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Letter from the Editor: Rich red, bright gold, deep brown: the main beautiful colors against a beautiful blue sky. The beautiful colors in the fall remind us of the color we can find in our everyday lives. I used to dread the coming of fall knowing that what was to come after all the splendid [...]
Letter from the Editor: Crisp colors of red, yellow, and orange leaves set the perfect mood for the cooler weather beginning to approach. Autumn is a delicious season; one to celebrate. “Pumpkins are a treat and a delight invited into my home to greet the return of autumn. And what a warm and welcoming sight [...]
Summer days are fading into cooler days…autumn begins! We’re so excited to celebrate this fall and harvest time of year so we are… …gearing up for a Harvest Festival for our Deluxe Magazine subscribers. Don’t miss out! Along with dozens of ideas and articles for: Halloween ideas (inc. costume ideas) Pumpkin, squash, apple recipes and [...]
In the past my post would be full of all the homemade goodies I made or ornaments created and homemade gifts made and delivered. But, this homemaking post doesn’t include those kinds of things. In fact, I don’t think I’ve made a batch of cookies with my own hands in months. Have I eaten cookies? [...]
Christmas is almost here and we can help you with ideas for the season! The Christmas Extravaganza begins November 1st and goes until New Year’s Day. Enjoy hundreds of articles with ideas on making the holidays sparkle, Christmas gift ideas, Christmas crafts galore, and what is Christmas without yummy food? While we always offer great [...]
October is a beautiful month filled with colors, bounty, and many things to do before winter approaches. Many homemakers prefer to do fall cleaning before the cold weather sets in. The following fruits and vegetables are in season: apples, beets, blackberries, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, chicory, cranberries, dates, figs, grapes, leeks, lettuce, okra, oranges, [...]
By Jenn Voight at www.spejory.blogspot.com I love a good story. Don’t you? “Stories live in your blood and bones, follow the seasons and light candles on the darkest night-every storyteller knows she or he is also a teacher…” —Patti Davis At this time of year our family reads the Christmas story from the Bible. It’s [...]
“Eden is that old-fashioned house we dwell in every day, without suspecting our abode until we drive away.” Emily Dickinson Every woman who runs a household needs new and fresh ideas here and there. The Homemaking Cottage is here for you. This week’s Deluxe Edition and regular articles are just what you need to make [...]
By Shiloah Baker This quick and easy project is delicious, eye-catching and makes a great gift. We make these every year and give them away. This year, we invited some friends over to make them with us. While shopping at a local craft store, I also spotted bags to package the pretzels in to give [...]
This is a collection of my favorite Christmas wreaths featured on Flickr. Click on the pictures for directions or more information.
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