Holiday Wishes

Happy holidays to all of our wonderful readers and best wishes for a joyous 2013! I will be back in early January with new posts. But for now I am going to unplug and enjoy the holidays with family and friends. 

Photo: Martha Stewart

White House Christmas

While packing to leave for the holidays I watched a special on NBC about families in the White House and how they celebrate the holidays. It was such fun and inspired a post.

Nobody had more classic style than Jackie and the Kennedy Clan.

The Reagans

The Clintons

The Bushes

And the current First Family

Photos: Habitually Chic, Tumblr, White House, Fox News, 44D, Rented Bliss, BET

Holiday Entertaining Tips

The party is at THE BUZZ today where I am delighted to be doing a guest post on holiday entertaining. Please do visit one of my favorite blogs and leave a comment.

Photo: Carolyn Roehm

Cozy with Cocoa

Winter has finally arrived in Boston with cold temps and freezing rain. Blech. I would much prefer some seasonal snow! Is there anything better than a fire and cup of cocoa on a cold day?

A good cup of cocoa should be made from scratch. My favorite RECIPE

Photos: Tiny White Daisies

Rustic Country Christmas

Since I live in the city, my Christmas decor is modern and classic. But I love the idea of a rustic Christmas in the mountains with snow, pine trees and a roaring fire.

During such an incredibly sad time for our country (Newtown is 40 minutes from my family in CT), may we count our blessings and appreciate the little things this holiday season.

Photos: The Little Corner

Because I Love It

Is there anything better than holidays windows? I love the old world charm of this display.