2009 Gadget Gift Guide

Gift ideas for travelers, gadget-lovers, readers, road warriors, phone fanatics, home office workers, proud parents, college students, grandparents, moms, dads, AND yourself. That’s pretty much everyone, isn’t it?

Making Memories

If you haven’t been to Fantasy In Lights at Callaway Gardens, it really is something to experience. Located in Pine Mountain, the 13,000 acre park is decorated with over eight million lights from late November through Christmas. Butterflies, toy soldiers, Christmas trees, candy canes and other holiday themes delight both children and adults. My personal [...]

The Christmas Centerpiece

The photo above is from a Christmas luncheon I attended last weekend.  I thought the centerpiece was elegant and did a nice job of adding a focal point to the table without overwhelming the table or getting in the way of the meal itself or the conversation around it.  It is important to consider the [...]

The joy of handmade Christmas ornaments

there are some easy and beautiful ornaments that families can make together in their home. Not only will handmade ornaments give the tree an even more personal quality, but the act of making the ornaments will give families a chance to spend time together, bonding during the all-too-often hectic season.

Filling the Home with Holiday Cheer

A few ideas for spreading holiday cheer throughout the home: 

 

 

·       Tie wire edged ribbon on anything around the home—candle sticks, chair backs, vases. 
·       Add greenery and berries to the chandelier in the dining room
·       Place candles on the dining table, on the mantle, on the coffee table and anywhere else throughout the house.  [...]

Seeing Beauty in the Little Things

Recently a friend was visiting and complimented me on my garden. I was surprised to hear her comments because winter is here, the flowers are gone, the trees are bare and I have a big list of things that need to be done before spring.
She looked at my garden and saw the beauty that was [...]

Gift Ideas for Teens

For anyone a little at a loss as they shop for a teen this holiday
season, here are some suggestions gathered from various online
resources.

Apple iPod Nano 8G or iPod accessories
Design and Create Your Own Converse Sneakers at converse.com
or Design & Customize Your Own Pair of Nikes at nike.com
DJ Hero – a new video game by the [...]

Winter bloomers make wonderful holiday gifts

“Go green” with the gift of winter blooming plants this year. There are many beautiful indoor varieties that will continue to give joy long after the festivities are over.

Give the gift of yourself this Christmas

Volunteer. Decorate. Cook. Gather family and friends. Watch the smiles, hear the laughter, and feel the love that runs from heart to heart.

Annual Artist Market in Newnan This Weekend

Newnan Coweta Art Association’s 41st  Annual Artist Market

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The Newnan Coweta Art Association will host its 41st Annual Christmas Market this coming weekend.  Come do a little Christmas shopping and see some beautiful artwork by talented local artists in various mediums including painting, photography and jewelry.
The artist market will take place at the Historic Newnan Railroad [...]