This past Christmas I realized I really needed to get going on my dream of becoming a world-class knitter. My 10-year old niece came to Christmas Eve dinner with two pencils and a skein of yarn, announcing that all she wanted from Santa was a pair of knitting needles. She told me she had learned […]
The other day I was searching for that one pair of scissors with the perfectly scalloped edge…and in the process discovered that my crafting area can be a little hard to navigate! Although my supplies are stored in labeled clear plastic boxes, I think I want some things out in the open (but still neat!). […]
It’s a familiar scene. You’ve finally given in to the fact that the bathroom must be cleaned…and it needs to be done yesterday. You find the rubber gloves and bucket, but darn it! Where is the toilet scrubber?? How much easier would chores be if supplies were organized and readily available for you to get […]
New year, fresh starts, and nutritious recipes. Sounds good, right? Once a week for the month of January I’m going to feature healthy recipes from my kitchen and around the web. I’m hoping it will remind me to stay on track with my healthy cooking and eating goals for 2011. Here’s a day of yummy […]
Toward the top of my never-ending list of “Important Lessons I Learned From My Mom,” is the notion that writing thank you notes is unquestionably necessary. As a kid, I dreaded the day following a birthday or holiday because I knew the minute I walked down the stairs in the morning I would be confronted […]
It’s the Monday after New Year’s, which means it’s one of the first days to enact those resolutions! However well-intentioned resolutions made on December 31st are, they can seem totally daunting the next day. At some time or another we have all vowed to “be healthier,” “get organized,” or “save money,” but those big ideas […]
While I was learning a little bit about New Years traditions in other countries, I started thinking that an Around the World New Years Eve party would be super fun and easy to put together. A few quick and simple party decor ideas and you’ll be on your way to throwing the international fete of […]
The festivity of Christmas is over, but that doesn’t mean the celebrations have to stop. New Years Eve is right around the corner! 2011 here we come… We’ve been blasted with snow on the East Coast these past few days, so I’ve had to get creative about how to stay warm and cozy inside. I’ve […]
I love Christmas tree lights… from New York’s own Rockefeller Center and the Sak’s Fifth Avenue building to over the top holiday light decor, I’m truly a sucker. Check out some photos that are sure to light you right up! These snowflakes are really so magical, right? Pretty, classic, so NYC… Now talk about festive! […]
Holidays are the time for catching up with old friends, spending time with family… and eating lots of delicious food! I’m a serious snacker and, in my mind, you can never have enough bite-sized treats around, especially during the holidays. Here are a few hor d’oeuvre options that are sure to wet your whistle and […]