Love Notes

Dec 26, 2023 • #christmas #holiday

Do You See What I See? 12/25/23

I am pretty sure you do. You see, I think, the good in the world. You see first the little bits that connect us all. You see and share a light in the world. A smile. An outstretched hand. Little drops of beauty all around.

You see not just a Christmas tree. You see a beautiful image which needs no words to spread good tidings of great joy. READ MORE

Dec 17, 2023 • #christmas #holiday #Tablescape #Tablescapes

Party Favors 12/11/23

A friend's husband once called me "the gift fairy". Gifting is definitely my love language. In my version of heaven, I would just give all of my jewelry away ... "You have the most beautiful auburn hair and hazel eyes, these earrings would be perfect on you". "Oh, you love the Brindle earrings? Then have these!" "Off to Tortuga, Robin? - here!" Vail, Jane? - "This is for you!" Can you hear me wistfully sigh now, "if only..." READ MORE

Nov 23, 2023 • #holiday

The Children's Table 11/20/23

Who remembers sitting at the kids table?

My late ex-Aunt-in-law put on an annual Thanksgiving dinner which epitomized Virginia hospitality - although it wasn't the ham biscuits, oyster dressing, wild turkey and venison that created the magic. It was the way she managed to make every guest feel special. With a sign on the porch that read "Martha Stewart doesn't live here", she welcomed a crowd which peaked at 72 guests for Thanksgiving dinner, often while carrying a grandchild on her hip. READ MORE

Jan 02, 2023 • #christmas #holiday

And to All a Good Night 12/26/22

If you're anything like me, you're probably feeling a little like that Christmas tree on the Parisian balcony. Standing tall and looking out brightly over the last wispy trails of another Christmas . Look a little more closely, and you'll see that the top half of the tree's lights are out. I can relate to that. READ MORE

Jan 02, 2023 • #christmas #holiday

Sugar Plum Fairies 12/19/22

How's your week going? Mine had a few hiccups ... our internet was out for two days (ugh, really? during the busiest shipping week of the season?), a family of mice set up camp in our attic - right in the Christmas decoration storage area (and I have a huge rodent phobia), and a brush with covid scrooged some fun party plans, (but everyone is healthy). Life is what happens when you're busy planning it. READ MORE

Love Notes

Posts tagged: holiday

Do You See What I See? 12/25/23

Party Favors 12/11/23

The Children's Table 11/20/23

And to All a Good Night 12/26/22

Sugar Plum Fairies 12/19/22