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Chicken & Crostini

My Dad makes the best chicken & biscuits. It's very comforting, and I'm not just talking about the food.  It's also the way he "sets the table" for the adults and the "little" table for our girls.  Their kitchen is really tiny so we have… Read More

Romantic Bathroom Date

GHASP! YOU: "A 'Romantic Bathroom Date'?  I mean really, Julie.  Is this really necessary?  Are you really going there???  You've already showed us your "DIY Wood Planked Wall" tutorial, and your "Romantic Master Bedroom", how much more are you going to share? ME: "Just a… Read More

Love Letter Platter

Am I the only one that saves greeting cards?  Especially the ones stuck in flowers with that little plastic fork thing.  Yah, those are my favorite. Maybe it's seeing my name in his hand writing...or maybe it's the thought of him taking the time to tell… Read More

Little Yellow Cottage For Sale

  Surprise! We are currently selling my Mom & Dad's "Little Yellow Cottage" located in SE Michigan so we can move them closer to us.  If you are interested, or know of someone interested, please let me know! VIEW LISTING     I'll be back… Read More

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

There I was being a happy little baker chick in my slippers sipping wine tea while making chocolate chip cookies for the family, and the most awful thing happened.  I opened the fridge and the egg tray with those little egg indentations was completely empty.… Read More

Avocado & Egg Sandwich

  I didn't know what an avocado was until I was in my late 20's.  After all, we never had them at our house growing up.  I honestly don't think my parents know what they are still to this day.  Years ago a lady sitting… Read More

Chicken Riggies Recipe

First...the story.  Then the food. I'm from Western NY.  My husband, Rick, and I, met there and moved to Michigan in 1992 after we graduated from Buffalo State College. My husband is from Herkimer, NY. which is located about 3 1/2 hours east of Buffalo… Read More

Sweet Treats & Love

Uh oh!  Valentine's Day is coming up quick. ***If you're visiting from my weekly newsletter and would like my Mom's Chocolate Fudge Cake recipe just click here: CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE RECIPE.  If you would like to sign up for my weekly news, just click here:… Read More

Floating Heart Candle

Hearts are one of my most favorite shapes to decorate with.  They're romantic, pretty, and very versatile.  With Valentine's Day coming up, and the debut of our "DIY Wood Planked Wall" in our master bathroom already in the books, I thought a "Floating Heart Candle"… Read More

Chocolate Heart Box Wreath

Every Valentine's Day my husband comes home from work hiding plastic grocery store bags behind his back and he goes into our bedroom and closes the door.  The girls use to run up to him when he got home, but now they are teens and… Read More

DIY Wood Planked Wall

"I don't really like taking baths, but since you & Pop made it all fancy in there, I think I'm going to start." That's what our teen daughter said a few days after we finished this gorgeous "DIY Wood Planked Wall"and I don't blame her… Read More

Best Pierogi Soup Recipe

I'm a Polish redhead and I absolutely love pierogi soup! I don't like Polish jokes.  I get a bit heated if I hear one. I turn all red, and my ears get hot.  lol This is no joke...I grew up eating fresh pierogies from the… Read More

Home Tour Magazine Photo Shoot (behind the scenes)

Along our chosen path we may make a sharp right, or a sharp left.  Sometimes, we just keep going straight, nice and steady.  Some of us veer off, and get back on.  Then there's even those that stop right in the middle and never move.… Read More

DIY Rustic Jewelry Display

I have been "nesting" like crazy, lately.  Am I pregnant?  Absolutely not!  It must be the new year, or new moon, or new sneakers-I don't know why, I tell you. Either way...I have a fun post today full of great tips for organization, and cleaning.… Read More

Top 12 Projects 2015

You know when you're reading a book that you're really into, or even watching a movie that you can't look away from and the time seems to slip away very quickly?  That's how I feel about 2015. 2015 has been a year full of amazing… Read More

100+ Lose Weight Recipes

      Here we are again.  The new year is upon us.  I know the drill.  You know the drill. Lets get healthy again so we can feel good inside and out. I worked out today and it FELT GREAT. Except for that pain… Read More

Easy & Light Eggs Benedict

I could eat an egg every day.  In fact, I almost do. Not only do I think they are scrumptious tasting, but they help me maintain my weight by keeping me full longer.  It's the protein.  Then there's the energy they provide, too.  Eggs ROCK.… Read More

Veggie Cocktail Appetizers

Before we start talking New Years, I want to wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas! You're invited to your neighbor's New Years Eve party, but all you really want to do is stay home in your flannel pj's, eat shrimp… Read More

Chocolate Meatball Cookies

These Chocolate Meatball Cookies are my husband, Richard's, favorite. His grandmother use to make them for him, and now her children and grandchildren have kept the tradition going.  Usually he makes them for Christmas, but he was out gathering wood (sounds crazy, but true), so… Read More

DIY Christmas Gift Wrap

It was 1976 and I remember my brother, Bobby, teaching me how to wrap Christmas presents while we sat on my Mom and Dad's bed.  He showed me how to fold the ends with those little triangles.  I think I actually remember him yelling at… Read More

Easy Christmas Decorating Using Foam

This post is sponsored by FloraCraft®.  All opinions are honest and my true thoughts.  Hey guys! It's time for this months FloraCraft®Make It: Fun® Team Challenge.  I have 2 really cute and easy Christmas decorating ideas using FloraCraft® Make It: Fun® Foam.  These are both perfect for… Read More

Cozy Christmas Bedroom

Welcome to our Cozy Christmas Bedroom... You know those photos in magazines where the bedroom looks all perfect-ified.  The sheets aren't wrinkled, the bed looks like it's never been slept in, and there isn't a spec of anything anywhere? Well...forget that. Lets get cozi-fied. If… Read More

My “Home for Christmas” Tour

Welcome to my first Christmas tour for 2015! I am so excited to be part of this HUGE (I mean over 100 of us) Christmas Blog Hop hosted by Hometalk.com & Country Living.com.  I'm pretty sure you know about Country living, but if you've never heard… Read More

10 Minute Christmas Urn

It's Saturday night and our girls are at a birthday party.  We have a fire going, I'm cooking up some meatballs, and here I am posting about a 10 minute Christmas Urn. I'm nuts, I know. Here's how I made it... Empty out your largest… Read More

Butter Ball Christmas Cookies

The air is crisp here in Michigan today, and Jack Frost made an appearance.  Winter is brewing, however, it's getting up to 50 this week.  I am in the mood for snow, so maybe that's why I wanted to post my grandfather's recipe today.  These… Read More

Christmas Tree 2015

I couldn't resist sharing a quick photo of our Christmas tree that we just finished this past weekend.  Sylvia our cat looked so sweet taking a nap under it.  Actually, she woke up when I got my camera out, but you get the idea. I… Read More

DIY Wood Planked Ceiling

I'm just going to give it to you straight. This was a tough one folks. "DIY Wood Planked Ceiling" is officially in the books, it's gorgeous beyond my wildest dreams, but it was a big job. I'm not talking about buying the wood, staining the… Read More

Faux Wood Burning Fire Place

*Don't miss out on an amazing sweepstakes worth $15k from Zillow and Shutterfly at the bottom of my post. Faux.  Not everyone knows how to pronounce that word.  I was on the phone with a friend of mine years ago and we were talking about… Read More

Sweater Christmas Trees

This post is sponsored by FloraCraft®.  All opinions are honest and my true thoughts. Are you in the mood for a little thrifting and crafting today?  I am! While screeching to a halt in front of stopping by our local Goodwill I noticed that they had some amazingly gorgeous… Read More

Mason Jar Gift Ideas

I was a sneaky little girl. When I was about 10 years old, I peaked into the big cardboard box my Mom and Dad had in their bedroom.  It was about a month before Christmas, so I knew it was full of Christmas presents.  Hopefully… Read More

Crockpot Bling

I am a NASCAR fan.  Yep...I am!  I fell in love with the sport when we lived in Florida.  My husband took me to the Daytona 500 on a date and I couldn't believe the excitement there. I couldn't wait to go back and eventually… Read More

Kitty Cabinet

My grandmother, Nano, claimed she hated cats.  Then while over for chicken dinner, she started collecting the raw chicken bones from our plates.  "What are those for, Nano?"  "Oh, nothing, honey."  Then she would put the bag in her purse and go home and give… Read More

Thankful Kitchen Tour

Thankful. There just isn't any other word to describe how I feel about our kitchen.  We've worked many hours making it our cozy station, but what matters most to me, is not the the decor.  It has nothing to do with the brick backsplash we… Read More

Holiday Wreath Giveaway

Yippee!  Halloween is over...time to to start thinking about the holidays! Do you think a "Wreath Giveaway" might help create that holiday euphoria we all look forward to? Well, if it is, you are in luck my dear friend! 10 of us DIY bloggers, along… Read More

Fried Bologna Sandwich Secret

I'll just tell you instead of making you search the entire article for the info.  The fried bologna sandwich secret is in the onions, not the bologna. You may want to say, "That's baloney, Julie!!"  However,  I'll tell you that I've made these poor man… Read More

Thrift Store Outfit

16 years ago today I became a new Mom!  It was one of the best days of my life.  Daphne is her name, and she has a sister, named Val, who is also the light of my life.  Both our daughters are amazing peeps that… Read More

75+ Mom’s Comfort Food Recipes

It never fails. This time of year packs on the pounds puts me in the mood for comfort foods.  I crave things like soups, stews, and anything with gravy.  Then there's the pies, and cookies.  It starts off with apple pie in October, pecan cranberry… Read More

Wax Paper Halloween Bride

This post is sponsored by FloraCraft®.  All opinions are honest and my true thoughts! I will never forget Halloween 16 years ago.  We brought home our first born baby girl from the hospital!  It was a gorgeous Fall day and I remember taking note that… Read More

Simple Spice Jars

Time to get SPICY! Last week, I introduced you to our "DIY Brick Backsplash". Did you happen to notice my new "Simple Spice Jars" on the removable shelf we added? You didn't think I could let the brick backsplash go undecorated did you?  No way.… Read More

DIY Brick Backsplash

Rick, the "Brick" is in the house. Or in this case...the kitchen.  In case you don't know who Rick is, he's my handsome husband who helps me with everything I do for this blog.  I want you to know, that if it wasn't for him, this… Read More

Pumpkin Pecan Cookie Pie

Pumpkin lovers, rejoice! This is the season you've been waiting for. I personally love pumpkin and often wonder why I don't bake with it all year round. I don't think I'd ever get tired of it. Today I'm sharing with you our Pumpkin Pecan Cookie… Read More

Butterscotch Brownies

My sister, Carolyn is 7 years my senior.  When I was little she got stuck babysitting me a lot.  I felt bad about that, but I have to admit it was fun. Even though she was only a teenager, she had (and still has) amazing… Read More

Thrift Store Art Turned Masterpiece

Welcome back to our "Thrift Store Decor Challenge" for September 2015. I hope this doesn't spook you away. I was just minding my own business strolling through our local Goodwill and I came across this unusual colorful painting for $2.99. Then I read the bottom… Read More

All Things Halloween & Pumpkin

ooooo....ooooo That's my impression of an owl in case you were wondering. It's that time again.  Time for the All Things Creative Team to bring you the best of the best. This month we are focusing on Halloween and those cute pumpkins we all love… Read More

Rustic Autumn Hutch

He's neglected.  Ignored.  Leaned on too much.  Hasn't been washed in months.  He's been there in good times, and not so good times.  He's even kept secrets and witnessed midnight cookie monsters and Santa Claus! Yes...I'm talking about our hutch.  The one in the kitchen.… Read More

Halloween Candy Monster

I'm very excited to announce that redheadcandecorate.com will continue to partner up with Make It: Fun Crafts for another 6 months!  That means once a month I'll be creating a fun craft that's easy, affordable, and most importantly, FUN.  So, be on the look out… Read More

DIY Paper Roll Message Board

Lets take a break from all of the white pumpkins in blog land today and learn about this white "DIY Paper Roll Message Board" we hung in our kitchen. This thing is so cool. It all started when the kids were little.  In case you… Read More

Affordable Fall Scarf Decorating

If you could see our daughter's bathroom, you would see the "Wall of Scarves".  Millions (okay, maybe not millions) of scarves hang from the shower curtain rod.  Who needs a shower curtain when you have scarves?  Luckily the shower is separate, so these scarves do… Read More

The Blogger Spotlight: Restoration Redoux

Hi everyone! I'm Shanna from Restoration Redoux . I'm so excited Julie invited me over to visit today and tell you a little bit about my blog. I'm a lover of thrift stores, yard sales, estate sales and pretty much anywhere you can score a… Read More

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