It’s amazing how a change in environment can make things look completely different. We curated our holiday decorations from decades of moving around, but looking at them now, you’d think we paid someone to decorate our home.
My wife has an incredible eye. She took the pieces we had and integrated them perfectly into the traditional architecture of this home.
It feels timeless, like it’s always been this way. I am really proud of the work she put in to create this atmosphere. She absolutely nailed it.
Then she made hot chocolate for me from scratch. She warmed up real milk, put in real chocolate, and served it to me in one of my favorite mugs. Yes, I know I am spoiled.
by Dale Stiles | on December 11, 2025