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Hostess Gifts for the Holidays… or for Any Days!

December 21, 2012

There’s so much advice about how to be the “hostess with the mostest”… but how about how to be the “guest who’s the best”?! When you’re invited to a party or dinner, it’s easy to just bring a bottle of wine or flowers (and there’s nothing wrong with the tried and true!), but this season, […]

Holiday Baking: Yummy Shortbread and Chocolate Recipes

December 10, 2012

Baking is a wonderful Christmas tradition. I remember my grandmother’s fruit cakes, made every year with care and pride – one dark, one light – and a multitude of delicious cookies! Today, many of us bake for family and friends, a cookie exchange, or just for fun. It’s a special part of the holiday season. […]

It’s a Wrap! How to Add Beautiful Finishing Touches to Your Holiday Gifts…

November 28, 2012

Do you feel as I do, that how a gift is wrapped is as meaningful as what’s inside? When I receive a gift that’s wrapped with care, style and originality, it makes me smile. The giver took the time for presentation – and that’s uncommonly thoughtful in today’s “get it done” world. I’ve pulled together […]