This post is not about Christmas cookies, chocolate Chanukah coins, eggnog, fudge, French onion dip or any of the 1000 other holiday goodies this season. It is about being a better person, having a bigger heart. You can Be Bigger This Christmas. Because the holidays can bring out the worst in us. We can become monsters when faced with an overload of stress brought on by traffic, crowds, a shortage of sweaters, finances and family dinners! A Seasonal Story I knew a little girl ... View the Post
Creating Christmas Tree Garland
My dear friends, I have won the war against garland! Thank you to those who never doubted my victory. Creating Christmas Tree Garland when you have no room for a tree. Creating Christmas Tree Garland You may have remembered that last week I was losing the battle. It was nothing that a few nails couldn’t fix. (smile :) The first garland you encounter is at the front door. I hope to add an actual “Merry Christmas” vinyl soon but for now, we’ll pretend. It features vintage red velvet and ... View the Post
So, I Might Have Yelled At Some Christmas Garland
If you follow me on Pinterest you may have noticed that I have been pinning pictures of Christmas garland like crazy. Here is the story of So, I Might Have Yelled At Some Christmas Garland. So, I Might Have Yelled At Some Christmas Garland Garlands that would finally make use of the 1000 vintage holiday ornaments I have been hoarding. Garland for the kitchen. Masculine garlands for Sweet Guy. Felt daisy garlands for the Fashionista. Garlands that make me wish I had a ... View the Post
Our Advent Calendar
Welcome to the first day of the Advent Season! Here is Our Advent Calendar. Advent is a way to prepare for the nativity of Jesus Christ. The word advent comes from the Latin word adventus which means waiting. Several churches mark the advent season by using the liturgical colors of blue or purple on their banners, altar cloths, and vestments (religious clothing) Blue and purple signify hope and royalty. Our church lights a candle on an advent wreath each week. The Advent ... View the Post
Meris Crafting Palace
My good friend Meri doesn’t have a craft room. She has a crafting palace. I absolutely love to visit Meris Crafting Palace. Meris Crafting Palace Whenever she hosts an event it takes her several weeks to prepare. Tables groan under the weight of gleaming reflectors. There is an entire forest of bottlebrush trees. Every inch of wall space features tins of treasures and rolls of ribbon. As well as an enviable collection of vintage toys. She is a fabulous mentor and has “how ... View the Post
Little Pink Houses For You and Me
While I normally do not begin my Christmas themed posts until after Thanksgiving, this year the holiday falls very late in November. I have so much goodness planned that there would not be enough time otherwise. But the exception is Little Pink Houses For You and Me. Over I week ago my good friend Meri hosted a holiday workshop. This year’s theme was creating hand crafted Putz houses. The tradition of Putz houses can be traced back to the Moravian Church. The term Putz stems from the German ... View the Post
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