As I write this blog, the turkey is thawed and the green bean casserole is being prepared. Its Thanksgiving-Eve! And yes, that means we have much to be thankful for a feast to eat tomorrow, but to The Christmas Gals this really means we are in the home stretch to Christmas! This month’s five picks…Continue reading FIVE for November
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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
Q&A with Christmas, lifestyle expert Bob Richter
As a child, Santa Claus had rockstar status at Christmastime. As an adult, specifically an adult who is an avid vintage collector, Bob Richter is my Christmas rockstar. Bob Richter is an accomplished author and designer, a television star from PBS’ Market Warriors and, most importantly, a really sweet guy who so graciously took time…Continue reading Q&A with Christmas, lifestyle expert Bob Richter
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
Pop of color this holiday season
I like to say I’m a traditionalist when it comes to holiday decorating, in particular to the colors I use. I like red. I like green. I like white and maybe a little blue. Okay, I’m boring. I admit, though, that I love to live vicariously through the pages of magazines and the boards on…Continue reading Pop of color this holiday season
FIVE for August
Five for August is a new monthly blog we are introducing. Five quick picks from the Christmas Gals…products, events, ideas, etc. Got picks you want to share? Send us your ideas at ChristmasGals@yahoo.com. 2020 Holiday Fiestaware Fiestaware has been a staple in American homes for more than 80 years. The bold colors and durability of…Continue reading FIVE for August