Fact checker's Revenge



FALL HARVEST FAUX PAS

there's one life lesson that has gone unheeded for decades: Never tick off a fact checker.
they can mess you up something awful.

Well...maybe not. but without them you're apt to look a wee bit foolish.

Take Fall Harvest magazine by Hoffman Media (the same folks who do Paula Deen and Victoria), I bought the well-photographed magazine, spending a hefty $15.

I quickly noticed there weren't any photo credits, no links, of how or where to find the decor, plates, flatware, stemware or flowers. Nothing to help my Thanksgiving become special and more gracious.

In their defense, they had a photo credit and a resource on p.145. Just one. One. Seriously?

I reached out via email to gently point out what was missing, and also that they had mislabeled butternut squash as acorn squash. (p.10)

Guess what? They don't care. I was dismissed and without any sort of acknowledgement or hey thanks!

So that's it. I went full on fact check to find the stuff that they used for those of you who loved this magazine.

 I'm going to give you the info & save you $15 and a lot of heartache. If you want the recipes (82) go online to: https://www.pinterest.com/hoffmanmedia/ or check out one of their cookbooks. Even better try allrecipes.com

P.S. You can buy it on eBay for a few bucks cheaper:  FALL HARVEST


Fall Harvest PT 1
p. 20 three tiered galvanized metal stand from Pottery Barn, Walmart or Bed Bath & Beyond
https://www.potterybarn.com/products/galvanized-metal-rivet-tiered-stand

Galvanized Serving Tray 3-Tier Serving Tray

pp 27 (and throughout)
Those super cute velvet pumpkins can be had at Target, Petite Chic or Hot Skwash from Oregon (they feature real stems)

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Pretty pretty pumpkins ($6 each)






p.40 Table

Irish linen (and napkins) Indigo Denim and rich lavender from Michael's: https://www.michaels.com/new-indigo-blue-irish-linen/
TBO not the exact same, but the material is there for you to DIY.




pp 42-43

Twig flatware, similar pattern at Pier One: https://www.pier1.com/arbor-bronze-20-piece-flatware-set/ and a sexier version at Michael Aram: https://www.michaelaram.com/twig-flatware.html

 Avalon Luncheon Plates $56 each, Avalon small oval platter $64and Bluebird small chili bowls $60 each (sold out)
Avalon Small Oval Platter - TheMississippiGiftCompany.com


Bluebird Small Chili Bowl - TheMississippiGiftCompany.com

MORE TO COME...

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