holiday fun

Sweet Valentine Cookies

* VALENTINE’S DAY HEART CUTOUT COOKIES   * These Heart-Shaped Cutout Cookies are super simple, pretty and great for Valentine’s Day!    This recipe comes from: Life Love and Sugar,  (they also make a great treat for gifting.)   Is there ever really a bad time for a cookie? I think not. And certainly when it […]

A Provence Dream: Chateau des Alpilles

Chateau des Alpilles Beautiful photography of the stunning “Chateau des Alpilles” from Jamie Beck of Ann Street Studio, NY. Chateau des Alpilles is a historic chateau in the heart of Provence in the south of France.  Jamie Beck:  “A family run property by three generations of women fills your soul with warmth as you drive up […]

How Sweet It Is: Etsy Sweetsy!

It’s all about “love and romance” today with some wonderful Etsy Valentine finds! Love is Sweet Cake Banner ETSY SHOP:  Pipsqueak and Bean Valentine’s Day Heart Shirt Sweatshirt ETSY SHOP:  Shop Love And Bambii The Red Velvet Cake Truffle ETSY SHOP: Chocolat by AdamTuroni Pink Marble Hearts Balloon Bundle ETSY SHOP: Oh Shiny Paper Co Sequin Heart Patch. Valentines […]

The most wonderful time of the year? Yes.

Why is it the most wonderful time of the year?  Well, for me it is because I step back and see all the more clearly what is important in life. The most important things in life money can not buy. With all the crazy holiday gift giving frenzy that surrounds us- it’s all really just […]

The Elegant Holiday Home

via: zsazsabydesign Elegant and beautiful holiday inspiration for the home today. I think the decorations this time of year are my favorite part of the season, that and the christmas music. Grand holiday front door entry. via: zsazsabydesign Vintage ornaments, holiday charm. via: one kings lane Simple and classic, oranges and evergreens. via: zsazsabydesign Holiday dessert elegance. Christmas […]

Hello December

Gal Meets Glam Merry and Bright Stag, Richmond Park, London, England by London News Pictures “The crisp path through the field in this December snow, in the deep dark, where we trod the buried grass like ghosts on dry toast.”    ― Dylan Thomas, Quite Early One Morning: Stories The Spud loves to help light a tree!  […]

i am

  I am grateful, for so many, many things. For my life, for my family, for all of you and so much more. I wish you the Happiest Thanksgiving, wherever you may be. If you find yourself alone this holiday, remember you are not alone. Life is just like that sometimes. The ebb and flow […]

Holiday Decor Inspiration

It’s that time of year — wow, already?! Sharing today a few elegant and easy decorating ideas.   The Tassel Garland   To create this look:   Use a few large drapery tassels to hang the garland,  the tassels are robust  so they easily support the weight of the garland.  What you’ll need: 6’–8′ garlands […]