Ever since I was a single twenty-something living on Excelsior Boulevard in a little one bedroom apartment with greige wall-to-wall carpeting I've been hosting an annual holiday party. Sometimes the soiree was a dressy affair, and other times it was a casual jeans and boots bash. … [Read more...] about Party Punch – 5:00 Fridays
holidays
Dreaming of a White Christmas – Wordless Wednesday
Keepin’ It Local – 5:00 Fridays
There's a big push to shop small and local this holiday season. We take for granted the treasures that are right underfoot. Nothing screams holiday cheer like the mall, right? Um, not so much. I happen to hate the mall on any given day, though we do pop in time to time to go to … [Read more...] about Keepin’ It Local – 5:00 Fridays
Colored Lights
I've seen lots of things written about Christmas. I don't know if you're aware of this, but people have some very strong opinions about the holiday season. Apparently lots of folks get their bloomers in a bundle if they're greeted with a joyous "Happy Holidays!" at the mall. The … [Read more...] about Colored Lights
This is how it’s done. – Wordless Wednesday
Filthy Martini – 5:00 Fridays
I have a confession. My house is filthy. Filthy, I tell you. I never let it get this bad. I was so overcome with dread and not knowing where to even begin that I broke down and called my former cleaning lady. Her job here was relatively easy because I used to keep a tidy … [Read more...] about Filthy Martini – 5:00 Fridays
