Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Avoid the Fragrance-Free Zone with Special pricing on Ooh La Lamps...


Have you ever walked into a perfectly appointed room - no pillow out of place - and yet you have this feeling that there's something missing? There's an obvious lack of warmth in the room and it's just not very inviting to guests. When you find yourself in an environment like this, you'll quickly realize you're moving into a land of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. 

You've just crossed over into the 


If you find yourself trapped in the Fragrance-Free Zone, there's only one way out. Surround yourself with the magical fragrance you'll only find in Ooh La Lamps from Celebrating Home Direct. Stock up now and wrap up a few for gifts. You wouldn't want friends or family perpetually trapped in the Fragrance-Free Zone would you? Set yourself free with great prices on Avery, Olivia, or Isabella Ooh La Lamps, on sale this week for just $14 each! 

You can also save on lamp jackets for the Avery Ooh La Lamp, now just $3.50! Compare to original price of $16! Slip one over your Avery lamp and you'll see wonderful shadows cast by the light. Plus, you'll also add a little touch of flair to your room decor. 

Ooh La Lamps are easy to set up and even easier to clean and fill with fresh fragrance crystals. The switch makes it easy to turn the handy night light on and warm the fragrance crystals to fill your home, office, dorm room, or just about any room with safe, aromatic, flame-free fragrance. Try layering the fragrance crystals to create your own wonderful recipes and vibrant layers of color to accent your room of choice. 

Stock up now while our exclusive Ooh La Lamps are on sale! Happy Shopping!






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Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Five GREAT Reasons You Need to Own a Bean Pot



Whether you're the holiday hostess or the gracious guest, having a lovely bean pot from Celebrating Home Direct can take some of the worry out of your holiday preparations. And, even though there are LOTS of reasons why you should own at least one bean pot, here are our top five...

THE TOP FIVE REASONS YOU SHOULD OWN A BEAN POT

1) RECIPES - What happens when recipes for a certain cooking vessel are created and passed along for decades? You get A LOT of great recipes! Bean pots have been around for a very long time, so you can count on some great recipes for almost any occasion. From desserts to appetizers to entrees and from easy to more complex, you're sure to find the perfect one!

2) STYLE - Ever been kind of embarrassed to bring your side dish to a party in the same old plastic container? You'll never be ashamed to show off your greatest culinary creations in a bean pot from Celebrating Home Direct. Store your delectable delight in the fridge overnight and your contribution to the meal is ready to go in the oven or microwave the next day!

3) VERSATILE- If you're weary of having multiple containers for certain food types, perk up! Bean pots are great for cooking such a wide variety of foods, you'll wonder why you only have one! Entrees, casseroles, breakfast, desserts, you name it and you can cook it and carry it in a bean pot!

4) SELF-SUPPORTING - Ever lugged a crock pot to an event only to find there's no electricity to keep the food warm? Ever put your entree in a chafing dish only to find there's no Sterno? Never fret about those annoyances again when you own a Celebrating Home Direct Bean Pot! Our stoneware is created not only to cook food more efficiently, it also holds the temperature much longer than plastic or even metal. 

5) REDUCE CLEANUP - Most recipes require at least three vessels from prep to table. The mixing bowl, baking dish, and serving dish. Not our bean pots! You can prep the majority of recipes right in the bean pot, then bake or microwave, and serve right from the same pot! Oh, and the storage dish for leftovers? Also history. You can put your bean pot right in the fridge and heat up leftovers again the next day!

That's five reasons to give you a start. Now start making your own reasons with your very own bean pot from Celebrating Home Direct. Starting today through November 29th, you can choose from four different styles of Celebrating Home Direct Bean Pots for JUST $17.50! That's 62% off the original price! Choose from Berry, Celebrations, Veranda Home, or Sonoma Villa bean pots, all on sale!

And, once your bean pot from Celebrating Home Direct is delivered and ready for a test run, try out some of these great recipes, proven by home chefs nationwide to be real people-pleasers!

Happy Shopping!


PICTURED: Berry Bean Pot

PICTURED: Sonoma Villa Bean Pot

PICTURED: Celebrations Bean Pot

PICTURED: Veranda Home Bean Pot


Wednesday, November 16, 2016

The Truth About Cutting Boards


It's the holiday season once again! And, as any good guest or host knows, every dish is a big deal. This time of year, you are likely to be spending countless hours in your kitchen preparing your family's favorites or your much requested secret recipe to bring to holiday parties. But, in the midst of your holiday frenzy, don't forget that a chef is only as good as his or her tools. Here are five quick tips to getting the best cutting board for your food prep and keeping your board at top performance:

1) Bigger is better - Though a small board might be tempting, you'll never regret having that extra space when your cutting and chopping. Once you have that extra space, you'll wonder how you ever did without it.


Byzantine Initial Bamboo Cutting Board
2) Bamboo above all - Bamboo cutting boards are a favorite right now for all the right reasons. Bamboo is lightweight, attractive, and reasonably priced. They're also a sanitary choice over other wood products.

3) Keep it clean and get two - Two boards give you the option of using one for veggies and the other for meat. That is more sanitary and helps you avoid cross-contamination.

4) Skip the rubber edges and cleats - Take a tip from professional chefs and lay a damp paper towel under the board and slippage is gone.


Single Initial Bamboo Serving Tray
5) Take care of your board - Proper maintenance means a long lasting, reliable surface to prep your food. Wash in soapy water and dry immediately, don't soak. A little food grade mineral oil will keep your bamboo board looking and performing great for years to come. If you don't like food grade mineral oil, try beeswax, refractionated coconut oil, or Brazil wax (also known as Carnauba oil). You can also use a little lemon juice to remove odors. NEVER use bleach, olive oil, peanut oil, corn oil, alcohols, or cleaning solvents on your bamboo board. 

So, if you're ready for Bamboo board ownership, you're in luck! This week, the Weekly Focus at Celebrating Home Direct is Bamboo Cutting Boards AND Serving Trays! These boards are a roomy 18 by 14 inches and three-quarters of an inch high. You'll love that both sides are grooved and, if you get one of the great etched designs, you can flip the board over to the blank side to maintain the beauty of the etching. Compare to other stores where these boards run $75 or more. Get yours this week for just $10 each!  Choose etchings like "Count Your Blessings", "Live, Laugh, Love", your choice of initial, or several U.S.A. and state etchings. Bamboo Serving Trays are also just $10.

You'll love your bamboo board or serving tray from Celebrating Home Direct! And you'll REALLY love the savings! Spread the cheer and buy one for a friend! Happy Shopping!


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Wednesday, November 9, 2016

The Gel You'll Love to Smell, Now on Sale!


What's the first thing you notice when you enter a room? Is it the carpet? Probably not. The potted plants? Unlikely. The first thing you are most likely to notice is the smell or, in some unfortunate cases, the odor. Fragrance can make all the difference in the way you, your family, and your guests feel when they're in your home.

Try a few of these scents to alleviate stress, anxiety, and make your home feel warm and cozy for the holidays.

Relieves Anxiety - Lavender, Orange, Rose

Increase Confidence - Jasmine, Sandalwood

Improve Memory - Lemon, Jasmine, Lavender

Overcome Fatigue - Cinnamon, Lemon, Pine, Spiced Apple

Reduce Stress and Nervous Tension - Cinnamon, Lemon, Orange, Rose, Sandalwood, Vanilla

Try Fragrance Gels from Celebrating Home Direct and fill your home with all these wonderful scents. Now on sale for 66% off retail prices. Just $3 for a four ounce bottle. Our water based Fragrance Gels are easy to use and work in any fragrance warmer. And, with no hot wax, they're great to use around kids or pets, too! 



Enjoy these great prices on Fragrance Gels and more at Celebrating Home Direct! Happy Shopping!

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Wednesday, November 2, 2016

A Rainbow of Fragrance for your Ooh La Lamp


For centuries, human beings have relished the enjoyment of beautiful visuals combined with the fragrant scents that are found in nature. After all, what's more relaxing than taking a stroll through a garden and immersing yourself in all that mother nature offers? 

Over the years, studies have been conducted to help explain the phenomenon of combining color and fragrance and the effect that can have on the mood of a person, or even a whole room full of people. In 2013, research was performed on groups of 122 test subjects gathered in conference rooms. Each group was surrounded with various combinations of fragrance and wall colors. Researchers took note of which combinations resulted in subjects relaxing and which caused them to be more energized. Given cognitive tasks, the subjects in conference rooms that were painted red or a warm color and surrounded by scents like peppermint performed their tasks more quickly and with more focus than those in rooms with cooler paint shades and sandalwood scents. 

Most people are familiar with aromatherapy and color therapy. But, if you combine the two, you can turn a meditation room into a rumpus room pretty quickly!

Warm Cinnamon Pumpkin
To get you started, Celebrating Home Direct is offering our eight-ounce aroma crystals for only $4. Choose from a rainbow of fragrance for your Ooh La Lamp.  Feel like relaxing? Try the wonderful fragrance of balsam hardwoods with a hint of hand-picked lemons in our Sandalwood Aroma Crystals. Or, if you need a little perk-me-up, try our Lemon Aroma Crystals. Or choose from a wide variety of other fragrances, now on sale through November 8th! Layer different aroma crystals to make your own special blend of fragrance and enjoy gazing at the beautiful design you've created!

We've got your fragrances covered, but I'm afraid you'll have to get your paint elsewhere. Whatever we lack in shades of paint, we make up for in the most amazing aroma crystals you've ever smelled. Make scents?



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