'Tis the season to deck the halls, and we've found the best Christmas decorations for the job — from Santa mugs to twinkling lights!

Gentle readers, I am taking a short hiatus from this blog for Thanksgiving week. Meanwhile, enjoy these images of people dining in days of yore… Dining for most people was a simple affair and…

These silly holidays will brighten up any mundane day with your family and give you something fun to celebrate!

Kiffles (kiflis) are traditional Hungarian cream cheese pastry cookies with assorted fruit and nut fillings like apricot, almond, and poppy.

For anyone who wishes they could hibernate through winter.

Delicious and decadent homemade fudge recipe guaranteed to be loved by all.

I had sooooooo much fun doing this monster art project in my son Elliot's kindergarten class recently! I chose to do this project because Elliot LOVES monsters and he LOVES using his imagination to make characters come to life. We have enjoyed using popsicle stick puppets for many many years and he always enjoys both creating

Use these Christmas decorating ideas, from lush trimmings elegant table settings to Christmas trees galore. Here, our best Christmas decoration ideas for 2023.

I found this old-fashioned Zserbo Szelet Recipe in one of the vintage recipe binders I own. This traditional Hungarian holiday dessert recipe is also known as Gerbeaud cake.

A much-loved Jewish holiday treat, chocolate rugelach are miniature pastries posing as cookies.

Kanellängd is a Swedish cinnamon bread that is perfect for Christmas morning.  The buttery filling is flavored with cinnamon and cardamom, making a beautiful moist loaf that the whole family will love.  It’s a perfect dessert for the holidays!

The versatility of Arab dresses is often the source of confusion. Let's look at the main elements of traditional Arab dress.

Soft in the center and slightly crisp on the outside, Bird Bread Rolls are slightly sweet. These make a lovely accompaniment to hot soup. ...

These unbelievably vegan cinnamon rolls are honestly the best cinnamon rolls you will ever eat! Even non-vegans LOVE them! Soft, fluffy, sweet, and cinnamon-y, and they're incredibly easy to make with a straight forward method and an overnight option too. You'll be a vegan cinnamon bun pro in no time!

A look at how they built Rosehill Cottage for the movoie "The Holiday" on an empty field in the English countryside and decorated those memorable sets.

Designed by London-based photographer Cameron Baxter A Comprehensive Guide To Navigating Parallel Dimensions is a lovely bought of retro-themed fakery...

The beautiful imprints on these Dutch Speculaas Cookies make them a stunning edible gift for the holidays.

Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season! Pion Design has released another beautiful paper collection called The Songbird’s Secret. The shades of pastel blues in this collection are simply beautiful. I designed this chipboard ferris wheel to look as close as possible to a real one. I did use a Sizzix die for the fence, a Spellbinders die for the door […]

Today I am sharing how to create a minimalist hygge Christmas. Minimalism and hygge work really well together! Don't worry if you are a minimalist you can

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Sweater: Kiel James Patrick Pants: Frame (similar) Boots: L.L. Bean Hat: Anthropologie Gloves: Anthropologie Kiel: Coat: Burberry (vintage) Sweater: Kiel James Patrick Jeans: Ralph Lauren Boots: L.L. Bean Hat: Kiel James Patrick Can’t believe Christmas is only a week away! We took this set of pictures for our Kiel James Patrick Holiday Collection back in November.

There is no shortage of Christmas spirit in the USA. Treat yourself this holiday season with a trip to one of the best Christmas getaways in the US!

Christmas Things to Do in London It’s no secret that London is the perfect city for classic holiday charm. Whether it’s the yeeeeeeears more practice they have, or the fact that they don’t need to wait until after Thanksgiving to decorate, the whole city is dressed up with a festive cheer we just can’t match […]

When it comes to Christmas, there's no better place to celebrate in the U.S than New York. They've got every festivity you need, learn more about it here!

Yes....it's still winter my darlings. As we speak, there is a cold rain falling outside my window. I would rather have rain, than snow. But. it's not ours for the choosing. It's the gift for the day. Be grateful. Wake up you sleepy head and get out of bed! Choose to be kind....choose to be considerate... choose to be thoughtful to those you love and even to those you don't. Savor that first cup of morning coffee Take comfort in your home Be glad for company snoozing away in the guest room. They must treasure your friendship....... Spend the day being productive Discover the enjoyment in a beautiful dining experience Let's not fret over calories..... savor that afternoon cup of tea with a few mincemeat cookies Spring is sure to follow.... Be blessed

Renting a cabin in Banff is the ultimate Canadian experience. These cozy Banff cabin rentals are perfect for an amazing mountain getaway.

It’s that time of year again - when Norway is at its darkest, but also its most magical! I love Christmas in Norway, and I love how perfectly Norwegian Christmas here is. Even before I moved to Norway my family usually spent most of our Christmases in Norway, because all of my mother's family lives here.

Happy Friday! I have been collecting little bits and pieces of holiday decor and cannot wait to start putting it all up! We are hosting Friendsgiving this year, and having our formal Thanksgiving dinner at my parents house, so really nothing is holding me back. This weekend’s freezing cold temps might just be the push…

It's that time of year. We are slowly getting into the holiday mood. We've started making our lists and making our plans. The shopping and gift wrapping has begun. It can be a stressful time of year, but it's the kind of stress that most of us enjoy. It's part of the holiday tradition. We wouldn't change a thing.The excitement of the children puts a smile on our faces and reminds of us our childhood memories. We still feel that childhood excitement as Christmas Eve approaches. No matter

You guys... I messed up. I really did. I meant to show you so much before Christmas of our farm & farmhouse & with blogging almost everyday of the week I thought it was doable. Apparently not. I didn't even show you any of our porch decorated for Christmas. I mean, I've shared it on Instagram, but not on the blog. I failed! I'm so sorry. & now there is so much snow outside that our porch is practically hidden. But I got to thinking today, & the decor I have up still out there with all the snow is

These Christmas vacation ideas are the ultimate Christmas getaway wishlist for Christmas lovers who love to travel for unique holiday experiences.

I’m thrilled to share with you our Old World European Inspired Christmas home tour. I hope you enjoy touring and come away with ideas for European Christmas decorations in your home.