April Cornell - Live Beautiful

With Hanukkah upon us – I’d like to reflect a little on the meaning of Hanukkah for me. The lighting of the eight candled Menorah is symbolic of the triumph of light over darkness, of good...

http://blog.aprilcornell.com/2009/12/count-our-jewish-blessings.html

My garden is full of roses, and I love their many shades of pink, and sharp green leaves... Inspired by their flirtatious, feminine beauty are these roses made from our essential napkins - ...

http://blog.aprilcornell.com/2010/07/summer-craft-project-essential-napkin.html

This video demonstrates the screen printing method that we use in printing our beauteous table linens . See the magic as each screen layers a new color on.  See the symmetry and balance exhibi...

http://blog.aprilcornell.com/2010/06/magic-of-printing.html

Spring is the air the ground and all around. My garden inspires me in all of its seasons- loaning me palettes to color my designs. Here is my Vermont Garden on a Spring Day in May. A place de...

http://blog.aprilcornell.com/2010/05/nature-inspired-napkin-giveaway-garden.html

This year, as a very unique and special birthday present, I was treated to a brand new experience – I visited a glass-blowing workshop here in Vermont and learned how to make some funky glass p...

http://blog.aprilcornell.com/2010/05/tablescape-thursday-happy-fish.html

My birthday was this past Wednesday, April 28th , right in the middle of the week – perfect for a week-long celebration! In our Burlington, Vermont office, the April Cornell team enjoyed a ...

http://blog.aprilcornell.com/2010/04/sweet-sentiments-confetti-white-cake.html

Giving Back – how important is a mother? How wonderful a child? Good mothers, caring mothers cause us to grow and be good and caring too. Motherhood can change the world. And each child can i...

http://blog.aprilcornell.com/2010/04/giving-back.html

Sunny Skies Up! Despite any mention of April Showers, these days I find myself singing that old Irving Berlin song ‘Blue Skies’… “Blue skies smiling at me” - such a beautiful idea –...

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On earth day tree hugging goddesses get the respect and recognition they so deserve. On earth day we honor our earth, and mother nature, and all those who are her stewards. Say thank you t...

http://blog.aprilcornell.com/2010/04/thank-you-earth.html

Warm breezes are hinting at the bright sunshine to come. As we plant the seeds of spring and look forward to tomorrow’s summer gardens, what better way to enjoy the promise of the warm season t...

http://blog.aprilcornell.com/2010/04/fruits-of-new-season-peach-ginger-crisp.html

Recently I posted a picture of our storefront in Burlington on Facebook , which was decorated with dozens of fabric butterflies welcoming spring. There were a number of people who were interested...

http://blog.aprilcornell.com/2010/04/spring-creative-project-fabric.html

We are well into April - my most favorite month - and it’s time to celebrate the colors of spring! Whether I’m experiencing the April Showers of Vermont or the hot skies of New Delhi, the all...

http://blog.aprilcornell.com/2010/04/primavera-tablescape-printable-invite.html

New Delhi My Park My Morning Before I head out for a busy day at work I stroll to my nearby park. This park is a sprawl of green in the center of Delhi. What a treat at 7am, the sun is u...

http://blog.aprilcornell.com/2010/04/peaceful-morning-moments-giveaway.html

Last weekend I had a few friends over for a casual get-together. Just wanting to enjoy the time with my company - I opted for a quick and fresh dinner! When a fancy dinner just won’t do,...

http://blog.aprilcornell.com/2010/04/sausage-pepper-pizza-recipe.html

Spring is beginning to awaken the Montreal landscape – daffodil and crocus buds are ready to bloom and crisp green tulip stalks push through the thawing earth. With this happy hint of seasona...

http://blog.aprilcornell.com/2010/03/fiesta-tablescape-for-la-cache.html

Easter brings back memories of being a little girl, one of three sisters, sitting on the front porch having a photo taken of us in new outfits. From head to toe we would be freshly outfitted, e...

http://blog.aprilcornell.com/2010/03/easter-memories-dressing-up-chocolate.html

A tasty sweet treat that you'll be thinking of long after you've devoured them! Golden Spice Cupcake Recipe: 2 1/4 tsp baking soda 2 cups sifted cake flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1...

http://blog.aprilcornell.com/2010/03/golden-spice-cupcakes-recipe.html

It's official - Saturday is the first day of spring! This is a wonderful time to freshen the home, and with Easter and Passover quickly approaching a new table setting could be the perfect way ...

http://blog.aprilcornell.com/2010/03/decorating-your-spring-table.html

These cinnamon rolls come from a Glace Bay Nova Scotia cookbook that was gifted to me in 2001 "Centennial Cookbook.” My family is from Glace Bay and on Glace Bay’s 100th birthday I had th...

http://blog.aprilcornell.com/2010/03/cinnamon-rolls-recipe-apron-giveaway.html

Do you have a magic purse? A bag where all of your life is stored? I do - My paints, my keys, a cotton nighty, my passport, a box of raisins, and piece of dark chocolate. There's my granddaugh...

http://blog.aprilcornell.com/2010/03/magic-purse-handbag-giveaway.html

My home in Northern Vermont is still snow coated and cool, with just a tease of warm air and cracking ice to be heard. I say it is time to Springify! I am grabbing the hot colors of spring and...

http://blog.aprilcornell.com/2010/02/lets-springify-linens-giveaway.html

Enjoy this video that gives you an insight into the April Cornell world of color. Color evokes emotion and mood, and through it I establish a point of view, sometimes delicate and soft, sometimes...

http://blog.aprilcornell.com/2010/02/beauty-of-color-book-giveaway.html

One of the happiest places in Delhi yesterday had to be at Concern India’s Sports day in Gurgoan. Seventeen different NGOs fielded teams of 20 children, from age 6 to 14 in a day lo...

http://blog.aprilcornell.com/2010/02/race-day-in-delhi-athletes-with-heart.html

I live a busy life, and with a busy life it is easy to forget to stop and enjoy the minute marvelousness of this world. Here are five simple ways to feel good, and remember that you and the wo...

http://blog.aprilcornell.com/2010/02/five-ways-to-feel-good-book-giveaway.html

Watch - above - as I explain all about my favorite tablecloth we have this collection. Hues of blues, and dashes of gold - see as I examine this beautiful cloth. The Mela Patchwork has lots of d...

http://blog.aprilcornell.com/2010/01/whats-my-favorite-tablecloth-video-clip.html