Seriously Simple Holidays

A Rustic Home | November 25, 2009

Seriously Simple Holidays — When the joys of the season are upon us, wouldn’t it be great to enjoy them for once? Best-selling author Diane Rossen Worthington offers all the secrets for entertaining with no stress, just lots of style.
Essential equipment, suggestions for setting up an in-home bar, great homemade gift ideas, knowledgeable wine and [...]

Halloween Bears

A Rustic Home | September 12, 2009

Halloween Bears
These Bearington Collectibles are the perfect Halloween gift for the little goblins your life.  Each bear is made with the impressive attention to detail and the dependable high quality you’ve come to expect from the Bearington Collection of stuffed toys.

Halloween Bears

Rustic Holiday Decorations

Bear at Home | December 15, 2008

We never get tired of the holidays.  We first stumbled across the Bearfoots Ornaments on a trip to Anchorage, AK.  Now, whenever we travel – we make it a point to pick up a holiday ornament to commemorate the trip.
At Bear at Home you are sure to find something beary special for all of your [...]

Holiday Memories

BearatHome | November 19, 2008

We are seeking submissions of images representing our community, then and now. We want to celebrate the joy, the fun, and the vitality that can be found in a rustic world.
We want you to find your favorite holiday picture. You know the one where your brother had shaved your eyebrows or your Mom cut your [...]

Big Sky Christmas

BearatHome | October 22, 2008

Need a little relief?
 

The last few weeks sure have been bumpy.  With presidential politics hitting a frenzied pitch and "market analysts" trying to figure out "how bad is it?" – The rest of us are just left frazzled and worried.

We can’t tell you where the economy is going to land [...]

Bitter Ball

BearatHome | February 13, 2008

Ugh, with Valentine’s Day looming and all your coupled friends planning sweet nothings, are you feeling a little bitter? C’mon – admit it – just a tad?
Good, now relish it. I’m not suggesting wallow in it, but once a year (how about the Day before V-Day?) just let it all out. Think of all the [...]

Fat Tuesday

BearatHome | February 5, 2008

Fat Tuesday is Mardi Gras, the festival New Orleans, Louisiana, is famous for. "Gras" is French for fat and "Mardi" is French for Tuesday.
Fat Tuesday always occurs on the day before Ash Wednesday. The parties and parades will continue until Lent begins at the stroke of midnight on [...]

Seasons Greetings . . .

BearatHome | December 23, 2007

It has been a little quiet the last few days …
I imagine most folks are off doing some last minute holiday shopping (I actually spent the better part of the day finishing last minute wrapping).
For some folks, the holidays are challenging times. Please remember those who are less fortunate.  Sometimes all they need is [...]

A Tree of Memories

BearatHome | December 20, 2007

I remember my first tree.  I had just landed my first job and moved out of the house.  I had arrived.  I went with a little fake table top model; I was living in a studio. 

I opted for a Victorian Motif – mother of pearl ornaments, cherubs, white lights and so [...]

Retro Holiday Decorating Tips

BearatHome | December 15, 2007

Are you dreaming of a Modern Christmas? Many Mid Century Modern enthusiasts are challenged at this time of year as to how to decorate their homes for the holidays. No need to fret – you can incorporate a festive look without sacrificing your MCM sensibility!
 

 
As a former vintage modern dealer and author of “Kitschmasland!,” [...]