Happy Holidays to you all! The final days are here, so exciting! The magic never really goes away, does it. My Christmas Eve traditions have evolved over the years--once it was a day to visit friends and have friends stop by: Brooklyn was so beautiful, the day was always exciting and busy. Here the day became a family day of food, wine, presents, hugs and smiles and ugly sweaters---so much joy. Then there were the Covid years of NOTHING. Presents left on back porch steps, waves and kisses thrown through sliding glass doors. Now the day is again a day of visits, much quieter, simpler. My decor reflects that. I force myself to keep things minimal, hours of ''putting things out'' equals --much too soon---days of putting away, always terribly sad.
My sweet house cleaner came today, she makes the house so beautiful. Come in, take a peek. Will you find the only tiny item that is new this year?
hint: mushrooms are hot on IG.
We should start with the Tree!
Mo's last minute effort to win a spot on Santa's Nice list. "Not a creature was stirring, not even my Pug...."
Such a sweet boy, my little best friend.
Soon we'll have our walk and then it's cooky making time. I made a small batch of my mom's snowball recipe after all. Though I am hoping for Trader Joe's Peppermint Ice Cream when I shop tomorrow.
love
lizzy
gone to the beach...
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