Entertaining
- 2008
Articles
available online in this category include:
Seize the Day
By Cindy Burch
For whatever reason, some people spend their life dreaming about places
they would love to visit but never do, while there are others that find
ways to fulfill their dreams, no matter the cost or sacrifice.
From the January - February 2008 Issue
2007 Articles
NONtraditional HOLIDAY
By Cindy Burch
Each year the Living Magazine staff asks me to write about how I spend
my holidays. They seem to think that people would enjoy reading what
I do for Thanksgiving and Christmas, so they might get ideas to incorporate
into their own family gatherings....
From the November - December 2007 Issue
Wedding
Announcement: Mr. and Mrs. James LaPrelle Camp II
Allison Kaye Bearden of Waxahachie and James LaPrelle
Camp II of Dallas were united in marriage on July 21, 2007, at 6:30 in
the evening at a lovely garden ceremony at the Texas Discovery Gardens
located in historic Fair Park in Dallas....
From the September - October 2007 Issue
A
Custom-Designed Bridal Veil
When planning a wedding, there are many small details
that must come together to make the day an unforgettable experience for
the bride and groom. As far as wedding attire goes, each piece is equally
important and every bride wants to feel beautiful from head to toe....
From the September - October 2007 Issue
Camp Round Top
By Cindy Burch
What attracts thousands of people twice a year,
takes place in the middle of nowhere, has no official name, and no one
person or organization running it? It's Round Top, of course. On the
first weekend of April and October you will find dozens of circus-size
tents selling decadent period furniture, old barns full of crumbling
grandeur, and open fields where thousands of people gather for not only
the largest antique show in the country...
From the September - October 2007 Issue
Blogging
Makes the World Go Round
By Cindy Burch
In our business of retail and food service I try to
keep abreast of trends, by traveling, attending gift markets and antique
shows, reading trade journals, and doing my favorite form of research---
dining out...
From the July - August 2007 Issue
Diamonds - A Girl's
Best Friend
By Living Staff
Cut, color clarity, and carat weight.
We use these words when speaking of diamonds, but do you know exactly what they
mean? If you're planning on purchasing a diamond in the near future (or even
in the not so near future), read on to get familiar with "The Four C's
of Diamonds."
From the July - August 2007 Issue
 Wedding Dress Accessories
How Much is Too Much?
By Living Staff
When it comes to accessorizing a wedding dress, less
is definitely more. It's easy to go overboard with the gorgeous jewelry,
tiaras, and veils, but too many accessories will take away from the dress.
After hours of trying on dresses and looking for that perfect fit, the
last thing you want is for your guests to be distracted by too much jewelry
or the wrong jewelry.
From the May - June 2007 Issue
 Crossing a Bridge from Ordinary to Magical ...
Planning the Ultimate Outdoor Wedding Reception
By Cindy Burch
In the past twenty years, I have had
the privilege of catering many special events and countless wedding receptions.
Although each one is special in its own custom way, once in a while an
opportunity comes along to be part of what I call an “over the top” reception.
In this case, let's say “over the bridge.”
From the May - June 2007 Issue
Anchors Away
By Cindy Burch
It's interesting how certain events shape our lives and usher us into
new chapters. Sailing has become that new chapter for us. From the first
time I sat foot on a sailboat I was hooked....
From the Mar - April 2007 Issue
Winter
Wonderland
By
Cindy Burch
When it comes
to winter sports, Texans are quick to take to the ski slopes of Colorado
and New Mexico. However, if you haven't experienced a winter vacation
in the Canadian Rockies, I highly recommend it ....
From the Jan - Feb 2006
Issue
2006 Articles
Candlelight
Tour of Homes
By
Cindy Burch
As Waxahachie Downtown Merchants prepare to host
the annual Candlelight Tour of Homes, I wonder what the original owners
would have thought if they knew strangers would pay money someday to
walk through their grand homes, and hear stories of how they came to
build such an historic structure. ....
From the November - December 2006 Issue
Un-Belize-able
By
Cindy Burch
When I first mentioned to my husband that I was planning
to write an article about the country of Belize, he immediately tried to
talk me out of it....
From the September - October 2006 Issue
Turkish
Delight
By Cindy Burch
I know there are many magnificent places around
the world to visit, but one of the most extraordinary has to be Istanbul,
Turkey.
From
the July -
August 2006 Issue
Should
I Hire a Wedding Planner?
By Cindy Burch
There are so many details to consider when you are planning
a wedding...
From the May - June 2006 Issue
The
Art of Wine Tasting
By Cindy Burch
I must admit drinking
a nice bottle of wine is one of my favorite things in life. But it wasn't
always that way....
From the March - April 2006 Issue
Nesting
in 2006
By Cindy Burch
The
winter months seem a time when our nesting instincts emerge and we want
our homes to feel extra comfortable ...
From the January - February 2006 Issue
2005 Articles
Savoring
the Season
By Cindy Burch
Many of us have childhood memories of an old-fashioned holiday ...
From the November - December 2005 Issue
The
Perfect Wedding Reception
By Cindy Burch
For more than a decade I have been planning wedding receptions ...
From the September - October 2005 Issue
Santa
Fe Getaway
By Cindy Burch
When the Texas summer heat and humidity start making you delirious, there
is no better place ...
From the July - August 2005 Issue
Outdoor
Entertaining
By Cindy Burch
Living in Ellis County provides Texans just a few months during the year
for entertaining ...
From the May - June 2005 Issue
Springtime
Entertaining
By Cindy Burch
I love the newness of spring. As the winter chill wears off ...
From the March - April 2005 Issue
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