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Merry Christmas to my friends and family—near and far, familiar and new. May this season wrap us in peace, joy, and love through the whole year ahead. May we hold our families close, cherish one another with patience and kindness, and remember that the greatest gift we can give is not something we place under a tree, but the gift of...
This year, our Christmas lives mostly in the moments rather than in photos. Between children so excited they could hardly sit still—let alone eat—and the joyful chaos of preparing the apéro and dinner, my camera barely came in hand. I was happily caught in the middle of it all. So there are only a few, rather haphazard photos to...
As Christmas draws near, recipes are gathered, presents are wrapped, and stories are told—and retold, and told again. Lists are crossed off. Family gathers. Children shake the packages beneath the tree, shifting them just slightly, wondering. The tree glows all day long.
Today the children came over while Chelsea ran out for some last-minute...
Over twenty five years ago I stumbled upon these processional shields at a brocante, where an entire group of them appeared at once—rare enough that it immediately drew attention. I was not alone in recognizing that these were worth attention.
With limited means, I purchased as many as my pocketbook would allow, aware even then that I...
Each year our little town puts on a Christmas carnival – free for all children. Rides, skating, Christmas caroling, a show, Santa, hot chocolate and croissants. Olivia is in her glory!
