Gifts from above: The Lake Elmo Inn's tradition of exchanging a drink for an ornament

The Lake Elmo Inn's Christmas trees begin every year naked. The lonely twinkle lights that adorn their bare branches do little to help them stand out against the holiday decorations that will embellish the remainder of the restaurant once the season begins.


It's Never Too Early to Get a Jump On the Holidays With Personalized Photo Ornaments

Personalized Gifts Express is now launching a new line of personalized Christmas tree ornaments. They have also streamlined the design and ordering process making it simple and easy. Logo ornaments and Photo Ornaments now available with one or two side imprint.


Flowers, heirlooms among centerpiece ideas

Fresh flowers may seem luxurious but they add an extra layer of loveliness to your rooms. For those who've grown tired of the same old centerpiece, Bruce Weber, owner of Weber's Floral Gifts in Livonia, shares some budget-friendly ideas.


QVC Observes Largest CHRISTMAS IN JULY Event in 24-Year History

Leading multimedia retailer QVC observed its largest CHRISTMAS IN JULY® event in the company's 24-year history, with more than $46.5 million in orders â representing a 14 percent increase over prior year CHRISTMAS IN JULY results.


Touring Williamsburg

Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia's top tourist attraction and the state's second capital after Jamestown, is like entering a time portal to the colonial era.


Don't be afraid of regifting ... let's see where the gift ends up

Everyone has a holiday "not-so-perfect" gift story: eight candles, 10 pairs of socks, four boxes of candy. And what about the gifts that just weren't right? You know the ones. Aunt Ginny's box set of


Sypher trial Day 3

The rape, "didn't last long, but it seemed like ages to me," Sypher said. After the rape, Sypher said Pitino told her he needed a ride home. She claims she was in shock and all she wanted to do was to


Visitors, artists agree, Ann Arbor Art Fairs the place to be

Nancy Pickus of Lodi Township calls herself an art fair junkie.


Pre-plan your holiday shopping locally

JACKSON — Area vendors who want to help Roanoke Valley folk get a jump on their Christmas shopping are needed.


Cooks share family recipes on kitchen website

For Pat Quolke of Mt. Lebanon , an online community sponsored by Shop 'n Save is a good way to pass on recipes, stories and cooking traditions to her large family.