First off, I want to give a huuuuuge thank you to this lovely friend of mine, Jenny
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Not only is she an amazing, inspiring, and beautiful friend, she is also the world's greatest Secret Santa!
I am in heaven :)
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I mean, best presents ever?? I think so :)
The funny thing is that I got Jenny for secret santa so I hope she loves my gifts as much as I love hers. I didn't take a picture, and she's in Maui so Im not sure if she has gotton yet so I will share after I have confirmation from her:)
THANK YOU!!!!
And another quick thank you to the lovely Danielle :) I recieved my wonderful giveaway win from her earlier this week and it made my day:
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Ok, on to decor:
Tree number one (traditional with all of our sentimental ornaments from childhood, travels, and other stuff. I did hand knit the garland and did a paper chain garland on this tree too!
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Tree number two (vintage) this is an awesome vintage treasure that my mom gave to me right after college. It is a vintage aluminum tree with a handmade garland from my bestie, Angela and pink shiny brites.
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and tree number three (turquoise mini tree). This tree is full of ornaments from all of my crafty friends that were sent to me :) I love them so much:
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** My vintage ornament collection
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** crocheted garland that I made to hang my Christmas cards on:
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I am keeping this up year round to hang my instax minis on :)
** our advent calendar and handmade fabric trees:
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** my nativity scene:
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do you like how I bought a pregnant woman figurine as well so that Mary can be pregnant until Christmas? I looooove it <3
Now, here are some things that I have been up to lately:
** Rearranging my crafty space :)
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I change this little shelf a lot. I am starting to think of it more as another little inspiration area that I can change up :)
** crocheting a TON
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I wrapped everything that I have made or I sent it out without taking pictures :( I need to get better at that.
** sorting tons of buttons:
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which I have found to be a really relaxing task!
Yay!!
Today will consist of:
* cleaning
* loads of laundry
* waiting for UPS
* wrapping
* going to get fun stocking stuffers for my man :)
* listen to the rain
* hang out with my parents
* bake brownies
What a very fun first day of winter vacation.
Praise the Lord for all of these blessings :)
xoxo
janel
Ok, seriously looove pregnant Mary! That is brilliant! I would never have thought of that!
ReplyDeleteAwesome gifts! Awesome trees! Awesome pics!!!! =)
I love your card garland too and how you hung your cards over it. I wouldn't have thought of that either, lol.
Happy day to you!!!! Love you!!!!
xoxo -j
WOW! Toms for Christmas from you secret santa is a mighty awesome gift! I want those too :D I LOVE your garland with your cards hanging. I may have to copy that. Also LOVE your "inspiration" shelf. It's so colorful and AWESOME!!!
ReplyDeletethis post is awesome--your house makes me soooooooo happy! i want to move myself right in!
ReplyDeletehugs and more hugs.
I collect Willow trees too! Love all your decor! buttons, buttons buttons!! LOVE <3
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Lindsay
I see a familiar card hanging up there... hehe.
ReplyDeleteSeriously, lol when I saw prego Mary... only you!! That is exactly why I love you to pieces!!
hehe
xoxoxoxo
Jenny is the BEST!
ReplyDeletei am so excited right now! i love your decor.. i love your mary... i love your toms.. everything..
ReplyDeletewhat a bunch of happiness!
ReplyDeleteI want that nativity scene~
Hello Kitty pillow seriously :) makes me happy
Your trees are awesome! and pregnant Mary? What a perfect idea!! Your home is so cute!
ReplyDeletei love all of your christmas trees--your house is so full of christmas spirit!
ReplyDeleteawesome secret santa presents--it's definitely a holly, jolly christmas for you!!
1. i love all the trees. i have about 3 in my home also and i wanted more.
ReplyDelete2. your craft space is looking fab. your plushie i love hand made was totally a fav pic way before i met you. i'm so happy about that.
3. i love you so much!
xoxo
love all the pics.....love the 3 Christmas trees and the handmade garland on which to hang your Christmas cards....you are so crafty!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful blog! You are such a creative person. I'm so happy to have found your site. I can't wait to see what you post next.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I didn't know YOU were my secret santa as well?! Yay!!! I'm sooooo glad you like your gift! Indie helped me out with it :)
ReplyDeleteI love you so much, my darling. Merry Xmas! xxo
What a happy home you and Adam have. Lets leave here at 1:oo for Holmes.Blessed Christmas. KAB
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