Every year at the holidays I reminisce about favorite things from years gone by – but some tried and true favs always make the list. You don’t have to be Oprah to have a top 10, or top 100 list – and it definitely doesn’t just have to be at the holidays.

My heart – Mordecai

Fond memories of trips I’ve taken. I buy ornaments for my trees on every trip I take – so decorating is like stepping back to all of those wonderful places again.

Handmade holiday treasures. I love a good local craft market – and never better than at the holidays. One of a kind treasures to bring sparkle and love to any space.

Snail mail Xmas card garland. And stockings! Does anyone send actual cards anymore? Well, I do – and I hope you do too! Because my garland doorframes need more cards!

Holiday Movies – what are your favorites?

• A Christmas Story – the original
• Elf
• Scrooged – Bill Murray!
• Last Holiday – Queen Latifah
• Auntie Mame – the Rosalind Russell version only
• A Sound of Music