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Shirt Jackets - the Perfect Outerwear
Shirt Jackets - the Perfect Outerwear

Now that the holidays are in full swing and you are busier than ever, the perfect wardrobe piece to polish your outfit might be a shirt jacket. We love the versatility of a shirt jacket and have chosen a few of our favorites.

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MARY VAN HIELNovember 28, 2021Style, Design
Christmas Crackers - An Instant Pop to Your Table Setting
Christmas Crackers - An Instant Pop to Your Table Setting

Setting a holiday table with Christmas crackers adds a bit of whimsy and fun. Your guests will love wearing their crowns, reading their jokes, and playing with their prizes. Here are some of our favorites.

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MARY VAN HIELNovember 28, 2021Love, Design
Hallmark Christmas Movies - Which is your favorite?
Hallmark Christmas Movies - Which is your favorite?

I can’t resist a good Hallmark Christmas movie! They put me in the Christmas spirit. I am sharing some of my favorites with a link to Good Housekeeping’s “35 Best Hallmark Movies of All Time.”

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MARY VAN HIELNovember 28, 2021Love, Design
Thanksgiving Seating - Who Should Sit Where?
Thanksgiving Seating - Who Should Sit Where?

Do you love the sides on the Thanksgiving table more than the turkey itself? I have some ideas to get you started thinking about the feast ahead, and we're starting with the sides.

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MARY VAN HIELNovember 14, 2021Food, Love
Casual Thanksgiving Wardrobe
Casual Thanksgiving Wardrobe

Thanksgiving day calls for chic casual dressing. So whether you’re wearing jeans and a cute blouse or a fun sweater over a simple white tee, your pieces need to be comfortable yet classy throughout the day. See what made our list.

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MARY VAN HIELNovember 14, 2021Style, Design
More Thanksgiving Sides - Just in Time
More Thanksgiving Sides - Just in Time

We are featuring round two of Thanksgiving sides that may steal the show from the turkey. We hope your holiday is filled with the love of family and friends and, of course, great food.

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MARY VAN HIELNovember 14, 2021Food, Love
Thanksgiving Tablescapes - keeping it simple!
Thanksgiving Tablescapes - keeping it simple!

Thanksgiving tablescapes should be simple with all the cooking going on in the kitchen. We have some ideas to create a beautiful tablescape without a lot of fuss.

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MARY VAN HIELOctober 30, 2021Food, Love
Fair Isle Sweaters Make a Comeback
Fair Isle Sweaters Make a Comeback

The fair isle sweater is making yet another comeback. See how this Scottish favorite has evolved from Scotland in the ’70s to today.

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MARY VAN HIELOctober 30, 2021Style, Design
Thanksgiving Sides - Just in Time
Thanksgiving Sides - Just in Time

Do you love the sides on the Thanksgiving table more than the turkey itself? I have some ideas to get you started thinking about the feast ahead, and we're starting with the sides.

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MARY VAN HIELOctober 16, 2021Food, Love
Thank you, Sarah - The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving
Thank you, Sarah - The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving

Sarah Josepha Hale is widely recognized as the woman who saved Thanksgiving. It wasn’t a slam dunk. It took 35 years of persuasive letter writing before President Lincoln agreed.

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MARY VAN HIELOctober 16, 2021love, Style
Cake Stands Aren't Just for Cakes
Cake Stands Aren't Just for Cakes

I can never collect enough cake stands. I rarely use them for their intended purpose but for a million other things. See how versatile these hard-working pieces are.

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MARY VAN HIELOctober 16, 2021Food, Love
Fall’s Signature Flavors
Fall’s Signature Flavors

Our thoughts are all about fall and the flavors we love and expect. Here are four of our top favorite recipes that must be served in the season of changing leaves.

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MARY VAN HIELOctober 3, 2021Food, Love
Vests - The Perfect Wardrobe Piece
Vests - The Perfect Wardrobe Piece

One of the hardest working pieces in any wardrobe is the vest. In denim, wool, cotton, or leather a vest can be the perfect piece to round off an outfit. See our favorites.

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MARY VAN HIELOctober 3, 2021Style, Design
Pumpkin Layering 101
Pumpkin Layering 101

There’s a science to pumpkin layering and it starts with buying the most unusual pumpkins you can find.

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MARY VAN HIELOctober 2, 2021design, style, love, Love
Wide Leg Jeans are Back for Fall 2021
Wide Leg Jeans are Back for Fall 2021

Are you ready for a throwback to a 70’s fashion iconic staple? Wide-leg jeans are back in every length and color. Jump on board and see where they can take you!

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MARY VAN HIELSeptember 16, 2021Style, Design, Nails
Football Food - I Could Eat This Every Day!
Football Food - I Could Eat This Every Day!

Fall has arrived and we have our jerseys on and our plates handy for all the yummy tailgate food ahead.

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MARY VAN HIELSeptember 16, 2021Food, Love
Easy Back-to-School Dinners
Easy Back-to-School Dinners

We understand the need to make weekday meals easier now that school’s back in session. Here are five of our favorite healthy and delicious recipes to put together in a snap.

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MARY VAN HIELSeptember 2, 2021Food, Love
The History of Labor Day - Celebrating The People Who Make the Country Run
The History of Labor Day - Celebrating The People Who Make the Country Run

Labor Day is right around the corner. Most of us enjoy a day off from work and find ways to relax over a long weekend. The beginnings of this national holiday were a grassroots effort by union workers and with perseverance. Read the story here.

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MARY VAN HIELSeptember 2, 2021Love
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