My Thanksgiving Music Playlist
It's Thanksgiving morning… The house is decorated, family and friends are waking up or are on their way and the food is ready to prep and cook, but do you have your music playlist ready?! I love...
View ArticleA Different Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving will be very different for me.Thanksgiving has long been a favorite holiday of mine. I have so many fond memories of gathering with my Grandma, Grandpa, Aunts, Uncles and 14 cousins...
View ArticleJANE TREACY AND ME – 20+ YEARS OF FREINDSHIP
One of the joys of working with QVC is the long-standing friendships I’ve made over the years. My dear friend, Jane Treacy,is a wonderful example of this. Joan Rivers taught me a wonderful lesson early...
View ArticleGetting Ready for Thanksgiving! Check Out These Outfits That Are Perfect For...
Hello, Denim Divas!I can’t believe how fast this year has flown by and the holidays are upon us. You all know that I love this time of year, but it does get hectic just trying to fit everything in. The...
View ArticleDyson Engineer Live Chat This Sunday, November 23!
Chat with a Dyson Engineer on Sunday, November 23 at 9am, noon, 3pm & 6pm CT for expert answers to your Dyson questions. Discover the engineering, power, and innovation that separates this brand!
View ArticleRisotto-Stuffed Collard Greens with Bacon - What's Your All-Time Favorite Side?
Hello, foodies…After two tasty pies (in honor of Sides and Pies month on In the Kitchen with David) it’s time for a savory side. And so this Wednesday, I bring you stuffed cabbage with a Southern...
View ArticleButternut Squash Tart
I love roasted butternut squash, and last week I loved the Swiss Chard tart. So I thought I would try a Roasted Butternut Squash Tart!First I cut up about 1 pound of Butternut Squash into cubes. Then...
View ArticleThe Power of Words……
For Quacker Factory, Jeanne, myself & our entire team, the power of the written word is very important in our world. In fact one of the very first sweatshirts that Jeanne created, many moons ago,...
View ArticleOur First Thanksgiving At The Farm – Family, Food And Apple Centerpieces!
I am so excited that we will be having our first Thanksgiving at the farm. I will get to cook some of the meal in the outdoor pizza oven and 20 of our family members and friends will feast with us in...
View ArticleForcing A Bit Of Spring - Bulbs In Your Home
November in Pennsylvania is typically known as a “dreary” month, so it’s the perfect excuse for me to bring some spring into my house with flowering bulbs. When I’m lacking color and fragrance outside...
View ArticleThanksgiving Traditions
This Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for the ability to stop the mad rush of design meetings and on-air appearances and take some time to enjoy the friends and loved ones I don’t get to see often enough....
View ArticleCreating Special Moments - The Reason I Love What I Do.
Everyone has heard me say a million times that “work isn’t work when you love what you do.” And I am so fortunate to live this every day. As a designer my greatest joy comes from gathering details...
View ArticleUsing Your Favorite Backyard Branches For Beautiful Indoor Holiday Décor
I enjoy the scents and look of bringing fresh branches into my home for holiday garlands, arrangements, and centerpieces. I’ve found that if I treat certain types of greenery, I keep the look I want...
View ArticleThree Easy DIY Projects, One Incredible Thanksgiving Tablescape
Hi, everyone!What will you be doing this time next week? Traveling home for the holiday? Doing the grocery shopping? Tidying up? If you’re feeling a little panicked, don’t. You’ve still got plenty of...
View ArticleHave questions for the Calista Tools team? Ask Now!
Calista Tools new Hot Wavers Today’s Special Value offer is HOT HOT HOT! Have a styling question you’re dying to ask? The Calista Tools Team will share styling tips from Maria McCool herself and answer...
View ArticleHomemade Thanksgiving Turkey Loaf Treat for Dogs
During Thanksgiving, it can be so tempting to give your fur babies a taste of the big meal! But the fat, grease, and herbs are trouble for our furry friends. Instead, here's a special treat for your...
View ArticleWHY do we decorate for Christmas?
Well Thursday November 20th at 10:00 AM I have my last edition of Home for the Holidays with Dan show, for the year. So I thought for a moment that maybe we should just talk about why we decorate for...
View ArticleCreamy Tomato Soup with Chicken
When the cold weather starts to set in, there is nothing like a bowl of tomato soup with a grilled cheese sandwich. I added some veggies and chicken to this classic soup recipe for a hardy stick to...
View ArticleWish List
Santa Baby put some clothing, jewelry, tools, toys etc. under the tree for me...I just received the first of probably many wish lists from my daughter Chelsea. Of course she also asked me what I...
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