Thursday, December 13, 2012
A Holiday Twist on Red Velvet Cupcakes
Posted by Wendy
There's a certain personality trait that I posses that only a few people know about. I love to bake things that other people love to eat. Okay, maybe more than a few people know that about me, but it definitely doesn't make it any less true. I see baking as...
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This Reader Reward is now closed. Congratulations to our winner, Lauren D, who is planning on giving her winnings to her pregnant friend as a gift.On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, an Apple Seed Maternity certificate so that I can stay stylish even with...
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Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Our Basement Has Never Smelled Better
Posted by Alex
We had a bit of an unexpected home disaster this week. Luckily our house didn't have some massive damage or problem. The issue that occurred was definitely a serious inconvenience, but hopefully our ridiculous experience can help you if you need to handle a similar clean up. The morning started...
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Decorating a Christmas tree can be a wonderful expression of personal taste, family memories, treasured keepsakes, and general nostalgia. Each year we relish in our time, unpacking each and every ornament, reliving the memories surrounded by its purchase. Although we don't have a "theme" tree per say, we decorate our...
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This Reader Reward is now closed. Congratulations to our winner, Andrea, who will be using the certificate to pick up some fabulous yarn...possibly cashmere?On the eighth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a fibre space certificate so that I could knit a cozy blankee... As part of our...
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This Reader Reward is now closed. Congratulations to our winner, Twitter user @GirlsFlyFast!On the seventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a Dog Park certificate to get a great holiday gift for my puppy... As part of our Twelve Days of Christmas giveaway, we're happy to bring to you a...
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Monday, December 10, 2012
Creating Holiday Art That Really Sings
Posted by Wendy
Just before last weekend's Designer Tour of Homes in Alexandria, we were scrambling to complete our sun porch makeover. If you'll recall, one of the items we were working on was acquiring and hanging four new frames, two on either side of the white hutch. While we completed the purchase and...
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This Reader Reward is now closed. Congratulations to Maggie C.On the sixth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a Stuart Nordin Home & Design certificate to make my place just a little more homey... As part of our Twelve Days of Christmas giveaway, we're happy to bring to...
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This Reader Reward is now closed. Congratulations to Kathy S, who is planning on using her certificate to get something great for a friend. That's the Christmas spirit!On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a Zoe Boutique certificate to make my wardrobe just a little...
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This Reader Reward is now closed. Congratulations to Ariana, who will use the certificate to have brunch with friends.On the fourth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a Bittersweet certificate to satisfy my need for cupcakes and delicious coffee... As part of our Twelve Days of Christmas giveaway,...
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Friday, December 7, 2012
Oh Christmas Tree: A National Tree Celebration
Posted by Alex
Last night marked the 90th annual lighting of the National Christmas Tree that lives just beyond the South Lawn of The White House in an area called President's Park (and more commonly, the Ellipse). Though the tree lighting has been going on for 90 years, this is actually the first...
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This Reader Reward is now closed. Congratulation to our winner, Lindsay (a different Lindsay than day 1), who will be going to La Cuisine for the first time and picking out something to support her love of cooking.On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a...
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Thursday, December 6, 2012
Exterior Christmas Decorations: Mad for Plaid
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Every Christmas season I look forward to the opportunity to decorate our modest home's exterior. While extravagant light displays and inflatables may be the decor of choice for many homes, I like to take a different direction that honors the age of our home as well as its Victorian simplicity....
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This Reader Reward is now closed. Congratulations to Cali, who is going to use the certificate to buy some PJs.On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a Bloomers certificate to buy some pajamas to wear while opening presents under the tree... As part of our Twelve...
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We'll be back a little later today with the second of our Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway posts, so stay tuned. If you've not entered yesterday's First Day giveaway for a $50 gift certificate to Bishop Boutique, be sure to head on over and leave a comment.In our last post...
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