The first time I made this Cocoa Apple Spice Cake Recipe was over 40 years ago for a neighbor at Christmastime. She LOVED it and couldn’t stop raving about it.

Since then, it is on my Christmas baking list.
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Since then, it is on my Christmas baking list.

Embellishments like poms, fringe, lace and a handmade tassel add so much personality. Not to forget make a great gift, too!
This post was modified in November 2025.
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*This post was updated October 2025

Wouldn’t it be clever for a beach or neutral theme Fall decor or tablescape? The tutorial is easy using just a few components.
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We have darling hummingbirds, finches, and nightingales that love to visit my cottage apartment back porch. That lead me to construct a DIY Spindle Outdoor Bird Perch.