Although tweaks occur on a daily basis, most of the holiday decorating is complete. Last week, I shared our driveway entry gates and front porch and today, I welcome you inside our home for a holiday home tour. The Front Hall The front hall is full of fresh cedar garland and red plaid ribbons. In…
This is the time of year we we always have people drop in for some holiday cheer. Some events are more formal than others. I always keep some standard items on hand, just in case I need to throw together an hors d’oeuvre tray or cocktail snacks. Where to Shop? Typically, I would love to…
Happy post-Thanksgiving Saturday! I hope everyone had an enjoyable turkey day. Ours was fabulous as we are up in the chilly mountains of Arizona. Being spoiled by a fully equipped kitchen in Phoenix, it took some figuring to get everything prepared and cooked. Many hands made the work light and rather fun. It’s time again…
I am from the generation that grew up with one television. The only time we were allowed to watch it was Sunday night. After a bath (there was no shower) and in our jammies, we would all sit together and watch a show. The television was never on during the week but we didn’t seem…
Last Friday, we hosted a charitable dinner party in the orchard for 33 guests. The last dinner we had was before the pandemic and I can honestly say, I am a bit rusty coordinating venues such as this. But by the time the event started, everything is in its place and ready to go. Renting…