Wouldn't it be wonderful if all of our post Christmas chores - like taking down the tree, and clearing up the joyous detritus of our holiday celebrations - were somehow magically replaced by pampering time for Mrs. Claus? I'm talking a tray of fresh cut melon, tea and brioche with ironed newspapers, a new coif and manicure, all enjoyed in your mink trimmed bed jacket exactly like clever Miss Monocle above. READ MORE
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
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
In the fury of a dazzling Christmas frenzy of a week, I'm off to a friend's daughter's wedding in NYC. Is there anything more magical than witnessing two young people as they embark on a wonderful new life together? READ MORE
"Well there's nooooo place like home for the holidays" ... go on, sing along with Bing. But what is home, exactly? Maybe it's not a place so much as a feeling of being with people you love. READ MORE
