*being home *Glee *Nigella Bites Christmas Episodes *decor8′s flickr gallery of tea cups cuppa *cookies*Alicia Bock Photography’s Calendars like this one that I got for my husband for Christmas: 2010 Calendar Paris: A Love Story *Ali Edwards December Daily Templates {which are now on sale} though it may be July before I finish my December...
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Yesterday was our wedding anniversary for what my daughter describes as, “a bunch of a lot” of years. Seeing this beautiful post by Jose Villa {Jose Villa – Married 65 Years} reminds me how much I hope to have this much time with him and more.
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I think about -and look forward to- this kind of day with snow flakes and fire going and little felt projects. Today, we’re making these {miniature flower garland} out of pink felt and little felt ornaments. My little one is watching Holiday Inn with one of her grandpas. Add some burgoo and it’s a perfect...
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Snow is in the forecast. The phrase, “Let It Snow,” always reminds me of the song ofcourse, but only after thinking of the David Sedaris dark-but-funny story of the same title from Dress Your Family In Corduroy and Denin. In the story, David’s mom locks the kids out of the house so that they will go play in...
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I am having the best time receiving holiday cards from photography clients. The BEST part of being a photographer {for me} is seeing my images take on a life of their own and become part of people’s lives: on walls, in albums, online, in the mail. I love it! I’m in the last billable push for my attorney...
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I had one of these weeks. Deadlines. No running water before a big mediation on a day when I had put off laundry and dishes. Sleep dep. Trying to replace a toilet before family arrives. Christmas presents ordered in November no longer available. And on. And on. And on. Alright, enough whining. Thankfully, it is...
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We are working through two advent calendars: a chocolate one from Fresh Market, and a Playmobil one with little toys that make a winter scene. Love these Holiday Countdown posts from Sweet Paul. Tell me your holiday countdown traditions. Really. I’d love to hear from you. I guess I’ll have to give something away to...
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Shannon Leone Fowler and her 25-year old fiance Sean were swimming in the ocean in Thailand when he was stung by a box jellyfish and died 3 minutes later. She’s written about it and about her grieving process in an online essay for Real Simple here. The print version of Real Simple has an essay...
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I thought I was finito with the shopping. Now, I’m getting notices that things are back-ordered or will not arrive in time. Cue the Cathy Cartoon GAH! or ACK! Here are a few ideas if you, like me, find yourself doing some panicky online shopping. *The Barefoot Dreams throw {made famous by O} is still...
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