Monday, November 26, 2012

My Christmas list.... to My Gardner Guy (update those things highlighted in red we did get done)

You may or may not like this list...but I do think it would be very fun!!! Christmas Magic as one would enjoy it through a child's eyes...

Holiday Window Wonderland, each year, The Downtown Alliance invites downtown businesses to decorate their store fronts and windows in an effort to create holiday magic and increase the spirit of the season for those who work, shop, and visit the downtown area. 

Participating Businesses:
•Deseret Book (45 West South Temple)
•Especially For You (209 East Broadway)
•Macy's (51 South Main)
•Mid City Salon (46 West Broadway)
•Salt Lake City Bicycle (177 East 200 South)
•Q Clothing (215 E Broadway)
•Oxford Shop (65 West 100 South)
•Starbucks (80 South Main)
•Ten Thousand Villages (120 South Main St.)

Take a ride on the Jingle Bus...All aboard the Downtown Jingle Bus! Beginning Friday, November 23 through December 28, holiday season visitors to downtown can hop-on and off the holiday themed ride circulating between The Gateway, Temple Square, Gallivan Plaza & City Creek Center.

Check out...
The Downtown Holiday Market at Gallivan brings holiday charm to Salt Lake's urban center with a focus on local and handmade goods. You'll find unique, one-of-a-kind items, perfect for children or that hard-to-shop for person on your list.
Where: The Terrace at Gallivan Center
When: Fridays & Saturdays, November 23 - December 22, 2012.
Hours: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM


Temple lights....and City Creek
And at the Grand America... they have
A Gingerbread Display
Admire the intricately crafted gingerbread creation made by Executive Pastry Chef Jeffrey de Leon and his team displayed in the ballroom corridor throughout the holiday season.
•Dates: November 23 - January 1, 2013
•Charge: Complimentary



11th Annual Holiday Open House
December 1 & 2

This year marks the 11th Anniversary of the Holiday Open House at Red Butte Garden! The first Saturday & Sunday in December we fill the Orangerie with local artists who have created an array of locally handmade gifts for sale. We also offer free admission, complimentary cider and hot chocolate, and 15 acres of winter wonderland to explore. So bring your shopping list and your winter boots and come enjoy the season with us here at the Garden!

Lights at the Gateway....candy store
The Utah Governor's Mansion is decked out for the holidays, and free tours are available to the public throughout December. Tuesday and Thursdays in December, 2-4 p.m.

 This is a FREE event at Liberty Park
2012 Echoes Of Christmas Dates:
December 13 - 15 & 17 - 19, 2012

  • Presented Each Evening from 7:00 to 9:00 PM
  • Groups are formed every 5 minutes
  • Takes approximately 30 minutes to see all stations
  • Weather Permitting

Centerville Utah theater....White Christmas
Christmas Tree Festival....

 As far as a present under the tree... I could use shoes, perfume, weekend get away, massage anytime...gift card from Chico's...


A visit from the Grandcritters....
A visit from Santa
A Christmas Concert

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Hi there, brilliant blog! I've been enjoying browsing through all your posts here!
I don't suppose you would be interested in sharing this over at Glipho? We're a new social blogging site, with an active community of creative bloggers- I know they would love to read and comment on all your work here! If you get a chance, perhaps you could take a quick look over at http://glipho.com and see what you think. You can even import old posts over into GLipho, without affecting this existing blog at all- It's pretty easy!

Thanks for your time, and for the entertaining blog. I look forward to reading more from you soon!

All the best,

Teo

Loving mashed potatoes the Irish Way!!!

You can use kale instead of cabbage, but I personally prefer the softer and sweeter taste of cabbage. Colcannon is traditionally topped with...