A blue and white Christmas inspiration board to start your week off on a peaceful note. China hutch photo from Veranda by Max Kim-Bee; blue and white ornaments; window box + wreath from Martha Stewart; monogrammed napkin from Carolyne Roehm; ginger jar centerpiece; mini angel food cake from Martha Stewart Weddings; vintage napkin rings from Southern Living; blue and white present from Carolyne Roehm; blue and white china tablescape from Traditional Home P.S. More Christmas boards: cherry + sky, icy blue + gold, and soft pastels

My hand-lettered cupcake flags are always completely customizable, but sometimes I like to whip up something special to show the possibilities. I just listed two sets especially for Christmas, and thought you might like to see! The first is oh so classic in red and green. The second is colorful and fun in blue, turquoise, pink, and red orange! All sets (plus holiday stripe drink stirrers!) are available in my shop! Now for the hilarious part. My little helper was patiently watching from the sidelines while I photographed these goodies. After about a half an hour, though, she just couldn’t stand it anymore! She spent the rest of the photo session on the other side of the guest room door, grumpy. Aaaaand I’ll just take this one, thankyouverymuch

Hello, my friends! A most happy New Year to you! I had a wonderful holiday, but I missed you all very much while I was away. Here’s a little peek at the last week or so – my New England Christmas and NYC New Year’s Eve, including but not limited to cozy slippers and new pajamas, the debut of some of our wedding silver at Christmas Day dinner, my first raw oyster, and a sparkly NYE chandelier. P.S. I’m not sure why I resisted Instagram for so long, but I finally succumbed. It is perfect for sharing small glimpses, isn’t it

Wishing you ALL the joy and peace of our Lord, today, tomorrow, and every day. Merry, merry Christmas!! P.S. I will be enjoying time with family and friends next week, so I will see you in the new year! So much goodness in store! Photo c/o Joni Niemela