Paper White Narcissus Project

Take a break from the holiday running and start this easy project. Paper White Narcissus are a holiday flower, but I start mine now, so they bloom in the snowfilled month of January. Since I just started mine today, I will keep you posted on their progress. This is also great fun for kids- watching the roots entwine and flowers start!

You will need:
Clean vase or two
River Rocks, marbles, glass gems, or stones

Paper White Narcissus bulbs (these can be purchased at any big box store- I got mine at Home Depot).

Ingredients- I used river rocks in my vases.

These are the filled vases. Add water to touch the bottom of the bulbs and you will see sprouts in a couple of days. They will bloom in 4-6 weeks. I will keep you posted on the progress...

Christmas in Germany

Our family was lucky enough to "hop over the pond" at Thanksgiving time and spend a week with our family in Germany. The Christmas markets were just opening up on our last days, so I thought I would share some "Gemuetlichkeit" with you. The old fashioned ambience and Christmas feel was a real treat- a totally different experience from the hustle and bustle that Americans have during the holidays. Stroll through the picturesque town with me and enjoy the market while sipping your cocoa or Gluehwein ( a spiced wine that is served warm)!

Great architecture in Rothenberg:


Christmas Markets in Stuttgart: