macy.blackwell

DIY Basket Tree!🎄 Super easy and so cute!!! Here’s what I used: plastic laundry basket 8 dowels (36”) garland Christmas lights faux snow ornaments 1. Turn over a plastic laundry basket, and place dowels in it? Forming a cone shape. (I added a few dabs of hot glue at the base and tied the top with a hair tie) 2. Wrap garland around the cone until you get to the top. 3. Decorate with lights, faux snow, and ornaments! #christmasdiy #diydecor #christmasdecor

Peppermint Centerpiece!♥️🎄 The easiest Christmas decor! You can use real or faux stems! #christmasdecor #christmasdecorating

DIY Gingerbread Tree!⭐️ So cute for your front porch, or anywhere in your home! Here’s what I used: 3 terracotta planters brown spray paint white puffy paint White glitter craft peppermints Star on top #christmasdiy #chrisrmasporchdecor #christmasdecor #gingerbreaddecor

Candy Cane Centerpiece!♥️🎄 Easy and beautiful!! Use real or faux stems! 1. Hot glue candy canes to any jar or container. 2. Tie a pretty ribbon around them. 3. Fill with winter stems! #christmasdiy #christmasdecor #easydiy

Ornament Arch Tutorial!🎄 So fun and festive! You can do this on your porch or anywhere in your house! This is from 3 years ago, but still one of my favorites! 🎅🏻 1. Attach chicken wire to your posts or PVC pipe base using zip ties. (You can also hang the chicken wire onto heavy command hooks!) 2. Run strands of Christmas lights over the chicken wire. 3. Hang ornaments everywhere! 4. We used right under 1,000 ornaments. #ornamentarch #christmasdecor #decoratewithme #christmasporch

Halloween House Party tonight!!!! Lets gooooo!!!!👻👻👻 #halloweenparty #blackwellhalloweenparty

Easiest Holiday Centerpiece!🕯️ Throwing it back to 2 years ago, but this simple decor is gorgeous, timeless, and perfect for setting the ambiance for guests! Just fill any glass container with water, a fresh evergreen pine stem, cranberries, and a floating candle! #easydiy #christmascenterpiece #christmasdecor #christmasdiy

I love these 9-ft spooky trees!!!👻 Found at the Home Depot! #halloweendecor #halloweendecor2024

Going to tell my kids this was our wedding..👰🏼‍♀️👴🏼💍 Anna Nicole Smith & J Howard Marshall!🍾 Now let’s get this party started! #halloweenparty #couplescostume #blackwellhalloweenparty

Marshmallow Pumpkin Pie!🥧 No bake! Super easy! Absolutely delicious! Used the recipe from Together as a Family! Ingredients: 1 bag marshmallows 1 cup pumpkin puree 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon salt 8 oz tub cool whip 1 store bought graham cracker crust Directions: 1. In a saucepan on low/medium heat, combine pumpkin, marshmallows, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Stir until melted and combined. 2. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Let cool for 30 minutes. 3. Add a carton of cool whip and mix together. Pour into graham cracker crust and spread. 4. Cover and chill overnight. 5. Serve with whipped cream! #EasyRecipes #pumpkinrecipes #fallrecipes #pumpkinpie

Boujee Tree!👜👠 Put up my first Christmas tree today, in my purse closet! Had to do a fun, girly one!🖤✨ #christmasdecor #decoratewithme #christmastree #christmastreeinspo

Sausage Stuffing Meatballs w/ Cranberry Sauce!♥️😋 The perfect holiday appetizer! Easy, but elevated!✨ 10/10 flavor, these will be a hit at any gathering! Thanksgiving or Christmas! Inspired by the recipe from @familyfreshmeals Ingredients: - 2.5 cups stuffing (I used stovetop 🤫) - 1 lb Italian sausage - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar - 1/3 cup dried cranberries (chopped) - 2 eggs (beaten) - 1/4 cup chicken broth - Salt & Pepper - Cranberry sauce for dipping (whole berry) Directions: 1. Toss the stuffing, sausage, cheese, cranberries, eggs, chicken broth, salt, and pepper into a large bowl. 2. Mix with hands and roll into balls. 3. Bake on a greased baking sheet for 25 minutes on 375. 4. Serve with cranberry sauce for dipping! #EasyRecipes #holidayrecipes #holidayappetizers #thanksgivingappetizers #christmasappetizers

Bacon Cheddar Gnocchi Soup!🥓🧀 This was a 10/10!! Will be making this again and again!! Used the recipe by @modernhoney! 8 slices Bacon
1 Tablespoon Butter
1 large Onion (diced)
2 large Carrots (peeled and sliced)
4 cups Chicken Broth Salt & Pepper 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder 1/4 teaspoon Dried Thyme 1/2 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes 16 ounces Gnocchi
2 cups Heavy Cream 2 cups Cheddar Cheese Directions: 1. Melt butter in a large pot. Toss in onions and carrots and cook until softened. 2. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. 3. Add heavy cream and spices. Let simmer slightly. 4. Add cheese slowly and stir while adding until melted. 5. Add gnocchi and cook for 2 minutes. 6. Add in cooked bacon pieces. 7. Serve with crackers, more cheese, and green onion! #souprecipes #soupseason #EasyRecipes

Donut Ski Mountain!⛷️🍩 So easy and cute for Christmas brunch! Just pile em high, add some powdered sugar to look like snow, and add the skiers and trees!🌲 #christmasbrunch #christmasideas #christmasparty

Cream Chicken Noodle Soup!🍗🍲 Everything is better creamy!😋 The most delicious comfort meal for a chilly day! Made a ton to have leftovers for lunch all week! Used the recipe by @lmadesimple 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 3 carrots (sliced) 3 celery stalks (chopped) 1 onion (diced) 8 cups chicken broth Salt & Pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley 1/4 teaspoon thyme 12 oz frozen egg noodles 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup flour 1 cup whole milk 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken Directions: 1. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to a large soup pot on medium heat. Toss in carrots, celery, and onion. Sauté for 5 minutes. 2. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. 3. Add egg noodles and seasonings. Boil for 15 minutes. 4. In a medium skillet, add 3 tablespoons of butter. Whisk in flour for 1-2 minutes. Slowly pour in cream and milk, while whisking. 5. Add rotisserie chicken and cream to the large soup pot. Cook for 5 more minutes and then serve with crackers. #EasyRecipes #souprecipes #soupseason #chickennoodlesoup #winterrecipes

Christmas Cactus!🌵✨ Decorating the guest room in a cowboy Christmas theme, and this cactus tree is just perfect in that space! Here’s how we did it: 1. PVC pipe base! Cut these pieces: 36", 21", 15", 15", 8", 8", 3".(Use fittings to attach pieces.) 2. We stuck our base in a pot, and poured Quickcrete around It. 3. Once dry, we added the flexible drain pipe. Cutting holes in the base one where the cactus arms will be. Remove the arms to slide it on, and then reattach arms. 4. We crumbled newspaper to round the edges, and duct taped over them. 5. And now for garland! I used 125 ft of cheap garland for hobby lobby. Just wrapping it all the way up. For the rounded tops, we hot glued small strips on. 6. Decorate however you'd like! We added lights, rope garland, and ornaments! #cactustree #cowboychristmas #christmasdiy #christmasdecor #westernchristmas

Christmas Home Tour🎄- My Bedroom✨ I wanted this space to feel traditional and elegant, but still comfy, cozy, and warm! My mom would do the same burgundy and gold tree is our living room every year when I was a child, so a lot of the decor was inspired from that! Onto the next room! #christmasdecor #hometour #bedroomdecor

Christmas Cookie Cheesecake!🎄✨No-Bake! The pilsbury tree cookies make the most delicious crust, topped with the sweet and creamy cheesecake layer! Perfect to enjoy at home or bring to any holiday party! Inspired by the cheesecake recipe from @thesqueakymixer Ingredients: 2 packages pilsbury cookies 24 oz cream cheese 3 tablespoons confectioners sugar 3/4 cups sugar 1/4 cup sour cream 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 2 teaspoon vanilla extract Whipped cream (2 cups heavy cream + 1/4 cup sugar + 1 teaspoon vanilla) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9” springform pan. 2. Place the cookies in the bottom of the pan. (You can cut some in half or quarters to fill up all the space.) 3. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool. 4. Whip heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla to make the whipped cream and set aside. 5. In a large bowl, add cream cheese. Beat until smooth. Add in confectioners sugar, sugar, sour cream, lemon juice, and vanilla. Beat until smooth. 6. Fold in the whipped cream and then pour onto cookie layer. Smooth out the top with a spatula. 7. Chill for at least 3 hours. Decorating the top with cookies and sprinkles! (I added a few dabs of cream cheese frosting to get the toppings to stick well.) #EasyRecipes #cheesecake #christmascookies #christmasrecipes #christmasdesserts #nobake

Beer Cheese Soup!🍺🧀 w/ Pretzel Dippers!🥨 Perfect for a chilly fall/winter day, or to make while enjoying a football game at home! Inspired by the recipe from @slimpickinskitchen * 4 tablespoon butter * ½ onion (1 cup) minced * 2 stalks celery (1 cup) minced * 1 carrot (1 cup) minced * 2 cloves garlic (2 tsp) minced * ¼ teaspoon salt * ½ cup flour * 2 (12 oz.) favorite beet * 3 cups chicken stock * 1 cup heavy cream * 16 ounces sharp cheddar shredded * 8 ounces gruyere cheese (or more sharp cheddar) * 1 teaspoon yellow mustard * 8 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled) * Toppings: extra cheese, bacon, green onion * Dippers: Hot pretzels Directions: 1. Add butter, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and salt to a soup pot. Cook until veggies are softened. 5 min on medium heat. 2. Sprinkle in flour and whisk for a couple minutes. 3. Slowly pour in beer, chicken stock, cream, whisking the whole time. Bring to bubbling and then lower to a simmer for 15 minutes. 4. Add all the cheeses, a handful at a time, whisking to make sure all completely melted in. 5. Add mustard, pepper, and cooked bacon. 6. Top with more cheese, bacon, and green onion. 7. Serve with pretzels for dipping! #soupseason #souprecipes #beercheese #fallrecipes #weeknightmeals

Monster Taco Stuffed Peppers!🌮🫑👻 One of my favorite delicious low-carb dinners, but make it spooky!!🎃 Ingredients: 6 bell peppers (assorted colors) 2 lb ground beef 1 packet taco seasoning 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup salsa 2 cups shredded cheese (divided) Directions: 1. Cut tops off peppers. Scoop out seeds and stems. Carve spooky faces into them! 2. Brown ground beef with taco seasoning. Drain any excess grease. 3. Add sour cream, salsa, and 1 cup of the cheese. Mix together. 4. Spoon into peppers. Top with remaining cheese. Add Tops back onto peppers. 5. Bake at 350 for around 20-30 minutes! * You can also add cooked rice or beans into the mixture for extra filling #EasyRecipes #halloweenideas #halloweenrecipes #halloweenfood