Chalet Shares - December 2025 Edition

Hello Friends hoping this finds you well. Here is this months post filled with a few thoughtful and pretty bits. Enjoy!

• James

• None Of This Is True

• All The Beauty In The World

• Leopard Pillow Cover

• Woods Room Spray

• Marbleized Paper Frame Ornament

• Cashmere Wrap

• Eye Masks

• The Man Who Invented Christmas

• Home At Last: Enduring Design for the New American House

• Birkenstock Uppsala Boots

• E-Newton signature cross stretch Bracelet

I will always share a good Book or three… I believe every home needs a bit of Animal print… I found this Room Spray at Terrain and it’s received rave reviews… I think this pretty little Frame would be a lovely on any tree… Cashmere is always a yes… Eye Masks are useful additions to a beauty routine… I am a huge Charles Dickens fan and this movie shares the story behind his writing A Christmas Carol… Gil Schafer an American architect shares his work in his third book… Did you know Birkenstock offers boots and they are warm and very comfy… These bracelets are so sweet - I’m a big fan!

If you’re still looking for gift ideas - I hope this is helpful… although truth be told I was thinking of these things for the mommas to bring comfort for those who keep it all going for the rest!

For more suggestions click on Chaletmomma Gift Guide 2025 Til next time friends be well. Happy Hanukkah and I’ll see you over on Instagram.

Best Crabmeat Dip!

I was inspired by my friend Jessica Gordon Ryan of The Entertaining House to share my mother’s hot Crabmeat Dip recipe. Every Christmas Eve Rita filled our home with a ton of yummy hors d'oeuvres and desserts. Back then our celebration was a post dinner affair starting at 7:30pm. Since Daddy’s birthday was December 23rd we always had birthday cake in addition to cookies and other treats but, the star of the show was always this dip!

12/24/19

I’ve carried on Rita’s tradition - we focus on appetizers and desserts.

I know it’s done when its got a bit of dark on the top and it’s bubbling!

Enjoy! I hope your Hanukkah and Christmas prep is going well! Til next time I’ll see you over on the gram!

Take Time to...

Hi Friends as we flip the calendar to December here is a list of some fun activities to enjoy over the next 29 days.

Buy a ticket for a Holiday House Tour - Winding through Warwick is one my late Mother In Law Marge was involved with for years. I have attended it and events hosted by local women’s clubs in my area. If there isn’t one in your area or within a not too far driving distance - why not organize a round robin with neighbors - decide which house will be the last stop and gather there for take away or go onto a local restaurant for lunch or dinner.

Drop by a local Holiday Bazaar - Morris County Farms

Visit a downtown to admire the Windows.

Participate in a Holiday Cookie Exchange.

Enjoy a drive and marvel at the Lights.

Gather family to tackle tasks together: Cards, Gift Wrapping and Baking.

Buy tickets for a theater or school - dress up and enjoy the Show.

Go Skating.

Some additional options are visiting a museum, grab tickets to a musical venue or sports team.

Wishing you the time to enjoy some holiday fun! Spending time together is the most important gift there is - OUR TIME! Til next time friends be well and I will see you over on Instagram!