Having a DIY Moment Over Here

Over the weekend Shug and I had the opportunity to hang out with his two little sisters, 13 and 9.  They are as bright and lovely as can be, but also very, very, very bored with everything about five minutes after we arrive/make a plan/choose an activity.

To combat this killer boredom, I bought a pom pom maker so the girls could make holiday wreaths to bring home to Shug's and their mom.  It was the BEST IDEA EVER.  We made pom poms for ten hours straight, only breaking for hot chocolate and the parts of Labyrinth where David Bowie dances in his tights.

I now have pom pom plans, people. PLANS!

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Holiday List Starts for, um, Me

I am in love, I tell you, LOVE with this Pendelton-inspired coat!

I also love the dipped hem in the back.

Too bad it's sold out already!

Oh well, that's a decision I don't have to make;)!

Hope you have a lovely weekend!

I'm sure my dad will, this is his last day of work before

he gets to retire!

Congrats, Pop!

You've earned it.

xo.

Utah Holiday Gift Guide 2010

Here's a cool print for your arty friends.

I always love giving an ornament as a special gift!

 This shmancy passport cover would be perfect for the globetrotter on your list!

This leather wrap bracelet would be loved by any fashion-minded friend.

This air planter is the perfect solution to the person that has everything!

For the writer in your life, this leather-bound journal is perfect (and a steal!)

 This delicate necklace would make anyone's holiday complete!

This adorable flour sack towel would be great for your baking buddies.

Also, Happiest Birthday to my mumma!
She's pretty much the nicest gal a person could meet!
She has this amazing talent where she makes anyone
feel like family: loved and cared for.
I'm hoping this was passed on to me...
Still waiting!

Happy December!

Here's some more craziness from Ireland to celebrate the official start of the holiday season!  My plans for this weekend (other than work) are to get a fresh tree and decorate, decorate, decorate!  This really is my most favorite time of year!

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Atlas Sound - "Strange Parade" from The Tearist on Vimeo.

I'm a sucker for old anatomy and biology books with illustrations of flora and fauna.

Sometimes a drawing can seem so much more detailed than an actual picture.

Can we get a snow day over here?

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving weekend!  We woke up this morning to almost two feet of snow!  I've already shoveled my brains out because of a new law in Salt Lake City that fines you if your sidewalks are snowy!  Since I've been shoveling instead of getting a blog post ready, I'll have to catch up tomorrow with you all!  Drive safely! xo.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Are you up already to cook for today?  I'm up early, but it's to go make lattes;)!  I'm so thankful for so many things, so I thought I'd list a few here:

• My handsome husband
• My amazing family
• My sweet crazy doggie
• My smart, funny, caring friends
• My education
• My work ethic
• My ability to laugh
• My warm and cozy house

What are you thankful for?  Feel free to add a few of your thanks to the comments and have a lovely and safe holiday weekend!  See you on Monday! xo.