We tend to go into the holidays with hopes of everyone getting along and having a nice time. We cross our fingers and hope no one brings up a touchy subject, steps on someone’s toes, or meddles where they shouldn’t. I get it. I’ve been at holiday gatherings gone wrong. But, the truth is messy doesn't necessarily mean bad. A couple of years ago I was hosting Christmas Eve. We were sitting around the dining table, when, after maybe a glass too many of red ... VIEW POST
When Holidays Get Messy
A Holiday Gift Guide for {Almost} Everyone on Your List
I used to spend the week of Thanksgiving racing the clock to put up all of my Christmas decor by Thanksgiving day. The day after Thanksgiving, I'd run around town like a mad women on a mission to buy as many gifts as possible, without a gift guide to help. All in the name of finishing early so I could enjoy the holiday season, except I didn't enjoy it. My focus was all wrong. One Spring, a friend and his daughter, Faith-Marie, stayed with us for a few days. While they were here, she ... VIEW POST
How to Entertain in Style
I finally did it! Not only was my house, the food and I ready before guests arrived, but I actually greeted everyone at the door, offering them a glass of pretty, pink Moscato garnished with raspberries. Granted, the only reason that I was able to entertain in style is because my parents, who are normally early to the party, were delayed when my Dad accidentally knocked over the cookie display in the store while picking up dessert on the way over, giving me the extra time I ... VIEW POST
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