Wednesday, September 28, 2011

The Art of Display




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Grouping similar objects together makes any collection more exciting.
Our tips will help to enhance any display.




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Treasured objects add personality to your home,
so bring your collections into the open and show everyone who you are.


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Tracy Porter Decorating with Bowls: Collect and Display

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Cool Creamy Decadent Treats




This recipe takes your favorite hot chocolate mix and turns it into a rich,
 frozen, decadent treat...





Light, fluffy yogurt-based cheesecake. Yum!


 
Now I know what I'm making for Thanksgiving!
 
 
Maple syrup and a nutmeg-spiced creamy mascarpone cheese
topping give ladyfingers dipped in espresso an alluring holiday spin.
 
 
For more recipes...
 
 
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Pumpkin isn't just for pie. Get creative and dazzle your holiday guests
with these irresistible pumpkin dessert recipe
 

Friday, September 23, 2011

It's Chocolate Turtle Time Along The Mississippi



"Word to the wise, DO NOT MAKE THESE if….

You have will power issues

You have an addictive personality

You are PMS’ing

Your significant other just broke up with you..."

- Leslie Green, The Hungry Housewife





Everyone loves a sheet cake. Try classic Mississippi Mud Cake--a luscious combination of sweet chocolate, crunchy pecans, and gooey marshmallows.




Dashing Dish
Healthy Alternatives to the Food You Crave


"Chicken strips are one of those foods that everyone seems to love. Add to the ‘mix‘ a sweet and salty marinade and a crispy pretzel crust and your guaranteed to have a crowd pleaser!"

- Katie Farrell, Dashing Dish


Drool Worthy Blogs!

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Before and After: Curb Appeal

Before: Ordinary Exterior

Odd window configurations, plain clapboard siding,
and a nondescript porch gave the front exterior of this
1920s cottage very little personality.

After: Crafty Revival

A renovation that boasts strong Arts and Crafts design elements
gives this home plenty of personality.
 

 
Better Homes and Gardens


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Maximize curb appeal with an exterior makeover.
See how these 21 facades went from ordinary to unforgettable.






BHG: 20 Ways To Add Curb Appeal

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If your home's curb appeal makes a great first impression, everyone -- including potential homebuyers -- will want to see what's inside. Check out these simple, low-cost improvements that you can do in a day, a week, or a month.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

How To Tuesday




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Scoop up basic pillows in every shape, color, and size,
and make them anything but ordinary with these fun ideas.



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CHOW Tip: How To Make Ice Cream in Your Food Processor


Jeni Britton Bauer, founder of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams,
shares a quick, simple way to make ice cream at home without an ice cream maker.




Bridging the gap between summer and fall







Sunday, September 18, 2011

It's Bulb Planting Time



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Fill your garden with beautiful bulbs that bloom in spring, summer,
and fall. Use these tips to ensure success.




My favorite tip is # 9








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We asked what your favorite spring-blooming bulbs are. Here are your responses.





Naturalizing Bulbs in the Lawn

It's easy to create a naturalized landscape of spring bulbs in the lawn.
Sally Ferguson shows you how to create an early spring carpet of color in the yard

Friday, September 16, 2011

Basement Style Redefined




In this Segment

Lynda Reeves redefines basement style as she tours the lower level of the 2011 Princess Margaret Welcome Home Sweepstakes showhome in Oakville. See the expansive laundry and craft room, richly-patterned guest bedroom, Ikea-furnished media room and wine-tasting room. To watch please go here.







For a more detailed look at this lovely home,

visit House and Home online to view the
VIDEO TOURS!

 

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Your Taste Buds Will Thank You



The first time I tasted a heart healthy Bison Burger was at Ted's Montana Grill  here in Altanta and it was love at first sight.    This ground grass-fed meat is perfect for meatloaf and hamburgers and can have as little as 10% fat content, sometimes even less. However, the best tasting and juiciest burgers are usually made from meat that has an approximate 20% fat content. 


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Buffalo Carbonnade--a classic Belgian dish
made with bison stew meat.




Food Network



Why Buffalo?
Buffalo Meat is Extremely Healthy!
Buffalo meat is naturally flavorful and healthy, in fact if you didn't know, you would think you were eating the most flavorful Beef steak or burger you have ever had.

Nutritional Value
Buffalo meat has a rich, beef-like taste. Being lower in cholesterol and calories yet higher in iron and protein makes buffalo a perfect beef substitute for the health-conscious, or those on restricted red meat diets. In fact, buffalo has less cholesterol than chicken with the skin removed or even most fish!


Important differences when compared to beef include:

100% Ranch Raised
100% MSG Free
60% to 80% less fat (depending upon the cut of the meat.)
35% less cholesterol than beef (+less than chicken with the skin removed.)
30% higher in protein and less calories.
No growth-inducing hormones or steroids or antibiotics
No known human allergies.

Monday, September 12, 2011

Elements of Nature for Your Home


Better Homes and Gardens


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Add elements of nature's fall bounty to your home decor with these looks that span the entire season ... all the way through Thanksgiving...


My favorite ideas:








Better Homes and Gardens


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Get ready for fall with our fresh ideas for decorating with gourds and pumpkins.
Use them to add autumn elegance to your home -- inside and out.

Friday, September 9, 2011

Live From The Runway





Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is back on YouTube, and once again, it’s LIVE!
Live From the Runway, presented by Maybelline New York, is your front row seat to the hottest shows at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

Tune in every day through September 14 to see live runway shows from your favorite designers streamed right to your computer or mobile phone.



You might also enjoy visiting

 MB Fashion Week website

 

SUPIMA - SPRING/SUMMER 2012

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Creative Colorful Fall Wreaths



Everyone's favorite Halloween sweet is no longer limited to the candy dish!
This easy-to-make wreath utilizes the colorful candy for a fun homemade decoration.



A Beautiful Mess


 Here's a simple DIY wreath that you can make with scraps of fabric, ribbon and a wire hanger.



Made by Nicole


Made By Nicole: New Paper Towel Wreath for Fall

I had a bunch of dye spattered paper towel left over from letting my zombie journal blocks dry so it seemed like a perfect time to make a fall-themed paper towel wreath. Yay!
 
 
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Creative Fall Wreaths: Pumpkins, Pom-Poms and More!


Monday, September 5, 2011

Rise and Shine Favorites





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Moving rise-and-shine favorites to the evening time slot feels both fun and indulgent.
We've dressed up those favorites.


{ photo: Randy Mayor, Jan Gautro }




Friday, September 2, 2011

Fall Into Comfort





House and Home Magazine
 

As part of the Fall Into Comfort Challenge, we invited popular bloggers Christine Dovey, Tara O'Brady and The Moggit Girls to find a bounty of on-trend home accessories from Real Canadian Superstore® — all for under $100! In this gallery you'll discover the affordable items they chose.



House and Home Magazine


In this television segment
  • Learn how to layer quirky, vintage style into a space as designer Emma Reddington, the blogger behind The Marion House Book, tours her 1905 Toronto home. With a $30,000 budget, see how she renovated the kitchen with new appliances, cabinets, flooring, a marble feature wall, and a gorgeous display shelf that she designed herself.




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Thursday, September 1, 2011

It's September...




The breezes taste

Of apple peel.

The air is full

Of smells to feel-

Ripe fruit, old footballs,

Burning brush,

New books, erasers,

Chalk, and such.

The bee, his hive,

Well-honeyed hum,

And Mother cuts

Chrysanthemums.

Like plates washed clean

With suds, the days

Are polished with

A morning haze."

- John Updike, September











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Interior and furniture designer Philip Mitchell masterfully designs comfortable yet elegant spaces. With a knack for pulling together rooms with a refined colour palette, Mitchell creates sophisticated style with a timeless aesthetic. Including kitchens, sunrooms, ensuite baths and more, see a collection of his designs from cabin-chic to traditional and fresh....