There once was a Grandpa. And that Grandpa had a Christmas tree. Of course, like everyone else hoping to extend the tree’s life, he cut a portion of the trunk off before putting it in it’s trusty, sturdy stand. This Grandpa then saved a thin slice of the trunk. It was a perfect round, with… Continue reading The Giving Tree
Two nights ago, it snowed (during the day, too) and it was a perfect, early season snowfall. Big, fat flakes, all floating gently. Every once in a while a little blast of wind would stir them up as they made their way to the cold, wet ground. I had just picked my girls up from… Continue reading Classically Delightful
The holidays are arriving with their glitter and glam but there is one thing about this time of the year that I just don’t enjoy. Saying goodnight to my garden for the season. Yes, a great garden will and should have “year-round” interest. Stately boxwoods that catch the snow and add some architecture, red winterberries… Continue reading Say Goodnight, Gracie
Christmas is a race to see which gives out first – your money or your feet. Anonymous Yesterday afternoon, I did something I have not done in AGES. Quite possibly since the days when my babies were napping and I was grasping for moments of rest, quiet and more rest. I sat and read a… Continue reading Holiday Pact
…said Christmas and Hanukkah to Thanksgiving. Poor Thanksgiving got so short-changed this year. Sandy hit and then Snow hit and ka-pow! We had about a week to prepare for this lovely holiday. Thanksgiving has certainly gotten the short end of the drumstick more and more it seems with each passing year. Halloween has become a… Continue reading Uh, Excuse me…Coming through…
Be. Thankful.
It is now one day away from one of the biggest holidays for entertaining in the year. Nerves are getting frayed. I, for one, am doing ok because I am not hosting this year. I am responsible for a green veggie dish (recipe still unknown) and a hostess gift, which is a nice breather. No… Continue reading Frazzled to Funny
More turkey talk…did you think I was just going to do one day of Gratefuls? This is the week for it. Not to make the Gratefuls sound trivial, but I almost like to turn it into a little game, sort of an adult version of “I Spy”. This is more like “I’m Paying Attention” or… Continue reading Grateful Living
It’s three days before Thanksgiving. How can I not write about being thankful? We’ve heard it a million times (about 900,000 of those just from Oprah): Count your blessings and your life will be richer. The ubiquitous “they” are right. It’s the truth. It’s one of those Grinch’s-heart-grows-three-sizes-that-day phenomenons. You end up feeling GOOD when… Continue reading And Your Five?
A new store opened recently (ish) in our area and I’ve been in there a few times now. EVERYTHING in there is something I would want to own. And I really try to not be one of those people with a perpetual case of the gimmies, always looking to The Jones’ to see what’s going… Continue reading Wrap me in Cashmere and Call me Happy
