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What do you want for Christmas this year?

December 24, 2016

I’m heading to watch a show with my husband and try not to stay up too late! For the New Year, I’d like to leave you with a quote from Eartha Kitt: “I am learning all the time. The tombstone will be my diploma.” Doesn’t that feel like just another day in paradise? Learn new things always, and always choose to be with the ones you love. Talk with you in the New Year.. And yes, Paola are pillows available for sale…always on Etsy as PaolaStudio. An Eartha Kitt classic- Santa Baby. You know you’ve at least earned that sable
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Ring in the Holidays -The Pantry, Washington Depot

December 20, 2016

Paola Prints was thrilled to participate in the 25th Holiday in the Depot in Washington CT. We were hosted by staff and owner Michael Ackerman of The Pantry, a fabulous American Café featuring the area’s premiere bakery, artisan food and catering since 1977. What makes such a place successful? Great food. Kind people. A fun evening for all. Being with neighbors and friends -holiday gatherings are always a kick. Honestly, it’s part of what makes you keep going, right? Related Images:
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Home for the Holidays Includes Family

December 17, 2016

Family is inescapably at the center of most every holiday. Christmas, with its companion gift giving, carries the most serious mandate to be present to family- if not, to get them presents. Related Images:
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Oranges, Citrons and Holiday Magic in Fairy Tales

December 13, 2016

Holiday magic is enhanced by stories we carry from childhood- memories shared through generations. As a child I was somewhat obsessed with fairy tales and as one of many children, I was probably part of creating many shared memories, for better and worse. Related Images:
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Comfort Cooking Can Be Healthy Too

December 10, 2016

“Croque monsieur” is loosely translated as “gentleman crunch.” The ultimate comfort food. Related Images:
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Tis the Season to be Jolly

November 29, 2016

Are you feeling it? For many, a warm holiday glow begins with decorating. Santa Claus shown above, Related Images:
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It’s Time to Get the Tree

November 26, 2016

Thanksgiving has come and left behind the anticipation of a new holiday. Driving home today, I could feel it in the air, and see the trees on peoples cars. What IS that? Related Images:
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Happy Thanksgiving!

November 22, 2016

Big snow in the northwest corner of CT. Ten percent chance is already five inches and growing. Happily we’ve kept power when other parts of CT have lost theirs. That knowledge sends me off to the kitchen to continue Thanksgiving prep. Related Images:
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Recipe For a Great Thanksgiving

November 19, 2016

I seem to recall that the meal the colonists ate on the first thanksgiving was largely supplied by their Indian hosts. Work with me on this. There’s very little planning involved and you probably still have one more day to find a store to prepare your turkey. Related Images:
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A Hosta Farewell to Autumn in Litchfield

November 12, 2016

Well, that was a learning curve. Never made a slideshow. I collected some of my favorite Autumn hosta leaves just before composting them and made one for you- threw in a little music too. Click on the center of the graphic and the video will start. Fun? Right. I plan to do more another time. Related Images:
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