Christmas Kickoff!!!

Though I’m far from finished, The Christmas Decorating Kickoff has begun. And I have several really good excuses to justify my actions. It’s getting darker earlier. I moved my chair [...]

Where Is KB?

I have the distinct feeling that the real Kara Beth is missing in action. The Kara Beth that I know and appreciate is the one who puts up her Christmas decorations in September and takes them [...]

Ugly Tree Take 2

My decorating is a process. It’s not the first time I’ve torn a tree apart and started over. One year I dismantled a tree three times. Not that I’m a perfectionist. It’s [...]

God’s Perfect Plan

Like nearly every decoration in my house, there is an object lesson just waiting to jump into a visitor’s understanding. This year, my hearth has a trio of large decorations. Behind my [...]

Still Learning

You’d think since I am old as dirt I’d be smarter by now. No such luck! Here’s how delusional I was during this Christmas decorating season. Yeah, I know. September is too [...]