I get it thinking about Christmas in July feels… off. It’s hot, you’re in summer mode, and the idea of untangling lights or planning gift wrap sounds like a lot. But hear me out: doing a few small things now? It saves you so much stress later. 1. Pick Your Theme Are you sticking with […]

Sometimes when I shop for holiday gifts, I find things that Santa needs to bring me. And Santa has my debit card number, so it works out well. Here are some of the things I buy for others….and let’s be honest….myself. 😂😜 This Holiday Gift list is full of thoughtful, chic items that I love […]

The first step in creating your blue Christmas wonderland is choosing the right shades of blue. Opt for a combination of deep blues like…

Have you noticed that Nutcrackers are having a moment? I see them everywhere. So I set out to find some of my favorite pieces of this cute Christmas trend.

Here is the criteria for my gift guides.

Do I want this?

If the answer is yes, it goes on.

If it is for someone other than a woman like me, I think,

“Would I want that if I were him/them/that teacher/that Sonic worker?”

(Of course I bring gifts to my Sonic carhops.)

Again, yes?

Boom.

How many ornaments do I need for my tree? How much ribbon? This is dilemma I face every time I plan out my Christmas decor. Remember the Charlie Brown Christmas

How do you celebrate a tangible object that you poured your heart and soul into?  That was the enormous task before me as I, along with dear friends and family, planned a party to celebrate the publishing of my new book.  I knew a few things-  I wanted it to be super fun for the […]