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Making Memories at Woodchuck's Fine Furniture in Jacksonville, Florida
What’s New… Our September 8th Event!!
It is over 90 degrees outside in Jacksonville, Florida, but we're ready to get in the mood for the Holiday Season! Perhaps if we envision a cooler time of year it will help with our current state of mind.
The kiddies are back in school and as parents, we can finally take a few deep breaths, relax and quietly prepare for the up and coming season. Holidays are such a wonderful season for family visits, creating memories, and just enjoying good company. Here at Woodchuck's Furniture and Decor we are getting in the spirit. All of our fall home décor is here! Believe it or not we are diligently working on all of our Christmas displays as well. As most of our regular customers know, we start early, but we really go all out with our Christmas trees and Christmas home décor.
We are preparing for our third annual holiday decorating workshop. It will be held Thursday evening, September 8th and will begin at 7:00 p.m.. The free classes are filling up quickly so call us today at 904-880-0090 and reserve your spot today. It is a lot of fun and a good time to absorb new holiday decorating techniques. We want everyone’s holiday season to be a joyous one, so come on in to our Jacksonville, Fl Woodchuck's Furniture store and get inspired! Click here to visit our event on Facebook : )
Decorating with Dogs
1. Bare floors, without carpet or throw rugs, can give a nice open airy feeling to a room.2. Paw prints and nose smudges on glass doors and windows break up glare and soften the light in a room.
3. Dog crates, when stacked three high, can add height to a room and pull the eye up. Cats love to inhabit the upper crates, leaving the lower ones for the dogs.
4. Old towels and blankets thrown casually on upholstered furniture can add a wonderful homey, country-quilt look to an otherwise bland room.
5. Common smooth upholstery fabrics can look almost velvety when lightly textured with pet hair.
6. Kennels placed end to end and topped with plate glass can create an unusual coffee table, one your friends will really remember.
7. Doggie beds, randomly placed around a room, can add color and texture, much as throw pillows do.
8. Shredded or chewed books and magazines send a message to guests that they are free to relax and feel at home.
9. Dog crates can make versatile end tables, and can be slip covered to match any room decor.
10. There is absolutely nothing that makes a guest feel as welcome as a friendly dog hopping in his lap as soon as he sits down.
"Animals are such agreeable friends. They ask no questions, they pass no criticisms"
-George Elliot
If you are a pet lover like myself you are really going to enjoy the new "Cat and Dog" Christmas tree. Join us for Our Third Annual Holiday Decorating Workshop on September 8th. And, learn how to create a tree like this in your own home. Or just stop by. We'd love to see you! Go ahead click on this link here --> Making Memories Event for more information.

Woodchuck's Furniture and Decor Jacksonville, Florida
We have our Gingerbread Tree up in the store... In keeping with the theme:
Enjoy this Simple Gingerbread Cookie Recipe
*please share a yummy festive recipe here too!
Ingredients
6 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup shortening, melted and cooled slightly
1 cup molasses
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Sift together the flour, baking powder, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon; set aside.
∗ In a medium bowl, mix together the shortening, molasses, brown sugar, water, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
∗ Gradually stir in the dry ingredients, until they are completely absorbed.
∗ Divide dough into 3 pieces, pat down to 1 1/2 inch thickness, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
∗ Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
∗ On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness.
∗ Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
∗ Place cookies 1 inch apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
∗ Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven.
When the cookies are done, they will look dry, but still be soft to the touch.
∗ Remove from the baking sheet to cool on wire racks.
When cool, the cookies can be frosted with the icing of your choice.
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