Ho, ho, ho...

I had a conversation with my husband the other day, that went something like this...

Me: "I remember, when I was little I went to a friends house and her family had an entire Santa village set up in their family room, it was magical."

Race: "Well, if I know anything about you, it's that you will find a way to create your own....probably using spray paint"...

The man's a genius, what can I say, because the next day I came across these in the dollar store:

Let's hope Santa brings me a new camera this year...ugh..
 Not really my cup of tea, but after I worked my magic (or Rustoleum did), I had this:

I sprayed them gold and white and stuck them in a couple of hurricanes, I had lying around...ya know, like ya do...

I love the "snow," which is laundry detergent for anyone interested...Tide to be exact...
The whole project cost me a whopping $5, and took a whole 10 minutes.
What do you guys think?  Magical? They kind of remind of my own little snowglobe collection...although if anyone comes over and shakes these, I'll probably hit them in the face....ahh, there is nothing quite like the holiday spirit.
I'm off to spread more cheer like that.

I'm Lovin' It...

Here's what I'm lovin' in December...

Like I've said before, I'm one of those weird people that loves the cold. I do, I can't help it. I also love all the things we get to start wearing when it get's cold...such as:

Lacy Knitted Button Down Leg Warmers.. These are so cute and cozy. I want them in every color....and am ordering now..

Crochet Turban style Headband...These look great on and keep your ears toasty....I may have three...

The Lazo Throw from Zgallerie...I've written about this throw before and saying I love it is an understatement. Mine is more of a peacock blue (sadly it looks like they don't have this color available anymore) and it is the warmest/softest/prettiest throw I've ever seen. When summer comes, and I'm forced to stow it away, I just might cry....might...

Bar carts/tables...These have been back for awhile now, but I'm behind...what's new?...I don't know if it's because the entertaining season is upon us but I now want one and have been keeping an eye out at all of the vintage/antique stores and craigslist for one that I love. Here's a few I've been oogling in the meantime:

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These Knitted deer heads....Call me weird, but I think these are too cool for this time of the year. I can imagine it on the wall of a cabin in the mountains too...Too fun

and finally, because it wouldn't be my monthly lovin' it without a coffee/tea fave...

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World Market's organic Peppermint Tea...Delicious.

Now...

On a completely different, and extremely difficult note:

I have absolutely no words for the tragedy that occurred in Newtown, Connecticut Friday morning. 20 children's lives were taken (as were the lives of several heroic teachers and administrators as well), along with the innocence of hundreds more. I cannot even begin to fathom, what these families are coping with, and my heart truly breaks for them. Because of this tragedy, Tuesday morning, we will have a moment of silence in the blog world to do the only thing we can, honor and support those affected. 

ANY DONATIONS MADE TO NEWTOWN YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES WILL BE DONATED DIRECTLY TO THOSE EFFECTED BY THE SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SHOOTING.

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