While most of you are enjoying your Christmas Eve, there are two very hard working individuals in Old Town Alexandria back on their proverbial perches. After a very lengthy hiatus (since last Christmas to be exact), the Old Town Llamas are back in their home's front window spreading some holiday...
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While the holiday season is nearing it's zenith, friends, family, and strangers alike are spreading their tidings and good cheer, but we'd be remiss if we didn't take a moment to mention an event that brings out a little bit of good natured competition and gamesmanship each year.  Last year we gave you...
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Each December, I rack my brain for new and interesting ways to create fresh floral arrangements to celebrate the season. In the past I've used fresh greens, as well as many varieties of fruit and nuts to create festive centerpieces. I've displayed pineapples and pomegranates, bowls of clementines, and trays...
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Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Creating a Cutting Board from Butcher Block Scrap
Posted by Alex
I think we're all familiar with the saying, "Waste not, want not." It doesn't matter if I'm working on a whole room renovation or a tiny little task, I hate throwing out things that I can classify as "perfectly good." Sure, construction tends to have its fair share of destruction...
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Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Holiday Treats: Festive and Functional Packaging
Posted by Wendy
Cookies, candy, cakes and pie. It seems the holiday season has no shortage of an endless supply of sweet treats conveniently lurking around every corner. Each holiday season, I like to bake a few of my favorite recipes to share with friends and family as an expression of gratitude and friendship....
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