This season, when creating holiday crafts and centerpieces, make them edible! This Very Berry Holiday Tree was created by cookbook author Tish Boyle. You can make it in under an hour and it’s a fabulous alternative to a floral centerpiece. The tree uses fresh Driscoll strawberries and mint.
Makes one table centerpiece
Special equipment:

1 floral foam or green styrofoam cone (measuring 4-5 inches in diameter at the base and 12 inches high)
1 box of toothpicks

Supplies:

4 one pound containers of fresh Driscoll strawberries
1 bunch fresh mint
1 slice from a carambola fruit (also known as star fruit)*

*Note: If you can’t find a …read more

By Guest Blogger Kathy Zengolewicz
Anyone who knows me will tell you that I love to decorate. I decorate my home, the window in my home and I mean all of the window in my home, and I love autumn. The only time of year I like more than autumn is Christmas. Anyway, I have a very simple project for you that when completed looks absolutely beautiful. You can use this anywhere in your home to brighten up any space.
Here is what you will need:

A 20 inch carvable artificial pumpkin (you can use a real pumpkin if you would like)
Craft …read more