Valentine’s Day is for lovers, friends, and families, including furry ones. Popped into a local Homegoods store today to check out what’s available for the holiday. The mix of red, yellow, and pink colors made me happy so I snapped images of what I liked to use as a little visual post. A kickoff to more as we move towards the month of February. [envira-gallery id=’7217′] [envira-gallery id=’7227′] [envira-gallery id=’7232′] I have yet to understand the appeal of the gnomes in all seasonal decorations? Can anyone explain why? When did they start mixing in with every holiday and who’s buying them? Curious.
Each week of 2021 I am going to do my best to record what positive things happen each week. We all want to have a better year then 2020. Let’s hope for change in the world. You can find negative news without much effort and I am trying to focus on the happier things to boost my days. These are my five things from the last week, and I encourage you to find the things that make you happy. Our mental health is so essential now more than ever. This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, Poe in Wonderland will earn a small commission for the referral at no cost to you. [envira-gallery id=’7140′] Nicoletta Ceccoli creates beautifully subtle illustrations you see most often as tarot cards, however, they are limited edition prints available for sale and books as well. Her surrealistic images…
Five good things in our lives are what I am committing to remember about each week in 2021. The past year has been a difficult one world-wide. There’s a lot of negative news and you can dwell on it. I am going to try to celebrate little things even more than I normally would. Practice seeking the good news in life. So, I am sharing my five joys from last week, and I hope you’ll share yours too. Celebrated my mom’s birthday with a seafood lunch and a chocolate fudge cake. We celebrate birthdays in our family with the meal of their choice, cake, candles, a balloon, and singing. No balloons at the moment but always with the Happy Birthday song, whether you’re a toddler or 90 you have to sing it. It’s tradition. Photo: Image by Sabrina St. from Pixabay Donated 3 items to a Buy Nothing group in…
Buffy the Vampire Slayer remains one of my two most favorite tv shows of all time. Joss Whedon’s show started it all and was innovative in its day. Before DVRs, iTunes, Netflix, etc., there was Buffy. A show about a blonde teenage girl who was born to fight monsters, especially vampires. Whedon came up with the concept because he was annoyed by the movies where the girl running from the killer ALWAYS trips and gets killed. He wanted the girl to rise up and be the one who slayed the monsters – the one they feared. The show started as a movie with Kristy Swanson and Luke Perry in 1992, and it was the first movie I ever went to by myself. I HAD to see it. It was a revelation for someone raised on fairy tales, Poe, Carroll, and Dracula. I was obsessed. This post contains affiliate links. If…
Christmas lights are one of the most enjoyable sights to see every year. Our family likes getting in the car after dinner and checking out our favorite displays and finding new ones. There are great neighborhood displays around Atlanta that thrill visitors every year and often take donations for non-profits like the Make A Wish foundation. A single-family or multiple ones get together to decorate their yards and share the holiday spirit. Below are some top ones around Atlanta and in surrounding counties. We found even more light displays that we’ll feature in another post. Holiday lights are a way to bring joy to your life so we hope you visit these neighborhoods! Please make sure you check their websites and Facebook pages before venturing out to make sure weather hasn’t affected their display hours. Smoke Rise and Stone Mountain A Whole Lot of ChristmasFor more than 25 years, this family has…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! If you’re like me, I love searching for unique gifts for family and friends. Tailoring it to their interests and watching them exclaim with delight when they open their gifts is the best. I love presents for me, but even more so for others. I’ve teamed up with Etsy.com to curate a gift guide for you this holiday season. Unique gift shopping where all of the items are hand-made by independent artists. All items can be found on Etsy.com. This post contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase, Poe in Wonderland will earn a small commission for the referral at no cost to you. *Prices are shown as of 12/07/20 and may vary if updated by individual artists’ shops so please check their listings. Credit: Getty Images What to get for the book-cocktail-sparkly-and little luxury lovers? We…
The magic of social media is discovering events in the city you live in. World of Illumination is billed as “the World’s Largest Drive-Thru Animated Light Show” and it can kick off your holiday season with a bang. It’s better than virtual since you can actually be in it safely outside of cyberspace. We found about it through a friend’s Facebook post and immediately booked tickets because we knew it was going to take off in the Atlanta area. WOI takes over a theme park and brings hundreds of interactive displays with a million lights to you while you are safely seated in your car. No need to walk around or wait in lines to see the sights. World of Illumination has opened 3 separate locations in the United States in 2020. Rockin’ Christmas in Glendale, AZArctic Adventure in Tempe, AZCandy Crush in Marietta, GA We went to the Candy…
GivingTuesday simply put is a day to encourage people to do good. GivingTuesday is a movement that began in 2012 where an idea formed of giving back to your community in mass on the 1st Tuesday after Thanksgiving every year. It started small but has now expanded all over the United States, and “to date, GivingTuesday activities have been tracked in nearly every country and territory, and over 60 of these countries are home to national GivingTuesday movements of their own.” Source: GivingTuesday.org There are MANY ways you can give back – kind words, paying for someone’s coffee, volunteering, and donating money to an organization. Volunteer Use your voice to advocate in the communityGive kind words and gesturesDonate food and items to your local charitable organizationGive your talentGive your money to a charity, even $5.00 makes a big difference.Get involved with your communityHelp a neighbor [envira-gallery id=’6272′] We are featuring…
Poe Color Changing Cups available at the Poe Museum in Richmond now. Aren’t these cool? Spotted the announcement on Twitter and had to post. More fun gifts for the holidays! $3.00 Here at the Poe Museum, we love a good pandemic. To mark this time in history, make sure to get your own Poe Masque Color-Changing Cup. When cold beverages are in the cup, it turns red! Holds 17 ounces. Do not put in dishwasher!
Unexpected gifts that arrive in the mail bring a lot of joy no matter how big or small. I had the fortune of receiving two such gifts recently. Completely out of the blue. It’s even more meaningful with the state the world is in now. We need connection with one another. I’ve even been considering writing letters again. Can’t recall the last time I wrote one. Social media has been a lifesaver, but there’s nothing like a package or letter in the mail. Photo Credit: John Graham My sorority sister and friend, Kristen, creates beauty out of yarn. I enjoy seeing her designs on Facebook as she knits scarves, socks, and more. She even has a loom! Back in October, I received a package in the mail out of the blue that contained this gorgeous scarf. It’s designed with Halloween colors and the edges are shaped like “teeth”! How cool…