almost there
not quite ready to start with the christmas decor, but getting there. i have everything I need (well except the tree), but we have a birthday to celebrate first. and i need to clean! have you decorated already?
Hello December
We woke up to snow this morning (which is quite unusual for these parts this early), and I immediately got in the Christmas mood. I really have the itch to decorate now! I was in the perfect mood to set up our Advent Calendars: I prettied up the Playmobil calendar […]
10 Signs It’s Christmas in the West Indies
I grew up on a couple of small islands in the blue Caribbean sea. For us the signs of Christmas didn’t involve snow or frost (although we all did lustily sing “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas” and “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire”). There were some very specific things […]
In Dark December | A Christmas Imperative
In Dark December by Ralph Murre Whatever you believe, whatever you do not, there are sacred rites you must perform in dark December. Do this for me: Pull together the kitchen table, the folding table, and that odd half-oval usually covered with bills and broken pencils and red ink. […]
8 Ways to Have a Slow Christmas
Yesterday I had a bit of a panic attack. 10 days to Christmas and I’ve done nothing! How will I get all these things on my list done in time? I haven’t even started my December Daily album and it’s already the 15th!!! After breathing deeply, I reminded myself […]
10 DIY Advent Calendars to Start on Today
I’m not sure why I am so fascinated with the whole Advent Calendar idea. I also really seem to have a hard time committing to any one kind, and I keep looking for more ideas online. I really need to stop searching, and start making! Even though we already have […]
Callaloo Soup Christmas | Patio Decor
This year we have a small tree on the patio that leads into the main living area. Kieran and I quickly decorated it yesterday. I spray painted some older and dingy rainboots red, to use as a holder for dried branches and umbrellas when necessary. Here is Kieran at work […]
Callaloo Soup Christmas | Simple & Natural Decor
I mentioned that Kieran and I started some decorating this week. I am taking it slow and easy this year, and going simple and natural. Here’s a peek at one corner I finished up today The star of the show, is that rose hip “bouquet”. I have been seeing them […]
Creative Gift Ideas from Blurb Books
Create Something One Of A Kind with Blurb (Affliate links are included for your shopping convenience. Save 30% on Blurb's Print Books with code: SAVE30 valid through 11/30) People love getting really creative, one-of-a-kind books for Christmas. Books that elicit a “where did you find this?” response. As the leading […]
Jonesing on DIY Advent Calendars
When I was growing up Advent Calendars weren’t really a part of our Christmas traditions. I think I can only remember one year when we had one of the grocery store type ones with chocolate behind little flaps. I’m thinking maybe my aunt in Canada sent it down? But once […]