At this time of the year in many parts of North America the snow blankets the earth. It brings with it a quiet and peacefulness. The rough ground, pavement, and cluttered spaces become serenely covered in a white sparkling expanse...

Christmas Eve, the stockings are hung and gifts are wrapped under the tree. Lights twinkling and eyes sparkling, cookies and milk by the fireplace. Living in a hundred and seventy five year old house Santa has many choices of fireplaces....

The purse, it is a necessity but oh so much more, the inside may hold those necessary items but the outside style makes the statement. Color, shape, design, style, there are so many choices! The clutch is a personal favorite,...