At Home: Get merry and bright!
Rituals are an important part of our lives, even if they can be boring at times. My official marker for winter is an appointment to get the tires changed on our car. It's happened. Winter is officially here, even if we only had a dusting of snow followed by torrential rain. Each year as I approach the end of November, Christmas creeps into my thoughts. source While I love to look at all the seasonal additions other people make to their homes, and I marvel at the time and creativity it takes to decorate, I keep things as simple as possible. I'm a vicarious decorator, enthralled by others' efforts and the numerous possibilities without the physical work and outlay of cash. Here's a good example. Every time I visit my daughter's house I am greeted by her inviting red door (now there are boxwoods in the planters) ... and covered porch large enough to have two tables, a bench (made by her dad) and a chair. This space is calling out...