Film Festival: The Holidays DURING WORLD WAR II, citizens tightened their belts by raising vegetables in Victory Gardens. And because of war rationing, it was difficult to get staples such as sugar and butter. With all this self-denial, vicarious pleasure could be had by reading about scrumptious gourmet meals home-cooked in cozy settings. Barbara Stanwyck’s…
Holiday shopping giveaway 11.21 – 12.04.2020
It’s the Annual Season of Giveaways at Katherines Corner and I’m all in! Have you started your holiday shopping? This year has made everything seem so different, Iʻm certainly excited for the holidays early! Join us in a Holiday Shopping Giveaway from November 11 to December 4, 2020. Enter for a chance to win a…
Call Me Mrs. Miracle: Lisa’s Home Bijou
Film Festival: Christmas Fantasy Call Me Mrs. Miracle (2010) is based on a novel by Debbie Macomber. It’s a sweet, romantic fantasy story of how a little boy’s Christmas wish comes true. It’s Christmas in New York City. Gabe is a ten year old who lives with his Aunt Holly (Jewel Staite). His widowed father…
In the Good Old Summertime: Lisa’s Home Bijou
Film Festival: Christmas classics In the Good Old Summertime is named for the old song from 1902. It’s actually a Christmas story, with Judy Garland and Van Johnson competing at the music store where they work, while they are getting to know each other as pen pals. The story begins in Chicago in the early…
Holiday Countdown giveaway Nov. 7 – 21, 2020
We are starting the Holiday Countdown with a giveaway with Katherineʻs Corner. From November 7 through November 21, enter for chances to win a $100 Amazon Gift card! With Halloween over, I know Iʻve been looking for cute snowman dinnerware, light up pineapples, and some programmable lights for the porch. Are you spending time thinking…