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Serving a Christmas Buffet Supper

Buffet style suppers are perfect for Christmas parties. You, the host, can present a beautifully decorated banquet of food with a simple menu and a few well-chosen decorations. Start with a simple menu such as...

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The Hectic Eclectic: How to Decorate in the Eclectic Style

If you had to describe your home to someone in terms of interior design style, what would you say? Colonial? Mid-century Modern? Baroque? French Country? Or would you smile sheepishly and say, “Oh,...

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Simple Christmas Decorating Ideas

Decorating for Christmas can sometimes result in little more than a clutter of candles and candy dishes. The tree, which should be the focal point, can be lost in the barrage of figurines and fake snow,...

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Obamacare: Mr. Obama's Health Care Reform Stinks

I am not a political pundit, nor do I claim to fully understand the intricacies of the health insurance reform bill of which Mr. Obama seems to be so proud. However, I do recognize the familiar aroma of...

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Decorating Myths that Lead to Bad Design

There are few myths about how to decorate that will make your home appear boring, blah, discombobulated, and uninviting. These myths have sprung from poorly edited do-it-yourself design shows, badly written...

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What can you say to a recovering addict when s/he's craving the substance?

The addict in withdrawal is experiencing physical pain. It is not discomfort, as the medical community is wont to say. It is pain. Nerves beneath the skin are pulled tight, tight as piano wire. Muscles ache,...

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Table for Two: How to Create Tablescapes for Intimate Suppers

When you think of an intimate supper, the image of a small round table basked in candlelight, draped in fine linen, and set with delicate china and wine glasses fills your mind. But what if you don't have a...

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Personal life and Politics and We the Voters

Why is it that as voters, we consider the personal and religious values of potential candidates more important than their economic policies, their foreign policies, their experience or their training? If you...

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How to Match Your Tablescape to Your Meal

The expression, "We eat with our eyes first" refers to how the food looks. When you serve the meal, you want the food to look appetizing. You want your family and guests to say, "Oooh that looks sooo good!" ...

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Book Review: Candice Olson On Design

Candice Olson is the talented interior designer featured on HGTV's hit show, Divine Design. Viewers follow Candice as she assesses the space, draws plans and creates sample boards of the materials she intends...

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