Happy New Year!

Holy. Cow.  2010 has been a helluva year.  On a good note, lots of great stuff - like expanding production in Ohio and getting a chance to pitch to the Sharks on the TV show SHARK TANK- has made the year a phenomenal one.  On the flip side and on a personal note, we've endured my husband's layoff and my mom and grandmother's cancer diagnosis and treatment.  I don't think we've ever had a year where...

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I tried, I really did....

To put up a garland around the interior arch in my entrance hall. We hung the exterior garland early in December and it was not easy. Next year I will hang a thicker garland on the exterior arch, even though this was the deluxe garland. Perhaps a different source will help. If you will remember, I was inspired by this beautiful photograph of an interior front door arch hung with thick amazing garland . I bought...

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Buy this magazine before it's gone!

The December 2010 issue of World of Interiors (which has been on news stands since November) has Nancy Lancaster's yellow room on the front - or does it? I saw the issue over the weekend and thought "I don't need to buy that - I have it in several books." But then I did a double take - it looks like the original yellow room but is actually a recreation of that room. The article accompanying the photographs is very...

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House of the Week

This House of the Week is located in an idyllic setting facing a duck pond and is surrounded by other beautiful houses of diverse styles. I have admired it for many years. The free standing garage located on the left (hard to see below - it's behind a tree) was added a few years ago....

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Merry Christmas Everyone!!

To all my readers, and especially my good bloggy friends.... I hope you have a Christmas filled with love, peace, and joy.Thank you for making this 'blogging thing' such a wonderful pass time, and for all your support and encouragement! Special thanks to those who comment regularly, you frequently make my day!!Image sourceI'll be taking a bit of a 'blog break' for a few weeks to enjoy my holidays, but I'll be back online...

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Merry Christmas from Atlanta!

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Make a Ginger Bread House

Nothing lights up a child's eyes like the sight of a gingerbread house at Christmas. They love to help make them, too. Making gingerbread houses are fun and messy, but they are one of the best decorations in the house. You can put one together quickly, or you can take you're time and have a gingerbread castle masterpiece. Get a bunch of different candies, and make this edible, delightful project this holiday season.1....

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Delicious and Easy Party Appetizer

It's the time of year for Holiday parties galore. Here's a fantastic recipe that never fails to get devoured - and it's easy and quick to make. (Men especially love this.) I have already taken it to 3 parties this season.Sausage Cream Cheese Dip1 lb. bulk pork sausage2 bricks of cream cheese1 can Rotel diced tomatoesTabasco sauce - as many shakes as you likeBrown sausage and drain. Add cream cheese and tomatoes. Stir...

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glass door design wallpapers

glass door designglass door designglass door designglass door designWho said doors have to be boring? A glass door can make miracles to a simple home. Artfully designed, the glass doors by Casali add beautiful décor accents in any interior and create a spectacular effect. Prettified by engraved and painted lines on a frosted background, the doors’ wings may seem heavy but they move smoothly on the sliding system....

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Christmastime in Atlanta

More houses later this we...

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