I can't think of a better Christmas gift - snow and roses! Both so rare here at this time of the year. I am looking outside at the snow here, too (amazed by it, really), but unfortunately, I have no more blooms to go with it. Merry Christmas.

And to you too, Davide! No access??? AAACK...that spells WITHDRAWAL for me! LOL Enjoy the holiday!! ~Rosemarie

Thank you so much ladies for your kind words! I missed you so much too as I really feel good in this forum and it always boosts my imagination in anything that relates to home or holidays! Without you the season wouldn't be the same! And you taught me so much! You even inspired me last year when I was looking to buy new furniture for the living room! We're back from Brussels, safe and happy to get back home, lol. For as long as it's safe and honest, I can't resist to the word "Challenge" and, once again, I took one - I should stop doing so because it does take all the "free" time I have especially when it's a challenge in English; which isn't my first language. Actually the Giant Squid Challenge is a challenge for a badge that all my Squidoo pages will showcase. It does mean that I'm good at building a Web page, with good information, how-to tutorials or anything that requires good content, that also includes nice related pictures - I know that you LOVE pictures with a passion ;) This status will get me some special perks in the community. I had to build 50 pages to enter the challenge and I created 69 - will make a few additional ones. Most of these pages relate to Christmas, Halloween, Valentine's Day and few other holidays; whether costumes, decorations, parties, gifts. Unfortunately, this did prevent me from coming to the forum because not only did I built the pages but I also had to promote them while at the same time keep managing my own websites - you know, those that are related to Christmas, Halloween and Valentine's Day. The adventure is pleasant and I hope becoming a Giant by the end of January as the review starts on January 1st. As an example, I will give you a link to my Christmas collection that recaps all the Squidoo pages I made for Christmas as I created 17 pages for this holiday: parties, decorations, gift ideas, stocking traditions, etc. :D Ok, so now, I'm going to check everything I missed in the forum, lol. Here is a link that might be useful: My Christmas Collection

Right back atcha OR...I hope it was a joyeous day for you and yours and you have a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2010!!