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HostessJo.com has all holiday items 25% off!  Here are just a few…      

November 28, 2008

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Oh my!  My friend Nicole has introduced me to my new favorite store-West Elm.  I am probably a bit behind just discovering this store but it is right up my alley.  I love all the rustic details.  Nicole was looking up decorating ideas for my orange wall and sent me the link to this Pinecone Garland that […]

November 25, 2008

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In the spirit of Thanksgiving here is an email I received that pretty much sums it up. I am thankful: For the teenager who is not doing dishes but is watching TV, because that means he is at home and not on the streets. For the taxes that I pay, because it means that I […]

November 25, 2008

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For those of you who may start decorating this weekend here are unique and beautiful Christmas trees to inspire you! Citrus Tree   This one not only looks pretty but will make your room smell wonderful.  They used dried citrus fruits as part of the decoration.  Poinsettia Tree   I love the brightly colored poinsettias […]

November 24, 2008

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I have predicament.  I recently painted the wall behind my fireplace a burnt orange color which looks great usually.  Now I have decorated for Christmas with my usual red accessories.  It is clashing bad.  I am trying to get ideas of other colors I can use to decorate the mantel.  Right now I have red […]

November 20, 2008

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I know many of you serve and eat mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving.  Well I've got a fabulous recipe for you to try!  My friends and I recently gathered for our own Thanksgiving dinner and Paul's Potatoes were the big hit!  They are delicious. 1 3 lb. bag small Irish Red Potatoes 1 cup cheddar cheese […]

November 18, 2008

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I love these table settings from Country Living.  Each are different, all are beautiful.  Hope this gives you some ideas for your own Thanksgiving table. I love the corn centerpiece.  This would be easy to make.  A lot of grocery stores sell this corn around this time of year.  This tablecloth could also be made […]

November 14, 2008