Turning the page on the past year often leaves me in a melancholy mood...why I'm not so sure... In years past, New Year's Eve was marked by a sparkly, elaborate party with good friends, an occasion to bring out your best party dress (that hopefully still fit after all the Christmas indulgences) and your… Continue reading Celebrate A New Beginning…
Month: December 2018
Joyeux Noel…
I'm sure most of you are running on high (caffeine or whatever other vices you may indulge in!) just to get all the last minute preparations done ... the gift shopping, wrapping and, the worst of all, the grocery run. The lineups, the scramble for a parking spot and that nagging… Continue reading Joyeux Noel…
The Winter Garden…at Christmas
This garden is definitely a Winter Wonderland. I can only imagine how many miles of lights that have been used in this garden. The hedges in my front garden are topped with (many) mini lights casting a soft, warm glow. I'm not sure what I will do when these old-fashioned clear mini lights are no… Continue reading The Winter Garden…at Christmas
“O Christmas Tree”…
Bringing cut evergreen boughs indoors over the winter months goes back to the ancient Egyptians and Romans who were convinced that the fresh greens kept evil spirits and illness away. Believing this to be a pagan celebration, it took centuries for religious leaders to accept the tradition of setting up a Christmas tree. German… Continue reading “O Christmas Tree”…