Cancelled vacations. Postponed honeymoons. Delayed holidays. This is how we will remember 2020. Travel plans all for naught. As this most-memorable year draws closer to an end, it might be the right time to plan a close-to-home getaway. A weekend or longer that feels like a vacation but is less than three hours from home. […]
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Simple Ways to add Luxurious Details
Luxury lies within the intricacies of design. The perception of soft and lush textiles, shining crystal and high-polished metallics can instantly elevate a space to feel more lavish. Luxurious designs, by description, embrace opulence at great expense. Complete interiors can revolve around this extravagance; however, there are also many simple opportunities to include details of […]
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Decking the Halls
Christmas starts in October at Ann Ryan’s home on Oyster Bay. That’s when she hauls out the boxes and boxes of holiday decorations she’s collected over the years and starts decking the halls of the 100-year-old home. Ryan’s collection includes Christmas-themed paintings, dozens of carved Santas and little ceramic Dickensian villages set in wintery scenes. […]
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How United Airlines Took Off from Gorst
Did you know that United Airlines took off from Gorst? Sounds a bit far-fetched; however, there just may be a bit of truth tucked away in there somewhere. Let’s go back and see if we can connect the dots. The story begins as John Gorst brings his family from Minnesota in 1888. After a journey […]
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A Visit with Santa
Yes, there is a Santa Claus. He lives on the Key Peninsula when he is not at the North Pole tending his reindeer or supervising the elves in the toy shop. His “Ho! Ho! Ho!” is most convincing, and he has a bag of magic tricks that confound even the most skeptic onlooker. This Santa […]
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Four Things You Can Do While Home for the Holidays
During the holidays, you may be seeking comfort, whether that’s the comfort of home — or anywhere but home. With travel precautions making possibilities somewhat limited this year, you may not be able to take the exact trip you’ve been dreaming about. However, whether or not you leave home this holiday season, you can find […]
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Christmas Lights and Cookie Delights
Don and Nancy Davenport have always hung Christmas lights on the front of their house, which is situated at the end of a long driveway on a cul-de-sac in Gig Harbor. “Because our house sits back so far from the street, hardly anyone can enjoy the lights,” Don lamented. And the homeowners couldn’t see the […]
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Traditional Holiday Dish — Green Bean Casserole
As you prepare your menu for upcoming family gatherings, add this classic favorite to the table. Find more recipes at culinary.net. Green Bean Casserole Ingredients: Instructions: Heat oven 350 degrees. In 3-quart casserole dish, stir soup, milk, soy sauce, black pepper, green beans and 1 1/3 cups fried onions. Bake 25 minutes. Stir green bean […]
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Five Ways to Celebrate the Holidays with Family while Social Distancing
Although heading into the holidays looks a bit different this year, that doesn’t mean those who are staying home have to miss out on all of the spirited activities and quality time that we look forward to all year. There are many ways to spend time with your loved ones while following local guidelines and […]