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Hello friends I hope this finds you well on your way to enjoying this holiday season. I really love sharing friends on Instagram and here! Today’s post is filled with beauty created by some of my nearest and dearest. Enjoy! Click the image for source.

A few images of my Mother in Laws beautifully decorated livingroom.

Marge King Porter

Nicole Blackmon - and her sweet pup Dasher

If you haven’t finished your decorating I hope you’ve found inspiration here in one, more or many of the styles shared.

Thank you to each of these dear sweet friends who said Sure when I asked if I could share a bit of their Holiday decor with my readers.

Til next time be well and Merry Christmas!

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Cheers to finding the perfect something for all the special people.

A few weeks ago I visited the Tomato Factory in Hopewell, NJ. I will not divulge what I purchased but. I do have a gift or two squirreled away. Remember something unexpected is always appreciated. An unusual container, a piece of hotel silver to grace a table or a piece of porcelain - perhaps a plate for serving or admiring. What about a vintage linens. Vintage offers so many wonderful options.

I realize not everyone is in New Jersey… here are some friends who ship!

Sadie makes lovely one-of-kind pieces. Repurposing ethically sourced leather remnants into beautiful pieces. Each month Sadie gives back to a local or larger non profit. Her designs are wonderful to match her incredible spirit!

I love to gift Art in the form of prints or small original works.

What about sculptural piece? These delightful creations are from my friend Mariana Silveira and part of her Wild Woman collection. I love my black torso.

Magazine make wonderful gifts. What about a year subscription of Frederic Magazines four amazing volumes?

Of course books are something I love to gift. I’m also a fan of thrifting books and supporting my local library through their book sales.

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I enjoyed an Open House New York tour a few years ago and was able to view some of these landmarks in person. Murals of New York City is not the usual fair about New York City, I’ve gifted it and have my own copy. I highly recommend!

A classic or new work of fiction is sure to please any book lover!

Something for the younger set.

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My favorite children’s author is Virginia Lee Burton.

I was gifted a copy of the Christmas Mouse when I was 5yrs old and I have read it every year since. It’s sure to be treasured.

An audio subscription makes a terrific gift.

Some tried and true sources to send a special hello across the States.

The most appreciated gift is time together.

An Aquarium visit, Board Game day, Concert, Designer Show House, Garden Tour, Holiday Home Tour, Ice Skating, Mini-Golf, Movie, Museum Visit, a Play, Picnic, Roller Skating, Sculpture Garden, Sporting event, Thrifting, a Vacation - could be a once in a lifetime visit to Disney or a few days hanging out together, a Walking Tour or visit a Zoo.

All of these options can be enjoyed in towns anywhere on the globe. Where we live our county government sponsors a summer Concert series and Light Shows at our local Zoo during the holidays.

The play could be at a local school, Go support a local AA, college or high school sports team. Our high school are State champs - their season was very exciting! Find a local or not so local Museum and plan a drive - stopping along the way for a bit of Thrifting or lunch - check Open Table options. How about a day of baking. Get out the favorite board games, order some pizzas and have fun. Organize a book club either in-person or over Zoom. Plan a coffee date at home or out. Arrange a fancy or not so fancy dinner out. Plan the picnic, potluck dinner or pub-crawl. Find a walking tour around your town or a special destination or do some research and map out your own.

See what you can find and have fun!

Whatever gift-giving you do this year I hope you’re blessed with happiness.