Mini Scrap Wood Winter Village

Easy diy home decor perfect for tier trays, and a great way to use up those leftover scrap wood pieces. Cut out one or more to make a mini village. Add some fake snow and you have a cute Christmas village scene.  You can see the full tutorial and more photos here. 

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How to get kids involved in keeping their rooms organized

The constant churn of toys and clothes is overwhelming. But there are ways to get the mess under control — and teach your children about organizing in the process.

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The journey from seed to harvested Christmas tree is a long, winding road

After more than a decade of cultivation and diligent caretaking, trees can travel hundreds of miles before they get a star turn as the centerpiece of holiday decorations.

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Warm and Cosy Christmas Tea

Hello everyone, We have been enjoying warm and cosy teatimes in our family room since our home has been decorated for several weeks now. Red and white transferware and sugar cookies are our treat for today. Snuggle in by the fire It is warm and cosy in here in the evenings and on dark dull days.  A compy place for a fireside chat with a hot cup of tea. It was just

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Warm and Cosy Christmas Tea

Hello everyone, We have been enjoying warm and cosy teatimes in our family room since our home has been decorated for several weeks now. Red and white transferware and sugar cookies are our treat for today. Snuggle in by the fire It is warm and cosy in here in the evenings and on dark dull days.  A compy place for a fireside chat with a hot cup of tea. It was just

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Leave the rake in the shed

Let leaves lie where they fall – it saves you some work, and is good for the soil

One of the best things about old-school gardening advice is how it connects us, in a very direct way, with our shared heritage. However, by the same token, many practices can keep us tethered to cultural ideas that are long past their practical or even aesthetic relevance. Just like the fact that we now know the incredibly laborious Victorian practice of double-digging each autumn ironically degrades soil, reduces fertility and even releases atmospheric carbon. I think it’s high time we add ditching the slavish devotion to leaf-raking to the list of outdated practices.

The basic idea behind this traditional task is really just one of neatness, harking back to an era where regimented precision of perfect lawn stripes and rows of bedding plants like a horticultural military parade were considered a universal goal for all “good” gardeners.

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It is summer and THE GRASS WILL NOT STOP GROWING. It’s snake time! | First Dog on the Moon

WE GOT RID OF ONE SNAKE LAST YEAR AND NOW HERE IS ANOTHER WHAT IS GOING ON?!

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Tips for setting up your home bar, during the holidays and beyond

Here’s how to put a well-appointed bar cart together.

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BEFORE AND AFTER "ANNIES PLACE"

I am so glad you enjoyed the showhouse pictures.... Even if some of the rooms are not your style you can always find a bit of inspiration! A few months ago my friend Michael Ladisic asked me to help with his daughters new condo that he was renovating....must be nice to have a Dad that is a contractor:) Y'all remember when I helped another daughter with her place.....he has 4 so I figure I

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Cosy Tea Times

Welcome December! Today I am sharing some cosy winter tea times over the past few years. The weather has just turned colder here but still no snow. A touch of plaid and some enamalware makes for a cosy winter tea. Maybe, you prefer your winter time afternoon tea by the fire. I enjoy using my Friendly Village tea set this time of the year. A snowy winter tea in the garden.

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Beatles memories and Banksy’s identity | Brief letters

The Beatles | Banksy | Marina Hyde | Maskless politicians | Garden wordsearch

Thank you, Jonathan Freedland, for encapsulating my feelings about the Beatles (The Beatles were like aliens from the future in 1969 - and they are still as radical today, 26 November). Tears as I was reading, taking me back to truanting from school for a lunchtime concert at The Cavern on 26 October 1962. Love at first sight and, for me, it was not the music, it was the charisma and wit. They were very cheeky. John even said the word “bum” – it seemed so naughty! In my head, I am still 15 and still there.
Jennifer Henley
London

• Your TV review (2 December) perpetuates the myth that the identity of the artist Banksy is unknown. I interviewed Banksy for BBC Radio in July 2003, previewing the opening of his show Turf War in London. The full unedited interview is now with the BBC archives. At the start of the recording, Banksy confirms his name as “Robbie Banks”. End of mystery.
Stephen Wrench
Brighton

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Q&A: Jura Koncius and Jay Jeffers discuss how to refresh your home for the holidays

Designer Jay Jeffers will answer questions on holiday decorating.

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How To Preserve Fall Leaves

Preserve beautiful fall leaves with wax with this simple tutorial. The wax will help the leaves retain their gorgeous autumnal color and shape for weeks, making it perfect for home decorating projects using real leaves.

https://tikkido.com/blog/waxed-fall-leaves

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