The holiday classic It's a Wonderful Life wasn't really a hit when it premiered in 1946. It was nominated for several Oscars but didn't win any. Then it was kind of forgotten, until it was rediscovered by a new generation who grew up ... Keep Reading
Decorating My Dining Room for Christmas
Come on in! Last Friday I showed you my family room, where we go all out with the red and white for Christmas. Today I thought I'd show you my dining room, where I went with lots of white, silver, and gold. I actually had red and ... Keep Reading
Susan’s Dream Home from the “Miracle on 34th Street”
In 1994, John Hughes produced and wrote the screenplay for an updated version of the holiday classic Miracle on 34th Street. Elizabeth Perkins was cast as the tough and practical single-mom Dorey Walker, and Mara Wilson played her ... Keep Reading




