Thanksgiving thoughts

Thanksgiving is an emotional holiday.  People travel thousands of miles to be with people they only see once a year.  And then discover once a year is way too often.  ~Johnny Carson
Thanksgiving dinners take eighteen hours to prepare.  They are consumed in twelve minutes.  Half-times take twelve minutes.  This is not coincidence.  ~Erma Bombeck
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Last minute holiday decorating

Thanksgiving may be only a few days away but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to decorate in a special way.  Use what you have on hand…or in the yard!

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I love how simple this setting is.  If you can’t find printed ribbon, make your own with a permanent marker on plain ribbon.  I particularly love [...]

Easy holiday entertaining

It’s not  about a wide array of fancy foods and a big floral arrangement centered on the table…even Chuck Williams, founder of Williams-Sonoma agrees. 
As you begin thinking of the holiday dinner you are hosting at your home this holiday season, keep in mind that your guests will feel most comfortable with simple foods, welcoming decor, [...]

Happy Halloween

From our front door to yours….

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
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Sophisticated spookiness

Although Halloween is just a few days away, it’s not too late to add a few inexpensive, decorative touches to your lair home.  The ideas in these photos are simple and fast to create.  Add a bevy of bats from backyard branches to your foyer table to bring the spirit of Halloween to your home.  [...]