Christmas decorations can be very
expensive. Taking proper care of them since
they are reused each year, is important. The secret to my abundance of ornament and decorations is after the
holiday liquidation sales.
Purchase clear containers for ease of
identifying my ornaments and decorations. If your containers are not see through or you keep them in boxes for storage, label them. Store them well and they can last a long time.
Three Kings Day, also known as the Epiphany, celebrated January 6. It’s a Christian celebration that commemorates the Biblical story of the three kings who followed the star of Bethlehem and first saw baby Jesus and brought him gifts. They traveled a far distance to pay homage to Christ with fine gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Three Kings Day marks the official 12th day of Christmas and concludes the Christmas season. It is celebrated in most Latin American and Caribbean countries. It is celebrated for days or weeks depending on the culture.
Al Fresco dining is great when possible. The fresh air and cool breezes with good food make for perfect dining. A beautiful tablescape is like the icing on the cake and set the stage.
The pasta salad I enjoyed with my garlic mushroom pizza is easy to make with just a few ingredients.
I box of Pasta (your choice of kind)
I bottle of Italian dressing
1/2 Cup of scliced green onion
1 Cup of Diced of tomato (or sliced cherry tomato)
I package of imitation crab (or shrimp)
Boil pasta, drain and chill. Add in all other ingredients once pasta is cool. Pour only 3/4 of the bottle of Italian dressing over pasta and chill salad for about 1 hour. Pour remaining Italian dressing before serving.
I used multi-colored cork screw pasta for a more appealing look, but when using other kinds of pasta, it's been enjoyed just as much.
Happy Earth Day! I thrift the best and leave the rest.
With thirty years in business, it’s amazing to realize how quality has
changed and the absence of many items from the market. Sometimes I find just
what I need in thrift stores. I enjoy thrifting for staging merchandise and the hunt for beautiful antique
and vintage items too.
Since textile is my main business operation, social responsibility is important. One of the most
significant contributions of recycled textile products is their ability to
reduce waste. Only 1% of discarded clothes are recycled. Recycling textiles
generally consumes less energy and generates fewer emissions compared to
producing textiles from virgin materials. Additionally, recycling diverts
textiles from the incineration process, reducing the release of harmful
pollutants and greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. This not only helps
mitigate climate change but also improves air quality. Prioritizing environmental
responsibility, supporting, and adopting recycled textile products can be a
significant step.
A change in the season is underway and it is absolutely beautiful. The
beginning of Spring gave way to white flowering trees everywhere followed shortly
by pink flowering trees and shrubs all over Northern Virginia.
