Warming up Winter…

The first weeks of winter can seem like a let down after all the decorations from Christmas are put away. I find that I really miss the cozy warmth of Christmas decor. Since spring is…

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Just in case you are wondering…

where I have been…enjoying the beautiful winter weather in Western North Carolina!! This 12 inches of snow is just the second round we have had in less than a week. We had another 12 inches…

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¡Los Tres Reyes Magos!

The Feast of the Three Kings also known as Epiphany takes place every year on January 6th. It is an intricate part of Puerto Rican folklore. Traditionally, this day is very important, especially for children,…

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Yule gift…

Hi…I hope you are all enjoying the last day of this year! We are all here enjoying time with family. This fall I posted a table with a candle holder Luis and I had made…

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Sparkling New Year’s Eve with Mikasa Floral Elegance…

Hi everyone! I hope you are enjoying Christmas and looking forward to the New Year! I am keeping some of the same elements from last week’s table for an elegant New Year’s Eve dinner. I…

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12 Days of Christmas…

Today is officially the second day of Christmas, and we are still having snow! We are now up to around 12 inches and still snowing. We are not people who put everything up the day…

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Mikasa Floral Elegance for Christmas…

Well, I was able to stick with my original plan! I used the same basic centerpiece and runner with different china for three different Christmas/winter looks. I think this one is my favorite, though it’s…

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Vintage Treasures…

I wanted to share a couple of treasures from my childhood. My grandmother always placed this little candycane and angels with wooden candles in one of her dining room windows at Christmas. They are from…

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