CHRISTMAS EVE

 

One of my favorite days of the year, Christmas Eve. There is just something about this day, a calmness of sorts, That I love. This year just about all the decorations are family heirlooms, or decorations I remember us using when I was a wee one, or bits and bobs that were gifted to me. Shiny-Brites, Christmas Pyramids, Swedish chimes, bottle brush trees, and many items bringing about memories of my grandmothers. Tonight, we'll enjoy a dinner of crab imperial. Followed by later in the night the family recipe of egg nog, lighting of the Christmas pyramids, and settle in the watch a Christmas Carol.

Christmas Spirits of Past, Present and Future!

Ready for a long winter's nap? Yep!

It's not about the gift giving, let's remember. Enjoy time with family or friends, enjoying the company of loved ones, good food, and wonderful spirits!!! The scents and smells of the Christmas holiday. May you all have a magical, wonderful, and memorable Christmas. Thank you all, longtime friends, new readers, reader out there in the dark, thank you for your constant kind and funny words and for visiting the Casa du Borghese- truly grateful for all our online friendships. To all of us everywhere, a Happy Christmas to us all my dears.

"L🎄VE & J🎄Y  TO All!

XOXO 

MOOD BOARD

Here we are again, on the cuff of Christmas and soon another year down the drain. Another good weekend here at home. Baked a few more cookies, another batch of little mince pies, my trips to the farmers markets complete. Boy, was it packed! I already can't wait for the two dinners and then the New Years Day dinner. Warbucks will be here from Budapest for the holidays. First time he and the mother will meet. With those two what could possibly go wrong? And whats to complain about with a two-day work week? How ever can I muddle through working only today and Friday? I and "the Clan" met for a nice happy hour filled with cheer, which turned into a long night. I also met a very nice guy and had a lengthy conversation with. It was mentioned, just what I needed, another man in the mix.

Did I mention that when I met this guy, Stewart, that he asked for a piece of paper and pen to write his number down for me? Even though we had our phones? Charming and quaint...he was 7 years younger than I. Nice to see a bit of old tried and true still goes on in a world of tech and madness. Nice to see I still meet men the old-fashioned way. Who needs apps, sites and social media?

CHARMING ART

I have always loved the art of Joy LaForme. When it comes to creating art that bursts with color and charm, few artists can match the whimsical world of Joy Laforme. With a signature style that blends playful patterns, vivid hues and a touch of nostalgia and a folk feel to it. She holds a Master of Arts degree in interactive design, and illustrates with art work, folk art, puzzles, note cards, and prints. From hanging in galleries to doing work for many clients, people are charmed by her artwork. Joy is a native New Yorker.