Don’t Decorate that Tree until You’ve read French Country Cottage Christmas

You may think that you’ve got a some good ideas and track record on decorating your Christmas tree, but you might want to wait until you take a look at the new book called French Country Cottage Christmas: Inspiration for a Beautiful and Festive Holiday. This coffee table book is full of beautiful photographs that will inspire you in ways that you’ve never never considered, as well as provides tips and techniques on how to make it all happen.

Written by stylist, photographer, and French Country Cottage blogger, Courtney Allison, this tastemaker has brought French country style to the United States in other publications, but this is the first one that is specifically for the Christmas holidays. Even more specifically, it is the first one that is over 80% just about decorating your tree (the other 20% is about entertaining, recipes, and setting your table for those holiday dinners).

Considering the amount of people that she thanks in the credits, it is clear that Courtney put her heart and soul into this tome. Not only does she decorate many of the pictured trees, or maybe even all, she also had a good number of them shipped to Paris from the United States for placement in that true French setting. That’s reflected in both authenticity and accuracy when it comes to her French styled trees.

We’re also impressed that the book is a hardcover, which means it’s durable, and it doesn’t have a paper jacket, which means you can handle it a lot without tearing any important pages. Because you’re going to want to keep flipping through this photo book for decorating inspiration before, during, and after the holidays.

Published by Gibbs Smith, find it on Amazon here:

French Country Cottage Christmas

The Best Way to Keep Your Home and Closet Organized

Keeping your home and closet organized can seem like a daunting task, but with a few simple strategies, it can be easily achieved. One of the best ways to keep your closet organized is to hang up your clothes when you take them off. This may seem like a small step, but it can make a big difference in maintaining a tidy closet. By hanging up your clothes as soon as you take them off, you are less likely to leave them lying around the house, which can quickly lead to clutter.

Hang up your clothes when you take them off

Another great way to keep your closet organized is to use hangers that are the same size and color. This will give your closet a cohesive look and make it easier to find what you are looking for. You can also purchase velvet hangers, which are great for preventing clothes from slipping off the hanger.

To keep your home organized, it’s important to have a designated place for everything. This means that everything should have a specific home, whether it’s a drawer, a shelf, or a closet. This will make it much easier to put things away and keep them in their proper place. You can also use storage containers and boxes to help keep your items organized. For example, you can use clear storage bins to store your shoes or use a basket to hold your mail.

It’s also a good idea to periodically go through your closet and home and get rid of items that you no longer need. This can be done by going through your clothes and getting rid of anything that you haven’t worn in the last year, or by getting rid of items that are broken or no longer useful. Donating or selling these items can not only help keep your home and closet organized but also help others in need.

Basically, keeping your home and closet organized is a simple process that requires a little bit of planning and effort. By hanging up your clothes when you take them off, using hangers that are the same size and color, having a designated place for everything, using storage containers and boxes, and getting rid of items that you no longer need, you can easily maintain a tidy and organized home.

 

Relax with These Tips and Tricks to Care for Your Natural Tropical Plants

With more folks staying and working at home, a major trend in home and office décor is adding tropical plants and floral. It’s an easy and affordable way to add color and style to any room, plus there are health benefits.

According to NASA, plants naturally filter the air of chemicals and other toxins linked to health problems, such as headaches and eye irritation.

Here are a few tips and tricks for success from the Hawaii Export Nursery Association, an organization representing Hawaii’s plant and flower growers, for the exciting and exotic journey ahead:

  • Size doesn’t matter. A small space sometimes demands a big statement plant. Don’t be afraid to select oversized greenery that really commands a room.
  • Nature needs nurture. Remember these are living things. Just like a pet, you’ll need to “feed” it daily with water. No better time to watch your indoor garden grow!
  • Not all plants are created equal. Plant origin is key. Plants and flowers grown in Hawaii not only give you that vacation vibe, they typically last longer.
  • Add instant style. A plant behind your desk or an orchid on your desktop will instantly stylize your web conferencing backdrop. Be prepared to say and share where you purchased your Dracaena Hilo Girl or Rhapis Excelsa Palm.

Tropical plants and floral are available at major box stores and retailers such as Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Costco, or local nurseries and garden centers. If you are looking specifically for a Hawaiian-grown plants, look for the unique lava rock soil, which is a main differentiator and reason these plants thrive and grow so healthfully.

For more information on Hawaiian grown plants and flowers, visit HENA.org.

New TASTEABLE Magazine released, Volume 2

We are pleased to release this new special TASTE AWARDS edition of TASTEABLE Journal.

TASTEABLE is a curated bi-annual journal. This experimental, limited edition, lifestyle publication covers the best of Culture, Cuisine, Commerce, and Concepts as reported by TasteTV and TCB-Cafe Publishing and Media.

Interviews, recipes, tech, fashion, celebrities, entrepreneurs, wine picks and the year’s best chocolate.

On the cover is celebrity Andrea Feczko of Vacation Creation among other programs. Also includes Joanne Weir, Wine Oh TV, Ornella Fado, the Taste Hall of Fame Inductees, Taste Award winners, Tonewood Maple, Lotus Cars US, fragrance, Vessel, as well as the Photography Award winners

Get your copy on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2SWR1m0

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