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2024 Book Club

2024 CCL Book Club, Please join us.

THE BEGINNING IDEA OF A CCL BOOK CLUB What I said two years ago about a CCL Book Club, “Starting a Book Club has been calling to me for a few years. In 2021, I asked if anyone was interested, and a few of you said “Yes”. But I didn’t jump in – honestly, a bit of overwhelm jumped into my head. I couldn’t decide which books to read. So the idea has been swirling around for a year, yodeling at me. ... View Post

setting a holiday table

Setting a Holiday Table

20+ Ideas for Linens, Dishes, and Centerpieces Thoughts on Furniture, Dishes, and Centerpieces when Setting the Holiday Table A beautifully set table doesn't have to be all matching dishes, a flower shop centerpiece, and pristine white linens. Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, and Christmas are our holidays for and with our family, friends, and style. Holidays are about enjoying life and being ... View Post

Let’s gather together; a multi-functional dining area

The four essential elements needed for a multi-functional space The Dining Room isn’t one of those rooms you always use. But venturing into the holiday season, it is a room I am always grateful I have in my house. Besides being a designated eating area, it can be a multi-functional room. I have long admired formal dining rooms.  Undeniably, all the different styles and eras of the ... View Post

Entryway and Hall

Reimagine Your Entryway & Hall with Personal Style

I'd like to introduce you to their beautiful, functional importance. Create an entrance. Make a warm welcome. Inject beautiful function. The entry is an underappreciated space that sets the tone, the vibe, and the feeling you want to evoke throughout your home. Let's put some thought into the design of a beautiful entryway. One that functions well while celebrating its occupant's personality ... View Post

reveling in magic

Reveling in Magic, Whimsy, and Play: 20+ Ways to Enjoy October and Halloween

Invitation to slow down and weave play, creativity, and small joys into everyday life. There’s something about October that makes the world feel a little softer — and a little more alive. The air turns crisp, the light grows golden, and suddenly the familiar becomes enchanting. A walk through the neighborhood feels like a small adventure, and even ordinary evenings seem to hold a hint of ... View Post

October's Loving the Ordinary List

October’s Loving the Ordinary List

Small, simple joys to savor the season There’s a line by Heather A. Stillufsen that I always return to in October: “Autumn — the season that teaches us that change can be beautiful.” I think of that often when the first cold mornings arrive. They’re the kind that call for a sweater even if the afternoon sun still lingers warm. It’s a shift that’s easy to miss — the one that reminds us ... View Post

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