Hi, Creative Friends-
The end of the year is here. New Year’s Eve can be a great time to create something special to say goodbye to 2022 and say hello to 2023.
Curious Cocktails: Usher in the new year by creating a festive cocktail. Try one of these NYE cocktails from Delish or keep it simple and create a Chambord Royale which is 4 parts champagne, 1/2 parts Chambord, and a black raspberry garnish. Raise your glass high and let’s say cheers to 2022 and 2023.
Smash Potatoes: If you are a bit like me, finding the right recipe to bring to a New Year’s Eve party can be overwhelming. Try this simple recipe for Ultra Crispy Smashed Potatoes from Recipe Tin Eats. Create these potatoes into a festive appetizer by adding cheese and bacon and hear everyone call 2023 the best year ever!
Party Popping: End the year with a fun DIY project and ring in the new year with a pop! Try creating these fun DIY New Year’s Eve Party Poppers from Make It Grateful. This festive DIY is a great way to get a creative crew together and celebrate New Year’s Eve showered in confetti!
Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on and how you will celebrate New Year’s Eve.
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xoxo,
Andra
Hi, Creative Friends-
It’s the final stretch of this holiday season. The last-minute making, shipping, and gifting are going on right now. We might need a few more ideas to check off the special people on our holiday list. So, let’s chat about…
Fast & Furious DIY: If you need a super cool creative gift for every kid at heart, try this adorable “Easy DIY Holiday Hot Wheels Ornaments” project. It’s a fast, fun, and joyful project that will warm the coldest of hearts this holiday.
Marshmallow Magic: Looking for a magical homemade gift that everyone will enjoy? Try this recipe for “Giant Holiday Marshmallows.” Whipping up a batch of these sweet clouds of heaven is time-consuming but watch as your gift recipients’ eyes light up at the sight of these magical culinary delights. To make the gifting even more special here is a FREE Downloadable Marshmallow Card too. Download it here, print and staple it to the bag or box of marshmallows. Then watch as these magical marshmallows bring joy and sweetness to everyone on your holiday gift list.
Shipping Is For The Birds: Did shipping a gift take longer than imagined? Is it hard to find a gift for that hard-to-please person on your list? Take a look at this beautiful “Partridge In A Pear Tree” digital download. This lovely partridge art can be purchased and then downloaded instantly! Take the digital download file to a local print shop, pick up a frame, drop the print in and wrap up this beautiful art for a gift with no shipping stress required. This Partridge In A Pear Tree digital download can even be used for gift tags, postcards, and beyond. This art will bring joy and happiness to everyone’s heart including yours!
Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on and what last-minute gifts you will give this season.
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xoxo,
Andra
Hi, Creative Friends-
The holidays are in full swing and if you are a bit like me, I find the holidays open our minds to the possibility of making something divine to share with loved ones. We don’t hold back from jumping into the kitchen to whip up a recipe, whether traditional or inspired. My grandma always made oceans of candy, fudge, divinity, chocolate-covered cherries, spritz cookies, caramels, and ginger cookies this time of year. She would wrap up her gifts on not-so-fancy paper plates, cover them with plastic wrap, top them with an old-fashioned red bow, and give each bundle to anyone and everyone who sprinkled her life with a bit of happiness. It was her gift, her joy, and her heart passed on through these little mounds of sugar. In the spirit of grandma, my love for baking, and as a thank you who read along here are…
Ginger Giants: These are hands down the best holiday cookie of all time. Ginger Giants are brimming with the level of spice that will warm every part of us from the toes to the nose. The candied ginger adds just a touch of heat that is immediately cooled down by sweet vanilla creamed frosting. There is joy and heart in every bite of these cookies!
Crazy Good Kolache: Legend has it Kolache cookies are from Poland. Filled with a jam-like center and wrapped in buttery dough, these cookies shine like tinsel on the Christmas tree. My recipe did in fact come from a long line of Polish grandmas but unfortunately, I have been sworn to keep the family recipe top secret. However, this Kolache Cookie recipe from The Spruce is also quite delicious. My little secret tip is to use this Solo Pastry Filling for the center as it will stay in the center while baking to make each cookie shine. If there is one cookie that has a heart, this is it!
Win With Sparkle: Back in 2007, I won the Chicago Tribune Holiday cookie contest and ended up on the front page of the Chicago Tribune with George W. Bush! Since then, the Chicago Tribune has published a “Holiday Cookies Recipe” book, and buried in the pages is my secret “Sparkly Oatmeal Cookie” recipe. These cookies are buttery, crisp and so delightful they will bring heart to any holiday gathering. To pass on the joy, wrap them up and gift them all to friends, family, and delivery people on the holiday list.
Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on and what cookies you will bake this holiday.
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xoxo,
Andra
Hi, Creative Friends-
The holidays are in full swing and it can be stressful to make this time of year grand. There are traditions to uphold, great food to make, presents to buy, and parties to conquer. Between coming up with ways to mark an occasion or finding the right gift, we might find ourselves firmly feeling stressed and haggard. So let’s talk about…
Bring On The Pom Poms: It’s festive sweater season and here is a simple DIY that can turn any existing cozy sweater into a fun project! The Easy DIY Pom Pom Holiday Sweater. It’s a simple project to keep the party going in person or virtually!
Cozy Cocoa: Is there anything that screams “The holidays are here!” more than a sweet cup of hot cocoa topped with a giant fluffy marshmallow? Create a fun DIY gift by grabbing a glass jar and mixing up a batch of hot chocolate powder with this Celebrating Sweets recipe (minus the milk.) Then whip up this recipe for “Giant Holiday Marshmallows.” Your gift recipient’s eyes will light up at the sight of these magical culinary delights. To make the gifting even more special here is a FREE Downloadable Marshmallow Card too. Download it here, print and staple it to the bag or box of marshmallows and attach it to a jar of the cocoa mix. Now gift this magical cocoa DIY and watch as this duo brings on sensational cozy joy!
Put A Bird On It: If you are looking to gift a special piece of art, take a look at this beautiful “Partridge In A Pear Tree” digital download. This lovely partridge art can be purchased and then downloaded instantly! Take the digital download file to a local print shop, pick up a frame, drop the print in and wrap up this beautiful art for a gift with no shipping stress required. Included in the digital download file, is the gift tag art and it’s a great way to create and decorate all the way to January and beyond. P.S. Another way to get creative is to add this art to this DIY Modern Wreath and make any front door dazzle for holiday guests!
Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on and what you will do to make the holidays easy and sensational!
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Keep going, creative friends!
xoxo,
Andra
Hi, Creative Friends-
It’s beginning to look like the holidays! Sweet, dreamy lights are being hung on eaves everywhere, crushed peppermint candy topped everything is magically appearing in local markets and like a snowstorm covering a landscape, we might be accumulating our holiday gift lists to give lovely tokens of affection to the people who are near to our hearts. So, let’s talk about…
Scoop Up McConnell’s: If you are looking for an extra special treat for that hard-to-please boss, uncle or friend send a big box of McConnell’s California-made ice cream shipped directly to their door. With creative seasonal flavors like Peppermint Stick, Reindeer Tracks, and Hot Honey Buttered Rum, gifting McConnell’s is bound to bring joy to everyone’s heart!
Marshmallow Magic: Looking for a magical homemade gift that everyone will enjoy? Try this recipe for “Giant Holiday Marshmallows.” Whipping up a batch of these sweet clouds of heaven is time-consuming but watch as your gift recipients’ eyes light up at the sight of these magical culinary delights. To make the gifting even more special here is a FREE Downloadable Marshmallow Card too. Download it here, print and staple it to the bag or box of marshmallows. Then watch as these magical marshmallows bring joy and sweetness to everyone on your holiday gift list.
Shipping Is For The Birds: If you are looking to gift a special piece of art, take a look at this beautiful “Partridge In A Pear Tree” digital download. This lovely partridge art can be purchased and then downloaded instantly! Take the digital download file to a local print shop, pick up a frame, drop the print in and wrap up this beautiful art for a gift with no shipping stress required. This Partridge In A Pear Tree digital download can even be used for gift tags, postcards, and beyond. This art will bring joy and happiness to everyone’s heart including yours when you don’t pay shipping costs!
Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on and what creative gifts will bring joy to everyone on your holiday list!
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xoxo,
Andra
Hi, Creative Friends-
It’s the final stretch of the holiday, thinking and doing. The last making, shipping, and gifting are going on right now. However, we might need a few more ideas to check off the special people on our holiday list. So, let’s chat about…
Modern Mistletoe Giveaway: To thank you for reading along and all your support, I’m giving away one “Modern Mistletoe” original watercolor. Everyone on this newsletter will be entered for a chance to win a beautiful one-of-a-kind “Modern Mistletoe” watercolor if you follow me on Instagram and tag a friend. You can find more information about the “Modern Mistletoe” Giveaway on Instagram.
Marshmallow Magic: Looking for a magical homemade gift that everyone will enjoy? Try this recipe for “Giant Holiday Marshmallows.” Whipping up a batch of these sweet clouds of heaven is time-consuming but watch as your gift recipients’ eyes light up at the sight of these magical culinary delights. To make the gifting even more special here is a FREE Downloadable Marshmallow Card too. Download it here, print and staple it to the bag or box of marshmallows. Then watch as these magical marshmallows bring joy and sweetness to everyone on your holiday gift list.
Shipping Is For The Birds: This season’s supply chain issues have caused shipping delays around the world. If you find yourself panicking as gift shipments are delayed, take a look at this beautiful “Partridge In A Pear Tree” digital download. This lovely partridge art can be purchased and then downloaded instantly! Take the digital download file to a local print shop, pick up a frame, drop the print in and wrap up this beautiful art for a gift with no shipping stress required. This Partridge In A Pear Tree digital download can even be used for gift tags, postcards, and beyond. This art will bring joy and happiness to everyone’s heart including yours!
Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on and what creative gifts will bring joy to everyone on your holiday list!
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xoxo,
Andra
Hi, Creative Friends-
Here we are. It’s peak holiday hustle time! Are you a bit like me and feeling frazzled by the holidays? This time of year can make us feel like we are in trudging along in a winter blizzard!
Speaking of the holidays, don’t forget to “Sign Up For the Create & Change Newsletter Here.” I will be doing a giveaway in December and everyone on the newsletter list will be entered to win a beautiful one-of-a-kind watercolor!
Now, let’s chat about how to…
Bring On The Pom Poms: It’s festive sweater season and here is a simple DIY that can turn any existing cozy sweater into a fun project! The Easy DIY Pom Pom Holiday Sweater. It’s a simple project to keep the party going whether in person or virtually!
Hot Chocolate Heaven: Is there anything that screams the holidays more than a sweet cup of hot cocoa topped with a big fluffy marshmallow? Make a pot of the richest and most decadent cup of hot chocolate with Molly Wilk’s Chocolat Chaud recipe. Then crown the cup of chocolate with a big batch of homemade marshmallows! Find a great tutorial here at “The Flavor Bender: How To Make Homemade Marshmallows.”
It’s A Wrap: After making a big pot of hot cocoa and while wearing the DIY Pom Pom sweater, wrap up some gifts with this sweet cozy "Owl’s Blizzard Wrapping Paper.” It’s a cute way to give creative cozy vibes to everyone on the holiday list!
Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on how you are getting cozy & creative this holiday.
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xoxo,
Andra
Hi, Creative Friends-
The Holidays are in full swing and if you are a bit like me can be hard to find a meaningful gift for everyone on the holiday list! Speaking of gifts, don’t forget to “Sign Up For the Create & Change Newsletter Here.” I will be doing a giveaway in December and everyone on the newsletter list will be entered to win a beautiful one-of-a-kind watercolor!
Now, let’s chat about…
Log On And Gift Away: Molly Wlik’s virtual pastry classes can help anyone learn the basics of French pastry! She teaches her classes from her apartment in Versailles, France, and the classes couldn’t be any sweeter! You can grab a gift certificate from her website or buy her amazing “French Pastry Made Easy” cookbook! I’m personally looking forward to the Bûche de Nöel cake class coming up in December. The gift of learning could never be so joyful or delicious!
Creative Curious: Do you have someone on your holiday list that wants to make and create but doesn’t know where to start? Try gifting a subscription to Skillshare, the online learning platform for all levels of creative curiosity. Skillshare provides short lessons on everything from watercolor to storytelling!
Wrap Up A Puzzle: Make brains happy this season by gifting a super cool jigsaw puzzle from Society 6 like this adorable “Season’s Eatings” or “Owl’s Holiday” artwork. Each supports an artist and can make anyone have a Happy Holiday!
Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on or what creative gift you will be giving this year.
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xoxo,
Andra
Happy Holidays, Friends!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, right?
Maybe not for everyone.
While some love this time of the year it can be overwhelming for others. If you are a bit like me, the holidays bring on a laundry list of things to do and more stuff to manage. It can make even the brightest of moods not so merry.
This year, I tried something new. I looked out for 5 good things this last week in the news and around me. Funny enough, I started to feel less Bah Humbug.!
If you are feeling a bit of the Holiday Blues, take a look at the 5 things below that made this last week a little brighter.
The eighth day of Hanukkah was on December 18th. Do you know the story of Hanukkah? You can read all about the story of Hanukkah here. It’s a beautiful story full of determination and miracles. Plus menorahs are a wonderful way to light up the darkness of winter!
This is such and easy and fun DIY! It solves the “I’ve got nothing fun or festive to wear for my holiday Zoom Call.”
A string of 900 cars at a Dairy Queen paid for each other’s meals! The Pay-It-Forward event lasted two days. Find the story here.
Sparkle your way right into the kitchen with this super easy holiday cookie recipe. It will be the one eaten first off any cookie plate. Find the recipe here.
The biggest snowstorm In years hit the East Coast last week blanketing NYC in buckets of snow! Although, even the snowmen wore masks and social distanced. See amazing photos of the NYC storm here at Time Out New York.
Well, friends, I hope these good stories bring you lots of cheer this week.
Stay safe and healthy and have a wonderful week!
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Hi, Friends-
Wow. How did the holidays sneak upon us? If you are a bit like me, you are thinking, “Is it already December?”
In my house, December means madness as I try to create my way through my holiday list.
There are days filled with peppermint cookie baking, dusting off vats full of glitter, ordering lux reams of paper, dashing to the store for pom poms, rummaging through the garage for bundles of wire, and creating, wrapping, taping, shipping all the way to January!
Things might be a bit different this year because of the pandemic, but one thing remains the same.
It’s a perfect time to create something special for someone special.
Let’s chat about 5 ways I can help you make your holiday week an easy one!
Yes, I am giving you my secret cookie recipe. It’s hands down the best winter treat that has ever crossed my lips or anyone who has tried this stellar cookie. Yes, it’s easy.
Here is an easy DIY that makes a beautiful addition to any holiday house or a terrific gift!
A great way to wrap up all the special gifts that need wrapping!
Why not give an art print as a gift? No in-person shopping required and it supports an artist!
This is the easiest and most festive DIY ever! You will need fun pom poms, safety pins, and a fluffy sweater. It’s the perfect Zoom Holiday Party attire!
Friends, let me know how the DIY projects go this week and I am wishing you the easiest holiday week ever!
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The holidays can be SO Jolly!
Until they’re NOT.
Like when we have a whole pipeline of fabulous holiday ideas ready to create only to have a nasty little virus take down one cute kiddo. After five days of wiping noses, doctor’s visits and the logistics of getting one kid to school while one is flat out in bed, I am finally back at my desk, trying to be jolly and ready to sooth my stress with some emotional holiday eating!
What’s a better way to pacify our festive fretting than this recipe for “Ginger Giants?” They are big, chewy, spicy, sweet and warm us like this two person Christmas sweater {affiliate link}. They might just be a slightly better brick of love than “Peppermint Molasses Superstars but either recipe is a delicious winter delight!
Serving: About 12 large cookies
3/4 packed cup dark brown sugar
1 cup softened unsalted butter
1 large egg
3/4 cup unsulphured molasses
2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 cup candied ginger
Vanilla Frosting
8 tablespoons butter softened
4 cups powdered sugar
4-5 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
a pinch of salt
Sweet Tooth Fairy Sprinkles {affiliate link} or more candied ginger for decorating (optional)
Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F and line cookie sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, cream together brown sugar and butter until creamy. Beat in the egg and molasses until light and creamy.
Step 2: Whisk together dry ingredients in a medium bowl then add them slowly to butter mixture.
Step 3: Use an ice cream scoop to drop the cookie dough onto prepared sheets 2 inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes and then switch positions of the baking sheets in the oven. Bake for another 10-12 minute or until set. Cookies should be firm and dull in texture in the middle when done.
Step 4: Cool on baking sheet for 3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 5: Prepare the frosting. With a mixer, whip the softened butter on high for 3 minutes. Turn off the mixer and add the powdered sugar. Combine until smooth. Add the cream, vanilla and salt. Whip until smooth.
Step 6: With a butter knife or an offset spatula, frost the cookies with one tablespoon frosting. Add sprinkles or a couple more pieces of candied ginger. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Enjoy the warm goodness and happy cookie making friends!
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Season’s Greetings, Friends,
What is it about the smell of evergreen that signals delightful and joyous holiday moments? There is something about bringing nature into our homes that feels celebratory and a wreath at our front door reveals our home is ready to soak in the happiness of now.
However, finding a wreath that does a job of shouting a warm holiday hello is hard to find.
Unless we create our own.
And it’s simple with just a few items. I call these my little minimal darlings as they are very easy to make with very few supplies.
Sprigs of evergreen and other various winter greens (I used greens I picked up at a local grocery store and snipped a few from my garden.)
26 gauge floral wire {affiliate link}
1 - 10”- 12” metal macrame ring or various sizes {affiliate link}
gardening shears {affiliate link}
decorative ribbon
Step 1: Place the macrame ring on a flat surface and plan out the floral design with the winter greens. Cut the greens as necessary to fit the design.
Step 2: Pick the greens that will go at the very back of the design and wind the floral wire around a bunch of greens. Place the bundle on the macrame ring and twist the wire around the ring securing the greens to the ring. Snip the wire when the bundle is secure.
Step 3: Bundle up the next group of greens and repeat until your wreath is complete.
Step 4: Tie a ribbon to the macrame ring and hang from the front door or wherever a little holiday spirit is needed.
Stand back and watch as your neighbors envy the beautiful, holiday hello adorning your front door or entryway.
Until tomorrow festive friends.
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Hello, Friends,
The holidays are full of delightful, surprising moments, like when we find sweet, sparkly greeting cards stuffed in the frozen grey corners of our mailbox. The clomping footsteps of our mail person trudging up our front steps this time of year, gives our hearts a little leap as we imagine sorting through the mismatch of insanely materialistic catalogs, giant depressing bills and finding if we are lucky, tucked in between the holiday chaos, crisp envelopes stuffed with heartfelt season’s greetings. When these crisp paper wonders appear, it’s like getting a free slice of peppermint chocolate cake on a cold winter day; unexpected, delightful, and warms more than our bellies during winter’s icy, dark moments.
These envelopes stuffed with love from everyone, everywhere, reminds us we aren’t alone in this journey called life. (Thank You, Prince)
To make our greetings even more special, let’s create our own one-of-a-kind cards.
And making cards has never been easier with a salad spinner.
Yes, a salad spinner!
This project is GREAT for kids but every kid at heart will enjoy the mystery of the salad spinner vortex too.
Salad spinner {affiliate link} (IKEA has $6 spinners.)
4.25” x 5.5'“ blank cards with envelopes {affiliate link} or I used PaperSource Scalloped A2 White cards.
Sax Liquid Washable Sparkle Watercolor Paint {affiliate link} (blue food coloring with glitter added in a squeeze bottle will work too.)
Alphabet Stamps {affiliate link}
Small stamp pads {affiliate link}
White card stock {affiliate link}
Small snowflake punch {affiliate link}
A glue stick
Step 1: Place a blank greeting card in the bottom of the salad spinner. Drop 3-5 drops of watercolor onto the card.
Step 2: Securely close the salad spinner lid. Give the salad spinner a whirl for about 30 seconds. Open the lid and see the cool design in action.
Step 2: Stamp a message on the card and punch out snowflakes out of the card stock. Glue on the snowflakes to the card.
Step 3: Write any personal message desired and send these winter delights out to everyone on your holiday list!
Lots of love and Swirling Season’s Greetings, Friends!
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Hi, Friends,
It’s the holidays.
There is stress eating to do, ridiculous white elephant gifts to buy, the overtly showboating holiday letter to write, and so much more on our never-ending holiday lists! Who has energy or time to drum up something festive to wear?
Maybe we are leaning toward wearing something simple and demure like this is holiday sweater: Cat-A-Palooza Holiday Sweater {affiliate link}
Or maybe the universe has been good to us and we would rather spend our holiday bonus at Goop on this “Skirt With Ducks?” It’s on sale for $375 down from $1,043! What a steal! Maybe you can get away with calling it “Seven Swans A Swimming Skirt?”
If both of the above options sound worse than fruitcake after a night of drinking tequila, I have a very simple, festive and downright darling solution. It won’t make you go blind with kitten power and it won’t break the bank.
It will cost us about $30 and we can get all the supplies at Target and online.
A New Day Eyelash Sweater (Target! I went up a size to leave room to stuff my belly with Big Peppermint Cookies. Yes, I do think about these things.)
1 pack Tinsel Pom Poms {affiliate link}
1 pack safety pins {affiliate link}
Step 1: Place the sweater on a flat surface and randomly pin the pom poms to the sweater from the back side. Alternate colors and sizes.
Or wear the sweater, look in the mirror, and pin the pom poms on the back side.
Step 2: Celebrate your festive look!
Happy Holidays Simple And Chic Friends!
Hey, Friends,
It's Giving Tuesday.
While I haven’t been posting much creative stuff lately, I have been spending my free time helping with something festive and fun; a Winter Craft Fair. When my darling, little children’s school was looking for a volunteer to help lead the Winter Craft Fair, I raised my hand.
After all, helping kids create cool, giftable stuff is super fun.
It's also a great way to make the holidays the most creative yet!
And giving time back to a community that gives so much is a great gift for all.
Speaking of communities, to give back to you, over the next few weeks, I will be sharing with you similar winter craft ideas for kids of all ages.
So, get your salad spinner ready, go rummage through the closet for the glitter, and fire up a hot glue gun because winter inspired crafts, that are going knock your mittens off, are coming your way.
Let’s start with something simple, one beautiful snowflake. Remember cutting these out when we were kids? The perfect little one-of-a-kind darlings are sure to make anyone feel special.
1 white 8” coffee flitter
Scissors
Step 1: Fold the coffee filter in half, and then keep folding 4 more times.
Step 2: While the coffee filter is folded, cut into and cut out small shapes from the coffee filter.
Step 3: Unfold and admire your one-of-a-kind snowflake. Use it to decorate the top of a gift. Maybe make a few more and create some festive garland to hang on the mantle? The possibilities are more endless than the effort needed to see a polar bear in a snowstorm!
My now 20-year-old nephew's snowflake popsicle ornament still hangs from the tree. He was just four or five years old when he gifted it to me wrapped in soft little green tissue paper and sprinkled white faux snow.
There is just something so special about snowflakes. They are so simple, so complicated and give so much over time.
Until tomorrow friends!
