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Easy Holiday Nibbles

Entertaining during the holidays should be a joy for the host or hostess as well as guests. Whether you’re accommodating a crowd for several days or throwing one…

Set a Sensational Christmas Table

After you’ve attended holiday services, exchanged gifts, and watched umpteen holiday movies, Christmas dinner can seem almost anticlimactic. Give this special feast its due with a table setting…

Gracious Hosting: A Holiday-Ready Guest Room

When guests arrive for an overnight stay, provide a welcoming and comfortable room that anticipates their needs. The holidays are a busy time for everyone, so thoughtfully stocking…

Paint an Area Rug

If you’ve got a space for an area rug that’s larger than your wallet, create a faux rug with paint. It’s the ideal solution for a damaged, stained,…

How to Choose a Rug

Area rugs can do so much to warm up a room that they’re the ideal way to winterize your home. And as anyone who’s watched The Big Lebowski knows,…

Savory Soup Buffet: The Drinks

Soup’s on! When the weather turns cold, gather friends for a cozy night in and serve a heartwarming buffet of savory soups. And don’t forget the beverages. Set…

Host a Savory Soup Buffet: The Menu

Soup’s on! When the weather turns cold, gather friends for a cozy night in and serve a heartwarming buffet of savory soups.            …

To All the Ladies That We’ve Loved

As we sat around a laden table this Thanksgiving, enjoying not only delicious food and pleasant company but also the efforts to make the feast lovely and meaningful, we…

Gift Guides 2015: Plants & Planes

We’ve made our holiday lists and are checking them twice. And while we’re at it, we thought it might be nice to share some of the items that…

Gift Guides 2015: Beer & Gear

We’ve made our holiday lists and are checking them twice. And while we’re at it, we thought it might be nice to share some of the items that…

It’s Time to Tailgate: Feeding the Fans

Summer may seem like the best time to plan outdoor events but fall has it’s own benefits to offer: cooler weather, fewer bugs, an encouragement to snuggle. Take…

It’s Time to Tailgate: Setting the Scene

When the air gets crisp and the trees change from cool canopy to leafy fireworks, it’s time to pack the back of the pickup with coolers, seating, and…