These Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti are a perfect cookie to accompany a cup of hot coffee during the holidays.  The basic dough can be changed up to include any variety of dried fruits or nuts allowing you to customize this Italian treat to whatever flavors you desire.

Learn how to make these handmade candy cane ornaments for Christmas using air-dry clay.

An inspiring picture and a few more seasonal touches is all you need to design a fireplace mantel vignette you'll want to see all Christmas season.

A chocolate twist to a favorite Christmas cookie - These Chocolate Chunk Gingerbread Cookies are chewy and bursting with a ginger flavor that pairs nicely with the dark chocolate chunks.  A must have recipe to add to your holiday baking list!

Follow this easy tutorial for hand painting a decorative Merry Christmas pillow for your Christmas home.

Forget the hot chocolate bar and set a pretty and creative Christmas tablescape for serving some homemade cookies and cocoa to your holiday guests this year!

A quick and easy recipe for a great Thanksgiving side dish....this Apple Cranberry Jello Salad is a perfect alternative to ordinary cranberry sauce on the big day!

The only recipe for soft pumpkin cookies you'll ever need! These Pumpkin Cookies are a perfect taste of fall with orange and spice wrapped into one delicious soft bite and topped with a smooth brown butter glaze.

Tired of seeing just pumpkin recipes this fall season? Try these flaky and tender Vanilla Walnut Crescent Cookies made of a buttery dough rolled around a hearty amount of nutty filling.

Decorating a Christmas tree is the highlight of the season for many people.  Seeing it stand filled with lights, ornaments, and garland instantly adds holiday cheer to any home. Whether you choose a real or an artificial tree, I hope this post inspires you to choose the best tree for you that you'll enjoy seeing all month long.

This primitive Santa head ornament has been handpainted and recreated for you to use as decor or a gift tag this Christmas season.

This classic vintage Christmas image is free to download and can be used in so many ways including making holiday ornaments and gift tags.

A look back at some of my favorite close up images from the holiday season.