It’s ALMOST Christmas and maybe you just realized you forgot someone, or you need an emergency gift, or you are short a few stocking stuffers…fear not, we’ve got you covered with gifts you can ship direct or get delivered to your door in time! And you can stay inside enjoying your Christmas decor and sipping your beverage of choice while you shop instead of fighting the crowds for a parking space or standing in line at the post office!
Read MoreThe Deutschland Miniseries, Berlin and Beyond Part Drei
In our continuing Deutschland chronicles, the weekend held a number of highlights including MORE great restaurant finds, museums, shopping, and a train trip!
Read MoreThe Deutschland Miniseries, Berlin and Beyond Part Zwei
Day two of our whirlwind tour was our crazy busiest…or at least the one we logged the most miles! The shot from our step counter I posted in the last post, was from this day! We started out innocently enough
Read MoreOkay, while that bronze statuary on top of this thing looks a bit like giant squirrels knitting from this angle, it’s actually 4 horses pulling a goddess in a chariot!
The Deutschland Miniseries, Berlin and Beyond Part Eins
Today, I’m writing from Berlin, Germany where I’m busy with my diva daughter stalking the Christmas Markets, drinking Gluehwein, and visiting all the things…today we logged over 25,000 steps and more than a few flights of stairs between the hops on and off the subway and the second floor (what Americans would call the third floor) walk-up apartment! We’ve seen a LOT already, so in the interest of not creating a novel, I’ll post one day at a time!
Read MoreConcord Holiday House Tour
We’ve had a busy week of Holiday installations, but the weekend highlight was the Concord Holiday House Tour where we were privileged to be a featured designer for the Christmas decor at one of the 7 homes on the tour!
Read MoreEasy Chicken Risotto
The best possible combination of weeknight gourmet and comfort food is a creamy risotto…and it is surprisingly healthy too! Risotto, in its most basic form
Read MoreElegant Christmas Decor
Christmas decorating means different things to different people. While some don’t feel it is Christmas unless the yard is covered in inflatable snowmen and Santa’s that look a bit like a murder scene during the day when they lie limply on the ground, I prefer a more elegant approach to Christmas decor.
Read MoreCounting Blessings
It’s that time of year again - one of my favorite holidays, Thanksgiving. Not only because eating and cooking are 2 of my favorite activities, but also because it is a season of reflection and gratitude for life’s many blessings.
Read MoreChristmas Decorating Ideas - Sneak Preview
We are getting ready for our upcoming whirlwind of holiday decorating installations, and our inventory area is jam-packed with possibilities for the various projects we have on the calendar! Here is a sneak preview of some of the decor we have planned.
Read MoreShould I paint my stained wood trim?
To paint or not to paint {stained wood trim}, that is the question…
If you want to incite controversy, tackle the topic of painting woodwork! Devotees of “painting wood is a crime” will defend it with religious fervor. Often this
Read MoreHoliday Gift Guide: Games
Our first holiday gift guide of the season is all about games. The family that plays together stays together…so they say. Our family and our friends who might as well be family love to play games that challenge us…here are a few favorites
Read MoreTales from the Kitchen: Butterscotch Brownie Recipe
These butterscotch brownies have been a favorite quick dessert recipe in our family for years! Easy-peasy because they can be whipped up using one bowl or saucepan and a wooden spoon! No dragging out a mixer or multiple bowls and beaters…it takes about 5 minutes to throw together the ingredients, and 25 minutes to bake them before you can have
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