Monthly Archives: November 2010

Leslie’s Candy Table

By Rachel | Published: November 30, 2010
This adorable photo was submitted Chic Reader Tami Stephens of her sister Leslie’s holiday tablescape… don’t you just love that she’s showing off her sister’s work like a proud sibling!! Leslie borrowed the idea from a friend of hers, but just kept enhancing it as the years went on. She’ll change up the ribbon, the  Read More...
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Rosemary Pork Fat Hashbrowns

By Rachel | Published: November 30, 2010
Are these low fat? No. Are these delicious? Yes. It all came about because I was making brunch for my family last weekend and after frying up the bacon I thought “surely I can use that bacon grease for something”. That “something” was hash browns. Now, I realize that this isn’t one of my recipes  Read More...
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Bacon Wrapped Dates

By Rachel | Published: November 29, 2010
I would have liked to have taken an adorable little photo of these appetizers… perhaps on a skewer or a cute little cocktail plate? At the very least something more exciting than the shot of them just out of the oven. The truth is that as soon as they were out of the oven they  Read More...
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Holiday Hair Bows By Susan Williams

By Rachel | Published: November 23, 2010
Chic Readers are the MOST talented blog readers EVER!! Look at these adorable holiday hair bows made by Susan Williams… yet another reason why I need to have a daughter so I can put cutie things like this in her hair!! Read More...
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French Onion Soup Bites

By Rachel | Published: November 23, 2010
As you all know, I conceptualize recipes all the time… sometimes they work out and sometimes they go horribly horribly wrong. In this instance, my idea didn’t go well it went GREAT! Honestly, I made an announcement to a house full of guests that I was a genius (which, I know is sort of rude  Read More...
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Roasted Apples and Pears

By Rachel | Published: November 22, 2010
Pears and Apples are in season… which means, these dessert ingredients are at their peak of flavor AND their inexpensive! Simply cube apples and pears and cover them in brown sugar, cinnamon, sugar, and loads of butter. Roast on 350 wrapped in foil for about 10 – 15 minutes. Serve over vanilla ice cream right  Read More...
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and the winner is…

By Rachel | Published: November 22, 2010
This was a tough one ladies!! I loved all of the comments especially those about being a mom or being pregnant and how a gorgeous bag like this one from Beso Bags would make you feel prettier… been there, let me tell you!! And I also really loved the one from Melissa Lankford who said  Read More...
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The Jilted Martini!

By Rachel | Published: November 21, 2010
Behold, the JILTED? Martini!!! It’s got passion fruit (for the passion) and pepper (for the burn of unrequited love) and it’s so addictive (much like that bad boyfriend you can’t leave behind). If you’re like me, you’re having a viewing party tonight to celebrate the premier of my show… and if that’s the case you  Read More...
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Beso Bag Giveaway!!!!

By Rachel | Published: November 18, 2010
As you may or may not know, I have a TV show coming out this Sunday. What? How? Who would allow such a thing?!? Last year the good people of WE TV (being of sound mind and body) asked me, Rachel Hollis wedding planner extraoirdenaire to host a new wedding show. The result is a  Read More...
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Thanksgiving Centerpiece

By Rachel | Published: November 18, 2010
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and whether you’re hosting or attending, a homemade centerpiece is just the ticket to decorate your (or your host’s) home! 1. 2 Glass Vases of varying sizes (one needs to fit inside the other) these could be round, square, whatever you already have. 2. Fall Colored Floral – I  Read More...
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