Plan Early
Yes, it’s a little early to start thinking about the holidays but it’s always best to get a jump on the planning. So a little planning now is going to allow you to enjoy the wonders of the season without feeling like you are under tremendous stress. So let’s get started!
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Fabulous Holiday Decorating Ideas
Decorating Library Book Reviews – Personal Favorites
I’ve listed my five all-time favorite decorating books which was a difficult task considering I own over 50 decorating and interior design books and truth be known all of those books are in my decorating library because they are inspirational as well as informative. So picking only five did prove difficult but as you can [...]
Color Psychology: The Meaning of Color
Color can affect all parts of your life. Colors can create conditions such as fatigue, increased excitement or activity, aggressiveness or restfulness and can lead to an increase or decrease in stress. Thereby understanding the advantages and disadvantages of color can help you create the best suited interior environment for yourself and your family.
Different People, [...]
Christmas Decorating
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Stress Free Approach to Preparing Holiday Meals
Plan Ahead – Some items such as pies, rolls, and cookies can all be made a week or more ahead of your planned holiday dinner and frozen until you need them. You may be able to buy those items and others pre-made and also save yourself some time.
Shop Ahead – If you get your meal [...]
Stunning Christmas Table Centerpiece, Easy as 1, 2, 3…
Wide Slightly Shallow Container
Floral Foam
10 pine-branches
3†-5†Diam. Orange candle (non-scented)
6 Slices of dried orange
4 Dried pomegranates—small
2 Mandarins– small
10—20 Cranberries
2 Cinnamon sticks
Orange satin ribbon
Gold glitter Spray
Insert the floral foam into your container. Add water and allow the foam to soak for 10 minutes. Insert the pine branches in to form the base. Place the candle [...]
