Gift of Organization...

These might be cute for just the right person on your list. See them here.

Great Quote...

We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
Sir Winston Churchill

Fun Granny Chic Website...

See it here. Sorry they won't let you copy pics out. Still fun though.

Granny Chic Tub...

Isn't this darling. I love this tub. See it here.

Great Quote...

Love your friends. Give them dignity and richness, and help make their time alive abundant.

Alexandra Stoddard in Time Alive

Granny Chic Cute of the Week...

Anything quilted counts in this category. I adore these shams. They even come in Euro Squares. Does everyone love Euro Squares? I really do. Find them here.

Granny Chic item of the week...

I think these old-fashioned refrigerator dishes are very cool. And, look at this:

Holds 2 cups
Microwave, freezer, oven and dishwasher safe
Will not stain
Glass
Dishwasher safe

There are several sizes available. I think it would be darling wrapped up with some homeade treats and a red bow.

See it here.

Has anyone heard this album?

It seems like the perfect thing for the Rock-n-roller on your list. These guys were great at the 2002 Winter Games in SLC. I really hate to buy crappy Christmas cds don't you and it's all about having the tunes going during the holidays. :)

Love this Armoire...

It seems to belong with Alice in Wonderland. See it here.

Great Quote...

In the pursuit of truth and beauty is a sphere of activity in which we are permitted to remain children all our lives.
Albert Einstein

Visible Storage...

I have to decorate my home out of Pottery Barn Kids and Teen because they have my colors throughout the year, not just in the spring. Aren't these great? Cds, dvds, mags... the possibilities are endless... See them here.

Mom, this Marimekko bag would be cute?

Very cute, and very red! :)

Beth's Market Bags...

Beth has darling new bags... see them here.

My Nutcracker and My Nutcracker Poem...

Our Nutcracker's fixed with a perilous gaze
He's grumpy, he's worred, he's stressed
you could say

He's shopping & wrapping & baking & spending
& running & raving & driving & grazing...

Too much!!!

He wants each of his friends to know that he cares
So he comes and he goes and he stands and he stares
At this one and that one and that one and this one
The blue one, the pink on, the red one, the right one

And he goes back and forth on this maddening track
until he drives himself nuts and he cracks

But don't you be like that...

Christmas is JOY it is Happiness & Love
IT is Peace that alights in the heart like a dove

Besides...

Your commotion is good it sends grace and a tear
Just to think there is someone who cares around here.

Know that your motions means a lots to a many
Your trinckets and troubles go far. They do. Really!
They remind us of one who was born without cradle
Long ago, far away in a poor little stable.

So think of poor Nutcracker, but
Don't be like him
Ring bells, sing and shout!

Good Tidings and Cheer
are what Christmas' about!

copyright 2005

Alicia's Pretty Red Snowflake Box...

I painted this box for Alicia's friends this year, and now I am looking for traditional cherry, Christmas red everywhere. I love it! Great idea Boo! :)

5 More Favorite Christmas Albums and The Great Velvet Fog...

One of the most wonderful evenings of my life was spent in Abravanel Hall at Christmas. If I remember correctly Craig and I were able to obtain tickets to see Mel Torme in December of 1995. We were young and broke and the tickets were kind of expensive for us, but it was worth every penny. The hall was packed with fans of every age all there to see a legend perform. His performance was electric and his voice was crystal clear and better than ever that night. His drum solo was amazing.

During the evening, he made the comment that real music appeals to everyone and lives forever. It is interesting now to see artists like Rod Stewart and others making albums that rely on the appeal of old standards.

On August 8, of 1996, just about 8 and a half months later, the great Velvet Fog suffered a stroke that ended his career. Now, I would pay 20 times the amount of the first ticket to see him in concert again. There are so many things that I have put off doing until I could more easily afford them, and I believe there is great wisdom in that, but just that one time I'm so glad I didn't wait. What a night, what a sound... Mel, we're still listening.

A little red...

We are going to add just a little more red to Christmas this year... Have you tried these Peppermint Tootsie Pops? They are delicious.

Best Wishes... Tiffany

Polka Spots...

Mom, thanks for reminding me about the beautiful wrapping to see here. Carolyn Roehm's site is beautiful.

Thanksgiving...

I am so thankful for so many things and mostly for people that I love. I am very blessed with wonderful family and good friends and neighbors. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone... Best Wishes... Tiffany

Holiday Music...

I have to admit that I loved this movie. Subsequently, we always buy one or two new holiday cds each year and we got this one. It's a classic. The jazzed up version of The Nutcracker Suite and Eartha Kit singing Santa Baby are so fun. I was sorry that they did not include the duet with Will Ferrel and Zooey Deschanel singing Baby It's Cold Outside. They have the one with Zooey singing with Leon Redbone instead. I would have loved to have both. It's a fun song, if a bit earthy when you really listen to the lyrics.