by Patty Roper | photo by Bonnie Dickerson
Lush green ferns and blooming branches, spring bulbs, bunnies, and eggs filled with single blooms create the perfect background for an easy Easter brunch buffet served on the sideboard. Set the table with Grandma’s beautiful antique floral dishes in bright spring...
by Patty Roper | photo by Bonnie Dickerson
This butterfly project was inspired by my friend, Linda Kay Barbour, from Winona. She used paper butterflies on branches for a garden club luncheon, and they were such a pretty presentation fluttering above the tables. Butterflies are some of God’s most amazing...
by Patty Roper | photo by Bonnie Dickerson
CAKE: 1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 (3.4-ounce) instant vanilla pudding mix 4 eggs ½ cup cold water ½ cup oil 2 tablespoons rum or 1 teaspoon run extract ½ cup chopped pecans GLAZE: ½ stick butter, softened 1 tablespoon water ½ ...
by Patty Roper | photo by Bonnie Dickerson
I love pumpkins, and especially these pumpkins dressed in beautiful designer prints. With just a few supplies and a little time, ordinary white pumpkins become aesthetic decorative objets d’art. Pumpkins are covered in beautiful paper napkins, even some made to match...
by Patty Roper | photo by Bonnie Dickerson
CAKE: 4 sticks butter, softened 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 4 cups sugar 8 eggs 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons vanilla TOPPING: 1½ cup coarsely chopped pecans 1 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 (12.25-ounce) jar caramel ice cream topping Preheat...
by Patty Roper | photo by Bonnie Dickerson
Everyone loves the 4th of July and what it means to be an American! Everyone loves a picnic! And everyone loves be-ing with family and friends for an easy day at the lake! We enjoy having a pic-nic every year at our lakehouse on the 4th. Everyone has special things...
by Patty Roper | photo by Bonnie Dickerson
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 3 cups sugar 5 eggs, separated 3 cups all-purpose flour ⅓ teaspoon baking soda 1 cup buttermilk For garnish: confectioners’ sugar Preheat oven to 325 degrees. With mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in egg...