Time to nest

Posted: Friday, November 25, 2011 6:41 pm | Updated: 7:42 pm, Fri Nov 25, 2011.

Thanksgiving is over, Christmas is ahead. The weekends are gray and cool. It’s the season to curl up with a book, blast the Christmas tunes and embrace the comfort of being home and nesting. Here are ways to make your home feel good for the senses.

Deck your halls to holiday music

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