Candy Cane Love

my shopping is done
the gifts are wrapped

the halls are decked
and the baking is completed

so now we sit and wait
enjoy some candy
and
relax

Hope the rest of the week is relaxing for you too.

xo

It's the week-end before Christmas
and I am feeling good

yes
there is wrapping to be done


and a couple of last minute
things to bake


the candy dishes will be filled


but there will also be time to...

enjoy the tree

and ornaments abound


maybe go for a walk in the winter's snow

both Friday and Saturday night
we will be partaking in some
Christmas cheer

Friday night is a casual affair
with family and friends

lots of eggnog

maybe a cupcake or two

~*~*~*

Then on Saturday night
we can put on our dancing shoes

and our holiday best
and partake in maybe one of these...

and a little dinner too.

so get out and enjoy the lights

share in the love

the beauty of it all

and if you are lucky

you will find your favorite someone
under the mistletoe

I know that we are all crazy busy this time of the year
so I thank each and every one of you
that took the time to leave a note
or little comment.
I know I have read lots this week
but commented not as much as I would have liked
so thank you.

I hope your week-end is filled
with love and that you
make new memories
of this Christmas season.

xo

Pink & Black

In honor of the middle of the week
I thought I needed some eye candy
something that would bring a smile
to me and I hope to you too...

I have always loved pink & black together

and no one does it better than Chanel

Jackie just pulled this off
hit it out of the park

maybe we could hang this in the boudoir

polka dot delight

maybe a few ruffles

a little 80's preppy argyle

can you get the phone?

all lined up and ready to be worn

sweet sweet

I absolutely love this one

with these Chanel shoes

this one would work too
if I had that body to put in it...

there is no black in this photo
but these sweet little treats are filled with chocolate
a Christmas tradition in our house

can you say killer shoes?

did someone say cake?


very retro

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and because he is doing such a great job on
Dancing With the Stars
my very first crush
Donny Osmond

he has aged very well!

xo

Sugar Coated Sunday

Sunday...

my absolute favorite day of the week...

it is a day for family
for church
for big dinners
everyone gathered around the table
conversation and laughter...

it is a day to do nothing
relax

re-energize for the week ahead...

so the thought of a sugar coated Sunday
seemed....right

especially since it is the day after
Halloween
and we all have candy in our homes...

these are sugar coated almond flowers
are they not just soooo pretty!

fuzzy peaches & gumdrops...

sugar coated fruit
my jaws are aching ~ I can't even imagine...

of course these aren't really sugar coated
but they are too darn pretty to leave out

along with the sugar coated forest.

Have a wonderful Sunday!
xo

In Planning Mode

Exciting things are happening...

my best friends daughter got engaged
in August
and they have set a date
for August 2010.

It is exciting for me
because I have been asked to
assist in the planning

I L*O*V*E weddings
I really do

the wedding will be held outdoors
~ with a barn as a rain plan

think...

rustic ~ vintage ~ old ~ country

so yesterday I started my search
pulling pictures and making files
so when we sit down with Lisa
we will be on the same page

the reception will also be in a barn

it's called the Music Barn
I can't wait to go and check everything out
and bounce some ideas around

I love this sign
and it would be so easy to make!

the galvanized pails on this table are so cute

seating on bales of hay
with old quilts thrown over them

and they want a candy buffet
vintage mason jars of all shapes and sizes

I hope to get to the venue within the next couple of weeks
to get some ideas and plan some layouts
my creative juices are flowing...

If anyone has any ideas, suggestions or links
please throw them out there!

xo

Almost forgot to mention...

Kim over at Mimi Charmante is having a giveaway
drop on over ~
if you have never been there
you are missing out!