~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!!!

~Mosaic Monday~

Holiday Style!

I can't believe we only have 12 days until Christmas!

Sooo much to do . . . so little time:-)

Anywho,

Happy Monday!!!

Hope you all had an amazing weekend!

Our weekend:

*Sushi Triple date followed by drinks at Rock Bottom, soooo fun!*

*Christmas celebration at my grandparents*

*Dinner date with the hubby at Toulosse Petit! YUM!

had foie gras, and blackened red snapper.  AMAZING!*

*Finished by busiest week up for my Etsy shop ever!

Phewwww lots of work but sooo exciting!*

*Football Sunday*

*Gym time*

What a great weekend!!!

How was yours?

Here's to a great productive and festive week!

~Ruffle Gift Guide!~

Seriously what girl doesn't love some ruffles?

My latest swoons . . .

Anthropologie

Bayou Salvage

Express

Pretty Things by Meg

Anthropologie

Arden B.

Steve Madden

Jilly Bean Craft

I'll take one of each please!

Have any fave items with ruffles???

Hope you all are ready for an amazing weekend!

Plans???

Psssst we have a winner! Thanks to the lovely City of Dionne for hosting . . . the lucky winner is . . .

(thanks to random.org)

#24 . . . Miles Of Style said...

"wow...she's very talented! i love her a cupcake a day print...i hope i win it now! fingers crossed :) "

Congrats! Go ahead and email me your address and what item you want!

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~Mosaic Monday and Girl's Holiday Party~

Happy Monday to you all!

Totally in the girly Christmas spirit.

Tree: Decorated!

Gifts: Wrapped!

House: Lights up and decorated!

Music: Downloaded and on Ipod!

Life: GREAT!

I hope your weekend was full of fun, laughter and good times.

Mine was!

Girl's Christmas Party!

Held my (5th) annual girl's Christmas Party Sat, so much fun!

Outfit inspiration:
Cabin fever/snow angel

Snow Angel by Tamara Nicole featuring grey hats

 

 Silly faces

 Made 3 kinds of fondue, and everybody brought food/treats/drinks to share. 
So much food!!!

 My sister and me, watch out we're crazy!

 Andy snuck in to steal some food, a few times:-)

 How stinkin cute right?!

 Lil adorable Kate

 My new slippers: LOVE!

 We all had a blast and talked for hours . . . yeah like 6 hours:-)

Fun times were had, lots of laughing, house is now decorated and ready for the holidays!

How was your weekend?

Any super fun Christmas plans in the works?



Hope you have a lovely Monday!

Pssst Fabulously Free Giveaway hosted by City of Dionne HERE, don't miss out!

~Our Shutterfly Holiday Card!~

Oh yes, we know that it is officially the holiday season, and everyone is preparing by shopping, decorating, party planning, card sending out . . .

Yup it is that time, to think about holiday cards!

And ladies . . . I am officially jumping on this fabulous

Shutterfly Holiday Card bandwagon!

I have seen this blogger's promo on several of my favorite blogs already, and what a sweet deal!

(any of you already jump on this wagon?!)

Shutterfly's designs are super cute and chic, and there are too many to choose from!

I picked out like 6 and emailed them to my hubby to see what he thought.  His fave was:

Tweet Evergreen Christmas Card

Simple. How cute is that little birdy? :-)

A few of my other favorite cards are:

Hip and Happy Holiday Card

(Loved the colors on this one)

Starlight Ribbon Christmas Card

Bright Blooming Tree Christmas Card

(Cute tree!)

Bright and Merry Christmas Card

(I think this is my 2nd fave)

Oh Joy Joy Christmas Card

What is a girl to do?  I want all of the above! Lol

I'm leaning towards cute and simple this year.

Which one is your fave?

I need to order asap, me being crazy and trying to be organized I was going to have them out by December 1st (2 days away!) So obviously that won't happen, but we still have plenty of time:-)

So help a girl out and vote!

Want to earn 50 free holiday cards?

Find out here

To see some more super cute card and gift ideas:

*Christmas photo cards*
*calendars for 2011*
*holiday photo cards*

Usually for Christmas I hand make all of my Christmas cards, write a year-in-review family letter (this will be our 3rd family Christmas letter!), throw in a photo booth style print of 3 pictures, and buy photo stamps.

Although super cute and personable, it can be super expensive and time consuming. 

And well this year I have many other things going on.

(more on this later)

I will still add a Christmas letter in the mix, but this is saving me so much time. Sometimes I kill myself and stress myself out doing things that are not necessary.  So this year I'm taking a cute easy out:-) And proud of my decision!

So what about you this year?

What is your Christmas Card tradition?

Do you write a letter?

How many do you send out?

Do share, and make sure to let me know which is your favorite so I can order asap!

Happy Black Friday!!!

Ready, Set, SHOP!

Anyone crazy enough to wake up early, stand in line, or stay up all night with no sleep to get some good deals?

If so, you rock!

I commend you on your bravery and determination!

Me:

 I will enjoy the warmth of my bed and cuddling with my hubby, and 3 pups.

My Christmas shopping: online (my whole side of fam and extended fam of 12 people are DONE! Except the handmade gifts that I've begun, gifts are all done thanks to Amazon and their deals and free shipping, score!)

I've decided for my good friends this year:

~Handmade Etsy gifts~

I think there is something amazing and special about a handmade gift.

And supporting handmade!

A few of my faves as of late:

Tan and Black Tuxedo Spats by Mademoiselle Mermaid $25

zinfandel pom clutch by Eclu $48

Rose Pink Gray Flower Hat by mojospastyle $38

Grey Mug Cozy, Gray Cup Sleeve, Coffee Tea, Twilight Silver Dark Fall Ash, Knitted Cabled Steampunk by natalya1905 $17.50

Crocodile Cream Special Knitting Handbag-Shoulder Bag-White-Bamboo Handle by mymomsknittingshop $75

ruffle necklace in chocolate. by prettythingsbymeg $20

Grecian Romantic Era Rosette Woven Goddess Dreamy Soft Misty Feminine Rose Tea Blush Pink Chiffon Dress by RiverofRomansk $39.80

There's a few, I'm finding so many fun ideas for my friends!

Many more fun finds to come!

Do you have any gifts that you are excited to give this year?

If so please share!

 . . . . . . .

Psssst: Don't forget

 Memory Bean Designs Black Friday sale!

20% off of everything!

Enter code BLACKFRIDAY20

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Happy shopping my lovelies!

Remember . . . gifts are from the heart.  It's not about how much you spend, but that you thought about a person, or know them so well that you find the perfect gift for them:-)

Ooooh also: Winner Announced TONIGHT for this fabulously free giveaway

Hurry and enter before it ends!!!