Winter has blown in with a vengeance. Although the great 2010 Salt Lake City Blizzard never really seemed to appear last week, it’s been snowing non-stop for the last 24-hours. We measured just over two feet of snow out on the deck today and it’s still coming down… I am really enjoying my Thanksgiving decorations this year, which has made me really reluctant to put them away for the year. But... 

Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love. – Hamilton Wright Mabie  Read More →

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There are times I get so wrapped up in big-time traditions that I simply forget how important every day rituals are. One of the greatest things my mom passed on to me was a love of reading. And really, what better time is there to share a favorite book with your kids than the holidays? Thanksgiving is of course, a wonderful holiday, but for kids it can be a bit of a bore…the cleaning, the cooking... 

Not what we say about our blessing, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving. –W.T. Purkiser  Read More →

First off, welcome to every one visiting from A Little Tipsy. So excited to be guest posting while Michelle enjoys a little time with her new baby! While scanning the pages of Pottery Barn Kids, I came across this photo: There are so many great things about this photo – the darling kids table and tablecloth, the seat backs – but, what I really love are the hats. Of course, I don’t have the budget...