Christmas Eve dinner at our house has been a family tradition for 40 years. This year there were 28 of us, including 7 under the age of six. For as many Christmases as I can remember, there's been a mad dash to get ready, no matter how far in advance preparations commence. It seems Jim…
Category: Handmade
Holiday Gift Guide 2014 – Part IV
Bowood Farms is a magical place to visit at this time of year…or anytime for that matter. Katherine McPheeters. buyer for the family-run business, was eager to show me a few of the many gift ideas Bowood has to offer. Vintage-looking ornaments are "reimagined" by a midwest artist using his cache of antique ornaments as…
Snapshots from Saturday’s Holiday Events – Part I
There was something for everyone Saturday as the Holiday Season was officially launched in the CWE with a day of festivities at the 10th Annual Holiday on the Plaza and 5th Annual Window Walk. The activities, coordinated by the Community Improvement District and the Maryland Plaza organization, provided just the lift needed to get into…