Entry #362, December 20, 2010 By now you are probably hustling and bustling trying to get your last minute gifts for family, friends, plan Christmas dinner and wrap gifts! Did I miss anything? Oh yes! The neighbors, the babysitter, the mail person, the gardener, and your beautician! Did you forget to get them a gift,…
Guest Blog Entry #34, Entry #349, December 6, 2010 I can not lie, the holidays are my favorite time of year for several reasons. I love giving, decorating, seeing everyone in a good mood, and oh yes.. the house smelling like warm sweet potato pie, bubbly macaroni and cheese, and buttery warm crescent rolls. O.k….
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 #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 #325, November 8, 2010 As you start making your travel plans for the holidays, do you have tips that you have learned over the years, when traveling with family? I find that those who plan now, will have less problems later when you get to the stressful days before you leave. Here are helpful…
For those of you that live north of Jacksonville, Florida.. or across the globe, we have been sitting in the mid 80’s for the last three weeks! While it may seem like this would be perfect weather, I am from Colorado. Not saying that I could handle a 30 degree, snow filled day right now…
Entry #323, November 6, 2010 Happy Stagetecture Holiday D.I.Y. Saturday! For the last 24 Saturdays I have focused on do it yourself projects that will help you around the home with maintenance, and improving your home. For the next 7 Saturdays we will focus on holiday home ‘how-to’s’. (Believe it or not, 8 Saturday’s from…
Entry #124, June 27, 2010 I remember when we were decorating for Memorial Day, and in a week it will be the Fourth of July! I love the holidays with kids. They give you an excuse to be creative and spontaneous. Each holiday you can count on Stagetecture to find some easy crafts that you…
Entry #120, June 23, 2010 I was watching Paula Deen’s Father Day Special last week on Food Network with my 4-year old daughter. She loved how Paula’s grandson was in the kitchen helping and getting his hands messy with the cooking. So tonight, my daughter brought her footstool into the kitchen with me, and wanted…
Entry #103, May 29, 2010 The holiday weekend is officially underway! Are you planning to have guests over? Here are some easy decor ideas to add to the festivities! When you are done, keep them for Fourth of July – it’s right around the corner! Go ahead, invite over your friends and family, and remember…
Entry #92, May 16, 2010 From outdoor furniture to summer kitchen’s, I’m all about getting ready for the summer of entertaining! So many of you enjoyed seeing the amazing summer kitchens – but some of you said you have very small yards. I was thrilled to find this article from Unclutterer, for this grill made…
Entry #91, May 15, 2010 The countdown is officially on to the start of summer. Last week, I gave you ideas on how to start planning for the family. How about an activity that you can do now, like going on a picnic! Spring is perfect and it’s not too hot. In Jacksonville, Florida –…