Category Archives: holidays

Fresh Flowers, Christmas Spirit… and a Birthday!

posted on December 21, 2013

Whewww, it’s been a busy week for me, as I’ve been working my tail off at the station to cross off my VERY long list of things to do before my holiday vacation. It’s a mad dash to finish because I’m off for THREE WEEKS! Yes, three glorious, fun-filled weeks. Okay, fun-filled for weirdos like me means lots of work around this house… and I CAN’T WAIT!

I realize Christmas madness excitement has kicked in for most people and I’ve really enjoyed all the holiday sparkle around the blogosphere. It seems to have done the impossible and put me in the ….

Christmas Chalkboard Art: A New Tradition

posted on December 10, 2013

Last Christmas I had a great time doodling on the chalkboard pantry doors in my kitchen. Not only was it fun and somewhat therapeutic, but it got me in the Christmas spirit… which is not always so easy. Turns out it got lots of people in the Christmas spirit, thanks to all the fabulous internet junkies who love Pinterest. My silly Christmas drawing was pinned and repinned over and over again. WOW! Thanks for the love! People are so incredibly kind.

The doors have been blank for a few weeks now. BORING! They definitely need some holiday love.

Christmas Card Cheater

posted on December 18, 2012

I cheated this year! I don’t even feel bad about it.

Every year I enjoy making Christmas cards for friends and family. It always gets me in the Christmas spirit. Last year I did some ribbon trees and sewed them to colored card stock. This year will be no exception… but I’m running out of time. With over 50 cards to make…. I’ll have to cheat to get it done.

I’m not a traditional girl… I think that’s pretty obvious. Although I love traditional reds and greens during the holiday season I tend to always want the opposite. Doesn’t black, ….

Love Christmas – hate to decorate!

posted on December 14, 2012

The other night Richie and I got into this great conversation about Christmas’ past. He had me rolling with laughter telling story after story. It was the kind of laughter that makes your cheeks sore and your back hurt. He’s great at making fun of me. It’s the sweetest thing EVER!

He reminded me of our first Christmas together when we didn’t have a pot to piss in. NO MONEY for a christmas tree. Are you kidding… we had to eat. My dad wanted me to have a tree so he bought me a gift certificate to go pick one ….

a day to appreciate them

posted on February 13, 2012

Yes, the dreaded Valentine’s day is tomorrow and to be honest I feel sorry for most men. I see the sheer panic in their eyes and the anxiety that comes over them as the day approaches. I think it’s too much. It’s that very reason that for most of our relationship I ask that Richie not participate in it. No flowers, no candy, (maybe a card if you just feel like it) but otherwise…. lets not go there. It works out great for us but in many ways I think the day can be fun and stress free. It can ….

Christmas spirit

posted on December 19, 2011

I’ve had some fun the last couple of days just hanging around the house and adding a little christmas sparkle all around. Being that it’s such a modern home, traditional Christmas decorations don’t ever make sense to me. I find myself wanting something completely different and unexpected. I think that’s why we love this place so much. It seems to beg for you to think outside the box and GET CREATIVE!

There’s no way I could put just any wreath on the front of this house. So I decided to make my own “sunburst” wreath using craft sticks, jute string, washers ….

Pillow Talk and Christmas

posted on December 16, 2011

I’m in the BEST mood! I’m so happy to be off work until the new year and look forward to all that I’ll accomplish during these weeks. All the stress has left my body and my brain is getting retrained to do WHAT I WANT… not what someone else wants me to do. It really is “the most wonderful time of the year” (giggling). They’ll be more posts than usual and probably annoying at times… but remember…. I HAVE way more time on my hands. My “wordy” new pillow arrived a few days ago. ….