Monthly Archives: December 2011

The Ultra-Decked Halls

Posted on December 27, 2011 by marigold

Occupy the North Pole gingerbread figures   Several family members and I went to see the Gingerbread Houses at Le Parker Meridien Hotel this year for their second showing. Last year more bakeries were represented and overall, the quality was … Continue reading →

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Santa, Baby

Posted on December 19, 2011 by marigold

  In a nod to today’s world, I bought our Christmas tree online using Groupon. It was less expensive and a lot less stressful than the usual haggling on street corners and the tree is as advertised–well shaped and fresh, … Continue reading →

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A Girl’s Best Friend

Posted on December 12, 2011 by marigold

When it came to amassing diamonds (or rubies, emeralds or sapphires, ) Elizabeth Taylor didn’t fool around. Seeing her collection at Christie’s is simultaneously a tribute to her passion for “stuff”, (not just jewelry–also clothes, paintings, bags, shoes, Art Nouveau … Continue reading →

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Very Big Cheese

Posted on December 4, 2011 by marigold

In the town’s early years, the people of Grafton, VT raised sheep. Now Grafton—which dates back to before 1791– is a very pretty village where they make cheese that ranks among the best the state has to offer. Before the … Continue reading →

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