Hosting any gathering over the holidays can end up being more stress than expected. What sounded like a great idea initially, can end up being a lot of work for the hosts. For years I would plan get togethers and be so frantic and busy as my guests arrived, it hindered...

I meant to put these up earlier, but here’s a little taste of this year’s holiday décor.
 

My big challenge with my current apartment continues to be some of the unsightly fixtures and making due with things like a lack of fireplace. I guess that’s renting in the city....