Home & Garden Buzz

Here's a gorgeous spin on the natural Thanksgiving centerpiece from Kayte Terry at CraftStylish. Swoon! Those fabric leaves and those wool-stuffed acorns. OMG, love.

Photo by SusanBerkley

Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the speedy month of December are right around the corner.

It's true. In less than a week, you're going to be lounging on the couch after Thanksgiving dinner, and some grandma or uncle or cousin is going to say, "Soooo, what's on the kids' wish list this year?"

Ugh, is it really time to think about the holidays, let alone start shopping?

Why, yes, yes it is...

The Khmu ethnic group of Laos have been handmaking these gorgeous, eco-friendly and natural-fiber bags (now named Nature Bags) for centuries.

And now, as part of a poverty reduction project for the region, you can help support the work of this impoverished group of handcrafters, whose region has one of the lowest per capita income levels in the world.

Photo from Crate & Barrel

Need a nice Thanksgiving hostess gift? A pretty tea towel can make a great gift for your turkey day host or hostess.

Last Thanksgiving, I wrote about the fun tradition of creating a gratitude tree. Here's a new idea for gathering your gratitude in a colorful and birdy-ful way.

Kristin Zecchinelli of maine momma

For today's lovely Show & Tell Home Tour, we're touching down in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. We are visiting the home of Kristin Zecchinelli, photographer and SAHM to three kids. She blogs at maine momma.

Come on inside...

Photo by curveymama

My kitty, Scout, is an indoor cat, so I don't have to do much grooming for him except the occasional brushing and nail-trimming.

But here are some fun pet grooming links I love for those of you that do:

Photo from cozycabinmom

Going greener on Thanksgiving doesn't mean you have to give up the indulgence of the day! Indulge in good food and time with family and friends.

Don't indulge in waste wherever can!

Here are some simple tips for making your holiday a little more eco-friendly.

Photo by Cafe Sheri

Why do leaves fall off trees? I found myself completely fascinated by this little science and nature lesson on NPR's All Things Considered the other day.