~Sewing time!~

I finished sewing this bag:

By Amy Butler

 To send out as a gift!

 The recipient loves geometric patterns . . . and olive green!

Several pockets on the inside . . .

Hope she loves it!

I've made this bag for all of my close friends, and they all love it and even have requested one.  I've probably made like 12-15 over the years lol. Never gets old?



I'm alllll about handmade gifts.  They're just so thoughtful and special!

What kind of crafty things have you made for people lately?

~Tamara Nicole~

~Tunes for your Tuesday . . . and V-day love!~

I'm sure you all are tired of hearing about Valentine's . . . so if so . . . move on to another blog!

Hee hee

Soooo I don't know about all of your hubbies/significant others and gift giving . . .

BUT mine can't keep a surprise or secret for the life of him!

He's as sweet as can be, and is an excellent gift giver . . .
but secrets are ALWAYS ruined, every time!

Some examples:

1) Our first vacation, (London Paris Rome for Valentine's Day before we even got engaged) . . . He told me about Paris and London, the 3rd destination was going to be a surprise (Rome), BUT on a phone convo he let it slip without even realizing it.

2) I got ALL of my Christmas gifts before Christmas . . . pretty much every year we've been together!

It's kinda cute b/c he's soooo excited . . . he can't wait to tell me. 
A girl loves some surprises once in a while though right?!

Lol so this Valentine's I know where our "surprise" dinner is, and part of my gift . . .

Tickets to one of our fave artists . . .

Ellie Goulding!

Soooo excited!

Speaking of Valentine's: ALSO we are doing a Secret Valentine at work . . . I came back from lunch and saw  . . .

A sweet surprise . . . yayyy me!

And I'm excited to receive my 2 Valentine's Day Swap gifts!!!

Ok enough for today . . .

Just curious, are your men good at gift giving? Can they surprise you?

Happy Tuesday loves!

~Tunes for your Tuesday . . . Joshua Radin! AND a few gifts that I got spoiled with . . .~

I know the true meaning of Christmas.
 I know it's all about Jesus and family and friends.

Cherishing and spending time with the ones you love.

Which I am grateful for all of the above!

But I do have to say a great side benefit is awesome gifts from my special people. . .

So a few lovely gifts I was fortunate to receive this year

(part I)

~Concert tickets to one of our favorite singers!~

Thanks baby!

Joshua Radin:

~The Kindle!~

My baby started me off by loading it with "House Rules", The Bible, and "Picture Perfect"

~House Beautiful~

Thanks for the subscription sis!!!

~Bulova Watch~

(Thank you my new mom and dad!)

~North Face Jacket~

~Polka Dot Rain Boots~

(Been searching for these forever! Love you Bekah!)

~Gift card for $100 to Purple~

(yum! Thanks bro-in-law)

Have you been there?! Sooo good!

~Lots of dark chocolate (mmmm again!)~

~Some fun VS items hee hee~

~We both got Sounder's Scarfs!~

And Part II coming soon,

I wanted to take some fun pics of the other fun items I received . . .

Maybe a few outfit pics???!!!

Oooh and I finished the FOUR handbags and the quilt, pics to come soon:-)

Happy Tuesday to you all!!!