Did you manage to send holiday cards out on time this winter? I didn't - I never do! Some years I send "Happy Winter" cards because that buys me a couple of months to get them out, and maybe someday I'll send hundreds of Valentines like Julia & Paul Child did. This year I removed all deadlines, however vague, and made nonsense holiday cards… More

This Christmas, I hosted a vegan potluck at my home. The food was wonderful, but there was definitely far more of it than the six of us in attendance could eat in a day. Excess, even for those who are mindful about it, tends to go hand in hand with the holiday season. Be it extra food, old electronics, wrapping paper, greeting cards, holiday decor or old toys, I would reckon that each and every one of us has something that we need to clear out. More

With all the last minute shopping, wrapping, packing, and cooking going on over the next week don't forget to prepare your traveling entertainment for the planes, trains, or automobiles you may find yourself in... More

I have this thing about gifts. They should either be totally random, but well thought out and never be something the recipient would purchase for themselves or they should be extra practical and be something they truly need but don't have the money to purchase them at this exact moment. For the most part I lean towards practicality and I'm curious, what's the best "down to earth" gift you've ever received? More

There are few moments more thrilling than the ones in which you watch your gift being unwrapped by someone you adore. You study their face, not wanting to miss a moment of their reaction. The light in their eyes will tell you if all your saving/searching/making was worth it, if they understand that you're trying to say with this present, as with all presents: "I think you're wonderful"... More

More than perhaps any other time of year, our memories of the holiday season are usually linked to a specific place. Whether it's your childhood home, your current one, or that of a friend or family member, we associate certain houses with the festive season. For my part, I have a list of dream holiday homes- some real, some imaginary. More

Hanukkah (Chanukah) is from December 20-28 this year, which is a little later than usual. That means, if you're looking to get creative with your menorah this year, there's still plenty of time! I've found 5 clever (or at least fun) ideas. More

I've never been one to ascribe to the "more-is-better" holiday decorating approach. In fact, other than the space-age, Fred Flinstone tree I snagged at an after-holiday sale last year in Paris (above)… More

Around these parts we're singing a new holiday song:

It's pretty catchy, let me tell you. If you want to join us, check out our fabulous DIY holiday decor roundup, and before you know it, you'll be humming along.
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I've told you about my collection of tiny deer, my surprising love of hot pink wool blankets, and my even more surprising need for glitzy hot pink Christmas decorations. Amazingly, The Purl Bee has combined those loves into one perfect winter project. If I had any knitting skills, my deer would be frolicking under these sweet hot pink and white trees as we speak.. More