Happy New Year

... well, not quite yet!  But that's what we'll be shouting tonight!

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The Exhaustion

All the holiday madness and going back to work this week have left me utterly exhausted!  I'm enjoying this time, but man will I be glad when everything settles back down to normal.

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Our Christmas

We had such a great Christmas spending time with family, giving gifts, watching football, getting crafty, and most importantly reflecting on the true meaning of Christmas - the birth of Christ!  I can't believe it's already over; time to gear up for 2012!

Merry Christmas

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Confession 005

I am not a huge fan of Christmas music, but something has come over me this year (seriously, I'm all into the Christmas spirit - this never happens) and I'm OBSESSED with Justin Bieber's "Mistletoe."  How crazy is that?!  I don't even like Justin Bieber, but somehow I'm always singing "Under the Mistletoe, Shautie with you . . . Shautie with you!" 

It's driving the hubby crazy (so he says) but I find him singing it just as much as me.  (Probably because I've flooded his mind with the tune!)

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To Pixie or Not To Pixie?

I am obsessed with the pixie cut!  If I was only able to pull it off, you can bet that I would be at the salon tomorrow.  And not to mention that only my two favorite actresses have been sporting the pixie for quite some time now.  Here's to Michelle Williams and Carey Mulligan - I want your hair!

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The Bar Cart

The hubby has been wanting a bar cart for quite some time now, and I'm thinking what better time to invest than now - the holidays!  It's a perfect time for entertaining guests and getting a little festive.  I kept thinking that we would get an "official" bar cart, but now I'm seeing all these quirky, original versions that I like.  (Check out that yellow industrial cart!)  So many options to chose from, and I happen to like them all.  What's your favorite?

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Baby Blue

Last Christmas I got my baby blue Kitchen Aid stand mixer and have been obsessed with the hue ever since.  So much so that these baby blue cabinets are making me drool right now.  Could that be this year's gift?  First the mixer, then the whole kitchen!

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It's A Merry Time!

Are you ready for Christmas?  Well, whether you are ready or not, it's a comin'!  I truly can't believe Christmas is a little over a week away - ahh!  I still have so much shopping to do and absolutely do not want to be caught at the mall, but I might not have a choice!  We'll see if I can find a way to avoid it.  Is anyone done shopping yet?

Fabrics

These have completely stolen my heart!  I'm am obsessed with the colors and tribal patterns.  Quoting THE Rachel Zoe "I die!"

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Let's Start The Day Off Right

I don't know about you, but I am definitely a breakfast eater.  (It's the most important meal of the day - right?)  With Christmas and New Year's coming up on us, (What?  It's already December 12th!) our schedules are getting pretty hectic!  It's seems like I have more and more things to do and less and less time to do them.  Anyone else? 

So, my suggestion - let's take it nice and slow, one minute, one hour, one day at a  time.   And why don't you start off by enjoying your breakfast this morning.  Yeah?  What's your favorite breakfast these days?  Mine - Ezekiel 4:9 Cinnamon Raisin english muffin with grapefruit juice.

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Pretty Amazing

Makes me want to wear a wedding dress everyday!

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It's A-Gettin' Cold Outside

Brr!  It is definitely a little chilly outside, and that is something we are not used to here in Texas.  We finished putting up our Christmas decorations last night, but I'm thinking that I might get a little crafty and do some more decor-makin' here in the next couple of days.  Something along the lines of this homemade garland - you like?  Nothing like getting crafty for the holidays!  I'll keep you updated!

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PS - I'm loving this fireplace!  And I know the hubby would kill for that vintage American flag - Christmas present idea?!

PSS - Phone in the fireplace - LOVE!

Fancy

I always want to get "all dolled up" when the holidays come around.  Anyone else?  I think there's something in the air.  Give me a sequined dress, dramatic hair and make up, and I'm good to go! 

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Confession 004

I have a minor obsession (ok - major obsession) with Anthropologie.  I could live and get dressed in this store every day for the rest of my life.  Yes, it's that bad!  (I even registered there for our wedding - thanks hubby!)

OK, confession time - I can't seem to go into Anthropologie without buying something/anything.  Forget needs, as soon as I walk in through the doors my WANTS takes over and I WANT absolutely everything!  Yesterday it was JBrand's high-waist wide leg corduroy pants (another confession within this confession - I can't ever turn down high-waist wide leg anything) and vintage velvet ribbon.  See - obsessed!

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Birthday Kiss

Today is a special day because the one I love (and I mean LOVE) turns one year older!  Another year for us to grow together, another year for us to laugh together, another year for us to cry together, and another year for us to LIVE together.

Happy Birthday, my sweets!  Bisou!  Bisou!

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Dontcha' Think

  . . . a pink desk would be fun?!

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The Drive

Driving...not my favorite thing.  But I made it and was able to get some pretty cool pictures along the way!  Here's one from the drive back home.  (Believe it or not, it wasn't even that stormy!)

Thanksgiving

I am very thankful today (and everyday) to be so blessed!  Big blessings and small blessings included.  What are you thankful for?

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On the Road

We are on the road to Granny's house.  (How classic is that?) And yes, we'll be headed to the desert - West Texas!

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Wood Beams

I am completely obsessed with this space.  The white...the wood...the modern, funky accessories - LOVE!  Even though we do NOT have the space for this at all, I am tempted to go buy a long wood dining table with some retro white chairs this weekend.  Are you as inspired as I am? 

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Underwater

So stunning, right?!  I've always wanted to do an underwater wedding shoot.  And even though we just celebrated our 3 year anniversary, I haven't had my dress "boxed up" yet.  Yikes! 

I know, I know, you are suppose to do that kind of thing right after your wedding, but I just couldn't (and still can't.)  My dress, she is just WAY too pretty to be "boxed up."  (And I still like to put it on and wear it around the house sometimes - shh!) 

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The Chicago Trip

We arrived at the airport

...tried on some cool clothes

 

...walked around the city

...walked some more

 ...ate some good food

...ate pizza, of course

 

...got to layer up

...walked

...saw The Bean

 ...ate Brunch

...ate a fancy meal

...had a rainy day

...and a foggy day

...ate sandwiches

...ate some more pizza

... finished the trip by walking some more.

All in all, we had a wonderful anniversary trip; although, it seems like all we did was eat and walk around.  But hey - I was with my honey!  Nothing else mattered!

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