Category Archives: Holidays

Stuff the stockings

A festive weekend ahead update: The weekend went by in a flash, but I did manage to catch up on some much-needed rest. Of course that was after traipsing around Des Moines for the Holly & Ivy tour, spending what … Continue reading

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A festive weekend ahead

Soiree sweater update: I have the best co-workers ever. They make going to work every day a treat. I can always count on them to come up with some crazy, yet amazingly awesome, ideas – like wearing ugly sweaters to … Continue reading

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Soiree sweater

A seasonal sipper update: A big THANK YOU to my mother-in-law, Chris, for fitting us into her busy holiday schedule so that my sis-in-law and I could come over to learn the family recipe tonight. She has given me the OK … 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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A sleigh ride

Turkey trot update: Thanksgiving 2012 is in the books, and this year I have a lot to be thankful for…  [my health – completed the Turkey Trot with my sis, Marissa]  [my fabulous families]  [our crazy holiday traditions] [my boys] … Continue reading

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Turkey trot

Black Friday, or Thursday update: My list may be shorter than ever this year, which is fine by me. My Black Friday ‘need to snag’ items are: deep pocket king size sheets for the master bedroom since our current sheets … Continue reading

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Black Friday, or Thursday

Weekend wishes update: Another weekend that breezed on by… at this rate, it’ll be Christmas before you know it! I was able to get a little gift shopping done, hung the Christmas lights up outside (thanks dad!), celebrated a birthday, … Continue reading

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Weekend wishes

Do a little promenading update: I loved seeing so many twinkling Christmas lights inside all the East Village shops and boutiques tonight. The holidays are here and I couldn’t be happier! I have a list of things going on tomorrow … Continue reading

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Do a little promenading

Beast, bird and bottle update: I’ve printed out a sample invite and have gotten the approval from Meg to move full steam ahead. I am loving how they turned out with the added touch of rounded corners and the use … Continue reading

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