May 15th, 2008
Sandra Magsamen is a one-woman empire…and an inspiration to us all. A self-described “Renaissance” woman, she began making handmade, original gift items with messages from the heart in her garage in 1991. Her company “Table Tiles,” expanded into a multi-million-dollar gift business in less than a decade. Today, her ideas are licensed by major […]
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December 13th, 2007
Sure, poinsettias are beautiful, festive flowers, but why are they associated with Christmas? Here’s the scoop:
Mexican legend says that there once was a boy who had not gift to put by the likeness of Baby Jesus at his church on Christmas Eve. On the way there, an angel told him to pick some dried weeds […]
By Liberty -- 1 comment
December 7th, 2007
What seems like a very odd choice for a Christmas tree ornament is actually a deep-rooted tradition that originated in Germany. The Christmas Pickle is said to bring good luck, and was always the last ornament put on the tree.
On Christmas morning, the first child to find the pickle scored a little extra something […]
By Liberty -- 1 comment
December 4th, 2007
What’s better than a table dressed in fresh holiday linens? One that’s decked out with fun and festive reindeer plates!
Snowflakes are dainty, winter scenes are heartwarming and Santa’s certainly earned his place at the table, but there’s something about a wacky reindeer motif that lightens up the party and makes for a great conversation starter. […]
By Liberty -- 3 comments
December 1st, 2007
Think a candy cane is just a yummy garnish in your hot cocoa (well, it does serve that purpose well, doesn’t it?) Here’s a little trivia that might get you thinking otherwise:
The candy cane begins with a stick of white candy, which symbolizes the purity of the Christmas season.
The red stripes are for the blood […]
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December 1st, 2007
You’ve made the choice to have a live tree this year - great! There’s just something about a live Christmas tree that rounds the entire holiday season out. But choosing one can be a bit difficult. Here’s a handy-dandy list to help you find your way through a tree farm like a pro.
Balsam Fir - […]
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