dreaming of a white christmas and log cabins in finland
It was tough, but we drove to 8700ft (2650m) on roads that are normally closed this time of the year and found …
colourful global winter wonderland in san jose california
SF, London, Moscow, scenes from India and China, snowmen, cartoon characters, dinosaurs and animals… Lights and colours everywhere. That is the first …
calm family time in lake tahoe and marriott grand residence before christmas
it’s finally time for the family to quiet down and relax – with the first ever trip to Lake Tahoe. Snow or …
school’s out – it’s christmas holiday for real!
So the school is out for the year. This has been probably the busiest weekend of the year with two school Christmas …
enchanting christmas decor – house tour
I have a friend who just creates the most beautiful displays and interiors out of articles one would not think much of. …
nine days to christmas and counting!
We are in single digits with the Christmas countdown. There are lots of presents already under the tree and Miss A. has …
candy cane marshmallows in chocolate for christmas
We’ve been busy with the daily crafts, decorating and baking for Christmas. Today we have been creating one of the kids favourites …
12 days of – wine charms
I love that song of 12 days of Christmas, and in college I went to see the singing Christmas tree a couple …
family project: advent calendar
Here is the inspiration for the family crafting project: a cute Advent/Christmas calendar from Pottery Barn. With a grand price tag of …
house tour – english grandeur in california
Chiltern is such a grand mansion, and with such a typical British name and the classical looks, it is actually hard to …