A beautiful tree-lined driveway into a Park-and-Ride facility not far from my home in Woodinville, Washington Today I’m setting my plans for the weekend ahead; carving out time in my worknights for reading and for cooking meals with my boyfriend; and planning ahead for my autumn hosting and entertaining. If you throw parties, are likely…
Are you ready to host your holiday guests? Even if you don’t have any immediate plans for family or friends to visit, you might want to check to be sure your guest room (or pull-out sofa) is ready for company. You never know who might drop in, or if weather will suddenly strand someone overnight…
Philosophy “Snow Angel” Shower Gel and Shampoo, on Sephora QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Wrap a gift or write one holiday card Fill up with gas for the weekend if needed; stop by an ATM for cash Drop off Netflix or Redbox from the week; pick up a movie if you want to watch one…
Meri Meri “Santa and Reindeer” Christmas Cupcake Box, on Amazon Today I’m getting my baking tools, supplies, and decorations ready for the holiday baking I’m eagerly anticipating. QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Need to sweep leaves off your front porch? Does your entryway or front hall need sweeping or vacuuming? Any Netflix or Redbox movies…
Holiday Candle Trio, from Henri Bendel Are you ready to host holiday guests? Even if you don’t have any plans for family or friends to visit, you might want to see if your guest room (or pull-out sofa) is ready for company. You never know who might drop in, or if someone will get stranded…
Reindeer Sleigh Centerpiece, at Pier 1 Are you ready for Christmas (assuming you celebrate it?) If you’re traveling, are you packed? Family members packed? Do you have emergency snacks with you? Games and books for the kids? If you’re hosting, is your house clean and ready to go? Baking done? Groceries shopped for? Done wrapping…
Are you ready for the holidays? Is your home cozy, inviting, safe, festive, clean and organized? OUTSIDE AND FRONT PORCH: Amaryllis and Pine Wreath, at Pier 1 Is your porch free from clutter? Are there festive decorations outside? Do you have a wreath on your front door, and a holiday doormat? Has your walk been…
Tree Candle, at Crate and Barrel QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Phone a relative you haven’t talked to in a while. Take stock of your perishables – lettuce, bread, eggs, milk, butter, orange juice, etc. During wintertime we can often be taken by surprise by storms. Do you have enough of these items you won’t…
Fresh “Prime & Glow,” at Sephora Today I’m doing some beauty related chores so I will look my best for the holidays. I have a couple parties to look forward to on the weekend, and I want to look fabulous. And I’m going out for cocktails and movies two nights this week, so I might…
My living room, halfway through my gift wrapping marathon, destroyed and totally disorganized. Last night I broke down and cried over Christmas stress. I’d vowed to not let myself get stressed about the holidays. I usually am really good about that. But this year, my kids happened to be coming home on short notice, two…