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Throw A Retro BBQ for Memorial Day
Coinciding with the independent lifestyle that an automobile afforded, portable grills were all the rage in the 30's and 40's. You could even go to any Ford dealership and pick up a grill with charcoal and take it with you in your new car. In fact, it was Henry Ford who invented charcoal briquettes during the [...]
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Kamado Carne Asada
Photo courtesy of Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, Shreveport, LACelebrate Cinco de Mayo with Kamado Carne Asada Cinco de Mayo arose from the French occupation of Mexico when a well-armed French fleet landed in Veracruz and drove the Mexican government into retreat in 1861. The Mexicans, in a surprising turn of events, crushed the French army on [...]
Best Gifts for Mother's Day
The celebration of motherhood can be traced back to the ancient times when the Greeks and Romans held festivals in honor of their mother goddesses. The early Christians held a festival called "Mothering Sunday" on the fourth Sunday in Lent where the faithful return to their "mother church" for a special service. Over time "Mothering Sunday" [...]
Best Housewarming Gifts for Spring
Going to a house warming party this weekend? Few things are more exciting than moving into a new place and every empty home offers the potential and the promise of a new start. Housewarming gifts are a great way to help residents feel comfortable in an unfamiliar place and house warming parties are great occasions to [...]
Tips to Choose Classic Patio Furniture
Whether you are entertaining friends or having a quiet dinner, it’s better to do it in style and comfort with the right patio furniture. Outdoor living areas increase your quality of life and will transform your yard into functional space, so treat your patio as you would any other room in your home when decorating. Charleston Way 5-Piece [...]
Tips for a Grilled Easter Feast
Most people think of Easter Sunday as a time to gather with family and friends around the dining room table with the good china. It’s a scene that’s repeated over and over again. But if you love being outside on a beautiful spring day, why not have a Grilled Easter Feast! Easter is the holiday of rebirth and cooking [...]
Fire Pits Heat Up Your Outdoor Space
Fire Pits Heat Up Your Outdoor Space One of the hottest design concepts for an outside space is an open fire pit. There is no better way to spend your summer nights than outside, gathered around a crackling fire with your friends and family, but you can also extend your spring and fall entertaining seasons a bit [...]
Real Irish BBQ on St. Patrick's Day
Real Irish BBQ on St. Patrick's Day American's think that St. Patrick's Day is an excuse to drink green beer and eat corned beef and cabbage. The truth is that boiled Corned Beef isn't an Irish dish. It is American. In fact, many of the traditions of St. Patrick's Day celebrations didn't make it to Ireland [...]
Fans Brave 40 Degree Drop in Temperature For NHL Stadium Series Game
Photo courtesy of Kevin Lorenzi/The Times Fans Brave 40 Degree Drop in Temperature For NHL Stadium Series Game Tailgaters outside Heinz Field in Pittsburgh for the NHL Stadium series admitted they weren’t ready for the sudden drop in temperature. The highly-anticipated outdoor game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers was held at Heinz Field on Feb. [...]
Scandinavian Design
Scandinavian Design: More Than Just Ikea When we think of Scandinavian design we typically think of whitewashed walls, natural wood floors, rooms flooded with light and....Ikea! People are shying away from big, heavy sets of furniture and moving toward Scandinavian furniture because it has a lot of classic elements but also lends itself easily to modern interiors. Scandinavian [...]
