Matthew Mead’s Blog

I am usually one to avoid the commercial parts of Christmas and instead visit flea markets and antiques shops for special gifts.  This year my budget is small and spreading cheer with the gift of a homemade casserole is the way I will celebrate my good friends and family.

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Decorating for the holidays comes in many shades… this year I experimented with a QUIET gray.

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My dog always wants to be up where the action is.  While shooting some hydrangeas the other day he begged to sit on the set… here are the results. (more…)

I’ve always hoped we would become famous for our secret sources.

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Waiting to hear if my magazine dreams will become a reality.

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I never knew the the demands of having a new book released… but I do now. (more…)

It has been a four week marathon before the real test.

Its near the end of fall already and I have been on the road promoting books and shooting fall locations for next year… Wow!

I’ve got more dates in the coming month and will post a list of the cities I will be visiting.  In the meantime I am working on a Thanksgiving day contest to win a dessert from my new book Entertaining Simple just in time for your holiday.  Stay tuned.  Matthew

Still a few leaves to press.  Gather some and make this ultra simple wreath to decorate your home.

My new book, ENTERTAINING SIMPLE, is certainly great for the holiday season as a gift or a guidebook.  (more…)

CHECK IT OUT… A FUN AND SPOOKY LOOK AT MY HALLOWEEN IDEAS

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Your reaction meant a new post with more prizes and fun.

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