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Improve Your Holiday Photos"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\"\u003E\u003Cp style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/Pd9HhTD_hV2H3659AbcfCzZPhwfZJKSWvbqhsF8zzkhlrngSX--9nUkJE4hUsno4XUUw9FQw_8areyTjIf1lL8FjXxY1CHYV4D9xl9h48o20h8zhZQhZznB6y_9Fs8mcMdgehLAoCtjAmtzLbVqYsYs=w640-h427\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: -64.2182px; white-space-collapse: preserve;\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-6e68efca-7fff-d079-d415-bf9e48ec79b5\"\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003EImage Source: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/rYnQwRsNpE0\" style=\"text-decoration-line: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003EUnsplash\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003EWe all look forward to capturing beautiful moments during our holidays, but those shots don't always turn out as we'd hoped. Skewed lighting, blur, or an unwanted background can sometimes mar the perfection of these cherished memories, causing us to throw them out.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003EHowever, with the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI), we now have a powerful tool at our fingertips to tackle these issues and more. AI lends a helping hand from clicking well-framed shots to editing them flawlessly later on. This guide will show you how AI can enhance your holiday photos and make them truly stand out in your collection.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003E12 Ways AI Can Help Improve Your Vacation Photos\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003EDon't throw away those vacation photos; make them shine by utilizing the best AI tools the internet has to offer. Here are 12 ways AI can help improve your holiday photography.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003E1. Perfect Lighting Every Time\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003EPhotography hinges on the concept of perfect lighting. But achieving this can be a daunting task, especially for amateur photographers. AI comes in handy here and optimizes our holiday clicks. It uses sophisticated algorithms to analyze and rectify lighting issues effectively.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003E2. Seamless Photo Editing\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003EAI has made photo editing a breeze, especially for non-professionals. It helps you in performing intricate editing tasks like adding a filter, adjusting color saturation, cropping pictures, and more. Just with a few clicks, AI tools help you turn regular holiday photos into professional shots.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003E3. Background Replacement\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003ESometimes we fall in love with a photo, but the background isn't doing it any justice. Here's where an \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/ai-background\" style=\"text-decoration-line: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003EAI background creation tool\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003E comes to your aid. This technology allows you to easily swap out the original backdrop with something more appealing, improving your holiday photos.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003E4. Smart Selections\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003EFor many, selecting objects in photos can be a painstaking task. This is where AI becomes extremely useful. It eases this process by identifying and auto-selecting people or objects for you. It's like having a personal assistant. You’ll be making smart selections on your behalf.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003E5. Enhanced Details\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003EHave you ever taken a group photo where someone always ends up slightly blurred? AI comes to the rescue in such scenarios. With artificial intelligence tools, enhancing the details in your images becomes as easy as pie. AI trims out the blur, ensuring each face beams clearly.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003E6. Automatic Organization\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003EFinding a specific photo in thousands can consume hours. Here, AI assists by \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2018\/01\/artificial-intelligence-for-the-real-world\" style=\"text-decoration-line: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003Emanaging and categorizing\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003E your holiday snaps effortlessly. It utilizes image recognition to tag and sort photographs, ensuring you can locate that elusive beach sunset or cherished family gathering.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003E7. Spot-on Color Balance\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003ECreating the right color balance is essential for achieving a professional photo finish. AI makes this task a breeze by readjusting any photo's hues that come off too cold or warm. Using sophisticated machine learning algorithms, it strikes the perfect color harmony in seconds.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003E8. Damage Rectification\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003EThe beauty of physical photos often fades over time, while scratches and stains mar their clarity. Luckily, AI has a solution for this too. It can skillfully restore those aged prints, removing any damaging marks without compromising on detail. Your precious memories stand the test of time.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003E9. Real-time Adjustments\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003EModern smartphone cameras equipped with AI tech make real-time adjustments. They tweak brightness, contrast, and focus distance as you click, ensuring your holiday pictures turn out professionally shot without the need for post-production edits. Now, that's smart photography!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003E10. Smarter Cropping\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003EHaving trouble deciding how to crop your vacation photos for the best composition? Say no more. AI tools take the guesswork out of cropping by suggesting and applying the ideal frames. Smarter cropping with AI ensures your holiday memories look simply stunning.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003E11. Image Enhancement\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003EIf you've captured a great moment, but the picture turned out slightly off, don't fret! AI image enhancement tools are here. From fine-tuning sharpness and reducing noise to adjusting exposure, these algorithms ensure every shot captures its subject, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/2023\/02\/real-estate-photography-explained-how.html\" style=\"text-decoration-line: none;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003Elike houses\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003E, at its finest.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #434343; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003E12. Face Recognition\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003EAI has made photo organization a breeze with face recognition technology. It automatically identifies and tags individuals across multiple images, restoring order to your chaotic collection. Plus, it helps remove sneaky duplicates that stealthily hog precious storage space.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003EIn Conclusion…\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003ENow you’re armed with the knowledge of how artificial intelligence can truly transform your holiday photos. From lighting corrections and smart selections to facial recognition, AI has a plethora of features designed to make your treasured holiday memories picture-perfect. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/feeds\/2636143411726151902\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/2023\/08\/how-ai-can-help-improve-your-holiday.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/20353823\/posts\/default\/2636143411726151902"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/20353823\/posts\/default\/2636143411726151902"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/2023\/08\/how-ai-can-help-improve-your-holiday.html","title":"How AI Can Help Improve Your Holiday Photos"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Terri Steffes"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02544793349029524184"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEirSAP6ndkQv8b4VSplmpOYwsD8aRypm2rrE0VYz9PNUXTrXLZN6wujBl8wlOlgL7OCSrRgIzKeGJDnjWIbEYd2rzULPsZ6O1zf2OQfmGJePevBRHKn0O84jT-TaX-Ryg\/s220\/IMG_1746+%281%29.JPG"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/Pd9HhTD_hV2H3659AbcfCzZPhwfZJKSWvbqhsF8zzkhlrngSX--9nUkJE4hUsno4XUUw9FQw_8areyTjIf1lL8FjXxY1CHYV4D9xl9h48o20h8zhZQhZznB6y_9Fs8mcMdgehLAoCtjAmtzLbVqYsYs=s72-w640-h427-c","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20353823.post-3415158582713465648"},"published":{"$t":"2022-10-14T06:52:00.003-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-10-14T06:52:37.404-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"book review"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"christmas"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"A Quilt for Christmas #ourgoodlifebooklist"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u0026nbsp;Thank you Revell Reads, for the free book!\u0026nbsp; The review is entirely my own opinion!\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjq5lBcVhh7-bYt3Qnwdu7GljJVquHRS4tqBMRMvarYxbDVpLJtDq7RzSnf16-cI5Ct_XnlBZT1hluONz9_rpSMdJQH89GFbgv3-9dfh23AlvtFT6qBY3p3IJT32_9yLgGuJQFCisuOUd8iWMwmHJZUj7cVBcDa38kYyVPp-_K5hzxctujqKQ\/s2016\/IMG_0337.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2016\" data-original-width=\"1512\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjq5lBcVhh7-bYt3Qnwdu7GljJVquHRS4tqBMRMvarYxbDVpLJtDq7RzSnf16-cI5Ct_XnlBZT1hluONz9_rpSMdJQH89GFbgv3-9dfh23AlvtFT6qBY3p3IJT32_9yLgGuJQFCisuOUd8iWMwmHJZUj7cVBcDa38kYyVPp-_K5hzxctujqKQ\/w480-h640\/IMG_0337.jpg\" width=\"480\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBook Synopsis:\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/h3\u003EChristmas should be celebrated with family. But for Vera Swanson, that's not an option this year. Widowed and recently relocated, she is lonely in her condo-for-one--until little Fiona Albright knocks on her door needing help. With her mother seriously ill and her father out of town, Fiona enlists Vera's help, and when she finds out her new neighbor is a quilter, she has a special request--a Christmas quilt for Mama.\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EVera will have to get a ragtag group of women together in order to fulfill the request. Between free-spirited artist Tasha, chatty empty nester Beverly, retired therapist Eleanor, and herself, Vera has hopes that Christmas for the Albright family will be merry, after all--and she may find herself a new family of friends along the way.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBestselling and award-winning author Melody Carlson invites you to cuddle up this holiday season with this cozy story of giving, forgiving, and a little bit of romance.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EMy Take:\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThose who follow me know that I always love a good Christmas story and look forward to Melody Carlson's Christmas novels.\u0026nbsp; I love finding a delightful Christmas read, and this is one of them!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EWe meet Vera, a widow who lost her husband earlier this year.\u0026nbsp; She's moved into a small condo to be near her daughter, from a large house where she would decorate to the max each Christmas.\u0026nbsp; Needless to say, her Christmas spirit is very low.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EHere we meet Fiona, a 4-year-old who comes knocking at the door when her mother isn't well.\u0026nbsp; She sees a quilt Vera has made and decides that she, too, wants to make a quilt, a Christmas one for her own mother.\u0026nbsp; Vera recruits three volunteers (all delightful characters in their own way!) to make the quilt and now we are off on the adventure of quilt-making.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAs a teacher, small children steal my heart, and so for me, Fiona is the star of the show.\u0026nbsp; She's insightful, as only small children can be.\u0026nbsp; Hallmark, make this into a movie!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAbout the Author:\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EMelody Carlson is the award-winning author of more than 250 books with sales of more than 7.5 million, including many bestselling Christmas novellas, young adult titles, and contemporary romances. She received a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award in the inspirational market for her many books, including Finding Alice, and her novel All Summer Long was made into a Hallmark movie. She and her husband live in central Oregon. Learn more at www.melodycarlson.com."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/feeds\/3415158582713465648\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/2022\/10\/a-quilt-for-christmas.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/20353823\/posts\/default\/3415158582713465648"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/20353823\/posts\/default\/3415158582713465648"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/2022\/10\/a-quilt-for-christmas.html","title":"A Quilt for Christmas #ourgoodlifebooklist"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Terri Steffes"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02544793349029524184"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEirSAP6ndkQv8b4VSplmpOYwsD8aRypm2rrE0VYz9PNUXTrXLZN6wujBl8wlOlgL7OCSrRgIzKeGJDnjWIbEYd2rzULPsZ6O1zf2OQfmGJePevBRHKn0O84jT-TaX-Ryg\/s220\/IMG_1746+%281%29.JPG"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjq5lBcVhh7-bYt3Qnwdu7GljJVquHRS4tqBMRMvarYxbDVpLJtDq7RzSnf16-cI5Ct_XnlBZT1hluONz9_rpSMdJQH89GFbgv3-9dfh23AlvtFT6qBY3p3IJT32_9yLgGuJQFCisuOUd8iWMwmHJZUj7cVBcDa38kYyVPp-_K5hzxctujqKQ\/s72-w480-h640-c\/IMG_0337.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20353823.post-7752644488811270557"},"published":{"$t":"2022-09-22T00:00:00.049-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-09-22T00:00:00.207-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"christmas"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Snowed in for Christmas #ourgoodlifebooklist"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"What happens if the only Christmas celebration you want to attend is one you haven't been invited to? USA Today bestselling author Sarah Morgan delights with this hilarious and heartwarming Christmas cracker of a novel!\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DEm2Tw\"\u003ESnowed in for Christmas\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; (using this link to purchase this book will send a few cents my way but won't impact your price!)\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EA family gathering\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis Christmas the Miller siblings have one goal—to avoid their well-meaning family’s endless stream of prying questions. Ross, Alice and Clemmie have secrets that they don’t intend to share, and they are relying on each other to deflect attention.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAn uninvited guest\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELucy Clarke is facing a Christmas alone and the prospect of losing her job. Unless she can win a major piece of business from Ross Miller, the season promises to be anything but festive. She’ll just deliver her proposal to his family home and then leave. After all, she wouldn’t want to intrude on the Miller family’s perfect Christmas.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EA Christmas to remember\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhen Lucy appears on the Miller family’s snow-covered Highland doorstep, she's mistaken for Ross’s girlfriend. By the time the confusion is cleared up, they're snowed in—she can’t leave, even if she wants to! But does she want to? As secrets spill out like presents from an overstuffed stocking and the chemistry between her and Ross ignites, this is going to be either Lucy's worst Christmas ever or the best mistake of her life.\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhskXng8dxbtG0YYiQyIckOxGaAwof3JCbyj4UH5Rcq_mtvXvTrjVKXzHKfUQlwUWrH63WHAt-2QsUse_Uzm9ibeAJ6p2oAK8Vvm4cm0y5JKESDqc501uJ0DjGr5GrSayYdHRLsBsIS_83a2vEcKLRCW_x8jy3Xy0WanJPNGXLueiAhGNE3jg\/s3200\/Snowed%20in%20for%20Christmas%20Cover.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3200\" data-original-width=\"2125\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhskXng8dxbtG0YYiQyIckOxGaAwof3JCbyj4UH5Rcq_mtvXvTrjVKXzHKfUQlwUWrH63WHAt-2QsUse_Uzm9ibeAJ6p2oAK8Vvm4cm0y5JKESDqc501uJ0DjGr5GrSayYdHRLsBsIS_83a2vEcKLRCW_x8jy3Xy0WanJPNGXLueiAhGNE3jg\/s320\/Snowed%20in%20for%20Christmas%20Cover.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EMy Take:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI have a lot of\u0026nbsp; Christmas traditions and one of them is getting the Sarah Morgan Christmas book.\u0026nbsp; Snowed in for Christmas was a wonderful and magic reading experience. If you like books centered around family, love, taking chances, and building relationships, this book is for you.\u0026nbsp; I received an advanced copy of the book but that did not impact my review.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThis actually had a ring of truth for my family!\u0026nbsp; My mom wanted to be a great grandmother to my daughter's baby (and of course me a grandmother!) and she used her age to say things like, \"I want to see my great grandbaby before I die!\"\u0026nbsp; This brought a hearty chuckle to me when I read it.\u0026nbsp; I cannot wait to share the book with my mom!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThis was a fun Christmas book to read.\u0026nbsp; Sarah Morgan is not afraid to write about current issues such as working too much, the decision to have children, and family issues. It's a book filled with all the things that make a good Christmas read.\u0026nbsp; You will not be disappointed!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi3Pdxhn5aRWRucwoDxHQoW1ElFXv_rGvlsQnlBWawjKGRfhRjsWHEOgEJMOQrQlfI1A4Oshtpa1XGM6RApUa-HUSdlaOiHUChX-xe5-XuCl8fnCU9Fmc-dT6CS9AQu30pT9RVhLiSehSvdh_MGHg9wC7I1AQZqZk7bnfY9dErc2ytMJNxo4A\/s2486\/author%20photo_Sarah%20Morgan.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2430\" data-original-width=\"2486\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEi3Pdxhn5aRWRucwoDxHQoW1ElFXv_rGvlsQnlBWawjKGRfhRjsWHEOgEJMOQrQlfI1A4Oshtpa1XGM6RApUa-HUSdlaOiHUChX-xe5-XuCl8fnCU9Fmc-dT6CS9AQu30pT9RVhLiSehSvdh_MGHg9wC7I1AQZqZk7bnfY9dErc2ytMJNxo4A\/s320\/author%20photo_Sarah%20Morgan.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EAbout the Author:\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EUSA Today bestselling author Sarah Morgan writes lively, sexy contemporary stories for Harlequin.\u003Cbr \/\u003ERomantic Times has described her as 'a magician with words' and nominated her books for their Reviewer's Choice Awards and their 'Top Pick' slot. In 2012 Sarah received the prestigious RITA® Award from the Romance Writers of America. She lives near London with her family. Find out more at www.sararahmorgan.co --This text refers to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/1335630945?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;n=133140011\"\u003Epaperback\u003C\/a\u003E edition.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/feeds\/7752644488811270557\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/2022\/09\/snowed-in-for-christmas.html#comment-form","title":"11 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/20353823\/posts\/default\/7752644488811270557"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/20353823\/posts\/default\/7752644488811270557"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/2022\/09\/snowed-in-for-christmas.html","title":"Snowed in for Christmas #ourgoodlifebooklist"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Terri Steffes"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02544793349029524184"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEirSAP6ndkQv8b4VSplmpOYwsD8aRypm2rrE0VYz9PNUXTrXLZN6wujBl8wlOlgL7OCSrRgIzKeGJDnjWIbEYd2rzULPsZ6O1zf2OQfmGJePevBRHKn0O84jT-TaX-Ryg\/s220\/IMG_1746+%281%29.JPG"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhskXng8dxbtG0YYiQyIckOxGaAwof3JCbyj4UH5Rcq_mtvXvTrjVKXzHKfUQlwUWrH63WHAt-2QsUse_Uzm9ibeAJ6p2oAK8Vvm4cm0y5JKESDqc501uJ0DjGr5GrSayYdHRLsBsIS_83a2vEcKLRCW_x8jy3Xy0WanJPNGXLueiAhGNE3jg\/s72-c\/Snowed%20in%20for%20Christmas%20Cover.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"11"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20353823.post-318875224748885334"},"published":{"$t":"2021-12-21T00:00:00.011-06:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-12-26T09:55:03.558-06:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"christmas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Spanish wine"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"5 Great Wines from Spain Perfect for Gift Giving #WorldWineTravel"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"If you have been following me this past year, you may be aware that we've had a year-long focus on Spanish wines, and what a year it has been. I have learned so much and developed a taste for Spanish wines (particularly tempranillo and Cava.)\u0026nbsp; This month I want to share with you 5 Great Wines from Spain that are perfect for gift giving.\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiOezloOqBumd5Jp2-OEiU1ES94Rniq3y8tf7_tB1aTCj-zW8uDhDgQlRVCCiu2kaHKqVEkUDZc0FzT6w-mkLAmKw9HfWYnZD7BT8cYOCUQprUN-VHvYYpJitzTDub7OBQdGbhyNoI_z-D6ro7C5CLQ2yCXwxptRxuWPqWy_ztRq7BBQAkh3g=s1500\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1500\" data-original-width=\"1000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiOezloOqBumd5Jp2-OEiU1ES94Rniq3y8tf7_tB1aTCj-zW8uDhDgQlRVCCiu2kaHKqVEkUDZc0FzT6w-mkLAmKw9HfWYnZD7BT8cYOCUQprUN-VHvYYpJitzTDub7OBQdGbhyNoI_z-D6ro7C5CLQ2yCXwxptRxuWPqWy_ztRq7BBQAkh3g=w426-h640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EBefore we get started, let's look at what I've covered for you during this adventure through Spain:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; font-size: 17px; text-align: justify;\"\u003EJanuary:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/2021\/01\/our-first-rioja-with-assorted-easy.html\" style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #a27f6d; cursor: pointer; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003EOur First Rioja\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; font-size: 17px; text-align: justify;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; font-size: 17px; text-align: justify;\"\u003EFebruary:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/2021\/02\/chicken-empanadas-and-azimut-cava.html\" style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #a27f6d; cursor: pointer; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003EChicken Empanadas and Azimut Cava\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; font-size: 17px; text-align: justify;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; font-size: 17px; text-align: justify;\"\u003EMarch:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/#\" style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #a27f6d; cursor: pointer; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003EExploring Castilla y Leon through Wine and Food\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; font-size: 17px; text-align: justify;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; font-size: 17px; text-align: justify;\"\u003EApril:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/2021\/04\/one-grape-three-unique-experiences-with.html\" style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #a27f6d; cursor: pointer; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003EOne Grape: Three Unique Experiences with Albarino\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; font-size: 17px; text-align: justify;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; font-size: 17px; text-align: justify;\"\u003EMay:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/2021\/05\/calatayud-aragon-wines-evodia-fully.html\" style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #a27f6d; cursor: pointer; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003ECalatayud, Aragon Wines: Evodia + Fully Loaded Pork Taquitos\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; font-size: 17px; text-align: justify;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; font-size: 17px; text-align: justify;\"\u003EJune:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/2021\/06\/basque-country-wines-for-beginners-and.html\" style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #a27f6d; cursor: pointer; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003EBasque Country Wines for\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; font-size: 17px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/2021\/06\/basque-country-wines-for-beginners-and.html\" style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #a27f6d; cursor: pointer; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003EBeginners and Great Food Pairings\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; font-size: 17px; text-align: justify;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; font-size: 17px; text-align: justify;\"\u003EJuly:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/2021\/07\/pollo-con-ajoy-y-limon-and-spanish-hard.html\" style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #a27f6d; cursor: pointer; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003EPollo con Ajoy y Limon and Spanish Hard Ciders\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; font-size: 17px; text-align: justify;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; font-size: 17px; text-align: justify;\"\u003EAugust:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/2021\/08\/coca-am-recapte-and-chopo-jumilla.html\" style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #a27f6d; cursor: pointer; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003ECoco am Recapte\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; font-size: 17px; text-align: justify;\" \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; font-size: 17px; text-align: justify;\"\u003ESeptember:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/2021\/09\/navarras-local-red-wine-drink-kalimotxo.html\" style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #a27f6d; cursor: pointer; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003EThe Kalimotxo\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; font-size: 17px; text-align: justify;\"\u003EOctober:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/#\" style=\"background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #a27f6d; cursor: pointer; font-family: Quattrocento, serif; font-size: 17px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003EA Beginners Guide to Amontillado\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003ENovember: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/2021\/11\/turkey-tamales-and-eguren-tempranillo.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETurkey Tamales and Eguren Tempranillo\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EQuite a good series that I am very proud of and mostly thanks to my #WorldWineTravel blogger friends who have taught me so much.\u0026nbsp; \u003Ci\u003EGracias!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E5 Great Wines from Spain Perfect for Gift Giving\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgJQqULLykXfN5r2Ve6mKqa_iw-azRAL8AKbwmsr8ppgA2ej4To2ao4paCQusNMg2XshWrS7duCzW3bQox-C35I1W6c7udV1Gb4jvgeLmXJ4TabBR8sfNs5q4JO7FPYsZRxyl_lr63efK8Uhf4iAIlBmW5XDTaxB9oeaX6v0WRxJl7BAW5Fqw=s1280\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1280\" data-original-width=\"1280\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgJQqULLykXfN5r2Ve6mKqa_iw-azRAL8AKbwmsr8ppgA2ej4To2ao4paCQusNMg2XshWrS7duCzW3bQox-C35I1W6c7udV1Gb4jvgeLmXJ4TabBR8sfNs5q4JO7FPYsZRxyl_lr63efK8Uhf4iAIlBmW5XDTaxB9oeaX6v0WRxJl7BAW5Fqw=w640-h640\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E1.\u0026nbsp; Azimut Cava\u0026nbsp; About $20\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EI first shared this with you in February, so check out the post above for details.\u0026nbsp; This Cava is dry, crisp, and floral, with massive bubbles.\u0026nbsp; So. Good.\u0026nbsp; New Year's Eve worthy.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEixIR6Lte4m9yiY4ntrIz-kjP1oBub5dUJfabfIeITr6oDAs4kFCLR3lXyyv0oGnmQyFHXtEtyPKhuG5uC4sv960PZ_nXX2ok8edSO35nnRTFm46HOBJ49iEdkBGWBjb_wRbxr6SWD4SAu4AyD6ZiSgQrnm6VkNwWtFmGKlyajy0M2N5PDbZQ=s694\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"694\" data-original-width=\"479\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEixIR6Lte4m9yiY4ntrIz-kjP1oBub5dUJfabfIeITr6oDAs4kFCLR3lXyyv0oGnmQyFHXtEtyPKhuG5uC4sv960PZ_nXX2ok8edSO35nnRTFm46HOBJ49iEdkBGWBjb_wRbxr6SWD4SAu4AyD6ZiSgQrnm6VkNwWtFmGKlyajy0M2N5PDbZQ=w442-h640\" width=\"442\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/2021\/11\/turkey-tamales-and-eguren-tempranillo.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E2.\u0026nbsp; Marques de Caceres\u0026nbsp; about $15\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis is the Rioja I shared to start our journey in Spain.\u0026nbsp; We had it for the first time when we visited Spain in 2019.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;The profile is of cherry, with light tannins and strong acidity. It's a gorgeous rose.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEh3UaaGGJnX-VEc-ltdtSQrUOZf8rvcKoAd6ZIISITxNzrM-AyiMJJ6w4L8x7brFBAUVfFUSv5evjs8_2Xq9kvk-6x_XjcxnhqZyyUrgEajVXap2ybrGpCoILoPcjiNuGdUh-RlU3AibheA_m7zhTn7rrGXGTMxGdsuyIJ1g6U3b34oPqSYtg=s688\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"688\" data-original-width=\"529\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEh3UaaGGJnX-VEc-ltdtSQrUOZf8rvcKoAd6ZIISITxNzrM-AyiMJJ6w4L8x7brFBAUVfFUSv5evjs8_2Xq9kvk-6x_XjcxnhqZyyUrgEajVXap2ybrGpCoILoPcjiNuGdUh-RlU3AibheA_m7zhTn7rrGXGTMxGdsuyIJ1g6U3b34oPqSYtg=w492-h640\" width=\"492\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E3.\u0026nbsp; Amontillado Sherry about $20\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ELustau Los Arcos Amontillado.\u0026nbsp; It has this wonderfully unique copper color, with a nut-bread character.\u0026nbsp; It is an amazing drink, and even if it is sherry, it's not the old people drink.\u0026nbsp; It's a wonderful gift, unique, and a conversation piece.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjw7sOuIAsYTD1Sn2B8PKF3-EIkGUBF5sYY7qi5IsPGIuz_FOjLQCiC5lHaVqvyA8KjynzRfN1AfdbuoO6WhvgWUghN0OUf6MN4oUalNHkPgTHYODtKrYLTbJkrgR-kv_J2YX8Na7jJCoIsLmBX9WlWY3HYJfZ6FCNQ2aqP0J1M-r_Lk6BcRg=s613\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"613\" data-original-width=\"544\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjw7sOuIAsYTD1Sn2B8PKF3-EIkGUBF5sYY7qi5IsPGIuz_FOjLQCiC5lHaVqvyA8KjynzRfN1AfdbuoO6WhvgWUghN0OUf6MN4oUalNHkPgTHYODtKrYLTbJkrgR-kv_J2YX8Na7jJCoIsLmBX9WlWY3HYJfZ6FCNQ2aqP0J1M-r_Lk6BcRg=w568-h640\" width=\"568\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E4.\u0026nbsp; Tempranillo.\u0026nbsp; Period.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EI have yet to find a Tempranillo wine I didn't like.\u0026nbsp; I have tried all price ranges and all areas of Spain and I seem to love them all!\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;For fun though, bring a bottle with a six-pack of real Coca-Cola.\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/2021\/09\/navarras-local-red-wine-drink-kalimotxo.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMake this cocktail\u003C\/a\u003E and watch the party happen!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgCFke5bgdJKzOsAzqYnR2b2PknFl4lvi87R0J6vMXFDKjwiiS8IK13LcBntgv4h9TC0_tL2azUge2XAxIvSfwcPBqqkIy1_hjvyNcAmBIjZYTR45qdxNkHoh_Ck10_1_PaDnHjduH-9VbebDZDLTnauIl8AW35ewkHi67PPoyfHWTPDCQBQQ=s686\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"686\" data-original-width=\"507\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEgCFke5bgdJKzOsAzqYnR2b2PknFl4lvi87R0J6vMXFDKjwiiS8IK13LcBntgv4h9TC0_tL2azUge2XAxIvSfwcPBqqkIy1_hjvyNcAmBIjZYTR45qdxNkHoh_Ck10_1_PaDnHjduH-9VbebDZDLTnauIl8AW35ewkHi67PPoyfHWTPDCQBQQ=w474-h640\" width=\"474\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E5.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Fillabola Albarino about $40 (for me, a bit of a splurge!)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThis beautiful and delicious wine is a great wine to have with fish.\u0026nbsp; It's a dry wine, with light bubbles, a beautiful straw color,\u0026nbsp; and lots of citrus\/pineapple.\u0026nbsp; Delicious.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjXEdq7vhK0brUt0uX_3_LwLfgLN8epOsOa7wFN4HdZBcbvW34Id-gJFp5IPaJ5MAbXGCD2BXcCWvipYBufs-KMxo_QWFA8Hr7HRWEDetHbQvC-qWS1NcAJPr3Iq75QqGBjV5w6UomaD_3GAn0UmB5qvNlQGeCZ1f9wlOGDFznzpqwi9D8bkw=s695\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"695\" data-original-width=\"311\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjXEdq7vhK0brUt0uX_3_LwLfgLN8epOsOa7wFN4HdZBcbvW34Id-gJFp5IPaJ5MAbXGCD2BXcCWvipYBufs-KMxo_QWFA8Hr7HRWEDetHbQvC-qWS1NcAJPr3Iq75QqGBjV5w6UomaD_3GAn0UmB5qvNlQGeCZ1f9wlOGDFznzpqwi9D8bkw=w286-h640\" width=\"286\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EAnd here's a bonus from my friend Lynn from Savor the Harvest.\u0026nbsp; She highly recommends this wine from MicroBio Wines called Correcaminos Blanco, which translates to \"roadrunner.\"\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/savortheharvest.com\/unconventional-castilla-y-leon-ismael-gozalo-microbio-wines-worldwinetravel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERead her post here \u003C\/a\u003Eto learn more about this wine.\u0026nbsp; It's about $25 a bottle but there are excellent reasons why!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjBD2Tfoh3q3QxZyrv2TXmu0utoj4j3TDnvyUZ_KPwet3-_LNfPjQoPT7ZKbATQUcNGvEKNik7NDKy279eI5oLp2BwNrfj6unZe4nGe2x-y_f06D4F7XdFsoKdmcwFtl80S0RWCToGe4mTL58hy__tALaR-80PKT0TiL3VWL9L81Xh1HxI5Xw=s761\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"761\" data-original-width=\"593\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjBD2Tfoh3q3QxZyrv2TXmu0utoj4j3TDnvyUZ_KPwet3-_LNfPjQoPT7ZKbATQUcNGvEKNik7NDKy279eI5oLp2BwNrfj6unZe4nGe2x-y_f06D4F7XdFsoKdmcwFtl80S0RWCToGe4mTL58hy__tALaR-80PKT0TiL3VWL9L81Xh1HxI5Xw=w498-h640\" width=\"498\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EHere you go!\u0026nbsp; I will be sharing some other wonderful posts on Spanish wines throughout the rest of December via my social media pages \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ourgoodlifeblog\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E@Facebook\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tsteffes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E@Instagram.\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Other \"wrap-up\" style posts for our year-long study of Spanish wines are here:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWendy from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EA Day in the Life on the Farm\u003C\/a\u003E is getting in the spirit wIth \"Merry Christmas; Let's Celebrate with Cava\" \u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELinda from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myfullwineglass.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMy Full Wine Glass\u003C\/a\u003E will be \"Revisiting tried and true Rioja\"\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETerri from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOur Good Life\u003C\/a\u003E shares \"5 Great Wines from Spain Perfect for Gift Giving\"\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EJeff from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/foodwineclick.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFood Wine Click!\u003C\/a\u003E is confessing \"Shh! Cream Sherry is My Guilty Pleasure\"\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMartin from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/enofylzwineblog.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EENOFYLZ Wine Blog\u003C\/a\u003E is \"Commemorating Setbacks and Success with Bodegas Tradición Palo Cortado VORS|\"\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGwendolyn from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/winepredator.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWine Predator…Gwendolyn Alley\u003C\/a\u003E will be sharing \"5 Garnacha from Spain with Spicy Spanish Pairings\"\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELynn from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/savortheharvest.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESavor the Harvest\u003C\/a\u003E is \"Ending the Year with Wine Family Suertes del Marqués in Tenerif\"\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ENicole from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sommstable.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESomm's Table\u003C\/a\u003E will be \"Re-introducing Cava!\" \u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECamilla from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECulinary Adventures with Camilla\u003C\/a\u003E is pairing \"Mushroom Soup with Manzanilla Sherry\"\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDavid from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/cookingchatfood.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECooking Chat\u003C\/a\u003E is pairing \"Steak with Carrot Top Chimichurri and Spanish Wine\" \u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIn January our #WorldWineTravel bloggers are going to spend a year in Australia, so check back in during the fourth week of January to see where we take you!\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/feeds\/318875224748885334\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/2021\/12\/5-great-wines-from-spain-perfect-for.html#comment-form","title":"16 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/20353823\/posts\/default\/318875224748885334"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/20353823\/posts\/default\/318875224748885334"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/2021\/12\/5-great-wines-from-spain-perfect-for.html","title":"5 Great Wines from Spain Perfect for Gift Giving #WorldWineTravel"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Terri Steffes"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02544793349029524184"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEirSAP6ndkQv8b4VSplmpOYwsD8aRypm2rrE0VYz9PNUXTrXLZN6wujBl8wlOlgL7OCSrRgIzKeGJDnjWIbEYd2rzULPsZ6O1zf2OQfmGJePevBRHKn0O84jT-TaX-Ryg\/s220\/IMG_1746+%281%29.JPG"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiOezloOqBumd5Jp2-OEiU1ES94Rniq3y8tf7_tB1aTCj-zW8uDhDgQlRVCCiu2kaHKqVEkUDZc0FzT6w-mkLAmKw9HfWYnZD7BT8cYOCUQprUN-VHvYYpJitzTDub7OBQdGbhyNoI_z-D6ro7C5CLQ2yCXwxptRxuWPqWy_ztRq7BBQAkh3g=s72-w426-h640-c","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"16"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20353823.post-2356967560108840054"},"published":{"$t":"2021-12-16T05:55:00.007-06:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2022-08-29T05:01:38.921-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"christmas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Parties"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"5 Creative Christmas Party Themes That Everyone Will Love "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;There is nothing better than\nhaving all your closest friends and family members together on Christmas Eve. Kids\nenjoying grandma’s homemade cookies, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lagunapearl.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/04\/the-ultimate-guide-on-gifts-for-every-occasion-part-1\/\"\u003Eyour\nbest friends exchanging gifts\u003C\/a\u003E, and your parents sharing \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thepearlsource.com\/\"\u003Etheir fair share of pearls\u003C\/a\u003E of wisdom.\nBut if you haven’t had the time to plan a lavish party this year, don’t panic.\nThere are so many fun and creative themes out there that require minimal\nplanning at best. We’ve rounded up some of our top tips designed to help you find\nand plan the perfect party theme for your seasonal celebration. If you are a student and want to get started planning a party as soon as possible, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/us.essayassistant.net\/\"\u003EEssayAssistant\u003C\/a\u003E can help you with your remaining college assignments.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Col start=\"1\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"1\"\u003E\n \u003Cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPancake\n     Decorating Party\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003EHow does a Christmas-inspired\ndessert party sound? Instead of the traditional cookie baking day, host a fun pancake\ndecorating party this year. Make a bunch of delicious pancakes beforehand and invite\nyour crowd to join the decorating festivities. Besides being a unique theme for\na Christmas party, it’s fun, you get to eat the treats and it will give your\nfriends a chance to get creative. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFood Tip:\u003C\/b\u003E Make sure to buy\nsome Holiday inspired cookie toppings on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thepearlsource.com\/blog\/christmas-shopping\/\"\u003Eyour Christmas\nshopping spree this year\u003C\/a\u003E and set up a decorating station equipped with icing,\nsprinkles, fruit, and candy. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStyle Tip:\u003C\/b\u003E Go festive, but\ncomfy, as you will want to have the freedom to move while decorating your pancakes.\n\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDécor Tip:\u003C\/b\u003E Use any tree\ndecoration you already own all around the house to create that special atmosphere.\nAnd to make your theme night more festive, add Christmassy cake toppers, edible\nglitter, and star-shaped sprinkles in the mix.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEg1Cn8HaQppChHlS0eW68iwinrQZfwX7zRXImE6kx9XtVU5BPVT4tsxuXQ9se9K11cQOB5a61lxfWRKwP0mmPhQDCY_7fOXwYwS1F_C4AVd3wL5hazpuixNM182SL_reVsfNOdPoLB7ngggKVq3LN3eSsTY-7tw3JIZ9roWR3WEAeYl5gA_5w=s3994\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3994\" data-original-width=\"3744\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEg1Cn8HaQppChHlS0eW68iwinrQZfwX7zRXImE6kx9XtVU5BPVT4tsxuXQ9se9K11cQOB5a61lxfWRKwP0mmPhQDCY_7fOXwYwS1F_C4AVd3wL5hazpuixNM182SL_reVsfNOdPoLB7ngggKVq3LN3eSsTY-7tw3JIZ9roWR3WEAeYl5gA_5w=w600-h640\" width=\"600\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Photo by\nJoseph Gonzalez on Unsplash\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Col start=\"2\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"1\"\u003E\n \u003Cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EA Tropical\n     Christmas Party\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003EYou've already heard about \u003Ci\u003EChristmas\nin July\u003C\/i\u003E parties, but now it's time to bring the summer vibes to December. If\nyou are dreaming of warmer climates this winter, throw a fun beach-themed\nChristmas party and tell your guests to wear their best tropical-inspired outfits\nwhile ignoring the chilly weather outside.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFood Tip:\u003C\/b\u003E Make some\ndelicious tropical drinks out of exotic fruit, like pineapples, mangos, and\ncitrus. Think fresh, tropical foods you’d love to enjoy on an exotic vacation.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStyle Tip:\u003C\/b\u003E Combine a Hawaiian\nshirt (or any colorful shirt you own) with flip flops and a floral skirt or\nbeach shorts and you’re all set!\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDécor Tip:\u003C\/b\u003E Create Holiday\ndécor (like the traditional wreath) but out of (or decorated with) beach-inspired\naccessories, like the colorful drink umbrellas, seashells or tropical leaves.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Col start=\"3\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"1\"\u003E\n \u003Cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFunky\n     Socks Theme Party\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003EIf you are keen on throwing a\nthemed party this year but you have no time for planning, this next one is for\nyou. Instead of opting for the traditional Holiday gathering, try having a Funky\nSocks-themed party instead. The idea: everyone wears their quirkiest, most festive\nknit socks – and the best pair wins! \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFood Tip:\u003C\/b\u003E With such a\nunique party theme, untraditional, easy food like mini pizzas or cheesy meatball\nsliders work best. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStyle Tip:\u003C\/b\u003E As the name\nalready says, funky socks are mandatory, so opt for a unique pair that comes in\na fun and colorful print.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDécor Tip:\u003C\/b\u003E Purchase a few\npairs of the funkiest socks you can find and create Christmas-inspired décor for\nyour house, like garlands or tree ornaments. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiCiNF2mivn73emwUIgSgSpkgzzeeBMA7nlHeur61-zGAWrvp-mVT8v-UyiIZMa3DYkYlIR_6_znLPwwFVLGdKJdch1C5bKM036FmFGxQT395HQiW1jTpocNNGZw2FYXR61MQma4lU3VHv7pzHddGz-EK7bkhhO9GpGQNCloLKLvIksN9gzGA=s5193\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"5193\" data-original-width=\"3462\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEiCiNF2mivn73emwUIgSgSpkgzzeeBMA7nlHeur61-zGAWrvp-mVT8v-UyiIZMa3DYkYlIR_6_znLPwwFVLGdKJdch1C5bKM036FmFGxQT395HQiW1jTpocNNGZw2FYXR61MQma4lU3VHv7pzHddGz-EK7bkhhO9GpGQNCloLKLvIksN9gzGA=w426-h640\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoCaption\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Photo by\nKate Laine on Unsplash\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Col start=\"4\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"1\"\u003E\n \u003Cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EChristmas\n     Cook-off Party\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003EIt’s simple: invite your friends\nto prepare and bring over their best dish. The tastiest dish wins and you and your\nfriends all get to eat and vote. Besides being a great idea for a party, it’s\nan easy way to make sure that you will have enough food for the big night. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFood Tip:\u003C\/b\u003E No need for any food\nbesides your grandma’s award-winning apple pie – no pressure. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStyle Tip:\u003C\/b\u003E Something comfy,\npreferably with an elasticated waist! And keep it festive and Christmassy in classic\nred.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDécor Tip:\u003C\/b\u003E The \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/vintage-christmas-decorations\/\"\u003Eclassic\nChristmas décor\u003C\/a\u003E will do perfectly, but you can go extra and create fun\ncardboard party props, voting cards, and a cute backdrop for your celebration –\nand Instagram shots.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjKU5rYPF3M0t5ESBPS7AcxbE6vV4JKmtjsliBpZ1gcQJSY-wgQEzA8-fEPxlsCSP6DPvONaAhOkE74dTKfaBpa-smMPXYIwmPIdzeH0K1hjOqQmc88UKiRXPNdEJUSRq1wJD_7k11jd5PIyLPI8KyVoGQy0XDtPsMw290tAZah1_BHexi3xQ=s3860\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"3860\" data-original-width=\"2614\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEjKU5rYPF3M0t5ESBPS7AcxbE6vV4JKmtjsliBpZ1gcQJSY-wgQEzA8-fEPxlsCSP6DPvONaAhOkE74dTKfaBpa-smMPXYIwmPIdzeH0K1hjOqQmc88UKiRXPNdEJUSRq1wJD_7k11jd5PIyLPI8KyVoGQy0XDtPsMw290tAZah1_BHexi3xQ=w434-h640\" width=\"434\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Photo\nby Brooke Lark on Unsplash\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Col start=\"5\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"1\"\u003E\n \u003Cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe\n     Candy Sweater Theme \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003EThe Ugly Christmas Sweater theme\nis a classic, but we’re bringing you a twist. Instead of going down the overdone\nroute this year, try the upgraded version of it – the candy sweater. The idea:\ndecorate your sweater with festive sweets. The most creative takes the prize!\u003Cb\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFood Tip:\u003C\/b\u003E Finger food is\nthe way to go here, as it’s easy to make and eat. No desserts are needed since you\ncan always sabotage your opponent’s sweater and grab a sweet treat.\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStyle Tip:\u003C\/b\u003E Use an old\nsweater – which you haven’t worn in a long time – and sew (or glue) a few candy\ncanes and other sweets that go with the theme. For maximum effects, add red and\ngreen tree ornaments to your sweater. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDécor Tip:\u003C\/b\u003E Since it’s a candy\ntheme party, count on candy cane garlands, pretty festive cookies used as a\ndisplay, and, of course, your masterpiece of a gingerbread house to match the\nsweet tooth theme. \u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\n\n\u003Cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Col start=\"1\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"1\"\u003E\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/feeds\/2356967560108840054\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/2021\/12\/5-creative-christmas-party-themes-that.html#comment-form","title":"13 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/20353823\/posts\/default\/2356967560108840054"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/20353823\/posts\/default\/2356967560108840054"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.terristeffes.com\/2021\/12\/5-creative-christmas-party-themes-that.html","title":"5 Creative Christmas Party Themes That Everyone Will Love "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Terri Steffes"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/02544793349029524184"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEirSAP6ndkQv8b4VSplmpOYwsD8aRypm2rrE0VYz9PNUXTrXLZN6wujBl8wlOlgL7OCSrRgIzKeGJDnjWIbEYd2rzULPsZ6O1zf2OQfmGJePevBRHKn0O84jT-TaX-Ryg\/s220\/IMG_1746+%281%29.JPG"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEg1Cn8HaQppChHlS0eW68iwinrQZfwX7zRXImE6kx9XtVU5BPVT4tsxuXQ9se9K11cQOB5a61lxfWRKwP0mmPhQDCY_7fOXwYwS1F_C4AVd3wL5hazpuixNM182SL_reVsfNOdPoLB7ngggKVq3LN3eSsTY-7tw3JIZ9roWR3WEAeYl5gA_5w=s72-w600-h640-c","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"13"}}]}});