We all know Santa but Who is Sinterklaas? Who Is Sinterklaas If you're getting ready to fill your shoes with carrots or straw and set them outside, then you probably know who Sinterklaas is. This is Sinterklaas. Does he look familiar to you? In the 4th century, there was a Bishop in Turkey named St. Nicholas who was widely known for his good deeds involving poor children all over Europe. His companion, Zwarte Piet (Black Pete) was thought to be ... View the Post
Are You Ready For Holiday Entertaining
Have you ever been in the midst of holiday baking only to find that you're out of butter? Did you ever have unexpected guests arrive at your door and you were totally unprepared? After having these things happen to me on more than one occasion I began a system that helps to keep me in jolly spirits throughout the holiday season. Are You Ready For Holiday Entertaining? Are You Ready For Holiday Entertaining I won't sugar coat it. There are about 4 hours of work involved. But you ... View the Post
How Will You Celebrate
How Will You Celebrate Thanksgiving? Will it look something like this? How Will You Celebrate I was raised celebrating Thanksgiving day fairly traditionally. We would begin the day watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, followed by football. As the last of eight kids, our 20 ft table practically groaned from the weight of the turkey and all the trimmings. "Freedom From Want" by Norman Rockwell I've even been to Plymouth Rock and of course heard the story of the first ... View the Post
Thanksgiving Naturally
Have you decided how you are going to set your Thanksgiving table? The elements for a naturally beautiful table might just be found in your own backyard. Thanksgiving Naturally. Thanksgiving Naturally I love this simple centerpiece that starts with a wire basket. Begin with a bit of florist foam and cover it with moss, make sure to dampen it, but not saturate it. Add a few roses, bittersweet and sunflowers then fill in the spaces with artichokes and gourds. Bittersweet can be ... View the Post
What Is Your Current Color Palette Friday Freebie
What Is Your Current Color Palette Friday Freebie? I am currently loving a seafoam, creme and brown color palette. It has now made its way into a few crafts that I have been working on for Christmas. Having signed up for a few vintage swaps and also wanting to heartfully give this season I have created a few journals. Each is a little different from the next. What Is Your Current Color Palette Friday Freebie I began with a 50 cent black and white hardbound college journal purchased in the ... View the Post
Arts and Crafts Interiors
Arts and Crafts Interiors. The Arts and Crafts movement began in the late 19th century. It was brought about by the thoughts of John Ruskin and William Crane who supported social reform. They believed that good design was linked to a good society. Their thinking influenced designer William Morris. An exterior photo of his home The Red House was shown in last Monday's post on Arts and Crafts exteriors. Arts and Crafts Interiors Everything in The Red House was handcrafted. A beautiful wooden ... View the Post
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