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Textile Tours of Paris, Day 1

First Day of Tour

  • Post author:Lisa Hoveskeland
  • Post published:May 10, 2026
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A letter from Rebecca covering what we will see on our first day on her unforgettable experience that blends Parisian culture, fashion and textile heritage, with fellow textile enthusiasts. Fantastique!

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Read more about the article NATIONAL DONUT DAY an idea

NATIONAL DONUT DAY an idea

  • Post author:Lisa Hoveskeland
  • Post published:May 8, 2026
  • Post category:Blog/Celebrate/Monthly Newsletter/Taste
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Originally introduced by the Salvation Army to honor those of their members who served doughnuts to soldiers during World War I. National Doughnut Day is celebrated on the first Friday of June each year.

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Read more about the article A GOOD EGG

A GOOD EGG

  • Post author:Lisa Hoveskeland
  • Post published:April 1, 2026
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Look no further for some interesting tid-bits about eggs along with tried and true recipes and things to know about buying, storing and boiling the perfect eggs.

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Read more about the article SLAINTE!

SLAINTE!

  • Post author:Lisa Hoveskeland
  • Post published:February 24, 2026
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Just like the French toast, "Santé", the Italian toast "Salute" and "Salude" in Spanish, the Irish toast, "Slainte", (pronounced "slawn-che), meaning "Health". So here is to your health and to a spectacular St. Paddy's Day celebration!

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Read more about the article SWEET NOTINGS an idea

SWEET NOTINGS an idea

  • Post author:Lisa Hoveskeland
  • Post published:February 14, 2026
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Love letters are personal, intimate and timeless. They are a piece of the soul and they share the many colors and textures of the heart. They are truth and passion infused with vulnerability, idiosyncrasy and…. well….love.

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Read more about the article BLAMING an idea
Maddie, with an appropriate guilty expression…Gracie made her do it!

BLAMING an idea

  • Post author:Lisa Hoveskeland
  • Post published:February 6, 2026
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For as long as I can remember, I have suffered with paraskevidekatriaphobia - also known as an irrational fear of the day of Friday the 13th.

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Read more about the article MEET ME IN PARIS!

MEET ME IN PARIS!

  • Post author:Lisa Hoveskeland
  • Post published:January 28, 2026
  • Post category:Blog/Celebrate/Monthly Newsletter/Travel
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Paris feels like the cultural nexus of my love for France, connecting my admiration for Nice, Canne, Avignon, Provence and Lyon into one unforgettable experience.

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Read more about the article Delicious Peanut Butter Recipes for National Peanut Butter Day

Delicious Peanut Butter Recipes for National Peanut Butter Day

  • Post author:Lisa Hoveskeland
  • Post published:January 5, 2026
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Peanut Butter has its own day, January 24, and here is a collection of delicious recipes to enjoy for the occasion!

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Read more about the article Top Soup Recipes for National Soup Month

Top Soup Recipes for National Soup Month

  • Post author:Lisa Hoveskeland
  • Post published:December 20, 2025
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January is NATIONAL SOUP MONTH so I am talking about a spectacular collection of steaming, scrumptious and seriously satisfying SOUP recipes to try today!

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Read more about the article Why Italian Prune Plums Are a Fall Essential

Why Italian Prune Plums Are a Fall Essential

  • Post author:Lisa Hoveskeland
  • Post published:September 12, 2025
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Italian Plums are freestone, meaning they are easy to remove from the pit. Their fruit is firmer than most other plums, making them perfect to use in cooking.

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