12 Days of Christmas, Lucy Cunningham, NYC Ballet, Nutcracker, and more on Weekend Meanderings.
Weekend Meanderings
Good Saturday morning friends. It’s time for Weekend Meanderings, Kim and Juliet are taking a few weeks off but will be back soon. Join me as I share all of the things that piqued my interests and caught my eye this week.
I hope that you had a lovely Christmas and Hanukah. We have had the best week, a busy fun filled family week.
The last guest left at 9:30 on Christmas night and about 5 minutes later the rest of us headed for our rooms to go to bed. We had been having a lot of fun the last few day but I am exhausted.
The weather has been beautiful! Sunny and warm, perfect for long walks but I am still hoping for some snow this winter.
This morning we are going out for breakfast, then to the movies and finally tonight we are having a family dinner before everyone goes home in the morning.
I have no plans from Sunday until after New Year’s day. What about you? What did you do for Christmas? Did you travel? Stay home and host? Any plans for New Year’s Eve or day?
As it has been so busy this week weekend meanderings is a little shorter than normal, but let’s get to it.
A Winter Playlist
Now that are in cosy season I could use a quiet, relaxing playlist. I think you will enjoy it to.
What it’s like to be a dancer for S.F. Ballet’s Nutcracker
For Nathaniel Remez, a dancer with San Francisco Ballet, the company’s 21st annual performance of Helgi Tomasson’s “Nutcracker” has been enchanting audiences at the War Memorial Opera House all December long. But for Nathaniel Remez and his fellow dancers, it is no easy feat.
A Full Day with New York City Ballet’s Sugar Plum Fairy
Spend a day with New York City Ballet principal Indiana Woodward, as she prepares to dance the Sugar Plum Fairy in George Balanchine’s ‘The Nutcracker’. From rainy commutes to pointe-shoe prep and wellness rituals, experience how one of NYC’s top dancers trains, recovers, and transforms for this iconic holiday performance.
The Real 12 Days of Christmas
The true Twelve Days of Christmas, a world of church services, feasts, fasting, wine, charity, misrule, and community traditions that modern Christmas barely resembles.
House Tour~Lucy Cunningham
Inside, Lucy Cunninghams’ house. Love of pattern brings warmth and personality to every room, while outside, a well-loved garden opens to wide skies and long, gentle evenings.
Victoria and Albert Museum~Inside the Shed Where Tiny Dolls House Furniture Is Crafted
Tucked away in a garden shed, retired furniture-maker turned miniaturist Terry Facey spends his days making something wonderfully small. In this cosy, slow-paced How Was It Made documentary, we follow Terry as he carefully crafts miniature dolls house furniture by hand. Here he shows us how he’s replicated an antique marquetry table from 1674 in the V&A’s collection in miniature form, using the same materials, techniques, care and skill as the full-size piece.
Paul Tazewell~Wickeds’ Costumes
The Oscar-winning costume designer of Wicked and Wicked: For Good, Paul Tazewell, ranks some of Elphaba and Glinda’s iconic looks from the films.
This was a fascinating video! I live the inspiration and the in depth description of some of the most iconic costumes in the movies.
LINKS TO READ+WATCH+LISTEN
Hamnet: Everything we know about the film adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s book
The #1 Trick to enjoying family travel.
How to Get Your Luggage to Arrive First at Baggage Claim, According to Aviation Experts
Why the world is running out of Frankincense.
What happens when a busy mother of three puts the ultimate organizing trend to the test?
Memorial Phone Booth in Japan Offers People a Place To “Call” Deceased Loved Ones
This “Sterile” Home Look Is Finally Out for 2026 — And These 3 “Cozy” Ones Are In
This Museum Housed 120,000 Works of Art. Now It’s Empty.
Finland Is Redefining What a Library Can Be With Free Access to Creative Tools
10 Excuses to Go Out in the Garden Between Christmas and New Year’s Eve
After Christmas Sales
Just because the holidays are over doesn’t mean the sales are. This is a great time use your gift cards before they get lost in a drawer.
Some of my favorites from this season like this sweater, and this plaid skirt are on sale at Boden.
Of course all of the plaid shoes I have been sharing the last few weeks are on sale! I have this pair in my cart and this pair too.
Bonjour Fete has some beautiful napkins, plates, mugs and all sorts of holiday items to stock up for next year. Everything is 40% off.
More Sales Finds
You can see a few more of my sale picks below or check out My Shop for a lot more.
In Case You Missed It~On the Blog This Week
This week on the blog I shared two scrumptious recipes, one for No Churn Peppermint Bark Ice Cream and
Cranberry Orange Muffins with Candied Orange. The muffins are delicious all winter long.
UNTIL NEXT TIME
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Before you go, tell me what are you most looking forward to this weekend?
Have a wonderful day friends, enjoy your weekend. If you missed any of the previous Weekend Meandering posts you can find them all here.
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Thanks for the continuing inspiration that comes from your blog. I especially appreciate the many links to interesting articles and information.
Thank you Paula! That is very kind of you to say! Happy New Year!
Hi Elizabeth,
I so enjoyed listening and seeing both of the ballet dances.
I love the ballet. In fact I told my hubs in November I was ready to see the Nutcracker again. He presented me with four tickets, so off we went to the ballet this year with two friends. Phoenix has a new artistic director, Our previous director was in the position for 25 years so I wanted to see her direction. We all enjoyed everything, our ballet company is outstanding. My fav is Swan Lake.
Are you into ballet?
Katherine,
I too love the ballet, and the opera and I LOVE early music, and Gregorian chants.
How wonderful of your husband to get you tickets to the Nutcracker. I am sure it was magical.
Wasn’t it interesting to see how different companies prepare for the Nutcracker?
Have a very Happy New Year friend.