It is so much fun to play with EQ7, and I have a new design for a Christmas Table Topper. It will take just a bit to put together, and I thought we could have some fun. So, today I will give you the fabric requirements and cutting instructions for the project, as well as …
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Christmas Tablescape and an Appetizer recipe
Whether the celebration is on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, the perfect menu needs a pretty setting. This year I set my table with the Lenox Holiday Tartan china I inherited from my mother. Red placemats embroidered with green holly leaves and cutwork are at each place, with matching napkins in holly berry metal napkin …
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Holiday Tour of Inns Part 3
This is the last of the Holiday Tour of Inns posts. I hope you have enjoyed seeing the inside of these wonderful Victorian era homes. Out in Laurel Park, on top of the mountain is the Echo Mountain Inn. Just look at the view behind this charming village. The unusual wrought iron railing is decorated …
Holiday Tour of Inns Part 2
More ideas today from the Holiday Tour of Inns, a day of open houses at local bed and breakfast historic inns. In the downtown area there are three inns. The Inn on Church is a block off Main Street. On the front porch was a tree dedicated to finding homes for dogs and cats at …
Holiday Tour of Inns
The Hendersonville Historic Preservation Commission held a Holiday Tour of Inns as a fundraiser for their preservation efforts. Seven local bed and breakfast Inns participated with wonderful Christmas decorations. This was the first time I have been inside many of these wonderful homes, and DH thoughtfully recharged the camera battery before we went so I …
Christmas Cookie Cutter Ornaments
My trusty glue gun was fired up once again to make some new ornaments for an upcoming exchange. I made a bunch of these a few years back and thought it was time to revive the tradition. All you need are some cookie cutters and embellishments like buttons or crystals. You'll need a cookie cutter …
A Christmas Lunch Tablescape and Cookie Exchange
Holidays are so much fun, and a great excuse to ask a few friends over for a little holiday lunch and cookie exchange. Keeping these small and simple are my preference, and I only have to make 4 dozen cookies. The table is set in the informal area on the game table. I like a …
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Stamping Christmas Cards
Grey, overcast days are perfect for an old movie and some stamping fun. It is getting close to time to mail out some Christmas cards, so I thought I'd better get busy. I needed to make a special card for a very special lady who is getting a surprise Kohl's gift card. She keeps DH …
Mason Jar Holiday Candle
Ever have one of those serendipitous moments where something out of place becomes an inspiration? I was in one of my local craft stores recently and found this little votive holder sitting on a shelf where it wasn't supposed to be. It is one of the ones that just holds a little votive, and it …
A Santa Mystery
I was prowling a thrift store a few weeks ago and found a cute little Santa figure. He had such a happy face, and seemed a little familiar. So, I bought him. I thought I might have one similar, and when I got all the Christmas boxes out, I found it. So, I figure if …
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