My Christmas gift to you! #holidaymovies #MFRWorg #Rssosisters

Every year, I share this link to a wonderful, Academy award-winning short about the nativity story. It will truly touch your heart.

#Handbag and Book w #author Meredith Bond #MFRWorg #Longchamphandbag #givinggifts #historicalromance

Handbag and Book with

Meredith Bond

My husband knows just how much I love bags. When he goes away on business—which he does often—frequently he’ll bring me home a bag as a gift. After one trip he brought me this beautiful purple Longchamp leather bag (he’d already given me the large one that folds, le Pilage). It quickly became one of my favorites. Now that we’ve moved to Brussels, Belgium, where it rains often, I’ve had to switch to a small version of the Pilage bag, since it’s waterproof—and bright colors are fun! 

Recipe and Book w #author Nancy Lee Badger and Highland #boxedset #MFRWorg #Rssosisters #Scottishbooks

Recipe and Book with

Nancy Lee Badger...

loves chocolate-chip shortbread, wool plaids wrapped around the trim waist of a Scottish Highlander, the clang of broadswords, and the sound of bagpipes in the air. After growing up in Huntington, New York, and raising two handsome sons in New Hampshire, Nancy moved to North Carolina where she writes full-time. Nancy is a member of Romance Writers of America, Heart of Carolina Romance Writers, Fantasy-Futuristic & Paranormal Romance Writers, Triangle Association of Freelancers, and the Celtic Heart Romance Writers. Nancy and her family volunteer each fall at the New Hampshire Highland Games surrounded by…kilts! 

Handbag and Book w #author Gerri Brousseau #holidayanthology #shortstories #Christmasstories #MFRWorg

Handbag and Book with

Gerri Brousseau

Thank you, Vicki, for inviting me here today to show off one of my handbags. This little deep red leather purse is one of my holiday favorites. It’s no secret that red is one of my favorite colors and no matter what I’m wearing, one of my red handbags is the perfect complement – my fashion statement. Oh, and the chenille gloves with the faux leopard trim are just the perfect touch to show a little of my, shall we say, less tame side.

  

Craft and Book w @VickiBatman #crafting #Christmasgifts #MFRWorg #Rssosisters

Craft and Book with Vicki

Every year, I make something for my daughter in law and friends for Christmas. This year, I embroidered holiday aprons.

This is an easy craft. I bought plain white aprons from Joann's, stamped a holiday saying on the bib, embroidered in fun colors, and added large rick-rack.

Get to Know author Penny Estelle and #newstory #MFRWorg #MIUP #Christmasromance #holidaystory

Let’s Get to Know...

Penny Estelle

I write for all ages, from the early reader to adults.  My books range from pictures books for the little ones, to fantasy, time-travel adventures for ages 9 to 13. I also write adult stories, including a family drama and contemporary, paranormal and historical westerns romances, under P. A. Estelle.

First, let me thank Vicki for having me on her blog today.  As always, she is a gracious hostess.  Second, I want to thank everybody for stopping by!  Below is a blurb and excerpt for one of my Christmas stories, The Unwanted Christmas Guest!  I would love to offer a free digital copy to a chosen commenter!  Be sure to leave your email address!

Handbag and Book w #author Laurel Wanrow #steampunk #DIY #leathercraft #MFRWorg

Handbag and Book with

Laurel Wanrow

 

I grew up in the 70s, what I remember as my first decade of DIY. We did every craft imaginable, most of them traditional since my dad ran an Appalachian Craft Center for a National Park. There, I learned leather craft, and sewing with my mother taught me how to make a pattern. Last year when I wanted to put together a Victorian outfit like the characters in my The Luminated Threads novels, I decided on a riding outfit and wanted a leather reticule to go with it to carry my necessities. After all, I had given my heroine Annmar a leather satchel to carry her sketchbook and pencils.