Sparkle Bags and Sausage Pie

By the time our caravan pulls up on Christmas Eve, our scene is one of festive celebration laced with a bit of panic. We're down to the dwindling hours when the time to wrap every candle, napkin pack, and tin of cashews is upon us; procrastination is no longer an option. Our crew is big on stockings. It’s a concept that has expanded to include anything we can stuff inside a stretchy hanging sock, plus reindeer sparkle bags and hand-sewn recycled heirlooms filled with treats and treasures. Lucky for us, it’s also the land of eggnog and a tradition of sausage pie. With a refresh of Grandma's lessons in gift-wrapping, this is our corner of the world.

What kind of scene will you make? Whether you're in the warm sunshine or heading for holiday hibernation, we hope you pause for a few days of your own comfort and joy. Time to get cozy, create more calm, catch up, hang around the table, or heat things up by the fire (You can always mention the family’s football rivalry, that should get the sparks flying.).

By the time we tie the last bow, we’ll be ready to open my brother-in-law’s famous homemade chocolate-covered Oreo tin (with mint sprinkles) and pour a glass of wine. As you enjoy your traditions from the seat of your favorite oversized chair or a conversation on a sofa that’s hosted a lifetime of them, raise your glass—cheers to precious time with our small, crazy group of family and loved ones.