MARIETTE'S BACK TO BASICS

Yes, the year is getting thinner and we all are preparing for Christmas 2022. May this 4th Advent week lead us towards a REAL CHRISTMAS Far ...

For years while living in the US we have been enjoying the authentic German Marzipan Stollen, an over 500 year old Christmas tradition. We b...

Out comes of course our favorite wreath with Silver Christmas Balls and Angel... LOVE the Silver Angel especially! Love this quote: 'If ...

 As time is passing quite fast—may I wish you worldwide:  a MEANINGFUL 3rd Advent Week! This is a time for burning our fire place and for l...

  When on Sunday, October 4, we drove to Bryson City, North Carolina for riding the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, we passed the Blue Ridg...

We are having some really DARK & RAINY days before Christmas, complete with THUNDER! Not easy for making any photos... Around 4:...

Inspired by the  French Countryside ,  nostalgic home décor items by  Comptoir de Famille . Needless to say that I feel fortunate for...

My dear friend Mariëlle, from The Netherlands, did stay with us from May 2 till May 9. A brief vacation for her, but she had to be back at...

Showing you our present wreath with Silver Ball Ornaments. Angels, Cherubs and Candles are sheer magic don't you agree? This ...

Finally it is again December 24, and Christmas Eve... Soon to be Christmas Day! Wishing you all, the world over, a Merry Christmas 2014...