It's true. We did. This is my favorite time of year. Each day is a gift and a blessing. I'm grateful for the people I have known over the years and at this time of year, I like to reflect and be grateful. Last night the moon was full over the Las Vegas valley. The last time the moon was full for Christmas was in...
It's the time of year, where it's all about the red! It's everywhere! It's one of my personal favorite colors year round! There are so many variations, especially during December with holiday decorations. Some shades are lighter and some are that deeper red. The deeper, darker shades I prefer. I've always been fond of reds and burgundy since the late seventies. Years later,...
If you know me, you know I am a "foodie". That's right. Always have been. I enjoy cooking from scratch the best. It's really special to taste food in its most natural state in my opinion. When foods are combined, it's magical as they use your palette as a playground. There are those who live to eat and those who eat to live. I...
I wondered about having an Instagram account. I'm so glad I signed up. The reason? You can share the pictures you take with family and friends. You can also share with a group of your selected friends privately, if you prefer. They would need to have an account as well so that you can view their pictures and they can view yours. The...
I've enjoyed browsing and looking at articles of clothing from different time periods since I can remember. Vintage fabric interests me because the designs are unique, interesting and the beading is beautiful. It's like unlocking history. My dad always said I was born in the wrong era. I've shopped in boutiques, etsy and ebay and have found really unique items. I call them...
It wasn't THAT long ago that my girls were little. They were always eager to help. When laundry time rolled around, if we did a load at the house, I would ask them to help. I recall many times we would sit on the couch and sort through socks. It was fun for them to match up the socks and make pairs. A...
It's that time! I needed to get a few things caught up. Isn't that always the case? There's always something to do. I was raised by parents who believed in preventative maintenance. As I matured, I understood why. I keep in my glove compartment a cloth for accidental spills and a container of Meguiars cloths. These cloths clean and condition the interior leather and...
You have the menu prepared for your guest(s). Things are coming together nicely. You have decided on a low height centerpiece that will embellish your table. It will look festive and not block guests from conversation with each other. When having dinner guests for a holiday dinner or a cocktail party, it will be special to choose a unique napkin idea as well....
I really enjoy this time of year. Years ago, I would make my traditional "trip" in December and go to this quaint little house here that had turned into a boutique. The house always was decorated outside. They had many beautiful things inside. Quilts, frames, lamps, clothing and in December, they always offered hot apple cider to sip while you browsed. I would...
I am a coffee drinker but now and again I enjoy a cup of hot tea. Last year, around this time, my neighbor introduced and shared with me Camomile tea. I was under the weather and thankfully she had some. I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. I had never had this tea. It helped soothe my stomach and actually had a...
Have yourself a merry little Christmas indeed! It's that time of year again where you light the fireplace, make hot cocoa, get out the ugliest Christmas sweater known to man (just don't tell grandma, she took time to make it), cuddle up with your family and get into the Christmas spirit! Every December I just love to watch Hallmarks "Countdown to Christmas" and it's usually...
It all started off with the shoes... Let me explain. The shoes I am wearing in this picture are my mothers. She loved them and then I have loved them. They are one of my favorite shoes to wear, for sentimental reasons and, of course, the shape of the shoe is unique and effortlessly beautiful. So, when I walked into my closet and...
