We had a lovely family Christmas – we call it our Swiss Christmas. We started out with a big breakfast and a walk. Claire and I did some baking. I set the table with my favorite table linens (Vera Neumann). And Brian made some delicious fondue. Next year this room will be painted green. Stay…

Here are the girls and Brian at the Stuttgart Christmas market. We bought those stuffed animals for them and they were so happy. Those were the days… when it was so easy to make them giddy and excited. 

Brian has been traveling to Boulder, Colorado lately. He sent me this photo of the Hotel Boulderado where he has been staying. We stayed there many years ago and it was so charming. Wish I could go with him on these work trips. I finished this scarf for Brian. Need to get a photo of…

What is it about holiday decorations – why do we do it? It seems so silly to get out a bunch of trinkets each year. Silly to place useless items around the house just to clutter up the space. And then we have to pack it all up at the end of the season and…

We've gotten a little snow and it was very windy today. We all needed a piping hot cup of cocoa when we got home.

Zooming in and focusing on some winter flowers at the Chicago Botanic Garden.

Cinnamon, ginger, cloves and pepper – those are the essential ingredients for a gingerbread party. Also a little frosting and patience. Add some good friends. And if the party is interrupted by a BeReal moment all the better. Mmmm a gingerbread party smells so good!

Our annul trip to the Lightscape exhibit at the Chicago Botanic Garden was lots of fun.