It’s time for my annual “Best of….” post. (See the best of 2008, here.) I very unscientifically look at the number of enthusiastic comments, to pick your favorite posts (excluding giveaways, etc.). And here they are: #1–The favorite post of 2009: She’s About to Pop #2–The Loveseat–From Plaid to Rad #3–Miracle Worker Mudroom #4–A Pirate’s […]
Archives for December 2009
What are you doing New Year’s Eve?
December 28, 2009 by 4 Comments
To be honest, I have no idea what we are doing on New Years’ Eve. We had a lovely Christmas in our own home, and since that evening have been at my in-laws, in full wedding prep mode. I snuck away to the computer for a few minutes, in case you are looking for some […]
Santa Baby Decor
December 24, 2009 by 3 Comments
This is a quick post for my friend, Kathryn, who was doing my hair today and asked if I had any ideas for some fun decor she could do for her Christmas Eve party that would go along well with her red, black, and white home decor. Of course, I have ideas, just not a […]
Joy to my Home!
December 22, 2009 by 8 Comments
This is what I came home to the other night after my SIL’s bridal shower: Yes! My project, two Christmases in the making, was finally hung for all to see! (Just promise not to tell my hubby that I had a slightly different vision in mind for how the letters would hang on the ribbon. […]
Teacher Gifts–what are you doing?
December 16, 2009 by 10 Comments
This afternoon is pretty much the only chance I will have to help my kids make gifts for their teachers before they are out for Christmas break. But what to make? What to make? Last year I made these scrabble tile pendants featuring the kids’ artwork. They were a big hit, but I don’t have […]
Holiday Open House—Jennifer’s
December 15, 2009 by 13 Comments
I’m feeling a little lame that all of the Holiday Linky parties are in full swing, and I am just a project or two shy of feeling ready to show you my home. However, we went to my friend, Jennifer’s home tonight for a lovely meal and Family Home Evening (where our children reenacted The […]
‘Tis the Season
December 9, 2009 by 7 Comments
I haven’t been able to post as much as I’d like to. I’ve been busy doing this: and this: And stuff like this, which is just awaiting a few final details (like being hung), which is why I can’t show you my holiday home tour, yet. I’m almost there, but I need my husband for […]
Crazy Christmas Cookies (and MomTime TV)
December 6, 2009 by 3 Comments
Did you catch me on Mom Time TV, Friday, talking about my crazy Christmas cookies? You didn’t? That’s ok. You can watch the uncut episode, here. Cookie Recipes Uncut from Mom Time TV on Vimeo. The TV version, featured a bunch of the photos you can find on these posts (here and here). The recipes […]
And a Partridge in a Pear Tree—Christmas Card 2008
December 3, 2009 by 5 Comments
I am not ready to reveal the Christmas card insanity I am up to this year, but can now show you what we sent out last year. A cute digital photo card using recolored elements by Rhonna Farrer @ 2peas. But wait…. …there is more! The card is actually made of two postcards. One oversized, […]
It’s My Birthday—You Get the Presents! (Gratitude Giveaway Winners Announced)
December 2, 2009 by 11 Comments
{image: Martha Stewart} Yes. Today is my birthday. I am now the same age as Angelina Jolie, and only a few kids behind her. (Do you know what age that is?) My 8-yr-old daughter gave me a lovely card stating that she loves me and how she is glad I’m her mom, etc., and then […]
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