Billie's Folly

I seem to gravitate toward concepts that other cultures illuminate and decode so precisely.  So many translate well and relate to all of us.  I like the subtle nuance of the Japanese aesthetic.  And I appreciate the simple and straightforward lifestyle principles that Scandinavian countries embrace.  Here's my latest--and a perfect suggestion for the end of a sometimes hectic and exhausting holiday season.

You know you have a passion for Christmas when the first thing you think about when you look at a potential house—is where the tree(s) will go.  When planning my house, that was a major consideration.  And along with that, I had to determine where the outlets for the trees would go, and  then  have a light switch connected to those outlets so the tree lights could be turned on from a switch as you enter the room.  The (devil)/convenience is in the details!

It’s almost the end of the year and I’m cleaning up the scraps of thoughts  that have been collecting in the corners for a while.