Category Archives: Christmas

Capture the Magic

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Ivy de Leon

Capturing special holiday moments on film and video is always fun.  Kids grow up fast before our eyes.  One year for Christmas, when my kids were little, we had Santa come to our house and give them a few presents.  The excitement and surprise … Continue reading →

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Holiday Blooms

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Ivy de Leon

Paperwhites, amaryllis and  poinsettia are classic bulbs and plants for the holidays.  Bring the outdoors in with blooms of the season.  Planting bulbs indoors is a great way to nourish the soul  during the winter months.  Bulbs are easy to grow indoors. … Continue reading →

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HomeGoods Pick of the Week

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Ivy de Leon

Happy Friday!  The Princeton, NJ, HomeGoods store was busy with customers doing their holiday shopping today.  This week,  I’m focusing on decorating the dining room table for all your holiday meals.   I found these beautiful china pieces, by Spode and Lenox, that will … Continue reading →

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Christmas Decorating Ideas Using Fruit

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Ivy de Leon

Creating bursts of color in your holiday decor can be as easy as opening your refrigerator.  Bring out your lemons, oranges, clementines to add to your garland.  I’m enjoying this room thinking of all the citrus fragrance.  Beautiful, but will need a few elves … Continue reading →

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Finding The Perfect Gift

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Ivy de Leon

Magazines, TV celebrities and bloggers are happy to share their gift guide this time of year.  Many people have finished gift shopping, while others wait until a few days before Christmas to make their purchase.  You might be feeling stress just about now thinking … Continue reading →

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Christmas Card Display

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Ivy de Leon

Where do you display your Christmas cards?  Display your cards in style.  Hang  ribbon from a door, armoire door, or closet door. Get out the double-stick tape to attach your beautiful cards to your ribbon.  Instead of a blank door, you’ll be surrounded by holiday images and warm … Continue reading →

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