Christmas

  • Happy New Year – 2026!

    December flew by in a blink, didn’t it? Between family time, work parties, school events, and the holidays themselves, the month was over almost as soon as it started. Add in a lovely round of the flu that wiped out… Continue reading

    Happy New Year – 2026!
  • Late-November Rituals Before the Holiday Rush

    Simple, romantic ways to savor the quiet before December November always feels like taking a deep breath before the season of bustle and sparkle begins. The days grow shorter, the air turns crisp, and there’s a softness to the light… Continue reading

    Late-November Rituals Before the Holiday Rush
  • Easy Holiday Entertaining with a Grazing Table

    Tis the season to entertain – whether it’s an open house, a cookie swap, or a family gathering, our homes can become quite busy during the holiday season. While I love to prepare a huge feast, teaching doesn’t allow a lot… Continue reading

  • Preparing for Christmas Using Basic Invite Christmas Cards

    My Christmas list is a little different than the Jolly ole Elf’s at the North Pole. Currently, it’s a list that includes decorating, baking, entertaining, parties, school activities, parades, editing pictures, and Christmas cards. Other years the list has involved… Continue reading