For most, the holiday season is defined by its rituals and traditions. Whether it’s a carol-singing stroll with neighbors followed by steaming cups of hot cocoa, savoring each bite of Grandma’s famous pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving, or curling up in Dad’s lap for a reading of Twas the Night Before Christmas before bed on Christmas […]
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October Fire
My husband George and I were visiting yesterday and noticed this gorgeous tree and delightful flower enclave at the foot of the street. He is the one who actually took the picture.
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Farm Flower
I took this photo at Duttons in manchester vermont early autumn. I love the the row of sunflowers.
The art of sewing can turn an ordinary object into a custom creation. Regardless of your skill level, we’ve come up with simple sewing projects that will take your handmade holiday gift up a notch. Make a Tablet Cover from Felt Make Lavender-Scented Hearts Make Fabric Gift Bags Make a Camera Strap Cover Make a […]
What do you get for the person who has everything? We suggest making a handmade holiday gift. Why not start with simple Christmas ornaments? [slideshow post_id=”96933″]
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Double Berth
Two hammocks in foliage
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Mossy Steps
Mossy stone steps
1. Rich Granite State maple syrup is an especially pretty present when it’s encased in a glass maple leaf or folia bottle ($13.95 each/8.45 oz). Fuller’s Sugarhouse, Lancaster, NH. 603-788-2719; fullerssugarhouse.com 2. These delicate oils ($10 each/ 10 oz.) are infused with mushrooms for six to eight weeks, and the result is earthy and savory. […]
Craft stores (whether you visit in person or online) such as Jo-Ann, A. C. Moore, and Michaels are great sources for many of the items featured here, including thread, buttons, colorful paper, ribbons, felt, yarn, wool, wreath forms, synthetic berries and leaves, and Styrofoam cones. However, part of the fun of making many of these […]
We love the way this monochromatic holiday felt & yarn wreath gets so much of its visual interest from the different shapes and textures at play.
Paper topiaries made with craft paper, styrofoam cones, and vintage wooden thread spools are an easy and colorful holiday craft.
This Christmas terrarium project doesn’t require any special skills — just a small collection of cute holiday keepsakes and a bell jar.