Category Archives: Holiday

{I’ll Be Home For Christmas}

This WiStFuL World War II song has special meaning as it depicts so beautifully the yearning of SeRviCe MeN and WoMeN (as well as others who are away) to be home for the holidays.  This song is still a special one and the Suede Sofa wishes you a WaRm holiday season whether you are home for Christmas or there onlyContinue reading “{I’ll Be Home For Christmas}”

Christmas Cookies

Marble Chocolate Cookie Bark by Lara I LoVe these Marble cookies because they are super fast to make and a great way to use your leftover almond bark and oreos!  Put them in a clear container and it makes a pretty gift too! ~Lara 2 Tbsp. peanut butter 1 pkg. (6 squares) White Almond Bark, melted 10Continue reading “Christmas Cookies”

St. Nicholas Day

Four years ago when my son was a baby, I started a TrAdItIoN that families around the world have been doing for ages.  December 6th is the celebration of St. Nicholas Day.  St. Nicholas was known for his GeNeRoSiTy to those in need and his love for children. In many European countries, on December 5th,Continue reading “St. Nicholas Day”

Christmas Candy Crowd Pleaser

I don’t know how many people have asked me for this recipe.  I wanted to share this with you so you could take something new to your holiday gatherings!  ENjOy! Easy Oreo Truffles 1 pkg (1lb, 2oz) Single Stuffed Oreo’s, crushed 1 pkg (8oz) Cream Cheese, softened 1 pkg  Chocolate Almond Bark, melted Crush the oreos in aContinue reading “Christmas Candy Crowd Pleaser”

Homemade Christmas Potpourri

I know I shared this a couple of years ago, but I just had to share this again for anyone that may have missed it!  I LoVe this homemade potpourri!  It is super easy to make and will smell up your entire home for the holidays!  Try it out and let me know what youContinue reading “Homemade Christmas Potpourri”

{Let The Holidays Begin!!}

Tonight Lara’s family and my family hung out together.  It’s TrAdiTioN.  We’ve been doing this on October 31st ever since we met back in 2009. I’m not into Halloween, but I really am into ThanKsgiVinG AnD ChriStmAs!!  In fact, tomorrow is the first official day of the HoLiDaYs (according to me).   I actually saw my first ChristmasContinue reading “{Let The Holidays Begin!!}”

Red, White & Blue!!

Ok, so when it comes to talent, Lara is the one who has got it in the designing and creating category.  I am not good at doing that sort of thing.  But I was flipping through a Potterybarn catalog and saw this picture of a fLaG.  It’s the inspiration:   Well, the idea came to me to design and makeContinue reading “Red, White & Blue!!”