Swedish Christmas Traditions There are two perennial decor styles that I have a real fondness for: Rustic and Scandinavian. Scandinavian Christmas traditions have the element of coziness that would be expected in the frozen north. For general Swedish Christmas traditions, One ornament that combines a rustic feel and the Scandinavian aesthetic in a natural and […]
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Stressed Spelled Backwards by Marilyn Nutter Marilyn starts with unwinding stress by counting down the ways to avoid it in the first place. We all know that holiday time can put us in a pressure cooker of demands and expectations, but we can focus on some simple plans of action that will keep us percolating
Christmas Plants I just bought my Christmas poinsettias for this year (2012) and got a great deal at Home Depot. A nice, full, six inch pot for less than $5.00 and a very full planter of poinsettias plus variegated ivy for less than $15.00. Home Depot also had Christmas cactus, which I thought about getting…
When my kids were little I would always buy them a special Christmas teddy bear. They loved them, but secretly, I don’t think that was my first reason for buying them. (Shhhh! Don’t tell, but It was because I have never stopped loving the huggable, cute, and furry, little teddy bears on holiday store shelves.)
Bright Memories Around The Christmas Tree A big part of the Christmas celebration is choosing the Christmas tree. The tradition of decorating an evergreen tree and placing it right smack in the middle of the living room is a cherished memory. While some of us put them in the dining room, the bedroom, the entry….
“Of course!” There are so many wonderful things about Christmas celebration, and they all center around the best gift the world ever received: The Savior. Everything about the nativity of Christ illuminates the Love of God. It’s message of Peace and Comfort speaks to the disarray and difficulties that mankind finds in this life, it
Have a Cup of Christmas Cheer Whether your idea is of tea, coffee, cocoa or something little more “festive”, there are loads of wonderful Christmas design cups to make it more merry. I love to have special mugs and cups for the Christmas holidays, perhaps because of that special Santa cup my mother used to
A rich culture, Hungary has lots of fun traditions and decor ideas to try for an ethnic Christmas celebration that is colorful and delicious. Discover Hungarian foods and heritage. Speak the Lingo, Learn the Culture “Kellemes Karácsonyi Ünnepeket” (Abundant Christmas Holidays), “Boldog Karácsonyt” (Merry Christmas) in Magyar. Ask for Christmas candy called “szalon cukor”. You
Once the hub of the home, fireplaces are now largely decorative. And while many modern fireplace walls are without them, a mantel is a traditional architectural focal point of a room. They provide a wonderful opportunity for festive Christmas decorations. Here is a page of inspiration for dressing up your mantel for the holidays. It
Welcome to my Holiday Gift Guide of Cozy Christmas Sweaters! And not only sweaters, but great tips on how to get the best family photos. Experts weigh in on how to get a photo that captures the moment in a way that leads to grins, not groans. And no, this isn’t about pet sweaters… although