Checklists – The Naughty and Nice

Lists everywhere. Presents to buy or make. Goodies to bake. Jewelry to design. Decorations to unpack or replace. Cards to address and mail (yes, I still like real printed cards.) House fix-up chores. I need all these lists, but sometimes they are so overwhelming that nothing seems to get done! Time to step back and … Continue reading →

Red, Green, Gold, Silver, Blue, and 15% Off

Those are the colors of the winter holidays – rich gem tones that add sparkle to short, dark days. They are the colors of glass, crystal, and stone beads that I gravitate toward when the air turns chilly. Steaming hot cafe mocha replaces iced drinks, and rich chowders take the place of cool potato salad … Continue reading →