Christmas Shop Tours

Watch my favorite Christmas tree shops that I have visited all over the country. 

 

Fall Leaves Summer Breeze

A Fall day with Summer Vibes.

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.  

Enjoy!

Earth Day Thrift

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. 

Springtime Tea

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. 

New Year Transformation

HAPPY NEW YEAR!