I have this “thing” for crows. Maybe it’s because (1) I’m not a farmer and don’t have crops and (2)…
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A Peacock Tale: Decorating the Table for a Special Celebration
Looking for unusual ideas for table decorations? How about peacocks! Last month, in celebration of my mother’s and her twin’s…
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Decorating the Table for an Easter Celebration
I love decorating our dining room table for the holidays! We are having family over this weekend, so I’m decorating…
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The Charms of Afternoon Tea
What is it about the charms of afternoon tea that conjure up feelings of warmth, coziness, relaxation, quiet conversation with family…
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Decorating the Table for a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Isn’t the little leprechaun in the photo above just adorable? I’ve named him Seamus. And, what about those little red…
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Easy Valentine Candy and Cookie Buffet
Want to have a Valentine’s Day party with family and friends, but have no time to spare? Do you want…
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Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed and Something Boo!
Happy Halloween! Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed and Something Boo describes the Halloween decorations in the photo above. …
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Pumpkin Fever
I caught a fever at the end of September and it’s lasted for more than a month. It’s called Pumpkin…
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Easy Shamrocks and Leprechaun Centerpiece
I always have good ideas after a holiday is over. Does that ever happen to you? In my “toot…
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Samantha’s Christmas Table
We have a family tradition of going “all out” in decorating our holiday tables, especially our Christmas table. It…
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Parsimonious Pumpkins
Can’t a pumpkin be just a pumpkin? The harbinger of autumn, the parsimonious (frugal) pumpkin is a beautiful fruit…
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Samantha’s Table
This is my niece, Samantha. And, this is my niece Samantha. And, this is my niece Samantha. Recently, she passed…
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