. Since I'm not sure if this will resolve itself or if I can get this fixed in the next few days, I wanted to let you know

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When I first began watching the Barefoot Contessa, I paid attention to the labels on her ingredients in hopes if I used what she did, then maybe I had a chance of my food tasting half as good as hers looked! One of the first things I noticed she used was Nielsen-Massey vanilla, so of course I had to buy some. After trying it, this is the only vanilla I use because of the rich flavor it gives

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com127tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-73879670599427299822011-11-04T11:02:00.000-04:002011-11-04T11:02:19.893-04:00Friday Feature: Aunt Nubby's Kitchen

Hi girls! Sorry I've been rather quiet this week. I've been redecorating the guest room for the past few days and have been very busy. Hopefully, there will be enough finished to give you a sneak peek sometime next week, so keep an eye out on that. I'll also be starting up another giveaway early next week, all I can say is those of you who cook don't want to miss it! In the meantime, I'm

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Alison from The Polohouse and Briana of Babblings and More both recently gifted me with the Versatile Bloggers Award. In accepting, I'm supposed to share 7 things about myself that you don't know. Honestly, I'm a boring person, but here goes..... 1. I love Taco Bell and would probably eat there every week if that food wasn't so bad for you. 2. I am hearing impaired. I was born with

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Hello friends! In case you don't recognize me today, it's Holly, Mommy's chihuahua. I know, I know, this whole get up I'm wearing looks stupid, doesn't it? Please don't laugh at me! I got scared over the weekend because Mommy started talking about Halloween, and how she hadn't had time to make me a costume this year. Friends, was what I endured last year not enough? This was me LAST

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In our busy lives, many of us don't have time to plan or cook a complicated meal and need something to cook in a hurry. Today's recipe is one that can be cooked in 30 minutes or less, but you wouldn't know by the taste or how it is presented. This ham looks fancy enough to serve to guests, but is simple enough to cook for a family meal as well. You can serve it for breakfast with scrambled eggs

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Happy Sunday everyone! Today I wanted to thank those of you who've been kind enough to feature me on your blogs lately. I know how much time and effort blogging consumes, so I'm very honored that you have decided to share something that I made with your readers. I'm sure each of these ladies would love a visit from you, so if there is a blog you haven't seen, please visit them to say hello! ***

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You know I can't let a season go by without making one of my cottages! Halloween is no exception, so I wanted to share with you how you can make your own Spooky Haunted House right in time for Halloween. This would be a great weekend project to do with your children or grandchildren and with proper care, you'll enjoy your Halloween house for years. If you are looking for a paper mache house, I

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-74861492655544669762011-10-26T15:57:00.000-04:002011-10-26T15:57:41.376-04:00Renuzit Fresh Accents Review and Giveaway

We all want our home to smell good when company comes, and that is especially true during the Christmas season. Now you can have your home smell like winter berries or festive snow thanks to Renuzit's new Fresh Accents air freshener for the holiday! The fragrance is in a gel that fits in a pretty 2 sided snowflake design holder and lasts for 30 days. No plug ins, batteries, or flames needed, so

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-28451860093384317602011-10-25T00:03:00.000-04:002011-10-25T00:03:01.237-04:00Easiest Chicken And Vegetable Dinner Ever (Crock Pot Or Oven Meal)

Most of us love recipes that are easy and quick to prepare, yet tasty enough that everyone in the family will love it. If you are looking for a go-to idea for chicken, you've come to the right place! The chicken is very flavorful and the vegetables are soft and tender, making this a no fail, hearty, one dish meal. There is very little prep time, and the recipe can easily be adapted to any

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-42943095386606037142011-10-23T16:01:00.000-04:002011-10-23T16:01:38.084-04:00Autumn Cottage Porch Tour...Part 2

Last week, I took you on part one of my parents' cottage style porch decorated for autumn, so today let's finish the tour! In case you don't remember, this is what the porch looks like: With the porch complete, it was then time to decorate the garden in front of the porch. This was even more fun to do because we used lots of color using mums, guords, pumpkins, squash, and some garden decor we

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-17167456907338198722011-10-21T10:47:00.001-04:002011-10-21T11:35:24.328-04:00Friday Feature: Southern "Country" Home And Farm

Happy Friday Everyone! Today I want to feature one of my blogging friends. You may have met her before, but if you haven't, her name is Teresa and her blog is Our Southern "Country" Home And Farm. I can't remember when I first met her, but she has such warm, kind words whenever I "see" her. Teresa mainly blogs about her beautiful southern home. I'm envious because I love traditional white

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Schar. All opinions are 100% mine. Enjoying bread is my biggest challenge when eating gluten free food. Although there are several companies that make sandwich bread, what I've really missed is bakery style bread that is safe for those of us who avoid gluten. I'm so excited to learn Schar has just re-launched their gluten-free heat & serve

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-89259995363076357302011-10-20T00:35:00.000-04:002011-10-20T00:35:03.339-04:00Autumn Cottage Porch Tour....Part 1

Do you remember when I shared the cottage style porch that is off my parents' bedroom? To refresh your memory, here are a couple of pictures of the summer look: Well, now that the weather is cooling and the leaves are beginning to change colors, all the pink and light colors look a bit out of place. You know what that means! Yep, time to have some fun and redecorate! Mom and I worked

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A few weeks ago, I shared some of my fall decorating from last year, so today I thought you'd like to see a few more fall ideas in case you are still getting your fall vignettes together. I've even included my favorite fall recipe, with is a must for me every year! Come back tomorrow to see the outdoor decorating I've done this year! This sweet garden statue has been used in so many of my

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Of course it isn't Halloween without jack-o-lanterns and candy! Why not surprise a special friend or loved one who isn't going trick or treating with a special candy stash just for them? My jack-o-lantern gift jar is easy to make using supplies you probably already have at home and only takes a few minutes to complete. This would be a cute gift for your kids to help you paint and assemble to

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Although I didn't like peanut butter sandwiches for years, I have always loved chocolate and peanut butter together. Since the Reese's cup is one of my favorite candies, I made this cake recently to bring together some of my favorite ingredients! To make baking easier, my Mom and I have always used a cake mix, knowing we can make it special, so feel free to use your favorite brand of cake mix

Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07355964629556443461noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637382559496671917.post-28314601048602211342011-10-14T12:55:00.001-04:002011-10-17T00:22:58.593-04:00Thanksgiving Table On A Budget

Setting the table for the holidays is fun, but you don't need to break the bank to have a festive Thanksgiving table. Think of the traditional warm autumn colors of deep chocolate brown, crisp green, golden yellow, and bright orange, then use those colors as much as you can for your table. For a festive holiday feel, bring your fall accessories to the table with pumpkins, pine cones,

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