Storing Linens
A few months ago I had a dear friend come for a visit.  We travel to see each other every year.  Either she comes to DC or I travel to her ...
We have been away for a few days for the Christmas break, but I wanted to share with you the blooming Paperwhites since we have spent so mu...
We Have Paperwhites
A Second Flower on the Amaryllis
I am so pleased with how the Amaryllis has done this year.  In past years I have had success, but never like this. I shared the origin...
This year for Christmas decoration I have gone with a blue and silver theme.  It all originated when I bought the garland with the blue and...
A Blue and Silver Theme for this Christmas Season
A New Boxwood Wreath for the Door
I think it is safe to say at this point that I am a huge fan of boxwood.  They were proliferate in the landscape at Crest Avenue and I have...
Today's post will likely be the shortest post in the history of AHWJN.  It is a picture of our blooming "Christmas Cactus". ...
The Christmas Cactus that was Part of Another Christmas Cactus
The Amaryllis Bloomed
I realize we have been rather "stuck" on the topic of the Christmas bulb planting, but I have news to share that I think you will...
I thought I would give you an update on the Amaryllis and Paperwhites from last weeks post.  By the time I made that post last week, these ...
An UPDATE on the Amaryllis and Paperwhites
We Planted White Amaryllis and Paperwhites
I plant Paperwhites every year.  I do not always plant Amaryllis, but this year I decided to go outside of tradition.  Some years I have be...
I have started preparing the apartment for Christmas.  I will likely keep my guest list to a minimum this year.  I may have one or two smal...
Preparing for Christmas Entertaining

A Topiary on the Dresser

I bought this rattan candle holder several years ago, I believe from World Market.  It was an impulse buy.  I was not shopping for rattan ca...

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