Tea and Savories book from TeaTime

New Tea & Savories book from TeaTime

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A preview of our newest book Tea & Savories from TeaTime editor Lorna Reeves Dainty tea sandwiches filled with thinly sliced cucumber, creamy chicken salad, or flavorful smoked salmon are the foods afternoon-tea aficionados have come to expect on the savories level of a traditional three-tiered stand. Often served in the United States as the second course after warm scones …

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Introducing Classic Sewing Magazine

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I am always being asked, “What’s new at Hoffman Media?” There is always something going on here and always something new, particularly with special issues of your favorite magazines. But today we are launching something truly new: Classic Sewing Magazine! Classic Sewing will have 132 pages of glorious sewing ideas, patterns, tips, and techniques and will include at least two …

Laburnum Arch at Bodnant Gardens from European Treasures

Exploring Europe’s Gardens with Victoria

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The Norton family, of which I am a descendent, came to America from England. In fact, when we were publishing needlework magazines, one of the great historians of needlework Joanne Harvey told me that she had created a needlework kit whereby I could re-create the Hannah Norton sampler from the Historic New England collection. The original was stitched in 1795, …

Why Hydrangeas are a Special Favorite in My Summer Garden

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I am in love with hydrangeas. My bushes are in full bloom right now, and I wish they stayed that way year-round. I started my hydrangea garden after listening to my dear friend Alexandra Stoddard speak of her writing room. The white-drenched room, complete with open windows and billowing curtains, overlooks her French hydrangea garden where the beautiful blue blossoms nod …

Make individual arrangements in oranges video

How To Use Oranges to Make Individual Floral Arrangements

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I love to have individual bouquets at my guests’ places when they are seated, especially when it doubles as the place card holder as well. The little bouquet is perfect to take home as a party favor and can be enjoyed for several days. You will need: 1 orange, completely scraped clean inside 4 small green leaves 1 bunch of …