tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58623242749329042052024-03-14T03:14:08.468-04:00Nancy Lindemeyer's JournalFrom the desk of the founding editor of VICTORIA magazineNancy Lindemeyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00611906660393109802noreply@blogger.comBlogger137125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862324274932904205.post-56503714700464155922016-03-23T16:14:00.003-04:002016-03-23T16:14:56.168-04:00We Will Miss You, Ciba...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnV3s-ohVFdu9XxhwA_oQ9FTq0I9T8UdWgvAb72QicXW9Hz_UP58YmyLoCiJmjl1Fk3XNQ7HfmrmVbLs21SBscZ-w3ZzbMxKiGwpFvdMnZiMhCrmD18vdbcmTadqNv9WM6FMbagXYHSF4/s1600/Screen+Shot+2016-03-23+at+4.09.37+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: blue;"><b><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnV3s-ohVFdu9XxhwA_oQ9FTq0I9T8UdWgvAb72QicXW9Hz_UP58YmyLoCiJmjl1Fk3XNQ7HfmrmVbLs21SBscZ-w3ZzbMxKiGwpFvdMnZiMhCrmD18vdbcmTadqNv9WM6FMbagXYHSF4/s1600/Screen+Shot+2016-03-23+at+4.09.37+PM.png" /></b></span></a>We are sad to report the passing of a talented <b><i>Victoria</i></b> magazine contributing editor and a dear friend, Ciba Vaughan.<br />
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When I was editing <i>Victoria</i> magazine, the historian/archivist in me always set aside a number of issues to be sent to my Iowa home for safe keeping. I did not really have any specific purpose at the time. My assistant Helen could be a bit erratic in the number of issues she sent: Sometimes there were six issues and sometimes 50! I smile now coping with these packages, each one a surprise.</div>
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For some years no, all of those issues have been in storage. Recently, it came to the attention of the Schlesinger Library at Harvard that I was harboring this collection and they asked to have one issue of all the ones I have. And so, we have been delving into the storage unit (by we I mean my husband, son, and me) and assembling <i>Victoria</i>s by year. The magazines will be archived by the library for</div>
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Since we were doing this for Harvard, we searched for other libraries that would benefit from having access to the magazine. As of now, we are happily sending collections to <a href="http://www.hofstra.edu/home/" target="_blank"><b>Hofstra University</b></a>, <a href="http://www.yaphankhistorical.org/" target="_blank"><b>The Yaphank Historical Society</b></a> (Long Island, NY), <b><a href="http://www.brumbacklib.com/" target="_blank">The Brumback Library</a> </b>(Van Wert, Ohio), and the <b><a href="http://www.lib.uconn.edu/" target="_blank">University of Connecticut</a>.</b></div>
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<i>Victoria </i>brought pleasure to many of its readers. And now through the archiving at libraries, new generations will have access to it. It makes me particularly happy and I trust the readers who supported the magazine so faithfully are indeed proud as well. We send the magazine off with the chant that greeted Queen Victoria on the event of her diamond jubilee: <i>You've done it well.</i></div>
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Nancy Lindemeyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00611906660393109802noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862324274932904205.post-89072284757461944332014-03-28T12:22:00.001-04:002014-03-28T12:22:33.735-04:00Bring the Romance and Rustic Charm of Corsica Home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #401d07; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.8799991607666px;">Corsica is a storied Mediterranean Island. Owned by France today, it has a heritage that includes Italian, Greek, and many other European influences. And so it inspired Hooker Furniture to create a collection based not only on its romantic past, but its very contemporary casual lifestyle.<b> </b></span><span style="color: #401d07; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.8799991607666px;"><a href="http://blog.hookerfurniture.com/2014/03/bring-the-romance-and-rustic-charm-of-corsica-home/" target="_blank"><b>Here, enjoy a pictorial tour of Corsica</b></a>, which inspired Hooker Furniture’s delightful </span><a href="http://www.hookerfurniture.com/index.cfm/furniture/furniture-catalog.show-category/home-furniture/685/corsica.cfm" style="color: #877833; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.8799991607666px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Corsica Collection</a><span style="color: #401d07; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.8799991607666px;"> for today’s casual lifestyle.</span>Nancy Lindemeyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00611906660393109802noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862324274932904205.post-27929904536702421042014-03-20T13:34:00.002-04:002014-03-20T13:34:31.495-04:00Romantic, Rustic Corsica is Melting Pot of Style, Culture<div style="color: #401d07; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">
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The waters of the Mediterranean have brought many different cultures to the island of Corsica, beginning with the Greeks, centuries ago. It is what makes this rugged island, primarily mountainous, so intriguing for visitors today. Corsica belongs to France, but its history, like the languages spoken and its food heritage, has a definite Italian imprint from the occupation by Genoa once upon a time.<br />
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Nancy Lindemeyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00611906660393109802noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862324274932904205.post-2879730007376209162014-02-06T11:56:00.000-05:002014-02-06T11:56:02.735-05:00Romantic Ideas for Rose Lovers<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="color: #401d07; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.8799991607666px;">Roses take center stage as Valentine’s Day approaches. But my favorite flower is never out of fashion, whether with the sophistication of a single blossom or in profusion in a bouquet. Roses are ever popular as a motif in fabrics and wallpapers. And as gardens are now dormant in most of our climes, you can still bring the luxury of a rose garden to your life.<b> <a href="http://blog.hookerfurniture.com/2014/02/romantic-ideas-for-rose-lovers/" target="_blank">Tarry here for lovely ideas.</a></b></span>Nancy Lindemeyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00611906660393109802noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862324274932904205.post-15731333124421535982014-01-12T11:05:00.000-05:002014-01-12T11:05:37.349-05:00Your answer to cold temps: Cozy up at home!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="color: #401d07; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">How lovely to create trees, as well as home decorations, from natural materials. Why not organize a Santa’s workshop with your children or friends as your elves? Magazines abound with delightful ideas—many easy. And whatever your home’s decor, naturals will enhance its beauty at this special time of year. <a href="http://blog.hookerfurniture.com/2013/12/holiday-decorating-from-nature-%E2%80%94-ideas-abound/" target="_blank"><b>Read about some great ideas, inspired by our ancestors</b></a></span><span style="color: #401d07; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><b><a href="http://blog.hookerfurniture.com/2013/12/holiday-decorating-from-nature-%E2%80%94-ideas-abound/" target="_blank"> who relied on the woods around them for boughs and berries at this time of year, in my latest blog for Hooker Furniture.</a></b></span><br />
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There is pumpkin mania in the land as Halloween and the festive fall holidays are upon us. And indeed, pumpkins are coming up everywhere. Looking for ways to decorate with pumpkins as the theme? <a href="http://blog.hookerfurniture.com/2013/10/everything%E2%80%99s-coming-up-pumpkins-fall-ideas-for-your-home/" target="_blank"><b>You can find some inspiration in my latest blog for Hooker Furniture.</b></a></div>
Nancy Lindemeyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00611906660393109802noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862324274932904205.post-54892115377315089292013-08-27T09:21:00.002-04:002013-08-27T09:21:36.220-04:00Labor Day Staycation Idea: Escape with a Good Book<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Summer picnics, lazy walks and beach parties are great fun. But as the days grow shorter and we approach the last “official weekend” of summer, these fleeting days of leisure are not only a great time to dip into the pool, but a great time to dip into a really good book. <b><span style="color: #351c75;"><a href="http://blog.hookerfurniture.com/2013/08/labor-day-staycation-idea-escape-with-a-good-book/" target="_blank">Here are some suggestions to afford you a true “getaway” for the long Labor Day weekend,</a> </span></b>whether or not you are able to escape for one last weekend at the coast or resort. There is a lot to be said, after all, for enjoying that novel or story of your choice in the comfort of your own home.Nancy Lindemeyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00611906660393109802noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862324274932904205.post-68613760786528171202013-07-31T11:08:00.001-04:002013-07-31T11:08:06.553-04:00Creative use of open space=light & airy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Bravo to <em>House Beautiful</em> magazine for asking some of our best interior designers for their <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/ideas/decorating-secrets-0512#slide-1" style="color: #877833; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><b>decorating secrets</b></a>! There are 101 ideas for you to peruse, and most are just reminders of things we can do to make our homes and furniture look and function better. The very best of the ideas are guides that are cost-free.</div>
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Nancy Lindemeyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00611906660393109802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862324274932904205.post-8808725660473900152013-03-13T09:32:00.000-04:002013-03-13T09:32:02.307-04:00Flowering Your Nest This Spring<span style="color: #401d07; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span>
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<span style="color: #401d07; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Can you believe it? We are only weeks away from the coming of spring! After a long winter, we can hardly wait to flower our nests. Before you pick flowers from your own garden, <a href="http://blog.hookerfurniture.com/2013/03/flowering-your-nest-this-spring-the-joy-of-bouquets-plants-fresh-or-faux/" target="_blank"><b>here is some inspiration for creating bouquets from the flower stand in your supermarket or enjoying the beauty of a faux arrangement of everlasting silk flowers.</b></a> And if you want to dig a bit in the dirt, consider the now very popular hobby of gardening under glass.</span><br />
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Most of us add a new piece or two to our homes each year, change the drapes, or add a coat of paint to the back bedroom. All good moves to freshen homes and spirits. I even get a big dividend from a new accessory such as a centerpiece or a table lamp.<br />
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That slow pace of changing furniture at home shifted for me recently, however, because I moved into a new space. Today, I am in the market for a totally new look.<br />
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Nancy Lindemeyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00611906660393109802noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862324274932904205.post-11128971813521963412013-02-06T10:37:00.001-05:002013-02-06T10:37:32.002-05:00Home IS Where The Heart Is<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love this time of year. I look forward to relishing the time I take to write Christmas cards and letters to friends near and far. It's also a wonderful time to write down all of those customs and traditions that make your family <i>your </i>family. Keeping a journal is a priceless way to record your family memories.<div>
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I explore the joy of writing such notes, cards and journals in <b><a href="http://blog.hookerfurniture.com/2012/12/the-joy-of-holiday-writing-journals-cards-letters/" target="_blank">my latest blog for Hooker Furniture</a>.</b> I hope it inspires you in your own creative writing as you enjoy your time with family friends.<div>
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Nancy Lindemeyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00611906660393109802noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862324274932904205.post-29974198042738227472012-11-29T20:02:00.002-05:002012-11-29T20:02:24.684-05:00Furniture with secret Santa storage...and some festive gift-wrapping ideas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hi all,<br />
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It's time to get ready for the holidays! And in the spirit of the season I've posted a new blog for Hooker Furniture about<b> <a href="http://blog.hookerfurniture.com/2012/11/furniture-with-secret-santa-storage/" target="_blank">furniture with secret Santa storage</a></b>. There are some great ideas about how to keep your holiday gifts secret and safe from curious eyes along with some beautiful images that I hope will inspire your gift-wrapping this year.<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
NL<br />
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<br />Nancy Lindemeyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00611906660393109802noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862324274932904205.post-27403036028738488562012-10-23T11:04:00.002-04:002012-10-23T11:04:13.681-04:00Tasteful and Tasty: Pumpkin in Your Home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's pumpkin season! And in the spirit of that season, enjoy my most recent blog for Hooker Furniture Corporation, <b><a href="http://blog.hookerfurniture.com/2012/10/tasteful-and-tasty-pumpkin-in-your-home/" target="_blank">Tasteful and Tasty: Pumpkin in Your Home</a></b>. There are some great decorating ideas as well as a couple of terrific recipes to make the season flavorful.<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
NLNancy Lindemeyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00611906660393109802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862324274932904205.post-68818594207667927522012-06-13T11:43:00.000-04:002012-06-13T11:43:44.780-04:00The Case for Bookcases<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Part II in my series for Hooker Furniture on <i>How to Make Your Home Better Without Renovating</i>: <a href="http://blog.hookerfurniture.com/2012/06/2339/" target="_blank"><b>The Case for Bookcases</b></a>.<br />
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(If you missed Part I, <b><a href="http://blog.hookerfurniture.com/2012/06/how-to-make-your-home-better-without-renovating/" target="_blank">The Power of Paint</a></b>, be sure to have a read!)<br />
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Happy "renovating."<br />
NL<br />
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Summer is almost here!<br />
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A change of seasons often inspires a change in our home decor. I'm working on a summer series for Hooker Furniture called <i>How to Make Your Home Better Without Renovating</i>. This series will focus on how to make some nice adjustments to style without having to commit to the large-scale investments involved in construction renovations.<br />
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My first installment<a href="http://blog.hookerfurniture.com/2012/06/how-to-make-your-home-better-without-renovating/" target="_blank"> <b>The Power of Paint!</b></a><b> </b><br />
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Enjoy - and be sure to let me know what your favorite summer decor might include!<br />
NLNancy Lindemeyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00611906660393109802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862324274932904205.post-50284646526501630122012-05-11T11:55:00.001-04:002012-05-11T11:55:01.880-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Let me introduce my friend, Carolyn Renny, to you. Carolyn is a top TV food stylist, baker, chef, and mom. Her husband is a NYC restauranteur. Carolyn recently launched a fantastic little blog - <i>The Fourth Dish</i> - that includes personal musings, photos, food reviews and some terrific recipes such as one of my favorites, <b><a href="http://thefourthdish.blogspot.com/2012/03/orange-olive-oil-cake.html" target="_blank">Orange Olive Oil cake</a>. </b><br />
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Enjoy!<br />
NLNancy Lindemeyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00611906660393109802noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862324274932904205.post-67787486494647556532012-05-06T23:45:00.002-04:002012-05-06T23:45:40.104-04:00Mother's Day Bouquets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mother's Day is right around the corner. If you need some inspiration for a gift idea for mom, read my latest blog post for Hooker Furniture: <b><a href="http://blog.hookerfurniture.com/2012/05/how-to-create-mother%E2%80%99s-day-bouquets/" target="_blank">How to Create Mother's Day Bouquets</a></b>.<br />
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Enjoy,<br />
NLNancy Lindemeyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00611906660393109802noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862324274932904205.post-67895565301307119392012-02-14T14:08:00.002-05:002012-02-14T14:11:48.394-05:00Happy Valentine's Day<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Lds2VhagXHl_cEanFTr9xEKfGDkwVSseJ18b9vLCa89Xv036u9Dm0dUgBwLQmMvCn06jMzq2dEoulAQHERLbfzN7jYyrM4_stBZQn4Rc-X4SgemPbmGMEtW3n2mS6Bn2C7S1haG2-3Q/s1600/Screen+shot+2012-02-14+at+2.10.48+PM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 252px; height: 296px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Lds2VhagXHl_cEanFTr9xEKfGDkwVSseJ18b9vLCa89Xv036u9Dm0dUgBwLQmMvCn06jMzq2dEoulAQHERLbfzN7jYyrM4_stBZQn4Rc-X4SgemPbmGMEtW3n2mS6Bn2C7S1haG2-3Q/s400/Screen+shot+2012-02-14+at+2.10.48+PM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709071058701303890" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div>Just in time for Valentine's Day, Hooker Furniture has posted my latest blog on <b><a href="http://blog.hookerfurniture.com/2012/02/living-with-love-the-new-romantic-style-for-your-home/">Living with Love</a></b> and the new romantic style for your home. I hope it inspires you.</div><div style="font-weight: normal; "><br /></div>Happy Valentine's Day!<div style="font-weight: normal; ">NL</div>Nancy Lindemeyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00611906660393109802noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862324274932904205.post-26828546884273064752011-11-30T10:40:00.003-05:002011-11-30T10:45:31.058-05:00Holiday Home Accents<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqOmhWx6G3FVVq1S-e3pAjfGmVjJ09K9Ktiyh4Lq2J53Z0cW1uSUjHYepRmywQru1VBpUmwmkG10GVDiQq6kHrflO3RNKmkVyZInGQGZk_hH_boz73R5jzImAxBR1_GaKwEy6NJEUrnM0/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-11-30+at+10.44.21+AM.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 303px; height: 232px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqOmhWx6G3FVVq1S-e3pAjfGmVjJ09K9Ktiyh4Lq2J53Z0cW1uSUjHYepRmywQru1VBpUmwmkG10GVDiQq6kHrflO3RNKmkVyZInGQGZk_hH_boz73R5jzImAxBR1_GaKwEy6NJEUrnM0/s400/Screen+shot+2011-11-30+at+10.44.21+AM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680815415164532514" border="0" /></a><br />The holiday season is upon us and I'm thinking about decorating and how to make home holiday-happy. I've shared some of these insights in my <a href="http://blog.hookerfurniture.com/2011/11/make-your-home-holiday-happy-accents-for-your-home/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">latest blog for Hooker Furniture</span></a>, inspired by accents from their collections.<br /><br />Good wishes and good cheer to all!<br />NLNancy Lindemeyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00611906660393109802noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5862324274932904205.post-71804085181072257362011-11-17T12:23:00.002-05:002011-11-17T12:25:37.704-05:00Thanksgiving Buffets<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1OvoZhGKBd94m-XUxJoWULfgmbJCzXJdorlGluP0U3r3rNaprZ3JRgqHVXDojHdH_JVDaEPiAlRBCBbgdK_w2vszY8aTvHFbPg_VmhLMD-uS4cV2tzLlFsU4IbEoKktDz9dudH6c9Oho/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-11-17+at+12.23.31+PM.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 231px; height: 309px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1OvoZhGKBd94m-XUxJoWULfgmbJCzXJdorlGluP0U3r3rNaprZ3JRgqHVXDojHdH_JVDaEPiAlRBCBbgdK_w2vszY8aTvHFbPg_VmhLMD-uS4cV2tzLlFsU4IbEoKktDz9dudH6c9Oho/s400/Screen+shot+2011-11-17+at+12.23.31+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676017140808293842" border="0" /></a><br />Here are some fun ideas for how to make guests feel at home with <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://blog.hookerfurniture.com/2011/11/5-ways-to-suit-your-tastes-with-thanksgiving-buffets/">Thanksgiving buffets.</a><br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving to all!<br />NLNancy Lindemeyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00611906660393109802noreply@blogger.com2