Hay Plus 9 Blanket

It can certainly get all Valentine'sy in bed with this gorgeous blanket by Hay Plus 9.

The perfect pop of pink with a geometric twang. And speaking of bed situations, ahem, do you have a side that you have to sleep on? It didn't occur to me until I was speaking to a friend that I have to sleep on the side of the bed closest to the door. I do it subconsciously apparently as I recall the last times I've slept in a hotel. Why? Am I anticipating a quick getaway? I tried sleeping on the other side and had a horrible night. My head is simply programmed that way. Am I the only one or do you have similar sleeping habits?

 Anyhow, love the blanket no matter what side I'm on. 

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My Friend Jason

A touching and important reminder to take the time to tell your children what you value in life. Make sure they know what is important to you and how you would like them to live their life.  I just assumed they knew what I expected of them. What my wishes were for them in the future. Have that talk now and continue the talk always because you never know when they will have to let you go. 

Free thank you card printables

We're so fortunate to have such generous friends and family that we've been trying to get our thank you's in order! I'm always searching for lovely cards that I can print from home and have complied a few of my favorite to share. I also made the one above that is ready for you to download! While I was looking around the web I found this interesting video from Alma Loveland graphic guru discussing the best options for your printing needs, and why your home printer may not be up to par. Woopsie -time to find that flash card and head to Kinkos! To download my card, go here and download and print...

 1. Creature Comforts    2. SusyJack   3. The Lovely Dept.   4. How About Orange   5. Keep Home Simple

Christmas recap 2012

I really can't believe we're in that same place again. The beginning of a new year, new possibilities, new ventures! I took a look back at my pictures from the year and am struck by all the stuff that went on this year. I'm working on a little project for my family where I am editing all the images captured (good hair days and bad) and compiling a little video with them. Finding a good editing software that will take images and load them up quickly is proving not to be so easy. suggestions? We had a lovely holiday and I really felt like I took the time to do all those holiday things I have always meant to do. (make a new tree skirt!) I hope the best for your new year and wish all my friends a fantastic year ahead!  Here's a bit of what went on... 

1. our chalkboard wall full of friend's cards  2. hunting and cutting down our tree, we go here every year to find it.   3. making paper gem ornaments with the gals   4. finally made a new tree skirt using coat material   5. made a bunting and welcomed our new ornaments from India to our home   6. our Costa Rican manger   7. a window decked out with trim   8. making a woodlan themed wall for the winter   9. our cards from pinhole press and fabulous photography by Jordan Koepke   10. learning to knit with my son (his is on the left)   11. a walk in the woods with dad 

Knitted lamps

I am seriously in love with these knitted lamps by Buubok a sweet company from the Netherlands. Each one is handmade and each one deserves to be hanging in your reading nook! Wish listed for sure!

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