I love this time of year–all of the lights, colors, music playing, peeking in to other homes at nighttime (do you do that as you’re driving by?), trees, decorations,...
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The families were coming, wagons drying off in the garages, gloves and hats laid out by the front door. They had all responded to our invitation, our annual night...
Read More Over Commitment … at Simple Mom’s & Red Letter Words Canvas
When I think of the glitz and glamour of holiday entertaining, it can really mess with my mind. So if we want to keep a more simple approach, we...
Read More Are Chargers Essential to Setting a Pretty Table?
For 10 years now, we’ve been joining our friends for an annual Holiday Progressive Dinner – 4 courses, 4 couples, 4 houses. It’s hard to describe the beauty of...
Read More A Holiday Progressive Dinner That Will Never be Perfect
A week ago I participated in a dialogue with another reader that I found to be a thought-provoking conversation, and I asked her if I could share it with...
Read More Naughty or Nice Awkward Party Invite
It’s always a bittersweet time of year for us, the beginning of December, when soccer ends for my husband (Varsity Coach) and it’s time for the end-of-year party. After...
Read More Bringing Fresh Fruit to a Holiday Gathering
