Jody Poe, Author at Mountain Home Center

Lloyd Flanders’ Loom & Teak Collections

by Jody Poe | Mar 31, 2019 | Outdoor Living

In 1906, Marshall B. Lloyd developed the Lloyd Loom® process for creating fine woven furniture. Each hand-crafted piece of Lloyd Loom furniture made today uses the same process with some advanced technologies added over the years to produce a continuous Loom strand...

The Art of Santa

by Jody Poe | Dec 16, 2018 | Home Decor

Who created the modern American image of Santa? Today, considered the ‘standard’ version of the Christmas visitor almost worldwide! The first published illustration of Santa by political cartoonist Thomas Nast for Harper’s Weekly (1863) is said to have...

Spiked Watermelon Cooler Recipe

by Jody Poe | Aug 11, 2018 | Recipes

The ultimate summer drink. This is one of the most refreshing and easy coolers out there. Ginger ale adds a touch of sparkle and a crisp taste. Make it a Mocktail or a Cocktail. Spiked (or Not) Watermelon Cooler Ingredients: 3 pounds watermelon 2 tablespoons fresh...

Umbrella Tech Speak

by Jody Poe | Aug 11, 2018 | Outdoor Living

Size, care, fabric, and more. Make shade exactly where you need it with this buying guide. Shown here the Plantation MAX Classic Umbrella by Tuuci. Tuuci is an American made shade grounded in the marine industry. Tuuci offers meticulous engineering coupled with...

Sparkling Fruit Popsicles

by Jody Poe | Jul 27, 2018 | Recipes

You’ll love cooling off after a dip in the hot tub with this delicious, no-guilt treat that makes you think of vacation and relaxation it also provides a good dose of vitamin C. The tangy flavor of kiwi counterpoints the sweet taste of strawberries and peaches,...