This post almost never happened.  Who knew it would be so challenging to take a few pictures of the Christmas Tree in all her glory.   It all started with discovering that a string of lights was out.  So, I began the ponderous task of trying to figure out which light bulb had burnt out.  Then a second string of lights went dark.   I felt hooped.  The idea of redecorating almost the entire tree was daunting to say the least.  The bright side is that I have a blog now.  Finally, some drama to write about.  I know you’re riveted and at the edge of your seat.  I bought two new strings of lights.  100 hundred twinkles each.  I whimsically wrapped them around the garland, the tinsel, the baubles, the boobles,…

As promised, here are a few photographs of our Hawaiian holiday.  The island of Maui is a little bit of heaven for those that love sunshine, tropical breezes, salt water swimming, and the tangible feeling of aloha.                 About a month and a half ago, Patti at Not Dead Yet Style posted a blog entry titled I’m Blushing! (But Not Bronzing)  In it, she writes that Simon Doonan, creative director of Barneys, has declared bronzing/tanning over. Patti invited readers to comment on whether or not we love the look of tanned skin or prefer our natural skin tone.  Now, it’s no secret that I am a fair skinned lass.  When I was young, I used to hope that my freckles would blend together so that I would be tan like my…

  In our little household, choosing The Christmas Tree is a big deal cherished tradition.  We traipse half way across the lower mainland to Giesbrecht’s Christmas Tree Farm in Langley where the mister will patiently hoist several trees out of their cradles and into the aisles to be assessed by my discerning eye.   As the years go by, we’ve come to understand that there are a few parameters that must not be compromised.  The size of the tree trunk cannot be larger than our tree stand.  Oh, that sounds so obvious, but you might be surprised to know we can get caught up in the excitement of the whole selection process.  Also, the tree cannot be taller than 7′ because the mister is unwilling to cut a hole in the ceiling to accommodate the…