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Oh my goodness! Our all-new You’re Home with Jill starts next week. How did this happen!? Where did the summer go!? Never mind me, I’m just one big ball of excitement…I’m nervous because this show is going to be so new and so different than anything QVC has ever done before. We’re raising the bar of what “home” is all about and we’re working things out as we go. But, at the same time, I’ve loved every minute of this newness, and I know you will, too. I can’t wait to start on this new chapter of You're Home with Jill (YHJ—that’s what we’re calling the show now…we’ve got a logo and everything!)

So, along with joining you every Wednesday at 7pm ET—just before my favorite buddy David Venable, I’m going to try to blog twice before each show—on Fridays and Tuesdays. (Lucky you!) My Friday blog—including today’s—will highlight the DIY project we have planned for every episode of YHJ.

Here’s what we’re making next Wednesday:

That’s my Fall Centerpiece with Harvest Trail Mix. Isn’t it festive? Don’t you just want to dive in there headfirst?

The mix is made of M&M’s, candy corn, and peanuts. It’s such a simple combination and I’ve made it every fall for as long as I can remember. Yet, it’s the talk of every party I host. I’ve used lots of different serving vessels over the years…ceramic pumpkins, cornucopia-shaped dishes, and even small Temp-tations® bowls. But this year, I thought we’d make the mix the focal point of a fall centerpiece!

For those of you who consider yourselves to be “craft-challenged,” this might be the world’s easiest DIY project. I promise. First let’s make the mix:

Harvest Trail Mix

Ingredients:

• 2 cups candy corn


• 2 cups dry roasted peanuts


• 1 cup M&M’s (add a little more if you're a chocoholic!)

Directions:

1. Combine the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Place the desired amount in a serving bowl and place any leftover mix in an air-tight container or plastic bag. Store up to three weeks.

Now, let’s make the centerpiece:

You’ll Need:

• 1 glass hurricane


• 1 tall flameless candle


• 1 short leftover container (similar in diameter to the candle)


• Strand of orange or yellow ribbon (or another fall color)


• Candy Corn Trail Mix

To Assemble:

1. Set the container inside the glass hurricane.


2. Check to ensure the candle has a battery before placing it inside the container (which, by the way, allows you to remove the candle to turn it on and off without touching the mix!)


3. Pour the mix into the hurricane around the inner container.


4. Tie the ribbon around the hurricane.


5. When desired, remove the candle and turn it on. Or, if your candle has a timer function, try it!

That’s it! Aren’t the colors of the candies and ribbon just beautiful? Whether you place this centerpiece on a side table, your dining room table, or your countertop, it’ll bring the warmth of fall into your home. Happy crafting—I’d love to see pictures of your centerpieces. Please post pictures on my Facebook or Pinterest pages. But, as always, you can also share your thoughts right here in my blog.

Don’t forget—I’ll be blogging again this Tuesday. Then, I’ll see you Wednesday for our Live show!!

From my home to yours,
—Jill