The season's first snow fell steadily yesterday evening, as if on cue for today's blog and my birthday. How I love to wake up to a white, frosty morning! Above is the view from the … [Read more...]
Archives for 2009
Eureka!
It's snowing here, and heavily, too. Time for an eggnog...with extra rum!
That's the rose garden above, as seen from the guestroom window. Click the … [Read more...]
Decorating Wreaths
This week, I had great fun decorating wreaths with creative friends Randy Hinz and … [Read more...]
Tips for Treating, Lighting, and Decorating a Christmas Tree
O, Christmas Tree! A nine-foot Frasier fir entered my parlor on the first day of December. This might seem a tad early to you, but frankly, I can't justify such an … [Read more...]
What To Do In December
No question about it, December is all about decorating, both within and without. But it's also the time to reflect upon the year's past achievements. Let's pause each day to … [Read more...]
The Cheerful "Christmas" Cherry
Perhaps the Christmas plant I enjoy most is Solanum pseudocapsicum, with its fanciful mosaic of green, orange and red marble-sized fruit. Just now this … [Read more...]
Kalanchoe: Blooms on Demand
The kalanchoe, with its ruddy, succulent leaves, and bright bouquets of red, orange, white, yellow, or pink, is one of the best gifts to give or receive in December. For here is a … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving!
I want to wish you a very happy Thanksgiving, and to tell you how honored I am that we get to spend the winter months together. Here's a little humor that might help you to get … [Read more...]
How to Remove Tarnish & Wax from Silver
The random, domestic act of polishing silver serving-pieces and removing spilled wax from silver candlesticks is hardly my idea of a good time. Nevertheless, the holidays are … [Read more...]
For the Birds: Red-Berried Trees, Shrubs & Vines
Trees, shrubs and vines which adorn themselves in bright red berries during the coldest months provide colorful accents for the winter garden, and also food for the birds, … [Read more...]