…elixir that is revamped and glammed up for today’s tastes. “Punch up” your holiday celebrations with a new take on old spirits. What is punch anyway? The word punch means five in Hindi as the drink originally contained five ingredients: arrack, sugar, lemon, water and tea or spices. British sailors, during the 17th Century, brought the name and the drink to England which spread throughout Europe. During that time, many punches were made with a win…
Search Results for: Holiday
…getting caught up in the roller mechanisms and possibly fraying. If you need to re-center, completely unroll the shade, grasp the longer side of the fabric, and slide it over to create equal distance. We hope these tips help you get a head start on your holiday season. It’s easy to forget about these shades, and your whole patio in general, when they’re not in use. Make sure you get to them before winter does! Proper maintenance of your shades wil…
…e pungent, spicy scent in the air soothes frazzled nerves. Cheers! Source: Holiday Cooking Recipes, Food Network, Pop Sugar Sacred Sage A basket of wrapped smudge sticks is an essential fall decor piece. My favorite is white sage with its spiritual healing properties. The smell of burning sage is a Southwestern custom that translates well into any location. Sage is used to bless, cleanse and heal; so why not begin a fall tradition by burning this…
…ting tomorrow, I can’t help but to think of the magic that accompanies the holiday season. There is no other time of the year that brings us under one roof with all of the people in our lives that we love and cherish. Embrace the glorious paper mess created in your living room, don’t rush to clean it up. Meet your significant other under the mistletoe. Take that second (or third) cookie and enjoy every bite! Appreciate peace, cultivate love, and p…
…er decorations are all stowed away, not to be touched again until the next holiday season. Still too early to bring out pastels and floral patterns associated with the rebirth of life in spring, yet too late to justify the overused colors from the holidays, it can be difficult to find a pallet that soothes the winter blues. Color makes a huge impact on our well being, sense of contentment, and general good feelings. During the winter, I like to ke…
…May this holiday season shine a light of peace on you and your loved ones. Thank you for being a part of our family!…
…spring of miracles. Bringing blooms into your house can only spread colorful surprises. Sources: House of Bloom, Scoopnest, Family Holiday, & Industry Standard Design…
…bine to create a magical time of year. Fall is not only the kickoff to the holiday season, but marks the beginning of seasonal decorating. You can bring the flavor of fall into your own home with these lovely fall inspirations, starting with your windows. Create A Harvest Window Box We usually save decorating the outdoors for Christmas, but the autumn season is so rich and inviting that it deserves to have its own display. Don’t stop at hanging a…