Christmas is a wonderful time of year! Right? Well, if YOUR Christmas seems to fall short every year, here are some ways to keep your sanity and enjoy the unexpected joys that the season brings.

Decorate your home for the holidays with vintage plastics by displaying your bakelite, celluloid, lucite, jewelry and collectibles in your livingroom as conversation pieces or to create a warm and welcome vintage appearance in your kitchen.

You can add a faux marble look to spruce up that blah looking fireplace for the holidays, and you can do it over a weekend! When completed, you'll have more than just a fireplace, you'll have a conversation piece and a fabulous focal point.

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Contradictions of Spirit - There are undeniable truths in the Bible that show our God as a god who loves unconditionally, however, there are many contradictions in the spirit of how our God of love has otherwise behaved. Let's take a closer look at these things.

We produce tons of waste throughout the holiday season. Let's have compassion on the environment during this season of compassion! Here are a few ways you can help to reduce waste, protect the environment and enjoy a 'greener' Christmas.

With the holidays just around the corner, these favorite cream pie recipes are sure to be a hit with family and friends in the weeks to come or for any time of year.

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Autumn 2006 - This collection of Autumn related articles, information and art will really help get your home and garden in good shape for this Autumn season. Green things may be fading, but it's a wonderful trade to experience the rustic hues and vibrant colors of Autumn. Fire reds, deep oranges, vibrant yellows and earthly browns all work together with a crisp scent in the air that helps you easily embrace this seasonal shift from our glorious summer days.

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