Was 2010 a good year for you? Or a difficult one you’re glad to put behind you? What are some things you did wrong last year, some things you’re proud of, and some things you wish you could change? What will you do right in 2011? What will you do more of, and what will …
A welcoming fire burning in my fireplace; candles lit for a cozy glow I never, ever travel for Thanksgiving. I prefer to stay home and celebrate with close friends, not fight traffic all the way to my aunt’s house in Portland or get stuck in the snow on the way to see family in Eastern …
QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Fill up with gas if needed Are you going out tonight? Make reservations and socialization plans. Staying in by the warm fire like we are? Light your fire and get out something bubbly. I always end up with way too much leftover unopened champagne bottles after New Year’s. This year …
Hope you all have wonderful, stress-free holidays! In January I’ll be writing about winter projects (Photo album sorting, etc) and some personal growth challenges we might think of taking on. Christmas Activity Suggestions: It can be hard to be cooped up in the house with houseguests and relatives for several days, even if you love …
Reindeer Sleigh Centerpiece, at Pier 1 Are you ready for Christmas (assuming you celebrate it?) If you’re traveling, are you packed? Family members packed? Do you have emergency snacks with you? Games and books for the kids? If you’re hosting, is your house clean and ready to go? Baking done? Groceries shopped for? Done wrapping …
Are you ready for the holidays? Is your home cozy, inviting, safe, festive, clean and organized? OUTSIDE AND FRONT PORCH: Amaryllis and Pine Wreath, at Pier 1 Is your porch free from clutter? Are there festive decorations outside? Do you have a wreath on your front door, and a holiday doormat? Has your walk been …
Spode Christmas Tree Dishes, at Macy’s Seven days until Christmas! Don’t forget to make a little time every day for yourself. Insist on giving yourself some “down time.” Even if it’s just ten minutes, you can put your feet up, relax, and do something just for you for a few moments. Read a magazine, sip …
Tree Candle, at Crate and Barrel QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Phone a relative you haven’t talked to in a while. Take stock of your perishables – lettuce, bread, eggs, milk, butter, orange juice, etc. During wintertime we can often be taken by surprise by storms. Do you have enough of these items you won’t …
Fresh “Prime & Glow,” at Sephora Today I’m doing some beauty related chores so I will look my best for the holidays. I have a couple parties to look forward to on the weekend, and I want to look fabulous. And I’m going out for cocktails and movies two nights this week, so I might …
My living room, halfway through my gift wrapping marathon, destroyed and totally disorganized. Last night I broke down and cried over Christmas stress. I’d vowed to not let myself get stressed about the holidays. I usually am really good about that. But this year, my kids happened to be coming home on short notice, two …