Ever wonder what to do with a bumper crop of jalapeno peppers? Well, wonder no more, because I have a recipe for you -- cowboy candy (or, candied jalapenos)! Yummy beyond belief, and a sweet treat at that! My candied jalapenos were a HUGE hit with the family last summer, so I of course had to make some more this year!

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Today I'm sharing my thrifted Dept. 56 silver plated goblet and how I used it to create a copycat vignette in my home -- sophisticated fall decor costing only pennies. Hopefully, this simple transformation will inspire you to create your own copycat fall vignettes for the upcoming season.  

I'm sharing it as the first installment in my new Copycat Decor blog post series. To get the thrifty details, read on. 

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Fake, or faux, cakes are a great way to decorate your space in alignment with the seasons or holidays. I've decorated many a fake cake for various holidays, but this time I wanted to create a fake cake especially for the summer months.

And what better cake to make for summer decor than a fake lemon lavender cake?   

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 Are you ready for a new Dollar Tree treasures haul? It's been a while, so I'm ready to spill the beans! This time I'm sharing some Dollar Tree fave finds -- from gold bamboo picture frames to office and craft supplies. 

So let's get started!

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The term "butter pat" has two definitions. First, it's a small plate used to hold individual "pats" of butter for each guest at the dining table. Second, it's a small amount of butter, usually formed or molded into some sort of shape, that you place at each table setting on the "butter pat" plate. Got it?  

Molded butter pats are so easy to make, yet they add an extra touch of "fancy" to any meal. I've experimented making my own molded butter pats and today I'm sharing my how-to with you. Ready to get started?

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