Posts Tagged ‘home’

Christmas Robin Tea Cosy Knitting Pattern

Thursday, July 7th, 2011

The cheery Christmas robin is no stranger to cold bleak winters. He knows how to keep warm and he will keep the teapot warm too. The festive robin novelty Tea Cosy is quick and easy to make and adds Christmas cheer to the kitchen or breakfast table, he also makes for a very unusual gift. [...]

Brits Should Not Forget About Home Security During Christmas

Sunday, June 12th, 2011

Millions of homeowners could see themselves under financial strain when they return from a break during the Christmas period. Such is the assertion of Halifax, as a new piece of research by the financial services firm indicates that some four million households are exposing themselves to burglaries over the upcoming festive season. According to the [...]

Brits ‘Planning Ahead’ For Spending During Christmas

Thursday, June 9th, 2011

With about a quarter of Britons moving house doing so over the Christmas season, consumers are being advised to be conscious of the impact that this can have on their finances, it has been suggested. Meanwhile, some eight per cent of people state that they are prepared to move during the last month of the [...]

Tips For Fun With Christmas Lights

Monday, May 16th, 2011

Christmas lights add a lot of beauty and magic to the December nights. As you drive home from work, you can see the lights starting to be turned on. It helps to give you peace and puts a smile on your face. For many, there is a bit of snow on the ground and this [...]

Christmas Decorations – Traditions Personified by History Decorate Our Christmas

Sunday, January 16th, 2011

Christmas decorations have evolved from various cultures. No matter where you live, the mention of holly, mistletoe, or ivy conjures up visions of Christmas Sugar Plums, flying reindeer, and fat little elves in red suits. These winter treasures fill up the dark days of winter with light and wonder. But you probably wonder where these [...]

Traditional Russian Christmas Ornaments and Decor

Friday, December 10th, 2010

Russian Christmas ornaments come in almost every shape and design imaginable; making any Yuletide d閏or more festive. Many Russian Christmas ornaments are made from durable plastic, but many are still hand made and hand painted in delicate wood and blown glass. Some are designed not to grace your tree but to beautify every room in [...]

Homemade Christmas Gifts in a Jar Recipes – Get Great Mixes in a Jar For Gifts

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

Gift giving has never been this much fun and so easy. And when you prepare gifts in a jar, your family and friends will be delighted with these thoughtful gifts straight from your own kitchen. Below are some great gifts in jar recipes to get you started: Apple Cake in a Jar Ingredients: – 2/3 [...]

Find Out How to Build a Beautiful White Christmas Reindeer – Woodworking Project

Monday, September 27th, 2010

It seems that even those of us that aren’t all that artistic seem to become more creative around the Christmas season. This is where you see the wood working tools being taken out of storage and some really nifty ornaments showing up. One of the most admired outdoor ornaments is the white Christmas reindeer made [...]

Grandma Hystad’s Thanksgiving, Christmas Recipes, Bar Mixes

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

The Top Five Organizers For Christmas Ornament Storage

Sunday, March 28th, 2010

A great deal of time and money is usually spent decorating our homes for the holidays. After investing these resources, we do not want to risk losing our decorations to water damage, breakage, or by misplacing them. The best way to prevent this from happening is to purchase storage containers which are made specifically to [...]