Last year I wrote an article about the pros and cons of a real versus artifical Christmas tree. It all comes down to personal preference, availability and space. If you opt for a fresh Christmas tree in your home this year, I've got some tips to share for selecting and caring for your tree.
Tips for Selecting & Caring for a Fresh Tree
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The holidays mean entertaining family, friends and associates in your home. For some folks it's an easy process that they love and for others the idea of hosting a special event strikes terror in their hearts. Whether you love entertaining or simply endure it, I've got a few tips to make make holiday entertaining run smoothly.
Entertaining Tips
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Cindy and I LOVE decorating for this particular holiday. Like many of you, we have bins and bins of goodies to bring out. This is her second Christmas in her new house and my first in my new digs, so much of the enjoyment is figuring out where to place our favorite pieces. Even if you haven't moved recently, when ...more»
I absolutely LOVE decorating my mantel at the holidays. I wish I had three! Last year, when I was in the Arizona house, I wrote a holiday mantel "how to" and shared pictures of my process in experimenting to create a mantel I could love. This year, new house, new mantel, new ideas - so here we go again.
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