The sound of bells around Christmas evokes feelings of happiness and peacefulness for me. One of my favorite holiday songs is “The Carol of the Bells.” When I saw these bell ornaments, I was immediately drawn to them. I really like the contrast of the deep blue and white, and the detail of the lace pattern.
So we all saw that Raymond had fun chowing down on frites and gaufres while in Brussels, Belgium. Where else in the world do you think Raymond travelled to?
If you guessed India, you would be correct! Raymond spent some time in northern India, and one of the cities he visited was Agra, home of the Taj Mahal. Unfortunately, reindeer are not allowed in the Taj Mahal 🙁
Raymond still had fun though—riding in auto rickshaws, checking out the marble shops, and visiting Agra Fort. And while the Agra Fort is beautiful and interesting in its own right, one of the best things about it is that you can see the Taj Mahal from there, just 2.5km up the Yamuna River.
Raymond at Agra Fort, taking a break from the Indian sun in the shade. [Spot the Taj?]
Where else do you think Raymond went this year? Stay tuned to find out! 🙂
One of my favourite things to do during the holidays is bake—be it plum-nut cake, cranberry bread, or batches upon batches of cookies. Warming the house with scents of nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla puts anyone in a festive mood. Sharing all of my baked goodies with loved ones and seeing how much they enjoy the treats makes all of my culinary effort especially worthwhile. These sweet Christmas Baking Tags are the perfect way to let the lucky recipients know that your baked goods were homemade with love.
Looking for some Christmas recipes to make for your friends and family? Check out the 1,200 recipes in Mrs. Claus’ Cookbook!
I love the rich colors of the sterling, brass, and copper of this ring. The metals have been soldered, hammered, woven and polished creating a finished look that is fashionable and edgy.
If you know me for more than 5 minutes, you quickly learn that I LOVE basset hounds—their floppy ears, droopy faces, sniffing noses, and sweet dispositions. So this skiing basset hound Christmas card immediately put a smile on my face, and I’m sure it would make any recipient smile.
