About ten, maybe twelve years ago I went through a Christmas nostalgia phase that coincided with a flurry of merchandise designed to appeal to those of us who spent our childhood in the 1960s. With no thought of budgetary restrictions I bought piles of textiles whose predominant colors were br...
I chose foods that would appeal to a variety of tastes and designed decorations that reflected the couple’s personalities. This experience taught me that with faith and perspective, even the most stressful situations can become joyful celebrations. We had a blast both during and after the party...
However you choose to celebrate the day – whether rowdy and pub bound, quiet and thoughtful or fully outfitted in space and spirit with decorations that delight, I hope these Irish themed foods will tempt you into creating some new traditions in your kitchen not just today but for the whole...
The holiday ends with a party for my sister’s birthday on 29th august. We enjoyed the birthday and we got many presents. After the party was over we opened our gifts and we got a really cute dollhouse. That’s when I realized even if you don’t go somewhere we can always have fun...
“I think it is a wonderful metaphor for perseverance,” he says. Agreed! It’s also an inspiring image for today’s “Westport … Naturally” feature. === And finally … happy 67th birthday today to Vince Gill! (Happy Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day weekend. Have a great holiday...
Dorm Room Door Decorations Inspire your welcome with a temporary polka dot door. If looking for things to put on a dorm room door, try vinyl. Using white vinyl, a cutting machine or acircle cutterthis dorm room décor ideas craft can be done in under 30 minutes. Make sure you are using...
If you are looking for a more formal and traditional event in Ayrshire to celebrate the Baird’s birthday, then you might consider either the Burns Supper in the Burns Cottage or the Annual Celebration hosted by the Irvine Burns Club. Be sure to book well in advance for these as tickets ...
On Wednesday, June 5, I told Chris at CSV that we wanted the ashes returned to us. Chris said they’d make a call (to whom?) to see “where the ashes are right now” and get back to me. Chris called back to say Gus had scattered the ashes on Sunday, June 2. And Gus would ...
he does, but if there is one thing that he had taught me over all these years together it is to be practical and clever with money so: “Sorry honey, but for that price, I can get you any other shirt or two and on top of that probably a pair of nice stiletto for myself too....
There are certain days that attract upwards of a million people—for example the Emperor Meiji’s birthday and New Year’s Eve/Day. New Year decorations adorn the gate to the inner shrine. | Photo by Gregory Lane They have detailed schedules (link in Japanese) of all events taking place ...