Okay… maybe another one?!
I mean, hard to capture an ever-changing sunset with one photo.
So here’s a second one!!!

The final sunset of 2025.
We made it through another beautiful year.
And looking forward to another beautiful year to come.
Have fun tonight… and be safe!

HAPPY NEW YEAR’S EVE!!!

While the Elves might not be “Elfin’ on the Shelfin” anymore… they are enjoying a cozy night inside. As we get more snow tonight, looks like Eric’s elf is enjoying a warm cup… and his puppy is enjoying the fireplace! Both smart choices. Thanks for sharing Eric!

Christmas may be over… but I’m still enjoying people sharing their Christmas Tree collections (before they get packed away)!!! I can see my tree with the silver star that Ellen added this year. And I think I can also see a couple of my pal Cory McCrory’s in the same forest with the birds on top!!! Loving all the different shapes & styles… thanks for sharing Ellen!

Enjoying a quiet morning of saturated beauty… on display at Navy Pier with the Driehaus Collection of stained glass windows. The colors, composition & craftsmanship are all so impressive!

Christmas may be over…
but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate a “minty Saturday,” right???
Trying to clean & pack up some of the Holiday Home Show stuff.
But always looking for a little sweet pick-me-up treat while cleaning!!!

Looks like there was some yummy Christmas morning brunch happening down in central Illinois yesterday. Yummy monkey bread with fruit & coffee… all in some fun holiday pottery!!! Thanks for sharing your morning moments with us Allyn!

And just in case somebody didn’t want cheesecake yesterday… I also made a batch of Pumpkin Cake Bars. A childhood flashback from my Mom’s recipe! I mean… no such thing as too many desserts, right?!

Just a little something-something for our family Christmas get-together.
A little chocolate, a few cherries & a lot of cheesecake!
Homemade food always tastes better on handmade pottery!

Merry Christmas everyone… hope you’re enjoying your festivities today!