Lucia Day is celebrated each year on December 13 throughout Scandinavia. It is a fascinating mix of facts and myths surrounding a young woman from Syracuse, Italy whose life and death in the 3rd century lead eventually to her sainthood. The traditions inspired by Saint Lucia have been especially embraced by Swedes and there are […]
Christmas Decorating
My Father’s Christmas Village
Every year, once the last of the Thanksgiving dishes have been cleared from the dining room table and family has gone home, my father transforms its surface into a Christmas Wonderland. I think some of my WanderShopping genes definitely came from my dad. As a child, I would regularly spend weekend mornings with him scouring […]
Christmas Inspirations from Southern Exposure Herb Farm
One of my favorite places to get Christmas decorating inspirations is to visit Southern Exposure Herb Farm. Since 1992, women all over mid-Michigan have been sharing their growing affection for Southern Exposure with sisters and girlfriends and today is my turn to share with you this amazing destination. Owners Scott Stokes and Curtis Whitaker offer […]