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Posts in category "Holidays"

Holiday Centerpiece

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This year I was inspired to use my glassware in a holiday centerpiece for my dining room table. I bought these snow covered evergreen trees (you can find them at most craft stores) and then used various sized wine glasses and a champagne flute to showcase them. I pulled three candle holders from the living... Read more »
By Single Working Housewife,
December 6, 2011 at 8:00 am
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Save the Wine: VinniBag

Save the Wine: VinniBag
I recently spotted the Vinni Bag in an issue of Food Network Magazine, and I thought I would share it just in time for the holiday season. It provides perfect protection for your finest vintages (or the cheap stuff you just don’t want to risk smashing open) and can even be trusted in your checked... Read more »
By Single Working Housewife,
November 30, 2011 at 8:01 am
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Thanksgiving 2011

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I hope everyone enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday! I just wanted to share a few photos from my own celebration. It was a perfect long weekend filled with family time by the fire, amazing food and many many laughs.
By Single Working Housewife,
November 28, 2011 at 2:24 pm
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Christmas Recap: The Food

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Part two of my holiday recap focusing on one of my favorite things…food! Here are a few pictures to inspire you next time you are entertaining! ... Read more »
By ChicagoNow Staff,
January 3, 2011 at 8:47 pm
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Christmas Recap: The Decor

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With the last ornament packed away and the work week back in full swing, I thought I would take a moment to recap some Christmas memories from my 2010 holiday celebrations with my family. First up, a look at the holiday decor, from the masters themselves, my mother and aunt. 
By ChicagoNow Staff,
January 3, 2011 at 8:32 pm
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Santa Sangria

Photo courtesy of Epicurious I am always looking for a fun and easy holiday drink to make cocktail hour a little more special. I recently spotted this simple Santa Sangria recipe on one of my favorite sites Epicurious.com. Not only does it loo delicious but the green apples and red raspberries will go perfectly with... Read more »
By ChicagoNow Staff,
December 21, 2010 at 10:04 am
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Elegant multi-tasker

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Photo courtesy of Crate & Barrel I recently spotted these Raj Candleholders at Crate & Barrel. At only $3.95 each you can buy a whole bunch and use them throughout a room or clustered, as I have shown below, to create an easy elegant centerpiece. Here I used deep red and white carnations (long-lasting and... Read more »
By ChicagoNow Staff,
December 19, 2010 at 2:03 pm
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Faking It: The Perfect Tree

I love everything about Christmas. The food, the parties, the decorations…the tree! I grew up in a house that had not one, not two, but three Christmas trees…so you can imagine my disappointment when I realized that my new condo in a downtown high-rise meant I would have to go artificial. That’s right, a FAKE... Read more »
By ChicagoNow Staff,
December 13, 2010 at 10:19 pm
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Make your own Irish Cream

Glass bottle $14, UcommonGoods.com  This holiday season, why not gift your family and friends (who are of legal age, of course) with this homemade Irish Cream. It is so easy to make (thanks for the recipe Judy!) and you can package it up in a beautiful bottle and homemade tag for an extra personal touch... Read more »
By ChicagoNow Staff,
December 5, 2010 at 6:19 pm
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Thanksgiving Memories

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While it already seems like Thanksgiving was ages ago, I just wanted to share some shots from this year’s Thanksgiving dinner. Once again, the master (my mother) impressed us all with her beautiful holiday decor!
By ChicagoNow Staff,
November 29, 2010 at 6:08 pm
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