25 Wishes

These Christmas-Lights Dessert Plates are too cute.

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:05:06 -0400

These Christmas-Lights Dessert Plates are too cute.

This seashell ornament is a great Christmas craft idea.

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:00:05 -0400

This seashell ornament is a great Christmas craft idea.

I am very into Beach-Inspired Christmas Decor right now.

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:05:05 -0400

I am very into Beach-Inspired Christmas Decor right now.

Great looking centerpiece from Simple Low-Cost Christmas...

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 15:06:06 -0400

Great looking centerpiece from Simple Low-Cost Christmas Projects at bhg.com.

The more ornament trees the merrier, I say.

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:52:03 -0400

The more ornament trees the merrier, I say.

Dear Crate and Barrel, I see you noticed. Love, Maura

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:03:00 -0400

Dear Crate and Barrel,

I see you noticed.

Love,

Maura

Speaking of new Christmas music, I suspect I’ll also pick...

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:29:00 -0400

Speaking of new Christmas music, I suspect I’ll also pick up A Very She & Him Christmas on October 25th.

I thought this day would never come. Michael Bublé is releasing...

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:16:00 -0400

I thought this day would never come. Michael Bublé is releasing a full-length Christmas album this year.

Though depicted here for a birthday party, this candy wreath is...

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 22:49:00 -0400

Though depicted here for a birthday party, this candy wreath is so Christmas and so me.

Christmas has arrived at Pottery Barn, and, amongst other...

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 23:33:00 -0400

Christmas has arrived at Pottery Barn, and, amongst other things, I am loving these Lit Mercury Glass Globes.

I won’t lie: I spend a lot of time thinking about going...

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:58:00 -0500

I won’t lie: I spend a lot of time thinking about going back to Martha’s Vineyard. Meanwhile, I frequent sites like The Black Dog which are happy to let me relive my vacation through retail therapy. The Black Dog is having a holiday sale of 25% off. Merchandise includes this utterly adorable Santa Puppy.

I’m posting this Christmas tree ornament mobile how-to...

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:28:00 -0500

I’m posting this Christmas tree ornament mobile how-to from not martha now, because eleven months is about how long it would take me to pull it off. But, the results are stunning.

Christmas may be over, but this is the ideal time to find...

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 01:32:00 -0500

Christmas may be over, but this is the ideal time to find excellent bargains for next year. Although I’ve had positive experiences with buying gingerbread kits in the past, this Gingerbread House Pan strikes a nice balance between easy and made from scratch. And, it’s a steal.

Target has released a free holiday album this year, featuring...

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:42:22 -0500

Target has released a free holiday album this year, featuring music they have been using in their commercials. Artists include Guster, Bishop Allen and Coconut Records (Jason Schwartzman).

Yeah, I’m a nerd. I couldn’t help but love these...

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:05:19 -0500

Yeah, I’m a nerd. I couldn’t help but love these Social media ornaments by liveandkern on Etsy.

Last night I made this Upside-Down Pear Gingerbread Cake....

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 21:10:00 -0500

Last night I made this Upside-Down Pear Gingerbread Cake. It’s easy to make and has a pretty good wow factor. I think it would make a great holiday dessert, but don’t skimp on the vanilla ice cream as I did.

This Merry & Bright card by Snow & Graham is both...

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 11:02:44 -0500

This Merry & Bright card by Snow & Graham is both elegant and whimsical. I love the colors and the design, and their description includes my new favorite alliterative phrase, “tangled tannenbaum.”

Being a cook and a Christmas lover, I couldn’t help but be...

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 23:02:09 -0500

Being a cook and a Christmas lover, I couldn’t help but be charmed over this We Whisk You A Merry Christmas holiday card by DapperPaper.

In case you’re in need of ideas, check out this Wikipedia...

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 22:39:39 -0500

In case you’re in need of ideas, check out this Wikipedia article about Christmas dinner around the world. Turkey is a pretty popular choice, but I think tamales would be a lot more fun!

I’m tempted not to share this at all, because I have to...

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 21:37:31 -0500

I’m tempted not to share this at all, because I have to keep some secrets for myself, but The New York Times has a 2010 Holiday Gift Guide. There are many book recommendations as well as ideas for DVDs and electronics. Topping it off is a excellent selection of home and decorating gifts.