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Christmas themed spotted and hearted and a little break

December 23, 2009 // 52 Comments

This one is lengthy but bloggers really pull out all their guns in December.

This reminds me of Sleeping Beauty spotted on Apartment 34

Reindeer and lace available for free download spotted on One Pretty Thing

Lots of sprinkles spotted on Bakerella

Snow will be hanging from my ceiling next year spotted on Poppy Talk

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Elsie got the best Christmas present ever spotted on A Beautiful Mess

The details of these invitations are delightful spotted on Oh So Beautiful Paper

A dazzling winter affair spotted on Style Me Pretty

Making these instead of sending my pile of mags to the recycling bin spotted on Creature Comforts

I told you you don’t need a tree spotted on Emmas designblogg

Simple cranberries spotted on Maya Made

Felt shingles spotted on Flickr

Christmas chandelier spotted on Desire to Inspire

Friends, let’s just say that 2009 wasn’t so much my year but you’ve kept me optimistic and have given me a place to come and share happy things. So thanks for joining me. I have high hopes for 2010 and I hope to see you then.

Happiest of holidays to you and your loved ones!

Mel

Christmas cards are my fave

December 22, 2009 // 58 Comments

I didn’t think I would ever send out Christmas cards until we had kids but then I realized we’re the hippest, most attractive couple our family and friends know so a card from us is like the highlight of the year.* This was one of those projects that actually turned out pretty much how I wanted it to. A little cheesiness, a little cutting, a little folding, a little hot chocolate in the pouch and you got yourself a card. Thanks to our friend Katie for taking the photos when Ryan was less than enthused and had finals coma.

*Completely kidding. Please don’t unsubscribe because of my false conceitedness.

The magic of the season is my fave

December 21, 2009 // 20 Comments

Elisabeth captures this season so beautifully, it almost makes me believe I like it. Winter that is, not Christmas. Christmas is my fave of course.

More New Years Eve festivities are my fave

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Question – do people in other countries ever throw an American party? Here in America we’re all about the Mexican theme, the German/Oktoberfest theme, the Irish St Patrick’s Day. What would you do for an American theme? Eat McDonalds and watch baseball? Now getting back to the point, this Mexican inspired holiday party is kind of perfect. Paper banners, sparkly pinatas and churros – happy new year indeed.

A New Years Eve party idea is my fave

December 18, 2009 // 35 Comments

photo from Scarborough Fair’s photostream via Audrey Hepburn Complex

This year my sisters and I have resolved to make our New Years Eve fun since it’s been a complete disappointment in the past. I’m thinking that a display of balloons filled with confetti and prizes that are popped at midnight will be essential.

Wood log cake stands are my fave

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Laura and Ryan

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winter wonderland dessert table

Jana and Billy

Right now I’m loving nature inspired party elements. Not so much that I’m going to go spend my weekend at REI in a Patagonia camping vest and Teva sandals, but I think it’s great inspiration for some winter festivities.

Happy holidays in a box is my fave

December 17, 2009 // 36 Comments

In my effort to spread some holiday cheer, I sent out some festive packages that included:

festive garlands,

ornaments and twine,

mini trees and gift tags from Olive Manna,

treats that will survive the mailing without getting stale (that chocolate cranberry pistachio bark is the best),

tissue snow puffs (folded down of course),

winter pretties from Abby,

and a little something to throw at the New Year’s party.

My only wish is that I could have sent them via Christmas gram instead of USPS.

“What’s a Christmas Gram? I want one!” – Buddy the elf

Spotted and hearted

December 16, 2009 // 29 Comments

Spring bike rides, I’m already looking forward to you spotted on Design is Mine

Ez has the best Christmas craft tutorials spotted on Creature Comforts

What I wish my wedding invitations would have looked like spotted on Lovelorn Unicorn

Did you see this roundup of the crux blanket? because it is my fave of the week spotted on Rather Nice

Bring on the fabric poms spotted on Once Wed

Time to plan a party around these paper hot air balloons spotted on Oh Happy Day

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Little stocking tree spotted on Here’s Lookin at me Kid

Even better than bunkbeds spotted on Design Sponge

I finally watched Up and it was added to my list of animated films I’ve cried at (Mufasa’s death gets me every time) spotted on Happy Notions Round 2

The happiest of Flickr sets is my fave

December 15, 2009 // 17 Comments

Thanks to Alli I discovered Catherine’s happy Flickr set simply entitled garland. Truly a Christmas miracle.

Then I started thinking, what would make the very best gift this Christmas? A box just filled with a variety of garlands/bunting (whatever you fancy calling it).

Bottle candle holders are my fave

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Simple idea, big impact. It might be time to start saving my empty olive oil bottles.

top image – from Elle Decoration via Happy Mundane via Natalia
bottom image – Ready Made

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