Hi friends, can you believe its New Years Eve and my very last Seven on Sunday for 2023! First I want to say that I received a notification from the company that oversees votes for our contests. They informed me that there were disproportionate numbers of votes in certain categories that raised a red flag.

I almost redid the entire contest (again) but am going to let things be. We have a new system going forward with an extra layer of security which will be implemented for our next contest. That said, I want to announce the winner of the Holiday Love contest-

 

Congratulations goes to Alexandria for this picture-

 

Please email [email protected] to claim your prize and provide your shipping details. Thanks to all for partaking in the fun, the pictures bought me much joy over an otherwise anticlimactic Covid Christmas:)

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So…its New Year’s Eve! I did not expect to be home recovering from Covid today but that’s where things stand. Have to figure there is a reason for everything. I look forward to a redo for Christmas and New Years for next year:) I want to take this time to wish each of you the happiest, healthiest,merriest New Year.

Among my many blessings, I count my readers and customers among them. Thank you for helping me grow in so many ways, with your continued support and loyalty…it is so incredibly appreciated, more than you know. I wish each of you a wonderful start to this new year. May it be filled with good health (most important of all), love, laughter and peace (we all need more peace in our lives:)

2 and 4 are incidentally my lucky (and favorite numbers) so I am crossing my fingers and hopeful for a great year in 2024. Until next year then…..

 

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1 MY CHRISTMAS DAY TABLE Ironic that I set my Christmas table but was not able to enjoy sitting at it:( But I am just so happy all the cooking got done and my family was able to sit down to a wonderful meal (mine was on a bed tray upstairs)! I enjoyed hearing the accolades for a delicious meals and hearing their laughter and conversation from upstairs brought me a few moments of joy, hearing them happy made me happy.

 

2 HOLIDAY FLOWERS IN FULL BLOOM I planted a bunch of narcissus and amaryllis weeks before Christmas. Just about all started to bloom right at Christmas which is always such fun for me to watch, but the week after Christmas….they are all in complete full bloom mode and just look so pretty!

3 INSTAGRAMS OF INTEREST I could not resist one final round of mostly Christmas inspired pictures, these were just too beautiful to not share! But includedsome other beautiful non Christmas related as well…now begins that “blah” period between New Years and spring!

 

 

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4 MY FAVORITE EMOLLIENT FOR MY FACE ESPECIALLY IN THE WINTER I have bought this three times. I need to preface it by saying I have dry skin so this is a like a Godsend to my face, I use it morning and night. I love this award winning product, its so rich and nourishing! Here is what the website says about it-

The core of the proprietary complex is a blend of nature’s most highly effective ingredients, including natural Astaxanthin (one of nature’s most potent antioxidants), Supercritical Chia (one of nature’s most energy-dense superfoods), shelf-stable Vitamin C Ester, Coenzyme Q10, powerful active botanicals, and some of the most innovative natural ingredients to combat the appearance of aging.

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5 THE GILDED AGE Have you seen it (HBO Max)? I had seen it and during my recent week being sick at home rewatched the entire two seasons, and boy  it made the best company and temporarily took me away to fancy ballrooms in Newport to juicy scandals from the bowels of the staff quarters all the way to the opulent residences of the characters (loosely based on real life)

I forgot just how gorgeous, opulent and simply breathtaking this series is. Intriguing, historical and captivating. If you haven’t’ seen it…you must!! I am thrilled HBO announced just las week that season 3 is happening..woo hoo!

 

5 LOVE THESE BOOTS! I ordered these and adore them but starting to question if we will have cold enough weather and SNOW to wear them! So far its been quite mild. I am sure I will be eating my words sooner than later, but anyway Aquaitalia has a big sale and these re now on sale for almost half off in three colors. Super comfy, warm and good looking…..apres ski or not!  Click here

7 SUNDAY SURVEY When do you take down your tree? There have been years I have kept mine up until Feb. I love it, its beautiful, it makes me happy so why not? This year however since I put it smack in the middle of our foyer, that’s not really an option. So I will take it down probably sometime next week. I know some wait for the Epiphany, others day after Christmas and still others will wait weeks before they take it down, enjoying and savoring that Christmas magic well after the actual holiday. I love the magic of a Christmas tree, even now I put the lights on every morning and night…they just make me happy!

Curious what you do?

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STARTS THIS MORNING! OUR 2 DAY NEW YEAR SALE

25% OFF SITE WIDE

*excludes 50% off items and presale items

code-2024

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Restocked a bunch of our best sellers-

Thats a wrap for 2023,  wishing everyone a wonderful, safe, happy and healthy New Year! Until 2024……