December Newsletter

NOTE FROM KI

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS. My 7-year-old grandson is sporting that irresistible holiday grin — the kind only a kid missing his two front teeth can pull off. You’d think those teeth would be at the very top of his Christmas list, but not even close. His current non-negotiables? A sword. A dirt bike. A drone.

Meanwhile, my own list skews a little more… intangible: world peace, food and clean water for every human and healthy kids in every corner of the globe. But maybe he’s the wise one — instinctively knowing that Santa’s workshop doesn’t exactly specialize in big-picture wishes. Those aren’t gifts you can wrap or click “add to cart.”

This year, he reminded me that wishing is wonderful when you’re seven — but for the rest of us, the real magic comes from doing. Organizing. Donating. Showing up. Helping out. Turning hope into action, one small, meaningful gesture at a time.

Here’s to doing a little more, giving a little more and keeping the spirit of the season alive — in our homes, our communities and throughout the world.

Cheers to Christmas magic and all things vintage. 

Ki

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GIVE IF YOU CAN. As the season of giving approaches, it’s a good time to pause and make sure our donations truly make an impact. Start by picking a cause close to your heart, then run it through a research site. Charity Navigator and CharityWatch make it easy to vet nonprofits, compare ratings and choose organizations that use their resources wisely. My top three this season: Frosted Faces Foundation – Hope and homes for senior pets. Hilarity for Charity – Helping families facing Alzheimer’s. Union Rescue Mission – Supporting neighbors in need.

COLLECT. Emily Baker is a busy mom supporting her family and dreams while sharing her extraordinary holiday collections with us on her Instagram page @myweatheredhome.

NIFTY GIFTING. My book, Lived-In Style, makes the perfect gift for your vintage-loving friends and family. Pick up a copy at your local bookseller or order online! And if you haven't gotten yours yet, add it to your 'I've been good, Santa' wish list!

Thank you to collectors, antiquers, lovers of vintage design and followers for supporting my work!