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Woodchuck's Furniture Flexsteel Leather Recliner Sale January 2014
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**Decorating your Christmas Tree!!**
It's time to decorate for Christmas!!
It's a busy time o
f year here at Woodchuck's Fine Furniture & Decor of Jacksonville!! And, one of our favorite times!!
It's a busy time o
f year here at Woodchuck's Fine Furniture & Decor of Jacksonville!! And, one of our favorite times!! - Christmas is now 20% off!
- Floor Sample Sale! Fall Decor is 75% off!
- Free Box Spring with a purchase of your Jamison Mattress
- Bassett Sleeper Sofa On Sale & more...
If you've ever been to the store you know we LOVE Christmas trees. Here at Woodchuck's Furniture we like to think of a Christmas Tree as a blank canvas.
Our friend Heather shared a few of her tips for decorating your tree!
First, decide if you will use a real or artificial tree. Both can be beautiful. It's really just a matter of personal preference. Your next decision is where to place your tree. Traditionally, most families place their trees in front of a large window. But, if you have small children or pets (cats in particular) you may want to consider placing it
in a room that can be closed off.
Then proceed with filler ornaments. These are just large ornaments which are like the "background" of the tree. We recommend picking two or three colors for your "filler" ornaments. They can be a variety of shapes and textures. Then add some fun accessories. From artificial flowers to small framed pictures to any thing sparkly!
First, decide if you will use a real or artificial tree. Both can be beautiful. It's really just a matter of personal preference. Your next decision is where to place your tree. Traditionally, most families place their trees in front of a large window. But, if you have small children or pets (cats in particular) you may want to consider placing it
in a room that can be closed off. Now it's time for lights. The big questions...How many lights do I need? A good rule is 100 lights per ft. If you have a 6ft tree you will need 600 lights. Don't forget to plug them in first to make sure they all work. If you've done it, you'll agree, there's nothing worse than getting the entire tree up... and the middle section, lights not working.
If all of this sounds too challenging (it does to me.lol) You can now buy a lovely pre-lit tree!! Seriously, now, the real fun begins...decorating!! The possibilities are endless! A personal preference may be to start with ribbon (or garland). You can wrap the ribbon around the tree; you can run ribbon down the tree, or even better...both!
Then proceed with filler ornaments. These are just large ornaments which are like the "background" of the tree. We recommend picking two or three colors for your "filler" ornaments. They can be a variety of shapes and textures. Then add some fun accessories. From artificial flowers to small framed pictures to any thing sparkly! If you have family ornaments... add those last. That's kind of like icing on the cake. Oh yeah, you can't forget the tree topper!! Most families prefer the classic star or angel. But, I say anything goes. If you're a gator fan, you'll love this topper. Our friend, Heather, has a University of Florida tree... She used a gator head as the top of her tree. If you're a gator, you'll love her tree topper. "Yep, a gator head...chomp chomp!!"
So, have fun and get creative! Happy Holidays!!
We'd love you to share your favorite Christmas Tree decorating tip! :)
Thanksgiving is right around the corner...
Here at Woodchuck's Fine Furniture and Decor of Jacksonville we love Thanksgiving!! There is nothing better than good food shared with friends and family. It's a time to slow and remember all the things we have to be thankful for. Let us help you prepare for Thanksgiving with our wide selection of fall decor and beautiful dining room sets. Also, our in house designer will be offering decorating tips every Friday on Facebook. Check it out at...
www.facebook.com/woodchucks
**Sweet Potato Pie**
Prep Time:
30 Min Cook Time:
1 Hr 50 Min Ready In:
2 Hrs 20 Min
Ingredients
1 (1 pound) sweet potato
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
Directions
Boil sweet potato whole in skin for 40 t
o 50 minutes, or until done. Run cold water over the sweet potato, and remove the skin.Break apart sweet potato in a bowl. Add butter, and mix well with mixer. Stir in sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until mixture is smooth. Pour filling into an unbaked pie crust.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 55 to 60 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Pie will puff up like a souffle, and then will sink down
as it cools.
Here are a few links with more great Thanksgiving recipes:
**Thanksgiving Recipes**
**24 Thanksgiving Pies**
**Thanksgiving Menus**
2011 Fall Decor
Do you have left over pumpkins from Halloween? Go beyond the jack-o-lantern this year with these creative ways to use pumpkins in your fall decor. And, if your looking for some other great fall decor for your home...stop by and see us at Woodchuck's Fine Furniture and Decor Jacksonville. All our fall decor is marked down 20%. We located at 12575 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32223-2644. Also, check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/woodchucks
Adorn Them
Festive party decorations, these flower/pumpkin combinations add a happy touch.
Materials: carving or soft-skinned pumpkins, awl (pointed tool), mum plants or cut mums
Instructions:
1.) Poke a hole in the pumpkin using the awl.
2.) Cut a stem from the mum plant, and place in the hole.
3.) Repeat until pumpkin is covered.
Tip: To help extend its life, keep it in the refrigerator until party time.
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Stack Them
Topped with silver serving pieces, pale gray and green pumpkins add interesting height to your buffet.
Materials: heirloom pumpkins with flat tops, small s
aw, serving piecesInstructions:
1.) If necessary, remove the pumpkin stems with a small saw.
2.) Balance plates and trays on flat tops of pumpkins.
Tip: Choose from both tall and squatty pumpkins for a variety of heights.
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Etch Them
Announce your address in style by cleverly etching your house number (or your initials or name) into a pumpkin.
Materials: carvable pumpkin, number stencils or house numbers, pumpkin carving/etching set, petroleum jelly
Instructions:
1.) Trace the shape of the numbers onto the pumpkin.
2.) Using pumpkin-carving tools, etch out the numbers by removing layers of the pumpkin, being sure not to cut all the way through the shell.
3.) Rub the design with petroleum jelly to seal the cut skin and keep the design looking fresh.
Tip: Pile a combination of traditional and heirloom pumpkins on your front steps, and top with your etched design.
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.

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