A few years back, perhaps 10 to be exact. We took the girls to Dylan’s Candy Bar in New York. Amongst the many confections one in particular caught my eye. They had chocolate birthday candles decorated with sprinkles. Sadly, they did not have the numbers need for the girl’s...
We all love getting holiday cards. It’s fun to see how friends, family, and their children grow, particularly those who we don’t get to see very often. How to store and display those cards during the holiday season can often be tricky however. Often they lie on the mantle...
We recently spent a few days in New York. As my children always say, no trip to NY is complete without a trip to Dylan’s Candy Bar. It is hard to disagree. How can you beat a giant chocolate Easter Rabbit that greets you at the door and lollipop...
In 1882 Edward H. Johnson, who worked for Thomas Edison’s Illumination Company used “80 small red, white and blue electric bulbs, strung together along a single power cord, to light the Christmas tree in his New York home” This was the first ever use of electric lights in a Christmas...
I love the holiday party season and getting dressed up. Somehow a long wool overcoat just doesn’t do justice to a flowing evening gown. Capes, however, are a smart and stylish way to cover up in a glamorous and stylish way. Some of the runway pieces below are truly inspired....
Many of us spend a great deal of time decorating the tree and house, thinking about just the right present, and selecting the holiday menu this time of year. Interestingly we spend far less time thinking about the tablescape where we actually spend a good bit of time during...
The Christmas Tree has evolved over the years. Once a symbol of Christmas, people of all different religions now use it to celebrate the holiday season. Its appearance has also changed dramatically over the years. Once a fresh cut pine, now any material or color in a conical shape...
One year one of the girls picked up the slice off the bottom of the Christmas tree, put it in her pocket, and brought it home. It had a hole in the center from where the tree had stood on the stand in the lot. The girls decided to...
Movie night is a favorite at our house. There is the anticipation of kicking back, relaxing, and enjoying the presence of those around you in complete comfort. After the excitement of selecting the perfect movie, picking out just the right candy, popping corn, and claiming your seat, comes the...
The holidays are the time when the house is a buzz with excitement. The girls look forward to picking out that special tree. Stockings are hung, the baking begins, and music abounds. Over the years I have also found sprucing up the often overlooked areas of the house really adds...