On Dec. 16, eight teams from Nowata and Washington County 4-H competed in the first annual Cupcake Wars. The contest was open to any 4-H member in Nowata or Washington counties and took place at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Dewey.

Cupcake Wars? This fun new 4-H contest was started at the 2017 Oklahoma State Fair and Washington County 4-H decided to add it to their winter actives. Teams of 2-3 researched cupcake decorating ideas and tried to recreate them during the contest. Each team was given 30 minutes to decorate three cupcakes, display them and clean up their work station. Then they present their display to the panel of judges. During their presentation, the judges can ask questions such as nutrition facts, technique or anything they saw during the decorating.

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Washington County 4-H Results

Junior Division (3rd -7th grade)

First place and Overall Junior Team: Stock Show Girls from the Beef Club: Emma Rainey, Isabel Case and Jaycie Perrier

Second Place Team: Sugar Girls from the Mutual 4-H Club: Kira Hatlestad and Alice Delaney

Third Place Team: Grand Champs from the Beef Club, Dewey 4-H and Caney Valley 4-H: Will Adcock, Izzy Lewis and Kennedy Kramer

Senior Division (8th -12th grade)

First Place and Overall Senior Team: Cattle Camp from the Beef Club: Brayden Adcock and Hunter Perrier

Second Place and Reserve Overall Team: Best Pals from Dewey 4-H: Emma Lewis and Hailey Fesler

Third Place: Death by Chocolate from Mutual 4-H and Dewey 4-H: Felicia Sears, Delaynne France and Aidynn France

Nowata County 4-H Results

Junior Division (3rd – 7th grade)

First Place and Reserve Overall Team: Cupcake Cuties from Oklahoma Union: Addison Dick and Chesnee McGovern

Second Place: Sweet Treats from Elm Bend 4-H: Molly Watts and Ruthie Fields

For more information about 4-H Programs and Enrollment, contact Jenifer Harbour with the Washington County Extension Office at 918-534-2216.

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Be creative when figuring out what to use to store your stuff next to the bed.

Nothing is worse than having to get out of bed when you're finally about to fall asleep. But without a bedside table, where are you supposed to put that glass of water, alarm clock and nightlight? Well, we're all about thinking outside the box when it comes to decorating and utilizing unexpected items in your decor, and it doesn't hurt if they also prevent groggy, disruptive trips out of bed. After some thought, we came up a few furniture options for all your bedroom essentials that don't require a traditional nightstand.

Whether you don't want to invest in another piece of furniture, your space is too crowded or you're looking for new ways to spice it up in the bedroom (design-wise), you'll find a stylish solution in our list of nightstand alternatives. Read through the seven multifarious furniture items to get creative while still staying organized.

A DRESSER

Using a chest of drawers or a small dresser as a bedside table works wonderfully in both small and large bedrooms. The large proportions of a wide chest of drawers make spacious rooms feel cozier, and in smaller spaces, using a dresser as a nightstand reduces the need for another piece of furniture, thereby saving valuable square footage.

A SIDE CHAIR

Not just for dining rooms, a chic side chair is the perfect item to slide next to your bed for extra surface space while also making an unexpected statement. If the seat is flat and stable enough, you can treat it like a tabletop. Or place a tray on top for more stability. It's stylish, and you probably already have a chair that would work.

A CONSOLE TABLE

If you don't need closed storage next to your bed, utilize a simple console table as a nightstand. Open consoles lend a sense of airiness to a space and provide wonderful opportunities for styling. They work particularly well as nightstand alternatives in guest bedrooms where closed storage is not a priority.

A POUF

In vivid colors, a pouf is expressive enough to stand alone. It's decorative, functional, flexible, and easy to store. It can also fold out into a mattress, so it's ideal for anyone who has guests over a lot but doesn't have a guest room. Simply place a tray on top so your items have a solid surface to balance on.

A DESK

Another wonderful nightstand alternative, which works well in both large and small spaces, a desk as a nightstand is an unexpected way to incorporate multifunctional furniture into your bedroom. Choose a stylish chair to slide beneath the desk to add another layer to your design.

AN OTTOMAN OR STOOL

A low upholstered piece beside your bed introduces a soft element into a serene bedroom retreat. Store bedside essentials in a sturdy tray, which can easily be moved if you ever need additional seating or a place to perch while putting on your shoes.

A PEDESTAL

A pedestal or narrow stool is a great option if you want to give your space a unique, industrial-inspired twist but don't have much room. When you're not using it as a surface for your bedside items, let it give rise to pretty botanicals and other decorative objects in the foyer.

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Be creative when figuring out what to use to store your stuff next to the bed.

Nothing is worse than having to get out of bed when you're finally about to fall asleep. But without a bedside table, where are you supposed to put that glass of water, alarm clock and nightlight? Well, we're all about thinking outside the box when it comes to decorating and utilizing unexpected items in your decor, and it doesn't hurt if they also prevent groggy, disruptive trips out of bed. After some thought, we came up a few furniture options for all your bedroom essentials that don't require a traditional nightstand.

Whether you don't want to invest in another piece of furniture, your space is too crowded or you're looking for new ways to spice it up in the bedroom (design-wise), you'll find a stylish solution in our list of nightstand alternatives. Read through the seven multifarious furniture items to get creative while still staying organized.

A DRESSER

Using a chest of drawers or a small dresser as a bedside table works wonderfully in both small and large bedrooms. The large proportions of a wide chest of drawers make spacious rooms feel cozier, and in smaller spaces, using a dresser as a nightstand reduces the need for another piece of furniture, thereby saving valuable square footage.

A SIDE CHAIR

Not just for dining rooms, a chic side chair is the perfect item to slide next to your bed for extra surface space while also making an unexpected statement. If the seat is flat and stable enough, you can treat it like a tabletop. Or place a tray on top for more stability. It's stylish, and you probably already have a chair that would work.

A CONSOLE TABLE

If you don't need closed storage next to your bed, utilize a simple console table as a nightstand. Open consoles lend a sense of airiness to a space and provide wonderful opportunities for styling. They work particularly well as nightstand alternatives in guest bedrooms where closed storage is not a priority.

A POUF

In vivid colors, a pouf is expressive enough to stand alone. It's decorative, functional, flexible, and easy to store. It can also fold out into a mattress, so it's ideal for anyone who has guests over a lot but doesn't have a guest room. Simply place a tray on top so your items have a solid surface to balance on.

A DESK

Another wonderful nightstand alternative, which works well in both large and small spaces, a desk as a nightstand is an unexpected way to incorporate multifunctional furniture into your bedroom. Choose a stylish chair to slide beneath the desk to add another layer to your design.

AN OTTOMAN OR STOOL

A low upholstered piece beside your bed introduces a soft element into a serene bedroom retreat. Store bedside essentials in a sturdy tray, which can easily be moved if you ever need additional seating or a place to perch while putting on your shoes.

A PEDESTAL

A pedestal or narrow stool is a great option if you want to give your space a unique, industrial-inspired twist but don't have much room. When you're not using it as a surface for your bedside items, let it give rise to pretty botanicals and other decorative objects in the foyer.

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They force scientists to wrestle with.

Until now, scientists and researchers around the world are fighting on these mysteries that have come to us from the past. Did our ancestors saw a UFO and could predict the future? Who knows.

The seal of Mesopotamia King Nebuchadnezzar II (private collection) a Nuclear bomb and war?

The medallion was found in a tomb in Ancient Egypt in 2003, discovered by archaeologist Professor wynwood art. It is estimated that his age is about 13 000 years. Scientists believe that the reliquary is a map of our galaxy.

Sarcophagus lid of Mayan culture. Scientists say that the Mayan civilization knew and communicated with extraterrestrial civilizations

Bike Maya. Amazing, isn’t it?

The ancient Egyptians also knew something about the future. Maybe they saw all this in the present?

The Sumerians are a mysterious people. Learned about them and say that they flew into space and saw the aliens

In the course of numerous excavations it was discovered many Sumerian seals, which represent the stone cylinders height from 1 to 6 cm, often with holes, so these seals could be worn. Drawings on the working surface seals are, according to scientists, nothing but instructions for space flight. Describes the actions of the crew from the inclusion of a landing system and engines, the flight over the mountains to the spaceport, the orientation of the stars. Interestingly, the trajectory lies between their native planet astronauts Madoka and Earth passes between Jupiter and Mars. Also pointed out that “landing controls the deity
Nina”. Indicates the moment of landing, passing the word atmosphere, the inclusion of brake motors, marked the city and the mountains to the landmark and even a spaceport where they had landed. Data filled with numbers, which, according to scientists, represent the speed of flight, distance, altitude and other flight data.

Ancient gods in spacesuits?

The ancient Greeks and the laptop?

Inside the magnificent Cathedral Hieronymous, built by Bishop de Salamanca in 1102 ad, among the fascinating carvings of mythical animals and saints, we find… a NASA astronaut

By the way – this theory smashed to smithereens. For those who didn’t – in 1992, the Cathedral was restored and was introduced for more modern motifs. The cause of these motives was the tradition of Church builders and restorers, which consists in the free inclusion of old jewelry and modern. This method of restoration of old buildings can certainly be regarded as a signature of their work. Architect Jeronimo Garcia, chose an astronaut as the symbol of the twentieth century.

Practically the same deity completely different ancient peoples. One deity that came (flew?) to all or so much close contact?

The world’s first zodiac of the Ancient Egyptians. So smart or someone suggested?

In Egypt, it was discovered several ancient zodiacal cards. They were aware of the fact that the life cycle of Sirius is 1460 years, and Mars and Venus have certain phases.

The earliest image of the astronaut discovered during excavations in the area Rusahinili near the van and stored in the Istanbul archaeological Museum.

This coin with the image of the disk, like UFOs, were minted in France in 1680. I wanted to tell the author of this image, no one can explain.

Aircraft on ancient frescoes image in the Cathedral of Sveti-Tskhoveli in Georgia.

The painting hangs above the altar in Visoki Decani in Kosovo.

Scientists say that they have no doubt that this aircraft – in fact the inside man

Note that many scientists and researchers disagree with the visions of space lethal devices, explaining it’s just a humanizing of the Sun and moon, when the heavenly bodies were given the names and even gave my soul.

On the Kamchatka Peninsula, 200 km from the village of Tigil, the University of archaeology of St. Petersburg was discovered fossils with a metal toothed cylinder of the machine is unknown.

Spectral analysis of geological rocks and machines, which are soldered to the mechanism, about 400 million years. The authenticity of the findings has been certified.

Martynovskiy treasure — a hoard of about 120 items of silver, found in 1909 in the village of martynivka, Cherkasy region, Ukraine (Dnieper area). The treasure dates back to the VI—VII centuries of our era

Some believe that the famous petroglyph “Man-sun”, found near Almaty, is a rock portrait of an alien.

Sun-beings in the petroglyphs of Tamgaly, Kazakhstan

Cave paintings in the cave of Lascaux, France.

Sego Canyon. Utah

The Tassili frescoes in the Sahara

And this is only a small part of the mysterious world of our ancestors. Someone undoubtedly thinks this is all nonsense, but it because who knows – maybe aliens really were friends before with people. Now probably do not want…

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Be creative when figuring out what to use to store your stuff next to the bed.

Nothing is worse than having to get out of bed when you're finally about to fall asleep. But without a bedside table, where are you supposed to put that glass of water, alarm clock and nightlight? Well, we're all about thinking outside the box when it comes to decorating and utilizing unexpected items in your decor, and it doesn't hurt if they also prevent groggy, disruptive trips out of bed. After some thought, we came up a few furniture options for all your bedroom essentials that don't require a traditional nightstand.

Whether you don't want to invest in another piece of furniture, your space is too crowded or you're looking for new ways to spice it up in the bedroom (design-wise), you'll find a stylish solution in our list of nightstand alternatives. Read through the seven multifarious furniture items to get creative while still staying organized.

A DRESSER

Using a chest of drawers or a small dresser as a bedside table works wonderfully in both small and large bedrooms. The large proportions of a wide chest of drawers make spacious rooms feel cozier, and in smaller spaces, using a dresser as a nightstand reduces the need for another piece of furniture, thereby saving valuable square footage.

A SIDE CHAIR

Not just for dining rooms, a chic side chair is the perfect item to slide next to your bed for extra surface space while also making an unexpected statement. If the seat is flat and stable enough, you can treat it like a tabletop. Or place a tray on top for more stability. It's stylish, and you probably already have a chair that would work.

A CONSOLE TABLE

If you don't need closed storage next to your bed, utilize a simple console table as a nightstand. Open consoles lend a sense of airiness to a space and provide wonderful opportunities for styling. They work particularly well as nightstand alternatives in guest bedrooms where closed storage is not a priority.

A POUF

In vivid colors, a pouf is expressive enough to stand alone. It's decorative, functional, flexible, and easy to store. It can also fold out into a mattress, so it's ideal for anyone who has guests over a lot but doesn't have a guest room. Simply place a tray on top so your items have a solid surface to balance on.

A DESK

Another wonderful nightstand alternative, which works well in both large and small spaces, a desk as a nightstand is an unexpected way to incorporate multifunctional furniture into your bedroom. Choose a stylish chair to slide beneath the desk to add another layer to your design.

AN OTTOMAN OR STOOL

A low upholstered piece beside your bed introduces a soft element into a serene bedroom retreat. Store bedside essentials in a sturdy tray, which can easily be moved if you ever need additional seating or a place to perch while putting on your shoes.

A PEDESTAL

A pedestal or narrow stool is a great option if you want to give your space a unique, industrial-inspired twist but don't have much room. When you're not using it as a surface for your bedside items, let it give rise to pretty botanicals and other decorative objects in the foyer.

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Be creative when figuring out what to use to store your stuff next to the bed.

Nothing is worse than having to get out of bed when you're finally about to fall asleep. But without a bedside table, where are you supposed to put that glass of water, alarm clock and nightlight? Well, we're all about thinking outside the box when it comes to decorating and utilizing unexpected items in your decor, and it doesn't hurt if they also prevent groggy, disruptive trips out of bed. After some thought, we came up a few furniture options for all your bedroom essentials that don't require a traditional nightstand.

Whether you don't want to invest in another piece of furniture, your space is too crowded or you're looking for new ways to spice it up in the bedroom (design-wise), you'll find a stylish solution in our list of nightstand alternatives. Read through the seven multifarious furniture items to get creative while still staying organized.

A DRESSER

Using a chest of drawers or a small dresser as a bedside table works wonderfully in both small and large bedrooms. The large proportions of a wide chest of drawers make spacious rooms feel cozier, and in smaller spaces, using a dresser as a nightstand reduces the need for another piece of furniture, thereby saving valuable square footage.

A SIDE CHAIR

Not just for dining rooms, a chic side chair is the perfect item to slide next to your bed for extra surface space while also making an unexpected statement. If the seat is flat and stable enough, you can treat it like a tabletop. Or place a tray on top for more stability. It's stylish, and you probably already have a chair that would work.

A CONSOLE TABLE

If you don't need closed storage next to your bed, utilize a simple console table as a nightstand. Open consoles lend a sense of airiness to a space and provide wonderful opportunities for styling. They work particularly well as nightstand alternatives in guest bedrooms where closed storage is not a priority.

A POUF

In vivid colors, a pouf is expressive enough to stand alone. It's decorative, functional, flexible, and easy to store. It can also fold out into a mattress, so it's ideal for anyone who has guests over a lot but doesn't have a guest room. Simply place a tray on top so your items have a solid surface to balance on.

A DESK

Another wonderful nightstand alternative, which works well in both large and small spaces, a desk as a nightstand is an unexpected way to incorporate multifunctional furniture into your bedroom. Choose a stylish chair to slide beneath the desk to add another layer to your design.

AN OTTOMAN OR STOOL

A low upholstered piece beside your bed introduces a soft element into a serene bedroom retreat. Store bedside essentials in a sturdy tray, which can easily be moved if you ever need additional seating or a place to perch while putting on your shoes.

A PEDESTAL

A pedestal or narrow stool is a great option if you want to give your space a unique, industrial-inspired twist but don't have much room. When you're not using it as a surface for your bedside items, let it give rise to pretty botanicals and other decorative objects in the foyer.

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Sure, sometimes it's acceptable to stick with what you love when it comes to home design, regardless of the latest trends. But if your humble abode is a bit tired of fashioning last season's tropical patterns and cliché word art, now's your chance to do some updating.

With a new year upon us, the inspiration is endless. And all those options can be a bit intimating. To help, we've gathered up a mix of expert advice and Pinterest's most popular decorating ideas to get you ahead of the design game. From bold colors and all-black kitchens to neutral shades and concrete where you'd least expect it, get ready to get inspired.

Happy decorating!

Black Is Back

Whether you're remodeling a sleek all-black kitchen or adding matte black fixtures in your spa-like bathroom, black is back and here to stay. "Black fixtures will take the place of brass as the new hot home hardware," predicts Ryan Brown of Brown Design Group in Southern California. Lucky for you, black is an effortless and timeless look that matches just about everything. (Not to mention it's much easier to clean than lighter metals!)

Curved Sofas

Curved sofas are a cool and comfortable way to make your living room a bit more homey while adding a touch of glamour. Open up the room with low, puffy, and plump shaped couches that are angled and designed for increased interaction during social gatherings, while also providing maximum comfort for relaxation or good old Netflix binging.

Light Wooden Flooring

Realtor.com suggests light-hued woods, including natural tones and blond and whitewashed wood as your newest flooring option for 2018. This will brighten any room of the house and hide imperfections more easily, making them a great choice for families and households with pets. Add some dimension and texture with herringbone-patterned woods to modernize the space and make a subtle statement.

Bold Statement

Jewel-toned walls, "Gen Z Yellow" sofas and scattered vibrant accents are all the rage this year. Don't believe it? Just ask pioneers in the paint industry, Pantone, who recently announced that the hottest color for 2018 will be the rich and regal Ultra Violet, and Sherwin-Williams, whose 2018 color of the year is an intense shade of blue-green. "As much as I love an all-white interior, rich jewel tones are making their way onto our walls and moldings in a big way—think 'English library,' but with peacock teal, black, or rich burnt orange colors," says Oregon-based interior designer Arlene Lord.

Concrete Accents

Concrete is popping up where we least expect it and we're definitely not mad about it. Ditch basic granite in favor of cool concrete incorporated not only on your kitchen countertops, but as fireplaces, bathtubs and accents walls, too. "I'm seeing entire walls in concrete panels that look fantastic juxtaposed next to antiques or contemporary furnishings," says designer, Ana Cummings.

Sage Touches

Warm and neutral colors are trending this year, according to Pinterest's top 100 trends for 2018, with sage softening up interiors as the newest neutral shade. The calming tone can easily cozy up a room, or inspire a rustic flair when painting kitchen cabinets or accent pieces throughout your home.

Metallic Mash Up

According to realtor.com, "A few years back, mixing metals was a total no-no. But experts now agree that today's homeowners want more than simple one or two copper or brass fixtures—they like seeing the stuff throughout a room or house." Metals mesh well with any color palette, but to really take your look to a new level, mix different finishes together like matte black, satin brass, black nickel, and non-lacquered brass.

Natural Materials

Get in touch with nature and add some natural elements to your design scheme this year. "In interior design we're seeing a strong push toward eco-consciousness—looking toward items that are made of sustainable materials and have a natural feel to them," says Ana Zuravliova, an interior designer at Roman Blinds Direct. Hammocks, daybeds, wicker and rattan furniture and greens galore will give your home a sustainable element with a modern edge.

Photo Credit: Stefania D'Alessandro/Getty Images

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Most open houses are held to attract potential buyers. However, when your home is open to the public, anyone can stop by for a peek - even casual observers looking for decorating ideas. Your Realtor can help you decide if an open house is right for you and can walk you through the process.

Why hold an open house? It's an opportunity for you to market your home directly to potential buyers. Visitors can take their time walking from room to room and ask questions. This allows buyers to see the inside of the home in a way that you just can't get from photos or videos online. Hosting an open house is also a good opportunity for you to collect feedback about your home.

You can count on at least a few of the attendees to offer candid comments. Your Realtor can collect the information during the open house and share it with you afterward. You may even decide to make minor improvements or highlight amenities based on visitors' input.

An open house is very easy to host as long as you do the prep work. Your Realtor will recommend a day and time to host the event. Most public open houses are held for a few hours on weekend afternoons, but they may suggest hosting one mid-week so buyers can observe the area's school or rush-hour traffic patterns. Mid-week open houses are also a time to allow other Realtors to tour the home and determine if they may have a potential buyer.

An open house requires more marketing than just putting a sign in the front yard. Your Realtor's marketing plan may include advertising the open house in the classified section of the newspaper, on their website or other online media, and directional signage in the neighborhood.

It's important to help your home look its best before holding an open house. It requires a few steps:

Create curb appeal - The more appealing a property looks from the outside, the greater chance a potential buyer will choose to drop in.

Clean - First, put away anything that will distract buyers from the property, such as personal photos and other knick knacks. Second, scrub the house from top to bottom. Nothing is less appealing than a dirty home.

Freshen up - A little paint goes a long way to brighten a room. If you do paint, choose neutral colors. They are much more appealing to buyers.

Eliminate odors - Pets and cigarettes are the big ones. To alleviate the smells, deodorize upholstery and carpets.

Perform minor repairs - If you can fix it easily, do it. Check for squeaky doors, leaky faucets, faulty lights, etc. If you have repairs that require more work, talk to your Realtor to see if a repair is worth the cost.

Keep yourself and your belongings safe - Secure all your valuables, prescription medications and personal items before the open house.

Don't be surprised if your Realtor recommends that you be out of the house during the open house. While it may be tempting to stay, some buyers feel uncomfortable with you there while they open bedroom closets and kitchen drawers. Your Realtor will work on your behalf to field questions and point out the home's assets.

Talk to your Realtor to determine whether an open house should be part of their plan to market your home. In the meantime, visit HAR.com for information about real estate all across Texas.

Cindy Hamann, with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties, is 2017 chair of the Houston Association of Realtors/HAR.com.

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Trophy Club, United States – December 28, 2017 /PressCable/ —

Cozy Roofing announced plans to exhibit at the 7th Annual Las Colinas Home Show, January 13-14 at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas as part of the Texas Home & Garden Show series. The series has been connecting home and garden professionals and consumers for nearly 40 years and Cozy Roofing is pleased to participate in the 2018 Las Colinas show.

Tickets for the 2018 Las Colinas Home Show are on sale now and can be purchased directly at https://texashomeandgarden.com/tickets/

The show brings together homeowners and industry professionals ready to assist from ground to roof with everything from small garden projects, interior decorating ideas, whole house makeovers and virtually everything in between.

Roofing has long been one of the most recognized means of improving the curb appeal of a home and many of the newer materials such as dimensional shingles and clay tiles allow homeowners to more effectively express their personal style and taste. An increasingly diverse palette of colors, materials and patterns offer homeowners many options to choose from.

Those considering upgrading or replacing their roof are encouraged to attend the show to stop and talk with Cozy Roofing to learn more about the roofing process, material options and the costs involved. Finding a trustworthy roofing contractor is an important step in getting your job completed on time, on budget at a level of quality and dependability you expect. Cozy Roofing takes time to educate consumers on the ins and outs of roof replacement and roof repair so that they can make more informed decisions.

Cozy Roofing is a premier roofing contractor serving residential, commercial and industrial clients across the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex. Cozy Roofing has expertise in asphalt shingle, ceramic and clay tile, as well as metal roofing materials. Cozy Roofing works with all major insurance companies and homeowners to navigate the homeowners insurance claims process.

More information is available at http://cozyroofing.com.

Contact Info:
Name: Mike Cozine
Email: Send Email
Organization: Cozy Roofing
Address: 19 Troon Dr, Trophy Club, TX 76262, United States
Phone: +1-214-214-4271

For more information, please visit http://cozyroofing.com

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Trophy Club, United States – December 28, 2017 /PressCable/ —

Cozy Roofing announced plans to exhibit at the 7th Annual Las Colinas Home Show, January 13-14 at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas as part of the Texas Home & Garden Show series. The series has been connecting home and garden professionals and consumers for nearly 40 years and Cozy Roofing is pleased to participate in the 2018 Las Colinas show.

Tickets for the 2018 Las Colinas Home Show are on sale now and can be purchased directly at https://texashomeandgarden.com/tickets/

The show brings together homeowners and industry professionals ready to assist from ground to roof with everything from small garden projects, interior decorating ideas, whole house makeovers and virtually everything in between.

Roofing has long been one of the most recognized means of improving the curb appeal of a home and many of the newer materials such as dimensional shingles and clay tiles allow homeowners to more effectively express their personal style and taste. An increasingly diverse palette of colors, materials and patterns offer homeowners many options to choose from.

Those considering upgrading or replacing their roof are encouraged to attend the show to stop and talk with Cozy Roofing to learn more about the roofing process, material options and the costs involved. Finding a trustworthy roofing contractor is an important step in getting your job completed on time, on budget at a level of quality and dependability you expect. Cozy Roofing takes time to educate consumers on the ins and outs of roof replacement and roof repair so that they can make more informed decisions.

Cozy Roofing is a premier roofing contractor serving residential, commercial and industrial clients across the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex. Cozy Roofing has expertise in asphalt shingle, ceramic and clay tile, as well as metal roofing materials. Cozy Roofing works with all major insurance companies and homeowners to navigate the homeowners insurance claims process.

More information is available at http://cozyroofing.com.

Contact Info:
Name: Mike Cozine
Email: Send Email
Organization: Cozy Roofing
Address: 19 Troon Dr, Trophy Club, TX 76262, United States
Phone: +1-214-214-4271

For more information, please visit http://cozyroofing.com

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Release ID: 281995

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   If it’s the kind of event that needs an extra flourish, chances are Cathy Rost and her business, I Do Decorating and Rental Service, has embellished it at one time or another.

   “This last summer we actually decorated a funeral,” Rost said.

   Certainly, the focus of I Do Decorating and Rental Service remains making weddings sparkle.

   But since Rost purchased the business 21 years ago, it has grown leaps and bounds.

   Whereas word-of-mouth would give her leads on maybe 15 weddings a year back then, now she annually decorates in excess of 130 nuptials, while also helping people with countless other events — ranging from quinceañeras (a celebration of a girl’s 15th birthday) to fund-raisers and more.

   With such demand comes a need for more space as well. That’s what led I Do Decorating and Rental Service to open its first storefront at 646 E. Oshkosh St.

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Here are tips for quirky Christmas tree decor. (Source: Twitter)

With the holiday season here, everything’s getting a Christmassy touch – be it food or the decor. We all like to have our Christmas tree to have that old classic feel. However, a little bit of play with creativity does no harm. A fake or real tree doesn’t matter the inspiration to have that perfect Christmas tree is always present.

If you are falling short of inspirations, we have compiled a few quirky tree decorating ideas that will give your tree a different look. People on social media are posting pictures of tree toppers and it is not the usual star but their personal favourite. Right from Serena Williams, Beyoncé to Hillary Clinton everything that inspires or tops your favourite’s list can be replaced from the usual star.

As decorating a Christmas tree is an old tradition in many households, even though how busy they are. Early decorations were mostly homemade ornaments and brightly dyed popcorn garlands, but today’s decorations include everything from souvenir ornaments to vinyl records and lots of twinkling lights. So why not give it a change and make a personalised tree this season.

Check out few quirky tree toppers that are going viral on social media.

I made this tree topper like 3 years ago and I still use it lol what’s wrong with me pic.twitter.com/tNZqHkv4t5

— 🥝🎄 (@changeofhaz) December 10, 2017

“I believe in the little tree topper.” –@RachelMiner1

I made this little Cas for our tree last year. 😇🎄 pic.twitter.com/aQ70WNg0PA

— banana!SAM 🍌 (@the_endverse) December 18, 2017

Now that’s a tree topper!!! pic.twitter.com/kiE8MT3ILM

— Sean Kaen (@OddNMacabre) December 16, 2017

Christmas Hopper Tree Topper pic.twitter.com/UCAgDZURAO

— PogbaAce (@PogbaAce) December 17, 2017

Deck the halls, I will. Star Wars Yoda Tree-Topper: http://t.co/bpJtyTc3yUpic.twitter.com/LJ0CaHe7vZ

— ThinkGeek (@thinkgeek) December 13, 2017

Our tree topper can kick your tree topper’s ass. ‘Keep the Falcon in Christmas’. #SamWilson#thereasonfortheseason#magapic.twitter.com/hAxhe5PHMF

— Will Hoge (@WillHoge) December 17, 2017

DIY #MariahCarey Christmas Tree Topper! pic.twitter.com/CNCH1sOg7D

— Julia Cunningham (@juliacunningham) December 18, 2017

The Dolly Parton tree topper I got @flyingmcoffee is too top heavy for our tree, wouldn’t you know. pic.twitter.com/CYRTi8Mna2

— Sleigh And Rudolph(urrena) 🦌🔔 (@ladufurrena) December 2, 2017

The tornado tree topper has made its yearly touch down! pic.twitter.com/6YUbpi6ySk

— Matt Grinter (@matt_grinter) December 19, 2017

David Lee Roth Tree Topper.
Christmas is complete. @VanHalen#Christmaspic.twitter.com/CdWDOVBhLm

— JLaC (@JLaC975) December 17, 2017

weve replaced the christmas tree topper pic.twitter.com/sIrj0dOfqn

— Gatomán 🐱🖒 (@madohomo) December 16, 2017

Now that Serena, Beyoncé, and Hillary have conquered the world, it’s time these queens get their own tree topper! via @Womentolookup2#Resistmaspic.twitter.com/8fhfnv2Hjk

— Shomeo (@SassBaller) December 9, 2017

Scrat from Ice Age is our traditional tree-topper pic.twitter.com/cJ0cQ4yZ6L

— Greg Jenner (@greg_jenner) December 10, 2017

A proper feminist history teacher’s tree topper 🎄 pic.twitter.com/JnKrnhnUyl

— A White (@abster_abi) December 9, 2017

That’s so good! Here’s mine. pic.twitter.com/FVZTbOX1e6

— Shelley (@shllygbbs) December 19, 2017

When you can’t decide between a star or an angel tree topper get both: @DollyPartonpic.twitter.com/hXdKy0z6KP

— Lana Gay (@LanaGay) December 19, 2017

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Here are some of the best Christmas displays in town. Wochit

ALAMOGORDO — It’s the most wonderful time of year again in Alamogordo and residents are getting in the spirit by showing off their festive Christmas displays.

For Hector Saldana, living in the southwest leads to some unique decorating ideas. Instead of making a snowman out of snow, Saldana’s snowless snowman is constructed from tumbleweeds.

Saldana said he got the idea while living in northern New Mexico several years ago and wanted to bring the tradition down to southern New Mexico.

“We lived in northern New Mexico about 15 years ago, they build tumbleweed snowmen there every year,” Saldana said. “My wife said why don’t we build one down here and I said sure, why not.

“It took us about an hour to collect the tumbleweeds from around Alamogordo and three hours putting it together because I had to paint it,” Saldana said. “I’m from the southwest, so cactus plants and tumbleweeds are my buddies, all this cowboy stuff. I feel right at home with this. All the neighbors and passersby love it, they give us a thumbs up when they drive by.”

Saldana said every day is his favorite holiday.

“I love all holidays, not just Christmas,” he said. “I’m a great believer in the Lord and to me every day is his birthday. So all holidays are special to me.”

Saldana welcomes residents to get a glimpse of his tumbleweed snowman at 1210 Paiute Trail.

Christmas village

Sharon Jensen, who lives at 3211 Summer Ave., has been collecting original Department 56 Snow Village houses and accessories for over 30 years and has turned her garage into what she calls a Christmas village.

From every corner of Jensen’s garage, a Department 56 collector’s piece lies in sight. There is so much detail, residents have to take a second look.

Jensen said her collection started off with about 12 houses. Then, family and friends would gift her more pieces for Christmas. She now has over 300 Department 56 Snow Village houses and accessories.

“The kids started getting them for me for Christmas, some of them are 30 years old,” Jensen said.

Jensen’s grandson, Leo Torres, helped set up the Christmas village and said it was a family tradition.

“We haven’t set it up for the past four years because my grandma has been sick but we decided to do it this year for the kids,” Torres said.

Jensen said Christmas is her favorite holiday because she still feels like a kid at heart. She said she welcomes the community to come see the Christmas village from 6 to 9 p.m. until New Year's.

Christmas lights

Several residents have also set up impressive Christmas light displays. One neighborhood in particular is the 400 block of Cuba in front of Alamogordo High School.

Dozens of other neighborhoods also have their homes aglow illuminating the Christmas spirit this year.

400 Cuba Ave.

This iconic Christmas home is adorned with lights and figurines everywhere the eye can see. Hundreds of residents flock to this home and drive by slowly to take a good look. This home, owned by the Ortega family, is also known for Santa Claus handing out candy to children on Christmas Eve.

402 Cuba Ave.

Right next door to the Ortega home. this home is also known for its Christmas lights display, and makes the Cuba block shine bright as ever.

1303 Mountain View

Right around the corner from Cuba Avenue, is a magical winter wonderland. This home invites residents to walk through the yard and take photos of its elaborate, festive Christmas display.

1353 McKinley Ave.

If you drive down Scenic Drive, surely you won’t miss this eye catching “A Charlie Brown Christmas”-themed house. Adorned with giant inflatable Peanuts characters, this house is sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face.  

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Nashville's Cheekwood Estates and Gardens has illuminated its gardens with one million holiday lights throughout the mile-long walking path. Shelly Mays

The late journalist B. C. Forbes wrote, “Christmas is a tonic for our souls. It moves us to think of others rather than of ourselves. It directs our thoughts to giving.”

The “tonic” of Christmas flows freely in the home of Kim Temple Lynch. The “empty nest” mother of three decorates nearly 30 trees inside the Arrington home she shares with her husband Dan.

Cooper Jones, Lynch's four-year-old grandson, loaned her the wings from his Buzz Lightyear costume for the special Buzz Lightyear-themed tree she decorated just for him.

Lynch attributes her enchantment with Christmas to a unique melding of her family’s and her husband’s family’s holiday traditions and styles.

The high school sweethearts lived within a few miles of one another in their hometown of Amarillo, Texas.

“Dan’s mom [the late Peggy Lynch] made Christmas really fun. Every Christmas Eve, Peggy or one of her sisters would host [the family’s] Christmas party. The sisters shared their collection of Spode Christmas dishes,” Lynch said. “There’d be initials on the back of all the dishes so they’d remember whose was whose.”

At the end of the festive evening, the “Christmas pie” would make its appearance. Lynch doesn’t know why it was called a pie when in actuality it was a large hatbox. However, the “pie” contained small gifts for each guest and when the host brought it out it meant it was time to go home.

“The Lynch side of the family had a ‘more is more’ mentality about Christmas,” she said.

Kim’s mother, Wilma Falke Temple, took a more moderate approach.

“Every year, my mom would decorate her flocked Christmas tree with blue ball ornaments while my brother and I were at school. It was all very orderly and neat—each ornament was place with precision and care,” she said.

Lynch’s parents’ parents all lived in Kansas. They’d visit them each Christmas.

“My mom’s mom [Regina Falke] had an amazing aluminum Christmas tree with the color wheel that I could watch forever. What I would give for that piece of Americana!”

Lynch said that when it came to her other grandmother, Martha Temple,  “there was no rhyme or reason to anything but it was so happy and festive…. And there was always a lot of eggnog, which might be the explanation for that!”

Lynch said that Christmas is her “happy place.”

Throughout the year, she takes notes and keeps lists of new decorating ideas to implement.

Whereas a hobby like hers could get expensive, most her trees were either purchased at thrift stores or gifted to her by people who were discarding theirs.

It’s what she does with the trees that make them special.

“Every tree means something. It’s like a walk through our family,” she said.

Each tree in a row of trees displayed atop the entertainment center represents the members of her immediate family.

There’s a sports themed tree for her sports fanatic son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Lillian Lynch, a Texas A&M themed tree for her Aggie-loving son Austin and a Harry Potter themed tree for his fiancée, Taylor Thompson.

The tree that represents her daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Cory Jones, dons three especially significant ornaments this year. The ornaments are cloth dolls—a  doll to represent the Jones’s son Cooper and two dolls (a boy and a girl) to represent the child or children they are in the process of adopting from Haiti. The process is slow and arduous. They do not yet know if they will be matched with one child or two siblings.

“We are already researching Haitian Christmas traditions to incorporate into our family’s traditions,” Lynch said.

Lynch’s favorite tree is displayed in her kitchen/breakfast area. From its limbs hang years and year’s worth of the family’s childhood handmade ornaments–including one Dan made when he was three-years old.  

Some of the other trees include a beach-themed tree filled with sand dollars Lynch collected in Florida, a Texas-themed tree representing their home state, a tree Cory made from a shipping pallet and a travel-themed tree with ornaments they’ve collected on their journeys abroad.

Lynch also collects nativity sets.

“I try to have one nativity set per tree,” she said.

Among her favorites are an heirloom nativity she inherited, a hand-carved nativity they purchased while traveling in Italy and a marble set she purchased while on a missions trip in Nicaragua.

“See, everything means something to me. I think about the people and the memories as I decorate,” Lynch said.

Charles Dickens said, “I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all year.”

Lynch’s thoughtfully and festively bedecked home reflects the spirit of Christmas that is always with her.

She’ll happily provide a home for any orphaned ornaments, trees and decorations. 

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