Periwinkle Blue Christmas Tree Cards, from Papyrus Online Holiday Letter Writing Tonight I’m writing holiday cards and a brief newsletter I’ll tuck into them. Some of what I’m writing seems redundant to re-share with friends who have been following my life this year on Facebook. But I’m sending newsletters to lots of older relatives who …
Red Chenille Throw, from Pier 1 Imports Today I’m decluttering my bedroom, which fell victim to my pre-Christmas Eve Dinner whirlwind. I swooped around the house picking up things that didn’t belong where they were, but unfortunately I ended up tossing them all into my bedroom and shutting the door so company didn’t see. My …
My kitchen got thoroughly trashed on Christmas Eve. I’ve done most of the hard clean-up stuff, and now I’m slowly taking my time with the dishes that must be washed by hand Are you still surrounded by family or out of town visitors today? Still celebrating? Or working hard to clean up after a festive …
These recently-tested Christmas lights are waiting for my Christmas tree to arrive, but they look messy. I need to put them in a plastic bin or go get my Christmas tree and put them on ASAP! My recent Christmas decorating has made my house messy and cluttered. Time for me to put away the decorating …
Felt Santa Claus, from Cost Plus World Market QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Need to de-clutter and clean out your car? I do this every time I find myself sitting in it for a few minutes while waiting for someone. Otherwise my car gets really out of hand! Do you need to restock things you …
Here’s my Thanksgiving pep talk for this year. Hope you’ll take some comfort from it, if you’re nervous, stressing, or feeling overwhelmed this Thanksgiving morning! Think positive. We can do this! We’re lucky to have family and friends to spend time with (even if they drive us crazy) and fortunate to have food to eat …
Are you ready to host your holiday guests? Even if you don’t have any immediate plans for family or friends to visit, you might want to check to be sure your guest room (or pull-out sofa) is ready for company. You never know who might drop in, or if weather will suddenly strand someone overnight …
Confession time – this is the current state of my dining table! Luckily I’m not hosting Thanksgiving tomorrow! Besides Thanksgiving, there’s a busy season ahead with upcoming parties, gatherings, holidays, visitors, and perhaps (dare I hope?) some impromptu game nights. Let’s get our dining rooms ready for the meals and festivities ahead! QUICK THINGS TO …
Treat yourself to some interesting and stimulating free online classes on topics including the history of Christmas; World War 2 Victory gardens; Jane Austen’s life and works; the history of Christmas music; holiday baking; the life and works of artists Alphonse Mucha and Erte; and many more. Plus we run intriguing book clubs each month, …
Holiday Simplicity Because this blog often (ok, every single time!) features shopping related info, images of things I’ve bought to enjoy in my own home, and excitement about new products, I hesitate to spend too much time talking about frugality. There are enough blogs on the net talking about money saving tips and budgeting. Lovely …