Step into a world where the past meets the present, and the holiday season is imbued with a timeless charm. In “A Very Vintage Holiday,” author Bob Richter takes readers on a heartwarming journey through the art of celebrating the most wonderful times of the year with a vintage twist. With his signature passion for…Continue reading Vintage Vibes: New Richter book inspires us year-round
Category: Food & Drink
The Best Advent Calendars of 2022
Each year, the Christmas Gals curate a list of some of the very best advent calendars available. I must say….this year is one of our most fun! WHAT IS ADVENT? ‘Advent’ refers to the coming of Christ, or the first season of the Christian church year, leading up to Christmas and including the four preceding…Continue reading The Best Advent Calendars of 2022
2020 Advent Calendar finds
When I was little, there was something so exciting about opening the little door on our old cardboard advent house and finding that treasured piece of chocolate each morning. The little German-made cardboard house had been used year after year and some of the doors sat permanently open, but the vibrant colors and graphics of…Continue reading 2020 Advent Calendar finds
FIVE for October
The days are shorter and the air is cooler these days. For The Christmas Gals that means only one thing: Christmas is coming. Without leap frogging over Halloween, we have five great suggestions for you to plan a little early for this Christmas season. Christmas Gal Shendra had shared this recommendation with me for a…Continue reading FIVE for October
FIVE for September
Last month, we introduced a new monthly blog that features five picks from The Christmas Gals. As we write this piece, we are just three months out from Christmas. That’s right – THREE MONTHS! Don’t hit the panic button yet. In the coming weeks, The Christmas Gals will kick into action with decorating and celebration…Continue reading FIVE for September
Peppermint White Russian
It’s Christmas Eve and family is about to ascend on your house for the big day. The ham is prepped. The sides are ready to go. But what to drink? In addition to the typical wine and mixed drinks, wow the visitors this year with this yummy holiday specialty drink….Peppermint White Russians! I’m already a…Continue reading Peppermint White Russian