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What Happens When I Try to Decorate My Way into a Perfect Christmas …

Posted on December 22, 2025 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Every year I become briefly convinced that Christmas is a set design problem. That if the tree is tall enough, the lights are warm instead of “interrogation white,” the ribbon is wired and obedient, and the house smells like pine, … Continue reading →

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In Honour of Valentine’s Day … You Absolutely Do Not Have to Love Everyone!

Posted on February 13, 2025 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

EDIT!Because love is not always the answer. Upon reading this today I realized I might have been a bit more specific with exactly who you do not have to love. At least in my opinion. 1. You do not have … Continue reading →

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Cleaning Up the Mess of Christmas

Posted on January 3, 2025 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

This is that most wonderful time of year when we hear a lot of folks complaining about cleaning up the detritus of the holiday season. So much mess! So much work! No fun at all! Sure, taking down the tree … Continue reading →

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Christmas Décor – Do You Do It with Style or With Love?

Posted on December 6, 2024 by winesoakedramblings - The Blog of Vickie van Dyke

Many years ago I was invited to a very swanky Christmas party in Nashville. The neighbourhood was ritzy and the home was stunning. And then there was the Christmas tree. It was tall and full and merrily festooned. In orange … Continue reading →

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