Entry #339, November 22, 2010 While we are not ‘officially’ into the Christmas season, I thought about the Host(ess) who welcomes guests into their home this year. Instead of bringing another casserole dish or the 100th bottle of wine, why not bring inexpensive gifts that can be organic too? Here are some great suggestions for…
Entry #338, November 21, 2010 When I was in a Brownie in Girl Scouts, one of my fondest Thanksgiving arts and crafts memories was making turkey centerpieces from pine cones! To this day, I still remember how fun it was to make those. Today, I show you great Thanksgiving arts and crafts ideas from Martha…
Entry #337, November 20, 2010 Welcome back to Stagetecture Holiday D.I.Y. Saturday’s. This upcoming Thursday is the big day, are you ready? Today I thought I’d focus on the piece of furniture that gets all the publicity this holiday – the dining room table. Whether you plan on having a formal dinner or an informal…
Entry #336, November19, 2010 We are heading down the home stretch to Thanksgiving and it is time to start thinking about a centerpiece for your holiday table. Depending on your style of serving food and how much room your table can fit will help guide you. If you prefer to have all the food displayed…
Entry #335, November 18, 2010 Every now and then I come across iPhone apps that are REALLY helpful and then some are not, but are fun! These two apps are both for Thanksgiving and make great apps to download. 1.) Thanksgiving Party iPhone app Description Looking to throw the perfect Thanksgiving party? Want a memorable,…
Entry #334, November 17, 2010 For this holiday season how many children are coming to your home? Do you find that the main dinner table is too small for them, or there’s too many kids that they need their own table? Today, I found a great idea from Apartment Therapy for creating a kid’s table….
Entry #333, November 16, 2010 What do you think of wallpaper that looks like wood planks? Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek has made wallpaper look and resemble wood planks on this gorgeous wallpaper! Scrapwood Wallpaper’s specs on Designboom: – each roll measures 900 x 45 cm – no pattern: over 4m² of unique planks –…
Guest Blog Entry #32, Entry #332, November 15, 2010 Every year as a busy career mom, I’m trying to figure out ways to cut out holiday stress. For the last few year Amazon & Walmart.com have become my lifesaver at the holidays! No more spending time in line Christmas shopping and everything comes right to…
Entry #331, November 14, 2010 Aren’t we all looking for ways to make Thanksgiving less stressful? How about making parts of your meal ahead of time? In my house I make the collard greens, sweet potato casserole, and corn pudding weeks in advance. Today I found these great recipes from Martha Stewart for “Make-Ahead Meals”……
Entry #330, November 13, 2010 In a few weeks the relatives and friends will start arriving at your door, and your home will turn into a bed and breakfast! For most, this is exciting, for others the thought of having to squeeze suitcases into cramped closets and making the guest rooms (s) look nice is…
Guest Blog Entry #31, Entry #329, November 12, 2010 A week ago, I had the pleasure of contributing to Building Moxie – The Do Together Daily, and I spoke about how I started and followed my passion of writing and helping people enjoy their homes. What I thought would only be ‘just a contributor’ piece…
Entry #326, November 9, 2010 One of the features I love about my 1987 house is the skylight in the family room. It always shines through the most beautiful light that my cat loves to bask in daily! So today is an inspiration post… skylights.. bring in the sun! Whatever are your reasons for installing…