Many of you know that 320 Sycamore is not my address. It is the address of the Granville house from my favorite movie, It’s a Wonderful Life. So what is it about this movie? Why do I love it so much? A friend was asking me and it gave me a good chance to think about it.

I can’t even tell you how my heart flip flops every time that opening bell comes on, the orchestral Buffalo Gals music starts,

love this Let it Snow sign at Blooming Homestead:

I love candles, I really do. The coziness, the light, the smell. But they scare me because I’m forgetful and leave them burning. And I don’t want our house burned down.

I want to show you how to make the easiest pillows ever -- these are the ones on the front porch in the Christmas home tour. They are made out of dishcloths! These were at TJ Maxx, a pack of 2 was $4.99. Gather your dishcloths, some filling (if you have an old pillow that’s flat or worn, just rip it open), and some heat ‘n bond and an iron. Of course you could sew, but you know I  avoid that whenever possible.