Thursday, December 30, 2010

Warm and Cozy Family Rooms


Country Living

Seating Area
Salvaged chestnut floors and beams bring warmth to this grandly proportioned living room. Windows nearly floor-to-ceiling and French doors bathe the room in light from three sides. A mix of new upholstery (in chintz, crewel, seersucker), antique furniture, and a worn Oushak rug give this room lived-in comfort.





Country Living

Outdoors Meets Indoors
A mix of eclectic furnishings and vibrant sky- and meadow-inspired colors bring the airy room into comfortable scale. Rustic fabrics dress down formal wingback chairs and the camelback sofa. Tree-trunk end tables playfully contrast with a modern steel chair.




Country Living

Relaxed Luxury
A mix of practical and precious — upholstered ottomans and silk curtains, respectively — create a look that's lived-in yet luxurious. Many of the furnishings are new, but have the warm patina of age.




Country Living

French Country Living Room
A Montecito cottage living room that includes not only reds, but also turquoise blue and mustard yellow French bergères, and an 18th-century French coffee table, make it true French-country style.





If you'd like to seem more warm and cozy decorating ideas from Country Living magazine please go to:


Decorating Ideas for Living Rooms – How to Decorate a Living Room ...
Whether you call it a living room, family room, or den, this room is a place to ... Decorating and Home Improvement. Decorating Ideas for a Living Room




Country Living

Country Style Home Decor - Home Decorating Trends - Country Living
10 Decorating Trends to Try Right Now. Punch up your home with fun country trends from vegetables to farm animals...

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Recipes for a New Year's Eve Buffet



New Year's Eve Buffet - CookingLight.com
Welcome the New Year in style with a grand appetizer buffet.





Holiday Appetizers - Thanksgiving Appetizers and Christmas ...
Holiday Appetizers from Country Living Magazine. Tasty dips, spreads, and finger foods perfect for entertaining any crowd.

Pigs in Blankets
Frozen pastry dough and all-beef hot dogs make up these crowd-pleasing bites.

Recipe: Pigs in Blankets






26 Recipes for a New Year's Buffet
Jan 2, 2010 ... 26 Recipes for a New Year's Buffet from Better Homes & Gardens.These main, vegetable, and starch dish recipes are great for buffet parties.

Friday, December 24, 2010

All I Really Want For Christmas




May God grant you the light in Christmas, which is faith;
The warmth of Christmas, which is love;
The radiance of Christmas, which is purity;
The righteousness of Christmas, which is justice;
The belief in Christmas, which is truth;
The all of Christmas, which is Christ.





God’s heart is to give, and He enjoys blessing us as we bless others. From my heart to yours Merry Christmas!

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Christmas Dinner



Cajun Christmas Eve --This marvelous meal is full of spicy Louisiana flair. Gather family, invite friends, kick back, and relax—Cajun style.

Recipe:
Shrimp and Andouille Sausage With Asiago Grits (pictured)





Menus - Christmas Holiday Recipes - Photos - SouthernLiving.com
Holiday Dinner Party Menus.
Plan a get-together for any occasion with with these combinations of our favorite holiday foods.





The thought of spending all day cooking in the kitchen on Christmas doesn't thrill me. Which is why this year I'm thinking about trying this recipe from Giada De Laurentiis that was featured on her Christmas television special. I like the fact that it's a simple pot roast and not a standing rib roast that requires a bank loan to purchase!

Stracotto (Pot Roast) with Porcini Mushrooms Recipe : Giada De ...
Cooking Time 3 hrs and 57 mins
Food Network invites you to try this Stracotto (Pot Roast) with Porcini Mushrooms recipe from Giada De Laurentiis.

Monday, December 20, 2010

Christmas This Year


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"Christmas This Year" by TobyMac and featuring Leigh Nash

Friday, December 17, 2010

Food Gift Ideas for Christmas



Inexpensive Christmas Food Gift Ideas: Food Gifts Under $3 ...
Savory or sweet, these less-than-$3 food gifts are easy on the wallet and the kind ... Food Gifts Under $3.






The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Food Gift Basket Ideas MyRecipes.com
Tailor this year's gift to fit perfectly by giving a basket packed with homemade treats and gourmet goodies.





Photography by Leigh Beisch

Florentine Bars Recipe MyRecipes.com
The colorful mixture of fruit and nuts makes for a festive presentation atop rich shortbread.

Recipe: Florentine Bars

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Family Fun @ Christmas



Too cute for words....

Crunchy the Snowman Recipe Christmas Appetizers & Snacks FamilyFun
Dressed in colorful candy scarves and top hats, these stylish, easy-to-make snowmen are sure to liven up any holiday gathering.



Christmas Craft: Rudolph Table Topper Christmas Character Craft ...
This reindeer doubles as a table decoration and a festive display rack for ornaments; another great Christmas craft from FamilyFun.com.




Holiday Card: Changing Faces Snowman Christmas Character Craft ...
Here's a fun card that's perfect for those special people on your list. It holds up to five photos of your family members -- recipients just pull the tab to see who's wishing them good tidings.