Dish up the magic

During a time of year that should be filled with wonder, awe, and joy, some feel nothing but immense pressure to create the perfect holiday. Running from place to place in search of the ideal gift, to the most beautiful home décor, right down to the holiday menu, leaves some people feeling depleted and inadequate. Forgetting what truly matters.But for Nicole Middleton, the holidays are a special period to tap into her creativity.Colliding the past with the present in terms of tablescapes and unique gifts, Middleton has found a niche that brings the joy back into the holidays, not only for herself but for everyone around her.What started out as a crusade to save one of Princeton’s historic stores, Hoffman’s Patterns of the Past, from closing, has evolved into a genuine love of all things vintage and repurposing items of the past into useful, sustainable heirlooms for today’s generation. Not just for the holidays, but throughout the whole year.“No locals were really interested in coming