Christmas Around the World

Merry Christmas everyone! Today we celebrate Christmas around the world! As I watched National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation last night, I was reminded how I used to drive my Grandma Lashlee and my mom around town looking at Christmas lights. Sometimes my Grandpa Lashlee would go with us. My grandma would love these lovely Christmas lights from around the world. From left to right (top to bottom): Washington, D.C., Mexico City (Mexico), Rio de Janiero (Brazil), Nigeria, Gothenburg (Sweden), Venice (Italy), Munich (Germany), Sydney (Australia), and India. I especially find Christmas in Paris particularly beautiful! Christmas in London isn’t half bad either! I […]

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Ask Yourself: Does This Spark Joy?

On Sunday morning, as I was putting away my laundry, I realized that my dresser drawers were over-stuffed and unorganized. So what did I do? I asked myself: “Does this cluttered mess spark joy?” My answer was a resounding “NO!” So I pulled everything from my drawers and used the KonMari Method to fold and organize my clothes. There are no “before” photos, but here are the “after” photos of three of my dresser drawers. I didn’t go so far as to color coordinate my clothes, but I can see how this method of organizing can help one declutter their […]

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Tis the Season for Ugly Holiday Sweaters

It’s that time of year for Christmas music and movies, holiday cheer, food galore, and of course, ugly holiday sweaters. In fact, some holiday parties you attend this month will require you to get decked out in fancy party dresses. Other parties will have you decked out in the most ridiculous and ugly Christmas sweaters. My office Christmas party is this coming Friday and we are having an “ugly sweater” contest. So now I have to come up with ugly sweaters {or sweatshirts or sweater vests} for both me and my husband. Then I have to convince my husband to […]

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Tablescape Ideas for Thanksgiving

I love Thanksgiving. The turkey and dressing. The sweet potato casserole. The green beans and buttery soft rolls. The pumpkin and pecan pies. It’s such a delicious holiday!  Even though I won’t be home this year to celebrate the holiday with my family, it doesn’t mean that I don’t love this holiday. Not only do I love the food, but I love the beautiful tablescapes. The table decorations are almost just as important as the food. Setting the scene not only brings people together, but can be a great conversation starter. I love simple tablescapes that don’t interfere with the […]

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Thanksgiving Fashion Ideas with Whimsical Statement Shirts

Thanksgiving is not all about the food. It’s also about Thanksgiving fashion! Some of us like to look good while we prepare the feast, eat the feast, and watch the parades and football games. In fact, I love shirts that express how I’m feeling and shows others that I’m feeling “thankful, blessed, and grateful.” So who’s with me? Do you want a whimsical statement shirt to wear to your parent’s house for Thanksgiving? Then try one of these adorable shirts. Gobble Gobble Gobble – available at Jane and currently on sale for $15.99 / For this price, you could buy […]

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