Spectacular Seashell Candies

These are truly remarkable.  And here's where you can find these handmade candies. 

Giving a Della Robbia Wreath

Each year friends send us a beautiful Della Robbia Wreath made by teens in The Boys Republic, a private, nonprofit, nonsectarian school and treatment community for troubled youngsters based in California. I love fact that an organization such as this benefits. Now to find others that have an similar outreach and mission/let me know if you learn of more. I, too, would like to support them.

And, of course, you may want to join our friends in sharing this lovely gift with your friends and family.

Relax the Rules/Enjoy the Results

This is precisely the strategy I used recently when trying to untangle a string of LED lights. Forget the frustration and feature it as a fun, festive addition to any room in your house. 

more ideas

Peace Please, Dear World

Thank you, Sally. So lovely.

Edible Holiday Art

Too cute. Yep, I think I could bring this holiday salad/appetizer to our table.

Touchscreen Gloves

Searching for the perfect gift for those who want to stay in touch? While staying warm. Here are gloves someone in your life might really enjoy. 

Blue Witch Mugs

How wonderful are these?  

Perfect for the dog lover in your family and/or friendship circle. Each ceramic Blue Witch mug is hand tooled and individually painted. Have a cat? Know someone who adores planes? Or gardening? What about the undersea enthusiast in your life? Not a problem. Blue Witch has a large assortment of themes from which to choose. Best of all, they're available on Amazon.

The Gift That Continues To Give

No stopping. No fumbling for cash. Drive non-stop through toll plazas and have your tolls automatically deducted from your prepaid account.  

Our son started a subscription for us several years ago and we have loved the ease with which we have traveled around the Bay Area ever since. Check out their website and consider simplifying the commute for yourself, a friend or family member.

Available at Walgreens, Costco and Safeway. 

Super Simple Snowmen

How easy is this? 

Transform powdered doughnuts into snowmen on a stick!

Celebrating a Winter Birthday/Event?

If so, this could be your go-to cake. I adore it. Now to figure out where to find the trees for this wonderful dessert. I've searched cake decorating suppliers. Any other ideas? I haven't given up the search.

The rest is easy.

I found them! 

Here's where.

Taking That Tree to Ahhhhhnother Level

Wouldn't you love to get inside the mind of whoever first thought of dipping their little trees in bleach?

And I love them.

This could be a project for Next Year, don't you think? Perhaps you have more energy than I do midway through December. If so, report back on your progess.

Are these too wonderful for words? I ordered the trees but will I actually take them to this level?

There's always January. 

Here's how. Wow.

Bloembox, One of My Favorite Gift Concepts/Websites

Bloembox website

Fantastic Edible Fir Forest

Here's how/in French or ask for a translation. 

I'll quickly try to figure out how many shortcuts I can take to achieve something that vaguely resembles this.

A New Take on Holiday Cookies

 Looking for inspiration? Here's an excellent selection of Christmas cookies.
 

Gingerbread Cookies on Steroids

How beautiful are these? They are on the to-do list in my dreams.

Here's how.

Welcoming Hot Wheels to Your Wall

A variation on the cars our kids enjoyed so much.

Best Soldier Dog Reunion Yet

Ohhhhhh, I love this.

Holiday Pizzas?

This I could do! Particularly with Trader Joe's pizza dough.

Salty and Sweet Reindeer Treats

I'm not a fan of serving a ton of sweet treats during the holidays. But how bad can one be? Do you think you'll be able to stop at one? Exactly.

Here's the source.

All I want for Christmas...

"Backstage before the show, Jimmy, Mariah Carey, and The Roots grabbed some instruments you'd find in an elementary school classroom and stopped by the Late Night "Music Room" to sing Mariah's holiday classic, "All I Want For Christmas Is You." "

LOVE IT!!!  Thank you, darling niece of mine, Meghan.