I live in the South, where the appeal of the ubiquitous pearl necklace has never quite gone away. But, these days, I've noticed an elegant, updated trend--piles of pearls. Not …
We've all heard the expression, "Don't judge a book by its cover." Well, I actually tested this adage at a holiday party. I took a shabbily wrapped package to a …
Everyone loves a gracious guest. How can you be one? "Bring your holiday spirit to the party," says my co-author, Janna Beatty. Besides a hostess gift, nothing says I'm so glad …
Last weekend I volunteered at a Yuletide Stroll as a fundraiser for our local Children's Museum. My friend, Jan, offered her home for the event. Here are some of her …
Just because it's the holiday season, doesn't mean we automatically wake up in the morning feeling comfort and joy. Shopping, cooking, wrapping, sending gifts, traveling, and extra commitments can really …
The same thing happens every year. I flip my calendar from November to December and the anxiety sets in. Why do I feel overwhelmed after every Thanksgiving knowing I have …