Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

ByMary Crozier

For the last Saturday Meanderings of 2023, I am including two weeks of good things to chat about. With every intention to post last Saturday, well, you know how life goes the week before and after Christmas. Happily with a house full of family and guests, I never finished my post and here it is,…

Holiday Mantels Over the Years
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Holiday Mantels Over the Years

ByMary Crozier

Before central air conditioning and heat, homes are kept warm by fireplaces in many of the rooms. In our historic home, we have 5 fireplaces inside and two outside. Each fireplace has a mantel that is begging to be decorated for the Christmas holidays. Here is a compilation of some of our decorated mantels over…

Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

ByMary Crozier

Welcome to Saturday Meanderings! So much of my week was devoted to a neighborhood issue~lots of research, creating a powerpoint presentation and sitting in a hearing for 5 hours. Naturally I’d rather be decorating for the holidays, but sometimes other responsibilities take precedent. We have a rather large event at the house today, so I’m…

Decorating the Living Room Mantel with a Nutcracker Theme
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Decorating the Living Room Mantel with a Nutcracker Theme

ByMary Crozier

The only reason my living room mantel is completely decorated for Christmas is due to the Fall Styling Workshop. Chloe, from Celebrate and Decorate, demonstrates her technique for layering garlands for a luxuriously styled mantel. I can honestly say this mantel is so gorgeous that the room doesn’t require any other decorations. The Before Typically,…

Thanksgiving Table Ideas from Table Design to Centerpiece Inspiration
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Thanksgiving Table Ideas from Table Design to Centerpiece Inspiration

ByMary Crozier

Every year I try to make our Thanksgiving table extra special, from the space and table, to the place setting and centerpiece. There is something that says love in setting a lovely table for your guests. Since this is the holiday of thanks, what better way to tell your family and guests how grateful you…