Month: December 2013

Wandering

A Week of Wonderful

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One of the latest marketing campaigns I've heard is that the week between Christmas and New Year's is a "Week of Wonderful" (thank you Macy's...I think). Sure, the idea is that it's supposed to be a week filled with sale bargains and the perfect time to score all those gifts you didn't get over the… Continue reading A Week of Wonderful

The wassail bowl via lawhimsy
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Word Nerd : Wassail

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Here we come a-wassailing among the leaves so green; Here we come a-wandering, so fair to be seen. Love and joy come to you, and to you our wassail, too. And God bless you and send you a Happy New Year! And God bless you and send you a Happy New Year! Wassail ~ this… Continue reading Word Nerd : Wassail

Inglenook Word Nerd
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Word Nerd : Inglenook

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An inglenook is something a bit lost in more modern home design (especially here in the US), and yet, I find it to be such a charming addition. To be certain, an inglenook was a much needed and desired space when heating was done only by fireplace and later, when artificial heating was inadequate at… Continue reading Word Nerd : Inglenook