Holiday Decorating

November 28, 2011

How I love holiday decorating!  Put on some Christmas music and unpack box after box of Christmas items.  Every room gets decorated for the holidays - there’s Christmas cheer everywhere!  When I’ve finished decorating, the whole house is alight with the sounds and sights of Christmas!

And no matter who it is - when they come into the house they’re always drawn to the handcrafted pieces on display.  I think things that are handmade exude warmth, character and nostalgia.

I’ve listed below a few items from our shop that would look great with any holiday…Read More

Small Business Saturday

November 26, 2011

It is imperative now more than ever to be aware of not only how we spend our hard earned dollars, but where!  A recent article by Dan Danner of FoxNews.com highlighted the importance of supporting small businesses, online or brick-and-mortar.  Following is a portion of that article:

  “You hear a lot about Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but Small Business Saturday may just be the most important shopping day of the year. Why? Because it matters more to our economy, and to our communities.  Small Business Saturday is about Main Street, not Wall Street. It’s about entrepreneurs…Read More

Thanksgiving Traditions

November 14, 2011

In October I wrote that it was unseasonably cold and actually snowing a bit here in Kentucky.  Well, now it’s November and it’s unseasonably warm with a forecast for severe storms, possibly tornados late this afternoon.  Is it just me or does the weather seem a bit more unpredictable these days?  Regardless of the weather, though, the Holiday season is fast approaching.  Thanksgiving is right around the corner - a special time for family, tradition and food! 

I grew up in what would today most likely be called an old-fashioned family.  My parents were (and still are)…Read More