Holidays:Christmas

Thursday, December 15, 2011
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
Posted by Wendy
In Old Town Alexandria Christmas reigns supreme. From the day after Thanksgiving through the end of December, homes and shops throughout the city are festively decorated and accessorized for the season. As we've walked the quaint streets of Old Town Alexandria this month, we've been enamoured with many homes' exterior holiday decor. From...
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The holiday season is chock full of cocktail parties, ugly sweater soirees, casual open houses, family get togethers, and the more formal affairs. Between decorating, baking, gift shopping and meeting obligations in what always result in a jam packed December, hostess gifts can be one of those things that can...
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Making My Mantel Merry
Posted by Wendy
Are you overloaded on holiday decor yet? It seems the blogosphere is blowing up with nothing but tablescapes, outdoor decorations, trees, and mantels. Is it weird of me to say that I really enjoy it? We are both having a lot of fun seeing everyone's ideas and implementations to make their...
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Exterior Christmas Decorations: We're Going Green
Posted by Wendy
With a house as simple and unassuming as our 1880s row house, I really like to add something special each year to jazz up our exterior for the Christmas season. And in a historic town like Old Town Alexandria, inflatables and thousands of twinkle lights set to club Christmas rave...
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Friday, December 2, 2011
Christmas Tree Traditions Help Make a House a Home
Posted by Alex
Earlier today I gave you a little taste of my childhood Christmas tree traditions. Though fond memories, the events from my youth shaped my present day desire for convenience and simplicity when it comes to the annual selection of a tree. Thankfully, Wendy's desires tend to align with mine. Since Wendy...
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