December 20, 2015
Making Lumenarias
Growing up in Texas, one of our traditions on Christmas Eve was to line the sidewalk leading up to our house with lumenarias. When we moved to California, the tradition came with us – though it was our extra-long driveway line with them instead of the sidewalk. Traditionally lumenarias are very simple – a candle set in a paper bag filled with sand. They are thought to have been a version of what Spanish merchants saw when they visited China, and the Spanish origin is why they are found......
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December 13, 2015
Lovely Links – Holiday Edition
{via The Inspired Room} Decorating Your House {Simply} Through the Seasons | The Inspired Room Simple ideas for decorating for the seasons against a neutral backdrop. Since we’re still finishing the renovation in the kitchen, I’m...
December 10, 2015
2 Ways Project Planning Makes Your Holidays Stress Free
Okay, so maybe “stress free” is pushing it a bit. But less stressful? Definitely. Let’s talk project planning concepts really quick before we get to the how-tos. I first learned about Gantt charts back in...
December 08, 2015
Deciphering the Dress Code
The holidays are a popular time of the year for parties, and sometimes it can be hard to figure out what is appropriate to wear. If you’re lucky, the invitation will include the intended dress...
October 21, 2015
Resetting Your Email
While not technically part of your home, your email inbox is just one more thing that most of us have to deal with (or should be dealing with) on a daily basis. I got an...
October 20, 2015
The Art of Stress Free Productivity
On Mondays we watch a video at the end of our weekly meeting. Usually something inspirational, we feel empowered to go out and do great things. I’ve been a huge follower of David Allen and...