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This photo essay takes you on a journey through the captivating world of nighttime photography, showcasing the vibrant colors of the festive season. With a focus on reds and greens, we'll delve into the magic of winter's hues, capturing the perfect blend of color and atmosphere. Whether you're a photography enthusiast or simply a lover of the season, this essay will transport you to a winter wonderland. With expert tips and stunning visuals, let's explore the art of nighttime photography and the magic of the festive season.

Welcome to the Sunday Stills Monthly Colour Challenge This month Terri has chosen the festive colours of red and green, and those colours abound in nature… as well as in the home at this time…

Join me for the red and green color challenge and a look at JOY during week three of Advent.

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When he was seven years old, my great grandpa, Denzil (AKA Dutch), wrote a letter to Santa that was published in the Chronicle Tribune (Marion, Indiana) on December 23. Thanks to the work of one of th...

Incorporating the art of giving into your holiday celebrations can be a refreshing change from the usual commercialism. By focusing on meaningful gifts and gestures, you can create a more authentic and memorable experience for your loved ones. Our latest blog post shares expert advice on how to give from the heart and find the perfect balance between art and commerce.

Leading up to Christmas I am going to share some of my memories from over the years, some favourite food and drinks, plus some music you might enjoy.  To get you in the Christmas mood..whilst many …

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Incorporating the art of giving into your holiday celebrations can be a refreshing change from the usual commercialism. By focusing on meaningful gifts and gestures, you can create a more authentic and memorable experience for your loved ones. Our latest blog post shares expert advice on how to give from the heart and find the perfect balance between art and commerce.

Incorporating the art of giving into your holiday celebrations can be a refreshing change from the usual commercialism. By focusing on meaningful gifts and gestures, you can create a more authentic and memorable experience for your loved ones. Our latest blog post shares expert advice on how to give from the heart and find the perfect balance between art and commerce.

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"It's better to give than to receive." This idea goes back to biblical times,and it's one we can all support. For, in the giving, we are also receiving the pleasure of knowing we've made someone's day a little brighter. Win-win, yes? The commercialization of Christmas (and other holidays) has become ridiculous, wouldn’t you say? People strive to find bigger, more expensive gifts and load their credit cards to the breaking point. Come January, when the bills roll in, they’ve probably forgotten all they spent and keel over in shock! No wonder it’s such a miserable month.

Welcome to the round up of posts you might have missed this week on Smorgasbord. I hope you are all beginning to enjoy the run up to Christmas. I am avoiding buying some of the festive treats until…

It’s here! A lovely collection of syllabic verse, written by contributors dedicated to weaving poetry. I’m proud to be a part of this elite group. Thank you, Colleen Chesebro, and Robbi…

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Holiday storytelling and Norway Balestrand travel. Guest Kana Smith explores why novelists and readers write in their books. Join the debate! #WritingCommunity #BookLovers #NorwayTravel #CircusVarg…

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Many of us have traditions we follow every year, and today, I'm sharing some of mine. 🌍 Not exactly conventional, as neither hubby nor I have family here, but we enjoy our rituals, nonetheless. 💕🐾 It's that time of year again (SO SOON?! 😲) when thoughts turn to decorating 🎄, gifting 🎁, eating 🍽️, drinking🍾, and general merry making 🥳. Not to mention, movies!📺 Are you ready? 🎉 FROM DAZZLING DECORATIONS 🎄✨ TO TASTY TREATS 🍽️🍾 TO MOVIE MARATHONS! 📺🍿 #MusicMonday #4M 🎶 #WordlessWednesday 📷 #dogladysden #HolidayTraditions (Click on images to view original size and read the captions.)

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Welcome to the round up of posts you might have missed this week on Smorgasbord. I hope you had a great week and for those who were celebrating Thanksgiving it was all you could wish for.   This wa…