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Turns Out I’m Not Ready to Let December Go
Most evenings, once dinner is done and the house finally quiets down, I walk through the family room and flip on the lamp in…
This Isn’t the Christmas I Planned…
As I sit here in front of the tree tonight, I’m feeling called to write something. It’s just two weeks (exactly!) until Christmas and,…
My Multicolored Lights Era
I was halfway through hauling out all 17 Christmas bins out of the garage (and my new She Shed—thanks babe!) when it hit me…I’m…
The Great Baking Mystery
Here’s something I’ve been thinking about lately—why do I own professional baking pans, seven different cookie scoops, and a fancy stand mixer, but still…
When The Glow Stops You In Your Tracks
I really do love December. It feels different from the other months, but in the best way. Every night, once the dinner dishes are…
A Little Sparkle Never Hurt
Once the lights are glowing and the popcorn garland is tucked in precisely the way you want it (but not too perfect, I mean…
Decorating A Tree The Old-Fashioned Way
There was an unspoken routine to decorating a tree back in the day, and everyone just knew. You started with the lights—always first, because…
The Charm of a Traditional Christmas Tree
There’s a certain kind of Christmas tree you see in old family photos—the kind with big colored bulbs, tinsel everywhere, and a slightly crooked…
Creative Ways To Display A Christmas Village
When I first brought home my Christmas village, I did what anyone would do—I plopped it right in the middle of the kitchen table…
How to Start a Christmas Village
When I first decided to start a Christmas village, I had literally no idea where to start. It seemed so overwhelming. So many details…
