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Holiday Hostess Gift Idea

I love being invited to someone’s house for dinner – especially when they say don’t bring a thing!  Of course, I would never dream of showing up empty handed.  A bottle of wine is always a welcomed hostess gift.  But wine bottles need a little dressing up during the holiday season. This made a lovely… Continue reading Holiday Hostess Gift Idea

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Wrapping Paper Alternative

With the holiday season fast approaching, are you looking for an alternative to purchasing gift wrap paper?  Try my trick and wrap your gifts in old maps.  I inherited my stash of maps from my grandfather’s home.  He had quite the collection of outdated maps.  Maps are practically free at second hand stores, estate sales… Continue reading Wrapping Paper Alternative