Houston, we have a winner!

Thank you to all those who entered the Bungalow Kids giveaway!  Without further adieu,  the winner of the darling little gnome lamp is........

 

Congratulations to Rick and Emily!  Enjoy your new little gnome lamp!  Please email me your address so we can get this sent out to you!  Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas darling...

 Christmas is only days away, and I'm in desperate need of some quality time with these three little indians.

We will be building snow forts, baking cookies, drinking homemade hot chocolate, and snuggling in my bed.  I sincerely hope that you all have a wonderful Christmas & a happy holiday spent with those you love.  Thank you for all of your support this year!


* A big thank you to Moxie Photography for the beautiful pictures of my boys!  If you haven't entered the photo shoot giveaway, today is the last day to do it.  Don't miss out!*

Winter wonderland

Christmas is one of those holidays that truly inspires me from the sights, the sounds, and the heavenly smells.  I just can't ever seem to get enough.   

This out of focus photo is a beauty.

Can you steal a kiss even if the mistletoe is felt?

Christmas afloat

This reminds me of Christmas in Paris.  Je vais avoir un patissier, merci.

A snowy Christmas ornament.

A snow covered path.

Vintage linen stockings hung from a branch.

Cinnamon sticks and apple cider.  Ah, the true smell of Christmas.

Glittered branches to add some glam.

Hot chocolate and chocolate covered spoons.  Heaven.

A cozy cabin somewhere.

And, last but not least, the iconic leg lamp.  It wouldn't be Christmas without it, right?

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And the winner of the Olive Stencil giveaway is:

Melissa!  Congratulations!

Please send me your information so we can get that fantastic stencil out to you! 

Thank you for all of your entries!

Wrappers delight

No, this is not a post about the Sugar Hill Gang and their funky fresh lyrical masterpieces.  That is a post I will have to save for a later date (so stay tuned).   It is however just as equally fab and fresh.  We're talking gift wrap my friends, and when you are wrapping gifts to put under your tree this year, skip the old traditional red and green, and get creative! 

A simple green silk ribbon and white paper.

They'll be pretty in pink with these free printable papers.  Yes, free.

Why not go global?  Put those old maps that are just lying around to good use.

This one is hands down my most favorite.  It combines two things that I absolutely love...grasscloth, and stripes.

Use rubber bands instead of bows.

Create and print out your own custom word search puzzle with a special message.

Some simple greenery, pine cones, and some butcher paper gives this gift an earthy and fresh feel.

This one is going under the tree at my house for my three little mr. moustaches.

Stripes, stripes, stripes!

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And, congratulations to Sarah!  You are the winner of the Handmade by Emy giveaway!

Please send me your information so we can get that bow tie out to you!  If I do not hear from you within 5 days, I will randomly select another winner. 
Thank you for all of your entries!

Take a bough

 I love all of the greenery associated with the holidays.  There is nothing quite like the smell of fresh pine and juniper from the Christmas trees, wreaths, and garlands that hang in your home.  Greenery hung outside is so inviting, and is such a beautiful way to dress up your porch.   Take a look at these lovelies.

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And, I know you're all waiting for the announcement of the Plum Street Giveaway.  Thanks everyone for entering!  The winner is:

Danielle!  Congratulations!

Please send me your information, so we can get those fabulous prints out to you!