Winter has engulfed us this year. The snow is piled high everywhere. Driving has been a bit of a challenge here and there but overall, people seem kind of happy about all the snow. I’m happy about it. It has been the light, fluffy kind of snow that is made up of large ice crystals … Continue reading
Well I cooked up a storm on Saturday for Christmas dinner. (The other half of the day was spent solving a puzzle my lovely husband put together that eventually led to a new computer!!) Most of the yummy food came from my Williams Sonoma Special Occasions cookbook. The highlight of the new recipes were certainly … Continue reading
I found this stunning tablecloth at an estate sale recently. Someone stamped these charming woodland deer and evergreens onto heavy natural linen. I would LOVE to get my hands on these stamps. The stamps look like they have been hand carved onto linoleum block? and then hand inked and stamped. There are 12 linen napkins … Continue reading
Although I’m likely doing a traditional Christmas dinner this year (I haven’t finalized my menu–shocking! but something along these lines, with a ham), I think a California Christmas would be a fun compliment to my California Thanksgiving. While the rest of the country has a white Christmas, I’m dreaming of Christmas in the fog… A … Continue reading
We have snow snow snow everywhere and I am in the mood to celebrate! Yea, I like snow in December. Come March, I may have a different story but for now, I am embracing it. I decided that instead of pulling out of storage the same old red and green holiday stuff, I would make … Continue reading
My son Sam came up with this clever re-use for an outdated light bulb. The hat is made from cardboard and the eyes and buttons are glued on black beads; I’m not sure what he used to make the carrot nose. You could easily duplicate it with a bit of clay. Although, this snowman does … Continue reading
Our tree is finally up and decorated! I made a few crafts with some extra ornaments, like stringing them from the chandelier in the dining area. And a garland for a doorway by the tree by using some fishing line. I brought another one of these over to a holiday party this past weekend for … Continue reading
Winter has arrived early here in the north and to keep my spirits up, I have been making stuff. Yesterday I wrote about the million snowflakes that I have been cutting. Well, I have also been making Ice lanterns to brighten the darkest nights of the year. They are so easy to make. The only … Continue reading
We are still digging out from one of our biggest snowstorms in history. Everything is white and wintery. We will definitely have a white Christmas this year. In honor of all the snow, I have gone a little crazy with making snowflakes. I am decorating the house with snowflake garlands and a snowflake only Christmas tree. … Continue reading
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