Two of my favorite bloggers are sharing some really beautiful holiday spirit with all of the blogospheres. So I thought I would share a Pretty Table Tutorial. Pretty Petals is having A Pretty Little Christmas Party. Make sure you stop by and say "Hello"! Next, the ever sweet and gracious Kimba of A Soft Place to Land is hosting a Holiday Open House. Pretty Table Tutorial Wanting to join in the festivities I thought I would show you how to create a sweet little holiday table ... View the Post
It’s a wrap tutorial and a special Friday Freebie
Several holiday seasons ago I worked for Macy's. I went from department to department wherever they needed extra help. One of the area's I worked in quite a bit was the gift wrap department. I picked up quite a few tips that I thought I would share with you. It's a wrap tutorial and a special Friday Freebie. It's a wrap tutorial and a special Friday Freebie Here are some of my favorite supplies: I like paper that has a bit of weight to it. There are some brands that have a cutting ... View the Post
The Garland of Christmas Past
Are you ready for a true tale of long ago love? Here is The Garland of Christmas Past. The Garland of Christmas Past I don't have a mantle over a fireplace or even a shelf. So I hang a garland at the foot of my bed. It is an ordinary garland made up of faux greenery, icicles, and pine cones. But the ornaments on the garland make it very, very special. My parents were married in September of 1967. They had but one Christmas together before my dad passed away in February of ... View the Post
Friday Freebie Dept. 56
The Christmas of 1977 I was nine years old. A dear family friend, Inge, gave me a very special gift. It was a sweet yellow ceramic house that lit up and seemed magical to me. You will learn about a special gift on Friday Freebie Dept. 56. Friday Freebie Dept. 56 Every Christmas ever after, the house was displayed in a very special place. Once I was settled in my own home as an adult the house came with me. A few years later I was at the Warner Robins AFB (in Georgia) thrift ... View the Post
Who is Sinterklaas
We all know Santa but Who is Sinterklaas? Who Is Sinterklaas If you're getting ready to fill your shoes with carrots or straw and set them outside, then you probably know who Sinterklaas is. This is Sinterklaas. Does he look familiar to you? In the 4th century, there was a Bishop in Turkey named St. Nicholas who was widely known for his good deeds involving poor children all over Europe. His companion, Zwarte Piet (Black Pete) was thought to be ... View the Post
Are You Ready For Holiday Entertaining
Have you ever been in the midst of holiday baking only to find that you're out of butter? Did you ever have unexpected guests arrive at your door and you were totally unprepared? After having these things happen to me on more than one occasion I began a system that helps to keep me in jolly spirits throughout the holiday season. Are You Ready For Holiday Entertaining? Are You Ready For Holiday Entertaining I won't sugar coat it. There are about 4 hours of work involved. But you ... View the Post