As The Bird Feathers Her Nest the Decorating article

Collecting and displaying bird-inspired motifs and accent and accessories in decor. Basic instructions for carving a bird from wood. Includes a list of seeds and other foods to attract birds.

Holding Christmas In Their Hands the Hearth article

Pattern and instructions for creating a pull-string jumping jack, painted glass ball, and angel ornament.

Milwaukee Mitbringsel the Kitchen article

Recipes for creating traditional Austrian and German confections including Vienesse Madelines, Leckerli, Zimitsterne, and Schnecken. Includes instructions for cookie decorating.

Sweet Strains From Heaven the Music article

Bookbinding instructions for creating a simple book of carols.

Gathering Christmas the Garden article

Recipes for three different potpourris and ideas for wrapping and giving them as Christmas gifts. Instructions for creating a paper potpourri sachet

For The Birds Of Winter the Workshop article

Instructions for creating a free-standing and a window sill bird feeder.

A Betsy-Tacy Countdown To Christmas the Bookshelf article

Christmas reading advent taken from the Betsy-Tacy series.

Every Child Owns Christmas the Lead article

Christmas belongs to magic, to beauty, and to the most beautiful and magical among us: To the children.

Living Richly Without Being Rich the Attic article

The Perfect Christmas the Writer's Garret article

A Christmas, filled with plans and the unexpected, becomes the basis for all the best in all the rest.