by Jennifer | Dec 12, 2013 | Uncategorized
In this season of partygiving and -going, I happened across a charming story taken from Mama’s Bank Account, Kathryn Forbes’ sweet memoir of growing up with her Norwegian parents in early 20th century San Francisco. (You might remember the stage-play or...
by Jennifer | Dec 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
Another fine Advent hymn, performed by St. John’s Choir of Cambridge. The tune is unfamiliar to me, but I like it. The text is by Charles Wesley.
by Jennifer | Dec 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
Are you aching for an opportunity to trot out your Lady Mary drop-waist dress, your Carson-like encyclopedic knowledge of etiquette, or your Lady Violet zingers? Try throwing a Downton Abbey dinner party! Go here for some inspiration. Here are a few additional...
by Jennifer | Dec 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
We make jokes at our house every Thanksgiving and Christmas, because along with all the yummy homemade-from-scratch dishes, my husband wants his cranberry sauce served straight from the can “just like Mom used to make.” The gelatinous sauce must show the...
by Jennifer | Dec 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
Planning a Christmas or other holiday party? Here’s some Sparkling Vintage advice which will prove helpful in the extreme should you be hiring waiters and ladies’ maids and have “at least” four rooms at your disposal in which to entertain your...
