Setting up the perfect fake Holiday tree

We all want the perfect holiday tree. The magnificent display piece worthy of all of the praise our friends and family can heap upon it. But sometimes it is not as easy as we wish. Fake trees can look, well… fake. Thankfully there are ways to get better results from your holiday efforts to make . . . → Read More: Setting up the perfect fake Holiday tree

Setting up the Holiday Tree

I was not sure if I would actually set up my holiday tree or not this year. Living on my own, and not expecting anyone to come by, it just seemed like a lot of work for nothing. Then I got to thinking about how this is, quite possibly, going to be the last holiday . . . → Read More: Setting up the Holiday Tree

Old Homestyle Thanksgiving Dinner

Tucked into my cookbook shelf are two of my favorites. A 1970 edition of Betty Crocker’s Cookbook and a 1975 edition of the Doubleday Cookbook, following are the suggested menus they give for Thanksgiving Dinner.

Thanksgiving Dinner Doubleday Cookbook, 1975

Crudites tomato Bouillon (Chilled Chablis or Soave) Roast Turkey with Oyster or Savory . . . → Read More: Old Homestyle Thanksgiving Dinner

Holiday Decor: Magnolia Wreath

Looking for an elegant wreath for your home this holiday season? Check out this lovely Holiday Classic Magnolia Wreath with white magnolias and white roses, accented by rose hips dusted in gold and golden magnolia leaves. Red holly berries create the perfect colorful accent to the white, gold and green of this magnificent 24″ wreath. . . . → Read More: Holiday Decor: Magnolia Wreath

Turkey Table Decor

Few things bring back the feel of an old fashioned family Thanksgiving like a cardstock turkey with a crepe paper fan-tail. I used to adore the delicate look of the paper tails on the turkeys.

Or check out this folk-art style table turkey. He stands 9″ high and is made of resin. Perfect for . . . → Read More: Turkey Table Decor