Showing posts with label Bloggy Fun. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bloggy Fun. Show all posts

Saturday, November 6, 2010

15 Minutes...

Come and visit me over at Life In Grace
I am participating in the
Embellished Dishtowel Tutorials...
Y'all go check them out!!

Monday, September 6, 2010

Beautiful Monday...

Good Morning, y'all!! I was up early this morning and loved the way the sun looked shining in my dining room. I had to capture the lovely-ness. The weather was crisp and cool-felt like Fall...wonderful...

I decided to make things a little more special since there was no rush getting "The boys" off to school and work. I made quiche and semi-homemade donuts and set the table with a cloth-albeit a wrinkled one-but it just adds to the specialness.

Even the kids got in on it and decided to set the table. I think little as they are they still appreciate and love the thoughtful touches, don't you agree??
How about you, how are you celebrating life this Monday??
Linking up to Heather-Blessed Little Nest...








Monday, August 30, 2010

Style Inspiration...

Happy Monday to you!! Heather, at Blessed Little Nest is having a party, Take Life and Make it Lovely. I wanted to participate, but as my home looks like a bomb went off, I thought I'd share some lovely bits of inspiration I've found. I took a style quiz this morning, cause I don't have laundry to do or anything. ;)




Here is what it said:


Elise, you are a Country Eclectic
You have wide-ranging interests and influences and therefore appreciate a mix of styles, periods, and objects. You would never use a matching suite of furniture or could stand a home that seemed cookie-cutter. But you love the breezy, layered look of wonderfully personal beach houses and the happy florals of English cottages. Bringing the outdoors in makes you happy: a little chintz or ruffle or weathered furniture, urns filled with tennis rackets, colored glasses filled with cut flowers, vintage-looking, mixed tea cups, and all things that give a sense of a happy, simple life.
You value creativity. You are stylish and fun loving, and can be an inspiration to others. You have a natural sense of drama, and you know you have to be willing to take risks—whether with colors, finishes, furniture choices, or ideas—for your home to stand out. Your home can be happy and lively and the place all of your friends want to be.




Putting Your Style to Work!
With your style and needs in mind, here are a few tips that will help you make your home a little happier.
1. Your Design Challenge: ORGANIZE The front hall sets the mood for your entire home. Consider how to accommodate all the room's functions as beautifully as possible. At the very least you need a console, and if you're short on storage, consider a dresser. Outfit the surface with nice trays and bowls for mail, keys and sunglasses. Keep a trash can for immediately tossing the junk mail. Closet-door or wall hooks encourage coat and bag hanging rather than dumping. If you have children, try to give each a basket in the closet for hats and gloves. It's nice to have a chair or bench for changing shoes, a mirror for last-minute lipstick checks, and a lamp or sconces for warm light.



2. Your Happy Place The more serene your bedroom feels, the happier you will be. A pretty coverlet over a big duvet makes the bed look smooth—and not all duvet-lumpy! And, a blanket folded at the foot of the bed breaks up the big expanse of fabric. Euro shams—those big square pillows—are great for reading in bed, and a few decorative pillows can also be a nice touch. Consider adding a basket or a small occasional table near your bedside table for books, papers, lotions, linen spray or whatever you'd like.



3. Be Party-Ready All the Time! Food: Devote space in your pantry or on a shelf for go-to party essentials: crackers, dip, chips, nuts—whatever you like to serve. Keep on hand a collection of attractive bowls and cocktail napkins, and you'll be able to set a spread—instantly!Drink: The simplest and chicest thing is to have a drinks tray or table always set up. Include a mix of pretty glasses, an ice bucket, a lovely pitcher, and bottles of soda and water. When the bell rings, just add ice and limes.Mood: Nice, flattering light makes us feel good. So nix the harsh, direct light from overhead fixtures in favor of the softer glow from floor and table lamps. Also, keep some votive candles and a couple of hurricane lanterns for setting around the room.Scent: The first thing you notice about a home is how it smells. Use naturally fragrant cleaning products. If you find a scented candle or fresh potpourri you love, stock up on it. Any scent you like, whether perfume or linen spray, can be used on upholstery, bedding or just spritzed into the air.
This was fun!! Want to take your own style quiz, click here.
Top two images found on Homegoods website, the others I've had in my picture file and have no idea of the source.
Y'all go have a Lovely Monday!!

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Photo Tag

I was tagged by Joanna, of This Southern Girl's Nest for a photo tag. So here goes...
The rules:
1) Go to your photo files…Select the 6th photo folder
2) Select the 6th photo in that folder
3) Post that photo along with the story behind it.
4) Then challenge 5 blog friends to do the same!
Let me just say, that I am glad this was the sixth photo in the sixth folder and not some horrendous photo of myself!! I was wanting to share about this little vignette, if you will, that I had in our rental home and did so here. I have a rock that I was given in a Bible study that we were to write our favorite or life verse on. I chose Jeremiah 29:11. "For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you a hope and a future." Now this is from memory, and I may have added a period where a colon or something or other is supposed to be, but the message is the same.
Now then, I am going to be a rebel and not tag anyone, unless you want to be tagged.
Hope you all had a great Fourth of July and weekend!!

Saturday, March 14, 2009

True Confession

Do y'all remember that magazine?? Kind of trashy, but my friend and I used to read her mom's copies. Anyway, this isn't trashy, so have fun reading!! Or not, its up to you!!
Confession Survey
1)What is your blogger name?
Elise
2)When is your birthday?
November 11
3) How long have you been blogging?
10 months, I think??
4) Who tagged you?
Jes By the way, where is your music?? I miss it!!
5) Tell me your 5 most favorite body parts?
I like my eyes, nose, my legs used to be nice. Beyond that, I am just glad they all work!!
6) What do you wish most for your birthday?
Like something that could actually happen or a fantasy?? For real, maybe money to go antiquing or thrifting, but if I'm shooting for the moon, then I would love for my home to be paid off.
7) What color are your nails now?
Au naturel. My toenails are black, though!!
8) Any depressing thoughts lately?
Nah...try not to go there!!
9) What's your next 1 month's plan?
Unpack, paint, decorate, and maybe plant some things. I would love to have a garden. Except, I have a black thumb!!
10) At what age did you have your first crush?
Probably in Kindergarten...I am going back into the recesses of my brain trying to figure it out!!
11) Did you attend any school reunion after you graduated?
Yes, and it was a big waste of money!!
12) Are you a clean freak?
Um, I like for things to be clean, but I am not a neat freak. I wish I were, though!!
13) Which era do you wish you were born in?
I love our modern conveniences, but I would have loved to have lived long ago. Take that back. I love AC too much!!
14) Are you a vegetarian?
No...I tried for a day and was so ill{mean}, husband nipped that in the bud!!
15) How many pillows do you sleep with at night?
One.
16) Are you a light sleeper or I-don't-care-if-there's-a bomb sleeper?
I am a light sleeper. Always have been. Besides, someone has to wake up with the kids.
17) Do you secretly wear comfortable grandma panties when your husband is not around?
I ALWAYS go for comfort!!
18) What is your ultimate dream job?
I'm living it!!
I did want to be a singer and actress when I was younger.
19) What is it your hubby does that annoys you the most?
Um, my husband is perfect!! Just kidding...He doesn't "appreciate" my free spirit tendencies. I.E. CLUTTER!!! Hahahahaha!!!
20) What is your dream car?
Anything paid for that runs. Which is what we have!!
21) Do you easily wake up in the morning?
Depends on what time I go to bed. If I hit the hay early, say around 10pm, then yes, I can wake up easily.
22) Do you like hairy men? goateed men?
No to back hair, YES to facial hair!!
23) What would you prefer? two hour spa, two hour foot massage, or 2 hour Thai massage?
How about the money it would cost and I can go shopping!!
24) Have you ever wished you had a different name?
No. I will say that when called Elsie it was bothersome. Or when I would tell people my name and they would say Enise, Denise, or some other such non-sense. Now, I like being unique!!
25) What is the most extreme sport you have ever done?
I went parasailing once, but don't know if that is considered a sport. It was kind of extreme for someone afraid of heights!!
26) Do you prefer traveling in Europe or Asia?
Love Europe, never been to Asia.
27) What is your favorite food?
I like it all, especially if I don't have to cook it!!
28) What is the most embarrasing moment you had on a date?
I don't think I've had an embarrasing moment. I don't embarrass easily.

Now, I am supposed to tag others, but I am electing not to. ;)
Happy Saturday!!

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Movie Interiors

Okay, so I should be in bed, getting rested up so I can be a good mama for my sweet wee ones tomorrow. But, I had a Dr. Pepper and I seriously don't think sleep is gonna happen for a while. Instead, I have decided to shoot for a fun post. Do you ever just watch movies for the home decor?? I don't necessarily watch them for the decor, but I do notice and appreciate good design. Sooo, here is a small list of my favorite cinematic decor. I would love to hear your's...

1. Anne of Green Gables***Loved her bedroom and wanted it for my own.
2. You've Got Mail
3. Little Women
4. Nanny McPhee***I loved the children's attic bedroom. Though I can't say for certain why in that big home they all shared a room.
5. Something's Gotta Give
6. Charlotte's Web(2006)***Loved that kitchen.
7. Prancer
8. Gilmore Girls***I know its not a movie, but still the same, I loved all the interiors.
9. Hope Floats
Here's my list, what's your's??

Friday, January 2, 2009

Va Va Voom, I'm an Ingrid!!

Your result for Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz...

You Are an Ingrid!

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You are an Ingrid -- "I am unique"



Ingrids have sensitive feelings and are warm and perceptive.



How to Get Along with Me

  • * Give me plenty of compliments. They mean a lot to me.

  • * Be a supportive friend or partner. Help me to learn to love and value myself.

  • * Respect me for my special gifts of intuition and vision.

  • * Though I don't always want to be cheered up when I'm feeling melancholy, I sometimes like to have someone lighten me up a little.

  • * Don't tell me I'm too sensitive or that I'm overreacting!




What I Like About Being an Ingrid

  • * my ability to find meaning in life and to experience feeling at a deep level

  • * my ability to establish warm connections with people

  • * admiring what is noble, truthful, and beautiful in life

  • * my creativity, intuition, and sense of humor

  • * being unique and being seen as unique by others

  • * having aesthetic sensibilities

  • * being able to easily pick up the feelings of people around me




What's Hard About Being an Ingrid

  • * experiencing dark moods of emptiness and despair

  • * feelings of self-hatred and shame; believing I don't deserve to be loved

  • * feeling guilty when I disappoint people

  • * feeling hurt or attacked when someone misundertands me

  • * expecting too much from myself and life

  • * fearing being abandoned

  • * obsessing over resentments

  • * longing for what I don't have




Ingrids as Children Often

  • * have active imaginations: play creatively alone or organize playmates in original games

  • * are very sensitive

  • * feel that they don't fit in

  • * believe they are missing something that other people have

  • * attach themselves to idealized teachers, heroes, artists, etc.

  • * become antiauthoritarian or rebellious when criticized or not understood

  • * feel lonely or abandoned (perhaps as a result of a death or their parents' divorce)




Ingrids as Parents

  • * help their children become who they really are

  • * support their children's creativity and originality

  • * are good at helping their children get in touch with their feelings

  • * are sometimes overly critical or overly protective

  • * are usually very good with children if not too self-absorbed





Take Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz
at HelloQuizzy

Wow, this is pretty accurate!! Almost kind of scary...let me know if you try it!! Oh, Happy New Year!!

Saturday, December 6, 2008

A Stocking for Emilie

I was excited to be able to make Emilie another package. It is so fun to give and make things for people you "get", especially like-minded peeps or ones with similar style. Emilie loves the letter E, so I knew I wanted to get her stocking monogrammed. I didn't want to pay upwards of $8-$12. I was in one of my favorite antique shops for their Christmas open house and met a lady who embroiders and she only charged $3 for this. I was sooo excited!! I didn't have the black velveteen I wanted but realized that I did have this chenille bedspread in my van still. I had tried to sell it at a yard sale this spring or summer. Yeah, I don't much like de-cluttering. ;)
I had to do black and white toile since Emilie loves toile. I had seen in an old Family Circle magazine a stocking with a similar shape and loved it. Hence, the quirky shape...

Emilie uses frogs in her Christmas decor so when I found these spreaders I had to get them.

An E block. Love the shape. Found it the same night at the antique shop. I also got some that spelled Let it Snow.

I made the shutter ornaments. Love all the ribbons. I think I could have a ribbon shop. I would be happier than a pig in slop!!

The JOY sign I made also. Just took a wood plaque and wiped green craft paint on with a paper towel(couldn't find a paint brush...), modge podged some scrapbook paper, then stenciled the word.

Emilie wanted to collect Elves but didn't have any. I found some that same night at the antique shop. I thought they were scary-cute.

Some more stocking stuffers...two green mugs, Starbucks giftcard, a monogrammed key chain, cozy socks, an elf ornament, some other treats and goody bags for her kiddies.
I had so much fun putting together this package for Emilie!! Thank you, Robin, for hosting such a fun swap!!

Friday, December 5, 2008

I've died and woke up in the North Pole!!

I know I was gonna tell y'all about my fabulous package from Emilie a few days ago. Just know that sometimes a few minutes might really be a few hours(my husband can vouch for that-one time he left me at Kohl's and went home) and later on in the day might be a few days. Okay, now that we have that out of the way...I was sooo excited to be pair with Emilie for the Christmas Stocking Swap that Robin hosted. We already had an awesome Halloween Swap, so I knew this one would be just as great. I was not disappointed. Look at cute it was packaged!!

Emilie got the kids little gifties too!! Here is Fisher trying to figure out what this is. She gave them a book, a puzzle and a candy cane. Yeah, I gave my children the candy cane right after breakfast!!

Um, love the box and the glittered key. Emilie is the master of glitter. Lovin' the ribbony goodness...

The stocking. So beautiful. Her personal seamstress and my new bf ;), Jenny, made this stocking. I LOVE it!! Lilly thought it was going to be hers. Silly girl!!

Let's see what else...a vintage looking Santa plaque, a vintage style Santa glass ornament, glittery JOY garland, a glittered deer(how did she know I was heartin' deer this year??), a pretty embossed(?) mug with hot chocolate and candy canes(yum), and apple cinnamon candle that is burning right now, a wonderfully fluffy, GORGEOUS rag garland in my Christmas colors-it even has brown!!, Santa tissue that Lilly faked a snotty nose to use ;), red felt coasters, a silver tinselly ball ornament, oh, red Christmas toile fabric that I can sew with!!, a big ole' glittered snowflake...
Oh gosh, one of my other faves-a primitive wooden candy cane. I wanted some of these last year after one of my friend's had some.

Look at that fabulous snowflake!! That thing is as big as my face!! Love it!! I actually bought myself another one when I found it at the store. Now they are in my foyer windows.
See the key?? Isn't it a beauty?? Jackson said it was our magic key. Um, yes, I agree!! You can see the detail on the mug also. And that candy cane...swoon. Is it wrong to love a candy cane so?? If loving you is wrong, I don't wanna be right...Heck, some of my real life friends would agree that I am not right!!

Love that garland!! Oh, my, goodness, it is luscious!! And it has another one of the candy canes. Ho, ho, ho!! Look at that little round guy. Love him!!
Thank you, Emilie, for a great package!!! Merry Christmas!!

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Harvest Swap-What I Gave

Just wanted to show y'all what I gave Monica for the Harvest Swap. I made the Harvest verse craft. That was inspired by another project that Monica taught us to make. Her favorite Chai is packaged up already. I got her a magazine, chocolate cookbook, Thanksgiving stickers, napkins(is it bad that I push one of my obsessions onto other people??), turkey spreaders with two of my favorite spreader-needing appetizers, goody bags for her little ladies, and a pumpkin made from dried natural materials. I actually found a bunch of those pumpkins and other similar ones at Garden Ridge a few summers ago for a penny each!! Can you believe it?!?! I got at least 5o of them. If you didn't see what Monica got me, just click here.

I loved being able to tie in this verse into the swap. I feel its a very fitting verse for Monica also, as I view her blog as her mission field somewhat.

I stenciled "punkin" on an old shutter slat.

All packaged up and ready to go. I have to say, I quite love making tags now. I have two more swaps to go and I am finished!! Whew, its been a crazy, swappy season for me.

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Harvest Swap

When Monica at The Homespun Heart and her sister, Carrie, posted about their upcoming Harvest swap I just knew I had to join. Big surprise, right?!?! This blog has become nothing but swappy almost. Anyway, I was fortunate to be paired up with Monica herself. I was so excited!! This girl is like Martha but so sweet and thrifty. Anyhow, this is what she got me. Knowing I love embroidery hoops, she made a stitchery and framed it in an old metal one(which I have never seen before.) Let's see...she also got me stickers, a leaf punch(my kids love this-they could punch all day), a fun Harvest notepad, ribbon(I do love me some ribbon!), vintage cookbooks(love 'em), some food markers that she made(I loved these ever since I saw them on her Anne post-I tried to link directly to the post, but it won't let me. Its in her September 2008 archives.), a pot with a cute fall mini wreath, a card making kit, a candle(its French, what, you've never heard of Glade'-hee, hee!! Sorry, couldn't resist!!), Indian corn, and a cute crate that says Thanks in orange glitter letters with a pumpkin pod. Love it all!!

The cookbooks...

Fabulous Fall ribbon, the punch...

I love the wreath on the pot-I have never seen one like that before...

I love the Harvest of Thanks stitchery and the food markers. I suppose I could use them for something else also. They have cute little acorns on them. I tell you, Jenny's love of acorns are seriously rubbing off on me!!
Thank you, Monica, for a fun package!!

Edited to add: If you want to see what I got for Monica, just click here or here.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Drumroll please!!

Okay, the winners of my giveaway are Debby of Jimenez Family and Rambling Girl. Debby, I just left a comment at your blog. Rambling Girl I could not access your profile so if you will email me at athomeelise(at)yahoo(dot)com with your address that would be great.
Congratulations and thank you all for entering and for the birthday wishes today!! Y'all are great!!

Friday, November 7, 2008

A Giveaway!!

Hey Girls!! I am feeling generous right now and decided to host a giveaway. I have been so blessed to have been the recipient of a few giveaways, so here we are. I have no special rules per se, but a little game. I want to know who can guess my birthday. I know there are only 365 days a year to chose from so I will give y'all hint...its a Holiday other than just my birthday. One that flies our grand ole flag proudly. All of you who get it correct will get your name put in a hat, or basket as the case may be. The losers(just kidding) will also have a chance to win as I will have a consolation prize.
What is the prize?? I don't know yet...I can say it will be something handmade by yours truly. Okay, get out your calendars and start guessing!! You will have until at least Sunday, the 9th.

***Edited November 11th. We are at 31 comments and the sign up has ended. We(the kids and I) will put all the names in a basket and draw the winners later on today.

Thanksgiving (no so) Mini Swap

When Emilie decided to host a Thanksgiving Mini Swap, I jumped at it. I just love swaps(obviously) and had a great experience with Emilie as my Ghoulishly Glamorous Swap partner. This swap was supposed to be mini, but my partner, Jenny, decided to throw mini out the window. Works for me!! I have such a hard time narrowing down what to do. Believe me, I had so many ideas for this one, especially since Jenny loves acorns. Above you can see what all I got/made for her. A chalkboard that my husband cut out and painted for me. He's the best!! A mug with acorns, a glittered Give Thanks garland, a notepad(love em), a towel with a turkey cookie cutter, acorn salt and pepper shakers, a big, shiny acorn(bought myself one too), a tassel, and a chicken wire vase/wall hanger. I got the idea from this very talented lady.

Here's a close-up of the acorn. Just tied some pretty fall ribbon from Wal-Mart on the hanger part. I was thinking Jenny could change out the ribbon for Christmas if she wanted. Below you can see the wall hanger/vase. It is made of chicken wire with a mason jar inside to hold the flowers.


A more detailed shot. I used green velvet ribbon, brown crocheted lace, and some of that ribbon from Wal-Mart, an acorn wreath/candle ring, and some beaded fall garland. A nest with a bird and eggs top it off.

The chalkboard. I want my husband to make me a squirrel one.


When Jenny mentioned that she loves tassels, I just knew I had to make her one. The fruit basket was from the Dollar Tree-can you believe it?!?! I spray painted it antique white and did a brown wash over it. I was pleased with how it came out. My hutch had my china in it but we had packed it up in September. I could not stand to look at it empty so I gave it a Harvest makeover. That is until I had to pack it up and move. We are slowly getting settled in. I do have a few photos to share with y'all and lots of catching up to do. Several very special occasions have passed in my absence. I plan to share lots with y'all very soon!!

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Squirrel lovin' and tagged again

For those of you who didn't/couldn't/wouldn't believe I have a squirrel tattoo and those of you who didn't doubt it, here it is. This is a photo of a photo and not very good. The original photo itself is a little fuzzy as it is. This picture was taken at one of my best friend's weddings. I would say this was my "heyday", when I was my cutest!!

Amy, from A little piece of Heaven tagged me.

1. Most of my good friends are named Amy. When I am talking about one of them(good things, of course) I always have to say, High School Amy, Church Amy, Southern Living Amy, etc.
2. A lot of my ex-boyfriends have been named Chris. Consequently when one would call, as I was still friends with them, my mom would have to ask Chris who? Um yeah, what a way to make me seem like a floosey.
3. I am called by my middle name. When I go to the doctor's office, they call me by my first name, which totally doesn't fit me, and incidentally happens to be my sisters-in-law's names also.
4. I am 30 this year.
5. I love fun socks and have quite the collection. My kindergarten friend, Shannon, and I used to give them to each other for our birthdays and Christmas.
6. I love coffee, but not when I make it.
7. I love Christmas and as soon as Halloween is over, I will be busting out the Christmas music!!

Okay, I tag...
Jenny, from Lipstick and Laundry
Kindra, from 3 Guys, a Girl, and a Prim Place
Mary, from Gettysburg Homestead
Leslie, from My Country Home
Robin, from The Robin's Nest
Lori, from Morning Glories and Moonflowers
Katy, from The Country Blossom

Just a little side note...I know I haven't been making my rounds like I want to or used to and I apologize for that. Things have been a little busy here and I definitely need to make my family more of a priority.
Hope you all enjoy the rest of your week!!

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Oh my, Thanksgiving goodness!!

Hmmm...these pictures loaded up backwards...maybe blogger is tired. Maybe I did it wrong. Whatever.
This is the wonderful package I received from Jenny, at Lipstick and Laundry. I love everything she made. Above you can see the fall banner she made. It is in its temporary home for now. Temporary, as in it will be getting a new home to grace come Saturday!! As in, we are closing on the home on Thursday at 11 o'clock!! Yay!!
Okay, back to the swap...Emilie decided to host a Thanksgiving Mini Swap since she has a derth of Thanksgiving decor. Jenny and I decided to throw mini out the window. And, seriously, I don't do mini well anyway.

I think this has got to be my favorite thing. Look at the squirrel love...So cute!! I believe Jenny painted this. The girl is talented-look at her blog!!

An acorn she handmade. Love it!! Y'all like my new quilt?? I got that thing for a steal at Marshall's for $33 and it came with shams!! I'm gettin' off track...

Here are all the goodies, minus the banner. Love the paper napkins. Slightly addicted to them, I am. She made the little turkey guy. He will go in my dough bowl with my pumpkins. A pottery pumpkin that says Thanks Giving, pumpkin s/p shakers, a raffia pumpkin, a mini pillow, and that gorgeous straw squirrel picture holder. I think Jenny did a great job!! Agree??


Here it was all packaged up so cute when I opened it. Told you my photos were flopped...
Thank you Jenny!!

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Fun Mail!!

Ok, so I have been telling y'all about all the fun stuff the mail lady has been dropping off lately. I am finally ready to show you!! The above photo is some super fun stuff that I won from Joyfullness. I so love her blog. She is so hopeful, Joyful(duh!), and a great girl!! She has some super cute craftyness in her etsy shop as well. You can click here to see better photos of what she gave away. I only took one picture. I had little helpers if you know what I mean.

This I won from Carol at Pure Sugar. A knitting book-some neat projects in there!! Look at that yarn. If I was one for describing non-food items with an adjective that would pertain to food the word would be yummy!! So lovin' the green!!

Onto my swap items from Michelle. Here it is all neatly packaged. Before my "Little Helpers" ransacked it.

This picture is really more of an after. A much later after. A few weeks after. Love the little witchie. I all but begged for one of those. She is so cute!! I always name Lilly's dolls. I like to give them names that fit them. Of course, I do occasionally let the little dear name her own dolls. Anyhow, what shall we call the witchie?? Gelda?? I am open to opinions...
Oh, I also received some super cozy socks, a pot holder, pumpkin-y candle-yum..., a muffin and cupcake cookbook-we have already tried out a recipe, the House of Horrors is a cd for the computer that is a printable activity book. Oh, Michelle also sent window clings which Jackson promptly took and put on his windows.

Something that didn't make it to the "after" photo...Surely you can tell why-candy doesn't last long with "helpers"!!

A very fuzzy close-up of the pin. My fingers aren't quite that obese in person!!

Anyway, quiet a few weeks worth of fun mail!! I have signed myself up for so many swaps the fun mail won't end for a while!! Neither will the bank account recover.
See you soon!!