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Top Ten Gift List For Mother’s Day:
By Karon
April 2012
Let Boxwoods help you pick out that special little present for Mother’s Day. We’ve put together a collection of gifts we think Mom will love. This adorable enamel picture frame with colorful little birds perched on top makes a great gift and it comes in two styles. Is Mom’s desk cluttered with paperwork? Help her [...]
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Easter In The South:
By Karon
March 2012
Easter time was always so exciting as a child growing up in the south. The warm air and sunshine promised to bring a full day outside hunting for Easter eggs. My mother made sure my sisters and I were dressed in our Sunday best for church. Matching blue dresses, white patent leather shoes, Easter bonnets [...]
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Valentine’s Day Is Coming!:
By Karon
January 2012
This Valentine’s Day, don’t miss a chance to show that special someone just how much you care. Whether you dine out at your favorite restaurant or just stay home for a cozy dinner for two, it’s the perfect time to let that special person in your life know how much they mean to you. If [...]
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Party Time!:
By Karon
January 2012
Ladies, it’s finally January, and if you thought all of your entertaining days were behind you, and you could sit on the sidelines for awhile, think again – there is one more day of celebrating and this time it’s the easiest party you’ll ever throw. Yes, I’m talking about the Super Bowl party, the one [...]
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A Traditional Thanksgiving:
By Karon
October 2011
Before the candy has all been counted and the pumpkins have shriveled up into gnarly faces on the front porch, I have moved on to my all-time favorite holiday, Thanksgiving! For months I have been planning my table setting, and this year I have decided to use some of my favorite color combinations. My house [...]
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A Spark Of Inspiration!:
By Karon
June 2011
Who doesn’t love a reason to have friends and family over to celebrate the holidays? We all do, but if you’re like me there aren’t enough hours in the day, and planning a party takes a lot of time. Gathering with friends and family should be fun, not stressful, so I have put together a [...]
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Special Treats For Valentine’s Day:
By Karon
February 2011
Sugar and frosting should forever be banned from my house, but my daughter would never let Valentine’s Day go by without baking a cache of candies, cookies and cupcakes. Try displaying your baked (or store bought) beauties on tiered cake stands, mixing patterns and styles for more interest; and keep those little candy hearts in [...]
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Decorating Doesn’t Have To Be Overwhelming:
By Karon
December 2010
Every year, right after Thanksgiving, my husband goes deer hunting at the farm where he grew up. Every year he takes our daughter (who spends the weekend baking with Grandma) and the dog (whom our daughter can’t go anywhere without), leaving me the whole weekend to do whatever I want. So I turn on the [...]
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Christmas Gift Ideas:
By Karon
December 2010
If you have someone on your gift list that appreciates the finer things, look no further, Boxwoods has put together a list of gifts that they will absolutely cherish. For the man who has everything, try surprising him with artwork, it will add texture and interest to his office. My favorites are these Briarcliff Stable [...]
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Top Ten Gift List:
By Karon
November 2010
I love to shop and I love the challenge of finding the perfect gift for everyone on my list, but trying to maneuver through the crowded parking lots and frenzied malls just doesn’t sound like a joyful experience. So make a cup of hot coffee, sit back in your Christmas pajamas and relax, because I’ve [...]
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