While we tend to prefer much larger, ceiling-scraping trees, this one is just so perfect that its “miniature” stature doesn’t bother us. It arrived fresh via FedEx from Mountain Star Farms just before Thanksgiving. Continue reading
Outside, the air is cold and crisp, and the trees rest silently in their slumber against snow-laden hills. The family busily gathers evergreens in the countryside and places them atop a giant log that’s tugged on a long journey home. Inside, the air is incensed with gingerbread and freshly cut evergreen. Father places the Yule log on the hearth and soon a roaring fire begins to crackle. Continue reading
Byers’ Choice carolers are festive and addictive to collect. Ours find a home on the piano every year in several variations. Continue reading
Christmas trees come in all shapes, sizes and methods. Here are some of ours that were artificial, bought at the local garden center, shipped to the door via FedEx and just plain old curly willow twigs decorated for the season. Continue reading
There is nothing more magical on a snowy night than the glow of Christmas lights. Truly, the effect is magical as the snow covers the ground it transports you to another world filled with magic and beauty. Continue reading
There is no shortage of craftiness when it comes to Christmas. In fact my craftiness can be traced way back to grade school. One of my biggest projects was painting a large plastercraft nativity scene when I was 10 and it only snowballed from there! Continue reading
Help Ed and Rachelle Begley with their new Web series as they attempt to build the greenest home in America. More...
WDVR-FM is a community-supported radio station. Unlike public radio, they receive no government funding and rely on membership support. And unlike so many radio stations these days, feature live local DJs who present music from many genres.
Go beyond the veil of time with Celtic & early music as presented by Walt Haake in podcasts of previously aired radio shows. More...
Find tips and ideas for healthy living and well being, nature-inspired projects, gift ideas, aromatherapy and green products. More...