
For those of us who are passionate about interior design and home decorating, the holidays are often a great time to feather our nests, thanks to the generous gifts of friends and family. What was your favorite holiday gift this year? Was it a
subscription to Domino?

For
Karen Spiegler, "'Twas the night before Christmas, when all thru the abode, only one creature was stirring, and she was cleaning the commode." OK, perhaps you won't be mopping this Christmas Eve, but I'm sure you've got something on the schedule tonight, whether you'll be entertaining guests, wrapping gifts, lounging by the fire, or baking some goodies for Santa. Tell me what you've got planned by commenting below!

I'm so envious of Craftster member Vertigoat's craft space. She
writes, "I've spent the last few days turning a pit of a room I could barely walk through the doorway of into a craftroom . .

One of my friends presented me with two forced paper white narcissus bulbs a few weeks ago. The bulbs had barely started to sprout, but they'd sunk down roots into the watery pebbles in their container. Then, a few days before our annual holiday party, the bulbs had a growth spurt, and sprouted delicate, white flowers for the party.

This weekend was a big craft push for me. I sewed pillows, aprons, and bags. I strained infused oils made from garden herbs and turned them into hand salve, and I also worked on some embroidery.