After such a perilous few years, this season has certainly proven to be the “return of the festive soiree.” And I absolutely love seeing how neighbors and friends decorate their homes with their own “quintessential holiday flair.” So I was […]
It has come to my attention that an unlikely holiday color seems to have upstaged our traditional red and green this year. PINK has overtaken homes and closets everywhere. Perhaps inspired by throngs of Barbie fans, or maybe because the […]
Have you noticed there’s a whole lot more merrymaking going on this holiday season? It’s evident in the elaborate decorations and plethora of holiday parties. Homes give us a glimpse into the personalities of the owners. And it is here […]
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 friend’s gift exchange to see what would happen. You might […]
Gretchen Ruben–one of my favorite authors–says, “I love whimsy, and I’m a big believer in the power of concrete actions to shape our emotions and thoughts.” It seems we can all use a bit of fanciful tidings right now to […]
What’s so fascinating about seeing other people’s homes? Magazines like Southern Living, Better Homes and Gardens, and Traditional Home have all made a business out of it. (Not to mention, Chip & Joanna Gaines and the HGTV network.) When we […]
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 friend’s gift exchange to see what would happen. You might […]
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 to be here more than dressing for the party. Janna says, […]
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 put us in a tailspin. What’s your style when it […]
It’s three days until the big holiday party–not enough time to lose 15 pounds. And you’re too busy decorating, cooking, and buying last minute gifts to give yourself a second thought. Here are three things you can do, in the […]