It maybe a little late but here's some holiday cheer for you!
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Showing posts with label christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label christmas. Show all posts
Friday, December 30, 2011
Monday, January 3, 2011
it's the simple things in life that make us happy ...
thinking that 2011 is going to be an amazing, exciting, fabulous wonderful year!
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
an incase of post ...
So i've been crazy busy getting the house ready for Christmas ... my folks should be arriving from England here in 30 minutes & i have barely sat down between working, cleaning, baking & runing around like a headless chicken! So keeping that in mind i haven't gotten around to writing any posts.
So here is my "in case of post" ... in case i don't get a chance to write again before Christmas i wish you all a wonderful holiday! It's been a fabulous year & to say i'm super excited about the next is putting it mildly. But i wanted to say a big thank you to all the wonderful people who have supported me this year & hopefully next year will be even bigger & better for love.laugh.believe!
Monday, December 20, 2010
it's the simple things in life that make us happy ...
no more work for me until after christmas ...
the tree is decorated ...
an evening spent reorganizing & de-cluttering my kitchen (thanks to my new white shelves) ...
& the lil dude has a name (finally) ... Jacob Michael Evans!
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
like crack but the end result is way prettier ...
So here's the thing about me & etsy ... it's like an addiction ... but i get lots of pretty in return. So this year's christmas shopping was dominated by etsy ... because a. i love pretty b. i love unique c. i love supporting other people trying to sell their hand crafted, gorgeous products. So here are a few of the items i have discovered whilst trolling through the listings on etsy ... some you know for me & some for others!
2011 Weekly Planner - leather - handbound - my handbound books
Citrus Juicer in Bright Red - Abby T Pottery
Organic Lavender Linen Sachets. Handmade - Peppermint Pinwheels
Gray Fingerless Gloves - Elde
24 Assorted Regular French Macarons - Perfect for tea time - Sparkles Kitchen
Friday, December 25, 2009
Twas The Night Before Christmas ...
There are many versions of this but since my husband is Airforce i chose to post this one ...
Twas the night before Christmas, and he lived all alone;
In a one bedroom house made of plaster and stone.
I had come down the chimney with presents to give,
and to see what manner of person in this home did live.
I looked all about, a strange sight did I see;
no tinsel, no presents, not even a tree.
No stocking by the mantle, just boots filled with sand,
And on the wall hung many pictures of far distant lands.
With medals and badges, and awards of all kinds,
Suddenly a thought so sobering came into my mind.
For this house was much different, it was so dark and dreary,
I was in the house of an Airman, once I could see clearly.
The Airman lay sleeping, silent, all alone;
Curled upon the floor in this one bedroom home.
The face was so gentle, the room in such disorder,
Not exactly how I imagined I'd find an airman soldier.
Was this the hero of whom I'd just read?
Curled up on a poncho, the floor for a bed?
I then realized the families I saw on this night,
Owed their lives to these airmen who were willing to fight.
For soon 'round the world the children would play,
And grownups would celebrate a bright Christmas day.
They all enjoyed their freedom each month of the year,
Because of the airmen, like the one lying here.
I couldn't help wonder how many more lay alone,
On a cold Christmas Eve, in some land far from home.
The very thought brought a tear to my eye,
And I dropped to my knees and started to cry.
The Airman awakened and I heard a rough voice,
"Santa, don't cry, this life is my choice;
I fight for our freedom, I don't ask for more,
My life is my God, my country, my Air Force."
The Airman rolled over and drifted back to sleep,
But I couldn't control it, I started to weep.
I kept watch for hours, so silent and still
Until we both shivered hard from the cold night's chill.
I didn't want to leave on that cold, dark night
This Guardian of Honor so willing to fight.
Then the Airman rolled over, and with a voice soft and pure,
Whispered, "Carry on, Santa, it's Christmas Day and all is secure."
One look at my watch and I knew he was right
Merry Christmas, my friend, and to all a Good Night!
On christmas day be sure to all take a moment & remember the troops currently deployed throughout the world & for the family they have left back home. I am lucky to have my husband by side this Christmas & know not every year will be this wonderful. I wish you all a very merry christmas & a happy holidays!
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
a little camera obsessed christmas list ...
So in an attempt to help the hubby in the purchase of my christmas present ... i have created a list of items discovered whilst wandering through Etsy. & yes i can't lie i am a little camera obsessed!
Blue Vintage Camera Tote - xflyonthewallx
Twin Vintage Kodak 35 Camera - Pop Art Graphic T-shirt (Available in Women's S,M,L,XL) - Baostudio
Snappy Holga camera diagram hand towels - pick an ink color, set of 2 - Girls Cantell
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
is august too early for a christmas list ...?
So i know it's august but it's never to early to think about what you want for christmas right ...? Here are a few of the items on my etsy wish list.
ps. if someone wanted to buy these for me before christmas i really wouldn't complain!
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