tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77648289067763589342024-03-13T10:42:48.793-07:00SohomadeLifestylist® Suzanne Felber shares her tips on living a homemade, healthy lifestyle.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764828906776358934.post-32251232097475597252023-02-11T09:35:00.004-08:002023-02-11T09:35:48.389-08:00Mardi Gras Season is Here!<p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2PlgPxNg71z-2oB9DoqPfSeykBAaT7OJwuIz-PXgcdWaslK_3WW_LnMo1x39DtZ_tjNc1kxCcIDhb3VcQd7xC7sqsknRMtllhc9n4hzD9X0HLGWEOldd13xHfH0gy5WcoCeN-xVxY_kuEBCMpNiliO0dq_QPFp1qn3ez9eHLdcd3FeA00-dcJKQNH/s1080/New%20Orleans%20Insta.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2PlgPxNg71z-2oB9DoqPfSeykBAaT7OJwuIz-PXgcdWaslK_3WW_LnMo1x39DtZ_tjNc1kxCcIDhb3VcQd7xC7sqsknRMtllhc9n4hzD9X0HLGWEOldd13xHfH0gy5WcoCeN-xVxY_kuEBCMpNiliO0dq_QPFp1qn3ez9eHLdcd3FeA00-dcJKQNH/s16000/New%20Orleans%20Insta.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New Orleans During Mardi Gras Season<br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Last year I came to New Orleans for the first time in ages, and fell in love with the city all over again. So much to see and do, and we have been eating well ever since we got here. I'm so glad that I am back!</p>Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764828906776358934.post-69884310777001202022022-12-27T21:24:00.004-08:002022-12-27T21:24:57.049-08:00Happy Sohomade Holidays!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw8rgvngrl9eiY35AycwHY8BMRkcLr6JKbA3lLMvb4u-f_5TOreS4UtZhX2_ej5Q9zH4LJ2Ndj1b0KPZzuPYTkkV-xwzd3QYbug4esdlPuR4vN3dcj9KzCdLyPSXWRolMZ6whEmd29LBzOTBwYttVaUUTLllfDkcbAr__QKw7vu2-q-D0Aur7__r5q/s1080/Green%20Happy%20Holidays%20Frame%20Minimalist%20Instagram%20Post.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw8rgvngrl9eiY35AycwHY8BMRkcLr6JKbA3lLMvb4u-f_5TOreS4UtZhX2_ej5Q9zH4LJ2Ndj1b0KPZzuPYTkkV-xwzd3QYbug4esdlPuR4vN3dcj9KzCdLyPSXWRolMZ6whEmd29LBzOTBwYttVaUUTLllfDkcbAr__QKw7vu2-q-D0Aur7__r5q/s16000/Green%20Happy%20Holidays%20Frame%20Minimalist%20Instagram%20Post.png" /></a></div><br />Hoping that you are having a Sohomade holiday season with family and friends! <p></p>Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764828906776358934.post-88393815301801824822021-01-03T21:01:00.002-08:002021-01-03T21:01:22.964-08:00Welcome 2021!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmAd-7RIWw03y0vm-FAxARPr4amGlBCutzTfe2ox1lrLstHxQZo4BDJQ34dIroFpjabhCojdU3hhZF20zWLxWKhSFk-EerD5HzilZV-tekP63LXHo_EM_UpDbYrx6iaaksvBApRBhKQC8/s1080/Happy+New+Year+Instagram+Post+Animated+Festive.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmAd-7RIWw03y0vm-FAxARPr4amGlBCutzTfe2ox1lrLstHxQZo4BDJQ34dIroFpjabhCojdU3hhZF20zWLxWKhSFk-EerD5HzilZV-tekP63LXHo_EM_UpDbYrx6iaaksvBApRBhKQC8/s16000/Happy+New+Year+Instagram+Post+Animated+Festive.png" /></a></div><br />We are so thankful that a new year is finally here, and we can't wait to find out what it has in store for us! Cheers to 2021! <p></p>Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764828906776358934.post-80841002805550500782020-07-05T06:54:00.001-07:002020-07-05T06:54:49.385-07:00Happy 4th of July!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGpKx9TazqhIZKNd0HQNYNXPQ0tSGrktbSKVBBxe-V2bLSa9oHlQ3zkvpTCGcGU-U032zzwnAsVvN_wlouQdV85SmKLQJwwWLAExrWmDlIBYzhTQ7uci6R_uYv8LBLGkpVqcOVyiE0k8E/s7360/HAWL+Jenna+Dragon+4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4912" data-original-width="7360" height="524" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGpKx9TazqhIZKNd0HQNYNXPQ0tSGrktbSKVBBxe-V2bLSa9oHlQ3zkvpTCGcGU-U032zzwnAsVvN_wlouQdV85SmKLQJwwWLAExrWmDlIBYzhTQ7uci6R_uYv8LBLGkpVqcOVyiE0k8E/w781-h524/HAWL+Jenna+Dragon+4.JPG" width="781" /></a></div>Happy Fourth of July everyone! We were very careful to social distance, but we spent our time well looking at photos from our previous family gatherings on this special day. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYM-J_BnhA7Rmc45rhnXoNOEBq-FAJfMY2nhGFTOSqmOFeqhLgsIssJw9ueN2xb61k8b4Vg1rRDXQOeyWrQjXNPwLbn9KHMXfA-tk7TT83RajXQd5_eeHgOvNLxc5UQ7lGC6hPwHnbYOQ/s5472/HAWL+Boat+Decorating+85.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5472" data-original-width="3648" height="976" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYM-J_BnhA7Rmc45rhnXoNOEBq-FAJfMY2nhGFTOSqmOFeqhLgsIssJw9ueN2xb61k8b4Vg1rRDXQOeyWrQjXNPwLbn9KHMXfA-tk7TT83RajXQd5_eeHgOvNLxc5UQ7lGC6hPwHnbYOQ/w650-h976/HAWL+Boat+Decorating+85.JPG" width="650" /></a></div><div>Our family loves a great Sohomade project, and we always have fun decorating our boat for the annual Hideaway Lake Fourth of July Boat Parade. It's a family affair!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrxEGwMDJjpUGUg48UK9xp8WXr8F9Y54MODukfwVhqAwmYJv89MM6Jy4TPubafWrJOiN2eLiT2Xu4l7lknZ4uL6q8eMIb5ogZ5-0NhvdfuDulQu-07XZArKjxMidQ8vJTB7nrtsgddWvY/s4800/HAWL+Boat+Parade+71.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3200" data-original-width="4800" height="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrxEGwMDJjpUGUg48UK9xp8WXr8F9Y54MODukfwVhqAwmYJv89MM6Jy4TPubafWrJOiN2eLiT2Xu4l7lknZ4uL6q8eMIb5ogZ5-0NhvdfuDulQu-07XZArKjxMidQ8vJTB7nrtsgddWvY/w781-h520/HAWL+Boat+Parade+71.JPG" width="781" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>And our holidays are all about simply enjoying lake life, which we all enjoy. 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In January we were busy going to conferences and doing buying trips, and in March we had to temporarily close our vintage shop at Lula B's in Oak Cliff, Texas. But we have so many great items that we have purchased we didn't want them to sit in boxes, so we have finally done what a lot of you have been asking us to do - we now have shops online!<br />
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Our <a href="http://www.lifestyled.net/" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> is mostly vintage hats and scarves. We are also trying out some vintage bridal dresses and accessories that are stunning like this dress and jacket from the 50's.<br />
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Our <a href="http://www.thelifestylist.com/" target="_blank">Poshmark</a> shop is full of edgy, current clothing and accessories for men, women, and kids. This is where you'll find lots of great buys on ready to wear items by the fashion brands that you know and love.<br />
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And if you are looking for curated items that you won't find anywhere else, our <a href="http://www.thelifestylistlook.com/" target="_blank">eBay store</a> is the place to shop. This is where we will be putting those odd, unique, collectible items - especially vintage items that we discover on our travels.<br />
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We hope that you'll visit us at our various shops during these challenging times, and find something that will put a smile on your face. Please let us know what you choose for your own collections!Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764828906776358934.post-86381731572644724092019-12-26T19:26:00.002-08:002019-12-26T19:26:41.987-08:00Happy Holidays!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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From our homes to yours -hoping that you have a sweet Thanksgiving with family and friends.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764828906776358934.post-8822806116519393092019-11-11T18:02:00.000-08:002019-11-11T18:02:35.244-08:00Remembering Our Veterans<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Veterans Day. It's important to say thank-you to all of our veterans today and to remember all of teh sacrifices that were made for us.<br />
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Thank-you for your service.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764828906776358934.post-48098146535351028472015-07-04T13:50:00.000-07:002019-11-11T18:03:02.670-08:00Have a Happy Homemade 4th!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Have a happy and homemade 4th of July!<br />
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There's nothing like the <a href="http://www.bigtex.com/">State Fair of Texas</a>. It's Americana at it's finest, and entering the cooking contests is something we look forward to every year.<br />
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<a href="http://www.lifestylist.com/">Lifestylist®</a> Suzanne Felber has had a great fair this year - she's already won 4 blue ribbons! It take a lot of time and energy coming up with new recipes and concepts, and we'll be sharing those recipes on the Lifestylist website.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764828906776358934.post-22083280490512580892013-12-30T16:24:00.001-08:002019-11-11T18:03:24.287-08:00Happy New Year<br />
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All of us at The <a href="http://www.lifestylist.com/">Lifestylist Brands</a> would like to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving. May it be filled with family, friends, love and great food!Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764828906776358934.post-721793095900701502012-12-30T15:49:00.001-08:002012-12-30T15:49:26.755-08:00Happy HolidaysHappy Holidays from The <a href="http://www.lifestylist.com/">Lifestylist®</a> Brands. Here's hoping that your holidays is shiny and bright!<br />
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Summer is definitely here, and it's heating up in Texas. I turn into a really lazy cook when it gets so hot, and we do the <a href="http://www.lifestylist.com/">Lifestylist®</a> version of a salad bar many evenings.<br />
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Everything
gets prepped - even the kids help plate their favorite ingredients
-then we put everything on the island and people make their own salads
as big or small as they choose.<br />
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I've stopped buying the bagged lettuce and greens because they are expensive and taste like chemicals to me. With the <a href="http://www.oxo.com/">OXO</a>
Salad Spinner you can easily use heads of lettuce, spin them and even
serve them in the bowl of the spinner. The kids love to help, and it's
fast and easy for me.<br />
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<em>There's
nothing better than a fresh salad using produce from my garden and my
local farmers market. I love just setting out all of the prepped
ingredients and letting people make their own salads to suit their
tastes.<br /> </em><br />
<em>Texas isn't known for their lettuce though, so being <a data-mce-href="http://www.thelazycook.com" href="http://www.thelazycook.com/">the Lazy Cook</a>
that I am, I've been buying bagged greens so there's no work involved.
I've been finding lately though that many of these have a chemical taste
to them, and they are expensive! The salad spinner I've had is a pain
in the neck - it's messy, hard to clean and doesn't seem to really spin
much of the water off.<br /> </em><br />
<em>Leave it to <a data-mce-href="http://www.oxo.com" href="http://www.oxo.com/">OXO</a> to have the perfect solution - their <a data-mce-href="http://www.oxo.com/p-491-salad-spinner.aspx" href="http://www.oxo.com/p-491-salad-spinner.aspx">Good Grips Salad Spinner</a>.
It is so well designed it's actually fun to use! OXO must have a lot of
engineers on their team because not only do they include great features
in their products, they are features that perform perfectly. It seems
to be a very thoughtful company that truly cares about giving us
thoughtful products that can make our time in the kitchen more
productive and enjoyable. </em><br />
<em>The basket and pumping device
of the salad spinner are so well balanced you actually use a brake
button to slow down and stop the spinning. It has a non-slip base that
keeps it in place on the counter, and since you pump with a downward
motion you can use it one-handed or have the kids help you out in the
kitchen. My grand kids love using it to wash and spin the spinach for
their favorite "Say Cheese Spinach Bake" that we make together. Not only
has it helped them enjoy working with me in the kitchen, it has also
gotten them to like spinach!</em><br />
<em>Now for more great news. OXO
has not only sent one of these super salad spinners to me to try out,
they have also sent us another one that I can give away to one of my
lucky readers. All you have to do is leave a comment below as to what
unique way you will use your new salad spinner. There will also be some
ways that you can earn extra chances to win including "liking" the <a data-mce-href="http://www.facebook.com/OXO" href="http://www.facebook.com/OXO">OXO</a> and <a data-mce-href="http://www.facebook.com/lifestylelist" href="http://www.facebook.com/lifestylelist">LifeStyleList</a>
Facebook pages. The contest will run through May 18th 2012, and if the
winner doesn't respond to us within 24 hours of being notified we will
choose another winner.<br /> </em><br />
<em>You need to be a resident of
the US and over 18 yrs. old to enter. This contest has no affiliation
with Facebook. OXO provided the two salad spinners to us at no charge,
and the opinions are our own.</em><br />
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<noscript><a href="http://rafl.es/enable-js">You need javascript enabled to see this giveaway</a>.</noscript>Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764828906776358934.post-79200029450206053782012-02-21T18:40:00.001-08:002012-02-21T18:40:04.744-08:00Mardi Gras Greetings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2jdwzgln2P-44dNfXqeV0aWmijM1Ock5_mYbtkp8FaGrYakR6kGLHLTfowRwQ8R1Ms98kDpF9dBd3wr1bc0oVKX7K1cIV0_9B4jo_gS5ubEy9EdwAjyCsh1HrcmWRMU3BCb1HFC243Mo6/s1600/Daisy_MardiGras++5174.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2jdwzgln2P-44dNfXqeV0aWmijM1Ock5_mYbtkp8FaGrYakR6kGLHLTfowRwQ8R1Ms98kDpF9dBd3wr1bc0oVKX7K1cIV0_9B4jo_gS5ubEy9EdwAjyCsh1HrcmWRMU3BCb1HFC243Mo6/s1600/Daisy_MardiGras++5174.jpg" /></a></div>Daisy loves the <a href="http://www.lifestylist.com/">Lifestylist®</a> philosophy of Life Celebrating Style. She is also open to any excuse to wear her favorite hats and attract attention. Mardi Gras Greetings from Daisy the diva dog and the Lifestylist® family!Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764828906776358934.post-29874939788061069732012-01-08T08:45:00.001-08:002012-01-08T08:45:02.934-08:00What's Mine is Not Yours - Intellectual Property<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLyhp-sBpoDFJpcYoOA5G6LDSKx8ZGtrQyvQqwiawqn7W2rrk9ZAqJicUgl23ThpijYSaPEeK45UPIFo8QIRmOmBCmUuopBLMGmlu3-MXo-6T5ezrHwSIEI3diamoEGnYcCYWUUX7pVMbp/s1600/Purple+Cow6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLyhp-sBpoDFJpcYoOA5G6LDSKx8ZGtrQyvQqwiawqn7W2rrk9ZAqJicUgl23ThpijYSaPEeK45UPIFo8QIRmOmBCmUuopBLMGmlu3-MXo-6T5ezrHwSIEI3diamoEGnYcCYWUUX7pVMbp/s320/Purple+Cow6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjWDCVn-LMu8Shgt8_ah2ToWiei2WeoKhK59I2UU0xSGrD1sJ1iLTL7I2_0qQUjDNex8vUiUGlZX5GWEl8BB1v1R5FuC1GbK4STtfx3hhGtiwF560IyIbkEl5h5LAwN1Ub_1ieAp-KJO1Y/s1600/Purple+Cow4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjWDCVn-LMu8Shgt8_ah2ToWiei2WeoKhK59I2UU0xSGrD1sJ1iLTL7I2_0qQUjDNex8vUiUGlZX5GWEl8BB1v1R5FuC1GbK4STtfx3hhGtiwF560IyIbkEl5h5LAwN1Ub_1ieAp-KJO1Y/s320/Purple+Cow4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://www.sethgodin.com/sg/default.asp">Seth Godin</a> is my guru. He is so no nonsense but funny at times, intellectual but down to earth, and what I really love about him is that he can get a point across faster than anyone else I know. His <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1591843170/permissionmarket">Purple Cow</a> book started me on a new road to being more involved in marketing and social media so I'm forever grateful. When I worked on the Purple Cow House Campaign with <a href="http://patriothomesblog.com/">Patriot Homes</a> I made sure to get permission from Mr. Godin, and we credited him for the phrase (and gave out his Purple Cow Book).<br />
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Today I got a great post from him titled "<a href="http://www.typepad.com/services/trackback/6a00d83451b31569e2015392c2ac55970b">Simple Thoughts About Fair Use</a>". So timely, and as always so well written. In this new blogging, social world I'm always stunned to see how many people are using other people's photography, ads, brands, and stories without permission. This article is a must read for anyone who is even thinking about posting on Facebook, Twitter, or a blog and using someones text or images.<br />
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I'm fortunate enough to have access to a very talented photographer - Lisa Stewart of <a href="http://www.lisastewartphotography.com/">Lisa Stewart Photography</a>. The images you see in my <a href="http://lifestylistblog.com/">blogs</a>, on my <a href="http://facebook.com/lifestylelist">Lifestylist Design Facebook page</a> and on my website have been shot specifically for my use. I do that so I'm not using other people's work and having copyright infringements.<br />
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<a href="http://lifestylist.com/">Lifestylist®</a> is a term that I successfully trademarked in 2002 - my registration number is 2583235. I'm very proud of this because I thought I had a good idea and made the extra effort do "do the right thing" and spend the time, effort, and money to trademark it. You would be amazed at how much time I've had to spend since them protecting my mark because people haven't bothered to do their homework and see that it's trademarked before they use it in their own businesses. <br />
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Before you decide that you have discovered the next great phrase, or "borrow" a photo from someone else be sure to read Seth's post. Wondering where to learn more about these topics? The <a href="http://uspto.gov/">US Patent and Trademark Office</a> has a great site, and it is also where you can search trademark registrations and applications.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764828906776358934.post-58637888904229121392011-12-25T20:01:00.001-08:002011-12-25T20:01:59.522-08:00Happy Holidays From The Lifestylist®<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbi7a17OqelBESXJpPX263qiDYe20j-bwuA8_g5c_VAr83af4bh6SwnI9Zjsi0Ln0A4AidiVFy_q_Yqrgn3eHaPx8TctZnsTdA-RxGyg7MRnOjgVO6_zjkpyOWMyfymc4Pcy20qZ8p7J4/s1600/XMAS2011.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbi7a17OqelBESXJpPX263qiDYe20j-bwuA8_g5c_VAr83af4bh6SwnI9Zjsi0Ln0A4AidiVFy_q_Yqrgn3eHaPx8TctZnsTdA-RxGyg7MRnOjgVO6_zjkpyOWMyfymc4Pcy20qZ8p7J4/s320/XMAS2011.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764828906776358934.post-57342575850496223302011-12-03T09:19:00.001-08:002011-12-03T09:19:20.165-08:00Lifestylist® Breakfast Biscuits<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia3xotRblUH-1B78dT2ccMK-_gotA6hsokhxxdovq-GynnKnWEP21t2y0Ue0w0ttTGwGBQpmZ6ijdJYEu4oA4JyJrOz5hJTSB7nIlSGxjHxSIz6saWDcKq5XCIJDnJRhewZsIt_ebtbd6M/s1600/BIS_0758.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia3xotRblUH-1B78dT2ccMK-_gotA6hsokhxxdovq-GynnKnWEP21t2y0Ue0w0ttTGwGBQpmZ6ijdJYEu4oA4JyJrOz5hJTSB7nIlSGxjHxSIz6saWDcKq5XCIJDnJRhewZsIt_ebtbd6M/s640/BIS_0758.JPG" width="424" /></a></div><a data-mce-href="http://www.lazycookblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/BIS_0780.jpg" href="http://www.lazycookblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/BIS_0780.jpg"><img alt="" data-mce-src="http://www.lazycookblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/BIS_0780-1024x678.jpg" height="475" src="http://www.lazycookblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/BIS_0780-1024x678.jpg" title="BIS_0780" width="717" /></a>Anyone who reads this blog knows this <a data-mce-href="http://lifestylist.com" href="http://lifestylist.com/">Lifestylist®</a> is not keen on mixes, but I'm going to make an exception with this recipe.<br />
Breakfast is a hard meal for me, and I know that my daughter has a tough time getting something healthy into my grandkids before they all head out to school. This is the <a data-mce-href="http://lifestylistfood.com" href="http://lifestylistfood.com/">LifestylistFood®</a> version of a recipe I found on <a data-mce-href="http://pinterest.com/lifestylist" href="http://pinterest.com/lifestylist">Pinterest</a>, and I'm crazy about it! It's easy enough that the kids can make them themselves. By adding the ham and cheese you get some nutrients that can hold you over until lunch, and these are so moist you don't need butter or anything else on them. Be sure not to substitute something else for the buttermilk - it gives these the moistness and kick that makes these so special.<br />
<b>Breakfast Biscuits</b><br />
Ingredients:<br />
1/4 cup lean ham, sliced and chopped<br />
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese<br />
3/4 cup buttermilk<br />
1 1/2 cups Bisquick®<br />
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Put all ingredients into a bowl and stir just until combined. Scoop into buttered muffin tins, and bake 15-18 minutes or until tops are lightly browned.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764828906776358934.post-12297436778004193752011-11-27T18:15:00.001-08:002011-11-27T18:15:10.984-08:00On The Record With The Lifestylist®<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAv6PnMKW8EJr7vn1IgVRt2CdYy_pCcezPiNxt6LmCKaMb2gydDPhq1-ABeMlXdxdLdgHYG9b8AVXqr9Z_A0Q5mp1PozquTGZC4wfzXgMS4nH-6g_I2d0x-awWveNbEDw2oFTS86iu4190/s1600/Studebaker+1957.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAv6PnMKW8EJr7vn1IgVRt2CdYy_pCcezPiNxt6LmCKaMb2gydDPhq1-ABeMlXdxdLdgHYG9b8AVXqr9Z_A0Q5mp1PozquTGZC4wfzXgMS4nH-6g_I2d0x-awWveNbEDw2oFTS86iu4190/s320/Studebaker+1957.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><a data-mce-href="http://lifestylelist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/SSF-Records-Article.jpg" href="http://lifestylelist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/SSF-Records-Article.jpg"><img alt="" data-mce-src="http://lifestylelist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/SSF-Records-Article-1024x596.jpg" height="417" src="http://lifestylelist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/SSF-Records-Article-1024x596.jpg" title="SSF Records Article" width="717" /></a><br />
<a data-mce-href="http://lifestylelist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Aunt-Bess-Ostrich-1925-.jpg" href="http://lifestylelist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Aunt-Bess-Ostrich-1925-.jpg"><img alt="" data-mce-src="http://lifestylelist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Aunt-Bess-Ostrich-1925--300x177.jpg" height="177" src="http://lifestylelist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Aunt-Bess-Ostrich-1925--300x177.jpg" title="Aunt Bess Ostrich 1925" width="300" /></a><a data-mce-href="http://lifestylelist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Aunt-Bess-Flying-1927.jpg" href="http://lifestylelist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Aunt-Bess-Flying-1927.jpg"><img alt="" data-mce-src="http://lifestylelist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Aunt-Bess-Flying-1927-300x275.jpg" height="275" src="http://lifestylelist.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Aunt-Bess-Flying-1927-300x275.jpg" title="Aunt Bess Flying 1927" width="300" /></a>One of the questions I get asked the most is how I ever decided to become a <a data-mce-href="http://lifestylist.co" href="http://lifestylist.co/">Lifestylist</a>®, and where did I get my training.<br />
I've been called a storyteller many times and it's an accurate assessment - I use my talents and materials to tell a story in a home. Hopefully this story explains to the potential homeowner why their lives would be better by living in this home, and what they can expect from the community, the builder, and from the experience. To tell the story, I collect thousands of items - old and new - that I incorporate into my <a data-mce-href="http://lifestyled.co" href="http://lifestyled.co/">LifeStyled</a> homes.<br />
This weekend I decided it was time to go through some of the things I've collected, and it's been quite a trip down memory lane. I discovered a trunk I forgot about that had family photos from the early 1900's that gave me a glimpse into my family history I hadn't been aware of. Through this discovery I'm finding I come from a very artistic family full of risk takers. This ostrich photo with my great aunt will now always be one of my favorites.<br />
It seems I've been in the media longer than I remembered for my decorating skills. My mother and both grandmothers were very talented in the design fields, and I was lucky enough to be nurtured and inspired by them. This article from 1969 shows me as a 13 yr old showing off some of my skills with my mother and sisters. Apparently I also had my own booth at the church bazaar selling paper flowers and copper enameled jewelry that I made. What's funny is that after seeing this, I may have to try this again - it's really a fun idea!<br />
I'm honored to be a <a data-mce-href="http://lifestylistblog.com" href="http://lifestylistblog.com/">Lifestylist®</a>, and I love having the opportunity to help others find their passions in life. This holiday season remember what makes you happy, and share that passion with your friends and family - you might even find a new career by doing it!Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764828906776358934.post-89712555219861766012011-11-26T19:17:00.001-08:002011-11-26T19:17:46.411-08:00The Lifestylist® Companies Support Small Business Saturday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf2HmXbXCjF6HFgwLkf7Jb_TqZ_WReR7OoNaFaF42gJewp19yaVMaepcDwOYVrc3BEqXsg5DDNN9HKEUFl_vNK5M1hP1VBRNeojdT-c1bMHzQKkJOQJxYpj0jwfeBbEESmRcoleZAOa8IV/s1600/Louisville+Final+Show+Pictures+005.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf2HmXbXCjF6HFgwLkf7Jb_TqZ_WReR7OoNaFaF42gJewp19yaVMaepcDwOYVrc3BEqXsg5DDNN9HKEUFl_vNK5M1hP1VBRNeojdT-c1bMHzQKkJOQJxYpj0jwfeBbEESmRcoleZAOa8IV/s320/Louisville+Final+Show+Pictures+005.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi997BemrGphXM3qvuA2vkX8aRPLBiXYRN45AaCeX4dsek2i91iXCvjAxq_xfA2ZtLg-W5CfdrAF27997cUa-0M5_tensr_nqUMQVvLPk50jvYQ21aLKnBP16tP7oM-HGgxj1YLPx9rWAMt/s1600/Statue+of+Liberty.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi997BemrGphXM3qvuA2vkX8aRPLBiXYRN45AaCeX4dsek2i91iXCvjAxq_xfA2ZtLg-W5CfdrAF27997cUa-0M5_tensr_nqUMQVvLPk50jvYQ21aLKnBP16tP7oM-HGgxj1YLPx9rWAMt/s320/Statue+of+Liberty.JPG" width="240" /></a><br />
We are so proud to be involved in the <a data-mce-href="http://nahb.com" href="http://nahb.com/">home building</a> business, and many of our customers are small privately owned companies that build homes for local families.<br />
All of our <a data-mce-href="http://lifestylistblog.com" href="http://lifestylistblog.com/">Lifestylist® </a>companies are built around the idea that if we buy from local companies and support our local businesses we help them to become homeowners and live the all American dream of owning a home of your own.We loved the 8 years that we were the Lifestylist® for <a data-mce-href="http://patriothomesblog.com" href="http://patriothomesblog.com/">Patriot Homes </a>- we always did at least one Patriotic themed <a data-mce-href="http://modelhomesthatsell.com" href="http://modelhomesthatsell.com/">model home</a>, and I think they were my favorites.<br />
I'd like to say that I'm an example of dreams coming true - I married early, never finished college but here I am owning my own business and being able to help others.<br />
If you are looking for a <a data-mce-href="http://lifestylist.co" href="http://lifestylist.co/">Lifestylist®</a> to help merchandise and add Lifestyle to your homes, please contact us at: answers@lifestylist.com, or take a look at our website at: <a data-mce-href="http://jrlifestylist.com" href="http://jrlifestylist.com/">www.lifestylist.com</a><br />
Let's all support locally owned businesses and bring jobs back to America!Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764828906776358934.post-73226406404772161102011-11-24T21:22:00.001-08:002011-11-24T21:22:43.730-08:00Being Thankful<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4b5BbNr0o1UPFOunjqciQgofkqBAW_9hFRaAt5yi8-wEhyphenhyphen1Cqm5u__IcLWb4sE_i1EbH1XSOu2KQMxAA_5LfxAdMsg9VECPrG3asobDTp9vJDWxvUADHh-3DrM-d84xN_tbYEQb2bpOwM/s1600/Hurricanes+Pace+Sign.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4b5BbNr0o1UPFOunjqciQgofkqBAW_9hFRaAt5yi8-wEhyphenhyphen1Cqm5u__IcLWb4sE_i1EbH1XSOu2KQMxAA_5LfxAdMsg9VECPrG3asobDTp9vJDWxvUADHh-3DrM-d84xN_tbYEQb2bpOwM/s320/Hurricanes+Pace+Sign.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLZHIfDzpaYF0ezTNgGhAME_f5F856b8EqACtTehHkv5Vrbh_TqwMCbmmVgZCq0LiIKQCLYx3YQTo6nB9GNE6UNca_dFLo1fRaZS-o9OYrwDqD2xLuCdQUrp5LsZEWPj4Out76f2cZrEnB/s1600/+Hurricane+SSF+and+parents.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLZHIfDzpaYF0ezTNgGhAME_f5F856b8EqACtTehHkv5Vrbh_TqwMCbmmVgZCq0LiIKQCLYx3YQTo6nB9GNE6UNca_dFLo1fRaZS-o9OYrwDqD2xLuCdQUrp5LsZEWPj4Out76f2cZrEnB/s320/+Hurricane+SSF+and+parents.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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Happy Thanksgiving! This holiday is about food and family, but even more than that I like to use it to remind me how thankful I am for what I have, and for those around me.<br />
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For over 25 years my parents were very active doing disaster relief with <a href="http://www.salvationarmy.org/">The Salvation Army</a>, and even raised the money for a state of the art canteen for the Tyler Texas location. Whenever there was a disaster or need and my parents got a call they dropped everything and hit the road. One of the most memorable phone calls I ever received was when Hurricane Katrina hit and my parents answered the call. They called me when they were outside the Super Dome not having a clue what was going on inside. For six weeks they were in the French Quarter feeding the volunteers - my Dad always joked he always wanted to have a restaurant in the French Quarter and he finally got his wish!<br />
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Whenever this <a href="http://www.lifestylist.co/">Lifestylist®</a> could I joined them on the road helping my Mom cook up to 2,000 hot meals a day and seeing first hand what mother nature can dish out. People were so sweet and hospitable, even though many had lost everything that they had. It was always hard to leave - I wanted to stay there and help rebuild.<br />
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This year I have been blessed to be involved with three amazing organizations - <a href="http://www.sharedhousing.org/">Shared Housing</a>, <a href="http://www.genesisshelter.org/">Genesis Women's Shelter</a> and <a href="http://www.homeaiddallas.org/">HomeAid/Homebuilders Care.</a> I am always so drawn to the kids - many of them have seen things we can't even imagine, but they always have the best manners, always say please, thank-you and give the best hugs :)<br />
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It's harder than ever to make a living, but even if you can't make a donation to a worthwhile charity think about donating your time -you'll be very thankful that you did.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764828906776358934.post-70703994383859831652011-11-04T10:35:00.001-07:002011-11-04T10:35:15.603-07:00Thermador and Sur La Table - a Perfect Pairing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMwPW-MR-3wIcZk-H8od2aQrTF1tLw6OUtEu5nUzRFJwsmC2NyrKCWJ0lhRcL7Y55_Bcqo6WTVO238XHZPhpMzo6W7mLfNSdEQagzY-k7PRmY-dvARRzHeP5FOzySN1x820RunCacO8B4/s1600/06.MS.Surlatable+005.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMwPW-MR-3wIcZk-H8od2aQrTF1tLw6OUtEu5nUzRFJwsmC2NyrKCWJ0lhRcL7Y55_Bcqo6WTVO238XHZPhpMzo6W7mLfNSdEQagzY-k7PRmY-dvARRzHeP5FOzySN1x820RunCacO8B4/s320/06.MS.Surlatable+005.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><a data-mce-href="http://thelazycook.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/SET_0740.jpg" href="http://thelazycook.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/SET_0740.jpg"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-91" data-mce-src="http://thelazycook.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/SET_0740-300x200.jpg" height="200" src="http://thelazycook.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/SET_0740-300x200.jpg" title="SET_0740" width="300" /></a><a data-mce-href="http://thelazycook.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/SET_0698.jpg" href="http://thelazycook.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/SET_0698.jpg"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-90" data-mce-src="http://thelazycook.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/SET_0698-300x200.jpg" height="200" src="http://thelazycook.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/SET_0698-300x200.jpg" title="SET_0698" width="300" /></a><br />
<a data-mce-href="http://thelazycook.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/06.MS_.Surlatable-080.jpg" href="http://thelazycook.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/06.MS_.Surlatable-080.jpg"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-88" data-mce-src="http://thelazycook.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/06.MS_.Surlatable-080-300x200.jpg" height="200" src="http://thelazycook.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/06.MS_.Surlatable-080-300x200.jpg" title="06.MS.Surlatable 080" width="300" /></a><a data-mce-href="http://thelazycook.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/06.MS_.Surlatable-024.jpg" href="http://thelazycook.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/06.MS_.Surlatable-024.jpg"><img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-89" data-mce-src="http://thelazycook.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/06.MS_.Surlatable-024-300x200.jpg" height="200" src="http://thelazycook.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/06.MS_.Surlatable-024-300x200.jpg" title="06.MS.Surlatable 024" width="300" /></a>It's hard to believe that this <a data-mce-href="http://lifestylistblog.com" href="http://lifestylistblog.com/">Lifestylist®</a> made it through another year of The State Fair of Texas cooking contests! I am thrilled with the ribbons I won, and even though I missed a few of the contests I usually enter so I could take part in the <a data-mce-href="http://thermador.com" href="http://thermador.com/">Thermador</a> Design Council, the information I received (as well as being pampered and having a chef cook almost every meal for us) was better than any ribbon.<br />
When I'm thinking about what I want to enter and I'm looking for those special tools, Sur La Table is always my first stop. After I bought a <a data-mce-href="http://www.surlatable.com/product/PRO-602490/Taylor-Instruments-Connoisseur-Digital-Candy-and-Deep-Fry-Thermometer" href="http://www.surlatable.com/product/PRO-602490/Taylor-Instruments-Connoisseur-Digital-Candy-and-Deep-Fry-Thermometer">digital candy thermometer</a> there I started winning in the candy contests and now I can't imagine life without it. I also know they will always have the perfect pan, cruet, or sea salt to make my entries stand out.<br />
A few years ago I was fortunate enough to get to photograph an event at the Dallas Sur La Table that was a book signing with <a data-mce-href="http://marthastewart.com" href="http://marthastewart.com/">Martha Stewart</a>! For three hours I had a chance to see this icon in person, and for the record she could not have been more gracious. The Sur La Table team made the event go seamlessly, and everyone had a wonderful time.<br />
When I was at the Thermador Culinary Center last week I heard great news - Sur La Table is now featuring Thermador appliances in many of their kitchens! Now you have the opportunity to take some of their <a data-mce-href="http://www.surlatable.com/category/Web-Cooking-Root/Cooking-Classes" href="http://www.surlatable.com/category/Web-Cooking-Root/Cooking-Classes">cooking classes</a> and be able to try out the steam oven and many of the other innovations that Thermador offers.<br />
<a data-mce-href="http://thermador.com" href="http://thermador.com/">Thermador</a> and <a data-mce-href="http://www.surlatable.com" href="http://www.surlatable.com/">Sur la Table</a> - I can't think of a better pairing!Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764828906776358934.post-40280263628315149392011-10-31T13:59:00.001-07:002011-10-31T13:59:01.984-07:00Tricks and Treats From The Lifestylist®<div style="color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 0.3em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.6em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBGzH0y0dRGH3wy4yQQVYSDle848ZtQuQvMnDvCiktFppS1t47frirTEZNWO9uXDnEZIukDYeZSozvJv0UDbb4xFrXaKwGWaNAJmOXZu0KV_c_auXADc7vUFP2Us4bYZCxQRXDE-Kd9Dha/s1600/SET_0658.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; cursor: move; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Pumpkin Patch (16)" width="225" /></a>Even though it's been a very busy month, we made a point of catching up with one of our favorite <a href="http://www.jrlifestylist.com/">Jr. Lifestylist's</a> to see what he was doing for his annual Halloween party.</div></div><div style="color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 0.3em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.6em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Sam Davis' parties are legendary, and this year was no exception. With over 75 kids attending this year's bash we wanted to create fun, themed treats that he could serve outdoors. Take a look at what we came up with - <a data-mce-href="http://youtu.be/5BIhkFu6SHo" href="http://youtu.be/5BIhkFu6SHo" style="color: #0071bb; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Witch Hats</a> and <a data-mce-href="http://youtu.be/wB7Lx8L-ezQ" href="http://youtu.be/wB7Lx8L-ezQ" style="color: #0071bb; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Krispy Pumpkin Treats</a>.</div></div><div style="color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 0.3em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.6em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">We also worked on some <a data-mce-href="http://youtu.be/XrJREJbE4xE" href="http://youtu.be/XrJREJbE4xE" style="color: #0071bb; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">tabletop ideas</a> for the Fall holiday season that were inexpensive but would put our guests (and ourselves!) in the mood. The Lifestylist® Designed homes for <a data-mce-href="http://youtu.be/Tw2-xkN_4cU" href="http://youtu.be/Tw2-xkN_4cU" style="color: #0071bb; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">SE Homes of Texas</a> were full of ideas that visitors could do in their own homes.</div></div><div style="color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 0.3em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.6em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">While we were on the road we discovered the <a data-mce-href="http://youtu.be/ChhhXGYpdc4" href="http://youtu.be/ChhhXGYpdc4" style="color: #0071bb; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Great Pumpkin Patch</a> in Clarence Center, NY - if this doesn't get you in the mood nothing will!</div></div><div style="color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 0.3em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0.6em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Have a wonderful Halloween and be sure to "like" our videos on our <a data-mce-href="http://youtube.com/lifestylist" href="http://youtube.com/lifestylist" style="color: #0071bb; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Lifestylist® YouTube Channel</a>.</div></div>Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7764828906776358934.post-86526804050692765742011-10-12T04:34:00.001-07:002011-10-12T04:34:20.414-07:00It's a Great Day for a Fair!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSSEaPyD_zdps0NbDqIirNlcZJ9DXpscJABeEglkz6FSXhFSeNtYNtaUk669O5o_zTGv2ndQuNacG0BFPV0QfaMQ-KJbt0c4Hpy2D2nvrKDtCFgTkxNGmbtVidvXPyI8NmD0_qQR-hOs8/s1600/State+Fair+Pass.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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I've been entering the cooking contests for over 5 years now, and I'm proud to say I've gotten my share of blue ribbons. It has been so busy around here I haven't had a chance to enter yet, but I think there are some categories that are calling my name. Last year I won in the Tricks with Mix Category, and I'm thinking I may have to see if I can get Best of Show this year. Be sure to check out some of our award winning (and not award winning) entries on our <a href="http://www.fairfoodies.com/">Fair Foodies</a> site.<br />
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Because of our love of the State Fair of Texas, we have collected some really unusual items from the fair. This is what makes the <a href="http://lifestylist.co/">Lifestylist®</a> touch so unique - not only great items, but items with a story and history.Lifestylist®http://www.blogger.com/profile/04184547526304221944noreply@blogger.com2