> When I was a little girl…a looooong time ago…we would make fun decorations for our centerpieces during the holidays. Now that I look back, I think Mom was just trying to save some money and take advantage of the attention it took for my favorite brother and I to craft these works of art…. Read More
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> I love decorating my Christmas tree with ribbon rather than garland; in my humble opinion, it is dressier and more elegant than garland. I have strung my ribbon both horizontally, like a spiral as well as vertically, like a waterfall: (Yes, that is a peacock topper, but we’ll discuss those in another post.) … Read More
Monday, November 15th, 2010 Category: Holidays, Party Woo! 3 Comments 
> Alrighty y’all…here we go! It’s another giveaway (it’s been a while, hasn’t it?) and just in time to kick off the holiday shopping season! Next week we will be giving away to one of our lucky (public) followers a $35 shopping spree to CSN Stores. CSN Stores has over 200 online stores where you… Read More
Friday, October 29th, 2010 Category: Giveaway!, Holidays, News & Events No Comments
> The holidays are quickly arriving and that entails the arrival of holiday guests…maybe some high maintenance in-laws? Oh joy. Keep them happy in the guest room by outfitting it like a swanky hotel suite: Good linens for the bed. Thread count is important but it doesn’t have to be expensive. I like 350 –… Read More
Monday, September 27th, 2010 Category: Holidays, Party Woo!, Staging to SELL, Tips & Tools to DWELL (aka ReDesign) No Comments
> Aaaaahhh…it’s autumn! Officially. Although the weather in Texas hasn’t caught up to the calendar yet. Hopefully soon. Regardless, it’s a time of year that warm & welcoming colors are trending in nature as well as in your wardrobe & home AND it’s time to switch out the pool toys for pumpkins. To me,… Read More
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 Category: Holidays, Party Woo! No Comments
> I know…it’s not even cool outside…HOW can we already be planning for the holidays?! But pre-planning for your friends & family to visit will make the holidays THAT much less stressful. For example, if you are traveling to see friends or family, you should be coordinating your time off at work, booking your… Read More
Sunday, September 12th, 2010 Category: Holidays, My OCD...I mean ORGANIZING No Comments
> We hosted Easter this year and had fun preparing the untraditional meal (shrimp & scallops in a creamy garlic sauce over pasta, salad, yummy garlic & sundried tomato bread, spring chick cupcakes and of course mimosas) but what was even more fun was coming up with a table setting that reflected the holiday. Well,… Read More
Tuesday, April 6th, 2010 Category: Getting a Little Personal, Holidays, Party Woo! No Comments
>It’s January now, and the holidays are over so if you’re considering putting your house on the market, you need to consider what exterior decor is appropriate. Hopefully, you have taken down the Christmas lights. If not, please do so. Quickly. Instead of paying enormous electric bills to power the electric light show, go buy… Read More
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 Category: Holidays, Staging to DWELL (aka ReDesign), Staging to SELL 2 Comments
>I don’t know about you, but I’ll forget what decorations / gift wrap I have on hand and end up buying duplicates or so much extra that I can’t use it all so I’ve started a decorating file on my computer and yes, it’s a spreadsheet but don’t worry, it doesn’t take the cheer out… Read More
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 Category: Holidays, My OCD...I mean ORGANIZING No Comments
>Yesterday’s mission was accomplished: the house is “un-decked” and my home is back in order. However, I couldn’t resist saving these little chirps from the dark gloom of the attic until next year. I only have two (and they are little) so the hubby shouldn’t object to their presence somewhere in the house (he’s not… Read More
Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 Category: Holidays, Staging to DWELL (aka ReDesign) No Comments
