Category Archives: Gifts

Red, red twine

In stitches update: According to VOGUE Daily, the monogram is having a moment. Well duh, I could have told you that! Guess that means my new hobby is ‘on trend.’ Check out what I picked up from Marshall’s to embroider … Continue reading

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In stitches

Upstairs and downstairs update: While out and about looking for Big Night favors this weekend, I ended up at one of my favorite local craft stores – Hobby Lobby. My mom and I spent close to two hours walking up … Continue reading

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Mayday

Winter wonderland update: Make that TWO snow days for me which brings me to my official Christmas break for four days. Yesterday was the perfect snow day complete with coffee and Bailey’s in bed and a Parenthood marathon. [my boys … Continue reading

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Blogoversary

G.G.G. update: Well, we still haven’t picked out my father-in-law’s gift yet, but my vote is for one of these sleek, no-fuss briefcases. What do you think? [Ben Minkoff, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Jack Spade] Tomorrow marks the second anniversary of … Continue reading

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Kansas City here I come

Raindrops on roses update: I am on a roll! I placed an order today for our Christmas cards (check back around Christmas Eve for the big reveal), and I already have three of the  seven ‘favorite things’ co-worker gifts taken care … Continue reading

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Raindrops on roses

A sleigh ride update: Thanks for all the great feedback about our sleigh ride photos. I am now trying to pick which card design to go with. Please help! Last year I received the most fabulous gift from my Grandma … Continue reading

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Wee ones

Batter up update: I finished putting together the invites for my sister and I just love how they turned out. Quite fitting for the little slugger-to-be don’t you think? Tomorrow I get to go meet our good friends, Nate and Kate’s … Continue reading

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Bestie’s birthday

Keep your cool update: The high yesterday was 102 degrees. The only way to make that bearable was my post-work dip in the pool accompanied by this little cocktail. Tomorrow is my bestie Molly’s birthday and I can sum our … Continue reading

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SYTYCD

A gift of paper update: Ok, I think I’ve outdone myself and gotten Marcus a pretty good first anniversary gift. Only catch is – it’s a surprise, so I’ll have to keep it under wraps until next week. Don’t fret – … Continue reading

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A gift of paper

His and hers update: Saturday morning started off like most – with an early trip to the gym for Pilates class, but instead of hopping on the elliptical after, I went out to Raccoon River Park to watch my sister cross … Continue reading

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