A beautifully decorated tree and garland can add a special sparkle to your holiday season. Here’s wishing you and yours a Christmas filled with peace, good health and joy! Step 1: Measure Before you purchase your garland base, put your measuring tape to work. Remember that your garland should hang off each side of the mantle or piece of furniture by at least 12 … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree Tips & Ideas
We have two Christmas trees at our house. My favorite is the “Family” tree decorated with our girls’ homemade ornaments, decorations my husband and I have had since childhood, and ornaments we’ve collected during our travels. This tree is not trimmed to perfection, it does not match the color palette of our living room… but it is the BEST! I love the smiles it brings to our … [Read more...]
Tales of Sugar Plums: Candies by Vletas puts the Candy in Christmas
Every year right after Thanksgiving, the downtown section of North First Street is magically transformed into the North Pole, with Christmas lights and sounds and, of course, Santa’s Workshop. That may not be the official name of the store at 1201 North First Street, but anyone who has shopped at Candies by Vletas during the holidays will tell you that’s exactly what it is. … [Read more...]
How To: Holiday Cocktails
The holidays…a time for friends, family and festivities. This year more than ever, people are looking forward to gathering and reconnecting with those whose company they might not have been able to enjoy during last year’s socially-distanced season. As traditions are rekindled and favorite food and drinks enjoyed, some local bartenders wanted to share their favorite holiday … [Read more...]
Make It Merry: Nutcracker Themed Christmas Décor
Is there anything better than a gathering that brings together your favorite people and delicious food in a beautiful setting? Make things extra merry this Christmas by inviting friends and family to a party kicking off the holiday season. Pick a Palette There is no rule that says you must use a red and green color palette when decorating for Christmas parties. Have some … [Read more...]