Wishing Soliders a Merry Christmas

If you are looking for something nice to do this holiday season go to www.letssaythanks.com and send a solider a christmas card. It is so simple everyone needs to do it. We need to say thank you for those fighting for our country and wishing them a smile during this holiday season while they are away from family and friends. Send a wish!

Also, thank you for those who came to our first holiday party! It was fun and I am excited to open again next Thursday from 2-5pm - note the time has changed.

Have a lovely night! Stay warm in this COLD weather!

First Winter Storm

If you live in the midwest you are probably experiencing a snow storm-our first big storm of the winter. Northern MI got up to 11 inches just over night and it is still blowing and snowing. It is not a good day to be traveling...cuddle up in your home and enjoy the snowy weather from inside. Make a hot cup of tea or hot cocoa, start wrapping your Christmas gifts, or watch a holiday movie. It's a great day to get your oven going and bake Christmas cookies and other sweets for loved ones.
Happy snow day and make the most of it!

PS - Little Luxuries holiday party is tomorrow from 3-6pm - stop by!

Santa's Workshop

After a great weekend with family and friends in my hometown, it is time to start thinking about gifts for loved ones and how to keep it inexpensive. Check out Martha Stewart's Holiday Section. She has nearly 60 different homemade ideas for you. I loved this idea of the photo shown above - Japanese-Motif Soaps. I love soaps, great smelling soaps and with these you can buy your favorite white bar of soap and then add the beautiful decal to it - your guests will be so impressed with you! They make a great gift too! Take a look if you have time, you will be excited about making your gifts this holiday season!

Christmas Weekend on Mackinac

This is not the most clear photo of Christmast time on Mackinac, but this weekend is the kick off for the holiday season! The annual Christmas Bazaar begins Saturday with great food and great gifts! This evening is the lighting of the tree. With being hit by some snow through the night it is going to be a wonderful weekend! Doud's Market is open 8am-6pm today and Sat. & Sun. 10am-3pm. Come join the fun this weekend! There will also be live entertainment at the Mustang Lounge and the Irish Pub. Check out www.mackinacisland.org for more info.

Happy Holidays!

Happy December!

Hello December and happy holidays! Little Luxuries will be opening for a couple of days this month. Mark your calendars! THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10TH, OUR FIRST CHRISTMAS PARTY WILL BE FROM 3-6PM. There will be cocktails and sweets and of course great stocking stuffers, gifts for her, and you! Everything is 50% OFF.

Also, DECEMBER 17TH, 18TH & 20th we will be open from 11-3pm. If you can't get to Mackinac Island then please feel free to give me a call at 989.292.0558 and we may have what you are looking for. Have a lovely first of December day :)

Goodbye November

We are saying goodbye to November and hello to December - the time for Christmas music, decorations, shopping, baking, and family gatherings. For some, it is the most wonderful time of the year! To help make your holiday shopping easier check out Coupon Cabin to get great deals at popular department stores.
Happy shopping and finding great deals!

Mexico

I promised I would share photos from our trip to Mexico. So here are a few. The vacation was very relaxing and exactly what we needed after a very busy 10 months. Enjoy -


I spent every day in the pool. It was the best! It was so warm you had to keep cooling off so the pool was perfect. :)

We had a great dinner at a nearby authentic mexican restaurant. It was the perfect dinner to end a great vacation!

Along the beach we came across an outdoor massage place. For only $20 it was a wonderful massage and well worth it!

While taking a walk through town we came across a local jewelry market. I loved it! So many different pieces of jewelry and very inexpensive!

Our second night in Mexico we grilled out on the roof of our condo.

Leaving the harbor to go deep sea fishing.

A local fish market. Men fish through the night and come in first thing in the morning where women help clean and sell the fish.

Walking along the beach. The beach was busier in the mornings because it would get so hot later in the day.

One of the gorgeous sunsets we watched every evening from the top of our condo.