A Few Words About Yellow Snow

Detail from a lovely traditional Christmas card I got recently. You really have to wonder if that big patch of yellow snow was in the original art. Yes, I know it's supposed to be the golden glow in the window reflected on the snow, but that's not how it reads. Looks like either the toy shop or a large dog has a plumbing problem.

Or maybe I've just been spending too much time here.

Season's greetings to all!

Festive Fashion Tips

December is here again and with it the burning question WTF do I wear to (insert name of event here)?

Holiday partywear need not be expensive. For one thing, there is always something sparkly at your neighborhood thrift shop or vintage clothing store.

Do your research. Check out the windows at the mall for inspiration and a good idea of this season's look. Using this as a guide, you can find something that expresses your personal style, be it classic, edgy or eccentric. For example, there are a lot of 80s inspired looks this season. One of my best finds this season was an asymmetrical batwing top in black and grey stripes embellished with black crystals on the clearance rack at a high-end consignment store.

Of course, if you're a sewer, knitter or crafter, holiday parties are a great opportunity to show off your skills. One of my favourite sweaters is a sparkly purple bolero I knitted from a 1956 pattern.

Now, if only there was some way to make your own pantyhose ...