Every December the family makes a trip to NYC to see the lights and holiday decor it’s not a walk so much as a holiday ramble- we never quite know where it will take us! Glittering Midtown We start at Bergdorf Goodman, have a fabulous lunch overlooking Central Park, check out the jewelry. We then stroll… Read more »
Christmas Music: Do You Hear What I Hear (Over and Over) ? Christmas music is great for getting me in the mood for writing out cards, having people over, or baking with the kids. “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” is the most-played holiday song. Frankly I could go awhile without hearing it again THIS year. Right… Read more »
Holiday Cookie Exchange- I hear the phrase and just about burst! We all yearn for time to bake but the thought of scrambling to get everything together, find a quiet afternoon, and do so during the busiest season at the studio- it’s almost impossible. I enlisted the help of my marketing director and former professional baker to… Read more »
The Hartshorn Holiday Gift Guide: A List for all those Naughty OR Nice I’d love to say that everyone has been on super exemplary behavior all year but with the world in such a trying place (traffic jams, power-outages, rain induced floods) we can all lose our cool. The goal is- do better NEXT year… Read more »
A Hartshorn Thanksgiving is a jolly travelling, running, loving, and eating affair- much like yours I’m guessing. This Thanksgiving I’ve been looking for new things to be thankful for- one of those is the internet in general and Google in particular- did you know: In 1621 the first Thanksgiving was attended by 50 Pilgrims and 90… Read more »
Placecards, and why you should consider them. It was once explained to me that etiquette, far from being antiquated and dated, was actually a way for everyone to be comfortable in a social situation by laying out one set of rules so everyone knew what was expected of them. Put guests at ease and avoid confusion… Read more »
I think this holiday should be renamed Sidesgiving as the turkey takes just a wee bit of prep and then sits, relatively untended , in the oven for hours! Lets face it, when it comes to Thanksgiving, the sides have it! Whether you are cooking for family or friends it is always a scramble at… Read more »
Hostess gifts- something that someone you MAY not know well will like- at a price point that won’t wound the credit card. Why settle for ordinary when you can choose gifts that amaze! While it’s always lovely to arrive bearing a bottle of wine or home-baked goodie sometimes time or talent escapes you but there’s… Read more »
