Fickle Food

Well, it didn’t sound like much when I first committed to write a post every day of November…a post a day? That’s a breeze! Unfortunately, November turned out to be an incredibly busy month–one of my busiest this year! And when I’m really tired I’m pretty much brain dead, so some of them may not [...]

Ann over at Sharp Spiels is having a contest! And you know I LOVE contests…The winner of Holiday Goodness Giveaway will receive a $20. gift certificate to Becky Sharp Designs! So check it out!

Hiding a pickle ornament on the Christmas tree is supposedly an old German tradition. The story goes that the first child to find it gets an extra gift. Some say it’s a just a charming myth, but either way, the Inge Legendary Christmas Pickle ornament is awfully cute and I happen to REALLY like dill [...]

I remember getting teary-eyed the first time I saw the famous Blue Marble photo of Earth taken by the crew of the Apollo 17 back in 1972, as they sped away from our planet. Looking at our Earth from such a great distance I’m sure it’s hard to imagine all the suffering and strife going [...]

Have you ever bought your kids a great gift, spent a ton of money, only to find they are having more fun with the box it came in? Finally someone has figured kids out! House 1 is made of white cardboard, has door and window openings and kids can decorate it any way they like! [...]

These Personalized stoneware Crocks are hand-made in Pennsylvania and are decorated with the traditional marriage tulip…what a great wedding or anniversary gift! Crocks are available in blue or green and are 6.5″ wide x 8″ tall.

Businessmen usually don’t have many ways to personalize their attire or make a fashion statement. You have a suit, you have a tie, and you can only go so far with a tie. But check out these cuff links! The two realistically modelled bees are hand painted with yellow and black enamel and sterling silver. [...]

Does the thought of a white Christmas give you nightmares? Prefer sand in your crack to frost on your nose? These Personalized Tropical/Nautical/Beach themed Christmas Cards may be just what you’ve been looking for. These gorgeous original watercolor artworks are done by artist Michelle Mospens. The front of the card reads: “Warmest Wishes” The inside [...]

I am seriously unwell. Queasy tummy is grumbling ominously, my head aches, knees are weak. I am supposed to go work in Eldorado tomorrow. Whoa, the room is spinning… A pipe burst in house in Eldorado and we need to go survey and correct damage…(urp…threw up a little in mouth). What the hell is that [...]

I’m such a sucker, I always fall for the underdog! Remember the tree in little Cindy Lou Who’s house? The one the Grinch so rudely shoved up the chimney? This Authentic Whoville Tree was based on the famous illustration from “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. The tree is almost 23″ tall and comes with a [...]