The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.

There's a reason it's the most wonderful time of the year.

Not only is it the most family oriented holiday, it all comes down to

the nip in the air, the little twinkles of light you catch out the corner of your

eye, and being transported into a time and aesthetic that you can't be apart of any

other time of year.

I realized a few years ago that I most likely was a

Christmas elf in a past life.

There's no other way to explain me.

Best Coast and Wavves - Got Something for You

Now, last weekend the family loaded up and went to

see Shadracks Christmas Light Show in Nashville.

You drive your car through all the lights and get out

to meet Santa in the end....

On the two pictures above, my camera was on the fritz for some reason.

But I still love how they turned out!

But why would I show you it all at once?

Ha!

Tumblin' Tuesdays.

little stabs at happiness

matty bing 1025

minimal movie posters

dameocracy

the smell of summer rain

winter wonderlandddd

Fuel for the Week.

This week is the start of finals week at school,

so I'm definitely gonna attempt then devour this

delicious looking recipe.

Recipe for cinnamon sugar pull-apart bread found

here.

These long sleeved thermal t's from Gap

are a pretty good gift choice this season.

It fits any age, the price is right, and in the store

you can find them in a multitude of colors to also fit

whatever personality.

I really want this book! Titled, Pictorial Webster's: A Visual

Dictionary of Curiosities. It looks so interesting, and 

a wonderful conversation piece.

Not a bad price either, only 35 bucks.

Get it here.

I find this little gadget to be pretty pretty neat.

I didn't know it existed to be honest.

It's attachable lenses for you iPhone,

found Photojojo. Even if you do not have an iPhone,

I would still give the site a look over.

You never know what interesting things you will find

there. Ahem-like I just did.

Everyone have a great week, and send some
prayers this way to keep my sanity!

Sneaky Little Me.

I dont know if you're the same as me,

but around my town, the minute that Starbucks 

puts out is yearly Pumpkin Spice Latte is eagerly anticipated.

It has become one of the things that signals the coming

of fall.

So what's so special about this post?

Well, I have the recipe for it.

Mwuahahahaha.

I stumbled upon it at Coffee Mate's site

and it is so delicious!

Here's the recipe, called

Holiday au Lait

enjoy!



Gracious is my Soul.

Happy Thanksgiving!



I realize I am typing this on Friday. I've just

made a hot cup of coffe, popped in a movie and kicked my

stuffed tummy back. I got off of work at 9 this morning - yeah,

I worked midnight to to 9 this year - yeah. Oh boy.

But just like every year, I see hundreds of families come through

my store and I think of my own.

And I'm so thankful for them.

I'm so lucky to have this amazing life that God has given me.

He has given me a beautiful body that is unique in it's own way.

Then he placed people in my life to work for him,

like my mom and my sister.

My mother gave me the proper nutrition and education we needed.

I'm so thankful for my education and to live in a country and household

where I can be what ever I please.

Everything from my kitty cat, my puppy dog, and my garden gnome.

I am thankful for all of the amazing little rays of light that make my life

the amazing life worth living.

I'm not rich, famous, or bionic.

I'm humbled.

Every one have a blessed holiday.

Happy Pre-Thanksgiving.

Another holiday come so soon?

I'm loving it!

My sister and niece came to town,

so this time everyone got to go out and do

holiday related activities as a family- instead of just sitting around

skyping eachother.

I, of course, did some baking:

Blueberry muffins with cinnamon sugar crumble.

Recipe here.

Non frosted chocolate cupcakes with a cream cheese surprise.

Recipe here.

(I did mine with out the strawberries)

On Monday, my mom cooked up a mini-thanksgiving, with just the immediate

family.

And Belle made an appearance.....

Binx was teased with this hot and juicy turkey for about 15 minutes.

Just for this shot. However, he still got a bone to gnaw on for a little while.

And we also went to see The Rockettes.

So yes. Just some good ol' fashioned family fun.

And the Holiday hasn't even officially started yet.

Oh- and P.S. Arthur Christmas is hilarious!



Everyone have a lovely Thanksgiving!

Tumblin' Tuesdays.

two fish are in a tank

vaughn de heart

cavalier

bald and winning

going back to five o five

strictly no elefants

Fuel for the Week.

how come you never go there - Feist

So I was perusing over at Urban Outfitters Blog, and saw

these beautiful head pieces from ban.do's holiday collection.

And it doesn't stop with the hair pieces.

I'll let you go and choose your favorite :)

I love the photographer  Irina Werning. Especially

the bit called, Back to the Future.

So smart and cute and funny.

I got to go get those old childhood photos of mine

and attempt my own.....

I started my Christmas shopping this week, so I

could think of no better place to find gift wrapping ideas than

pintrest. And ahoy! This idea was perfect.

 

 

 

Tumblin' Tuesdays.

earl the squirrel

standard edition

my morning coffee

pet alligators

some kind of gentleman

cottage new

Two More Because I Feel Like It.

Hold On - The Postelles

Get Gone - White Arrows

Fuel for the Week.

Piranhas Club by Man Man

I'm currently reading this book from A. J. Jacobs.

It's a witty a incredibly enlightening book

about a generally agnostic man, who decides to dedicate an entire

year to living strictly by the bible.

I'm just proud he can take the words God and

ZZ top and make a decent sentence about it. 

How cool is this idea?

There's something relaxing about watching

the paint fall.

Now, where to put such a structure in my own

space......

These are just a few of the incredible photos that I

found browsing at The Atlantic's website.

They posted the link to National Geographic's photo contest that

just came out. I highly suggest going to the actual site to

see the pictures in their full glory.

Kiss Kiss!

This Little Light in Me: Kelly.

This Little Light post comes from

....bada bada bada.....

Kelly from the ---->    The Sotted Fox.

It happens to be one of my favorite blogs to read,

with diy's, art, and food, and ahg, everything!

So obviously I was more than excited to receive

her list of 10!

So check them out:

1. Checking out my favorite blogs with a fresh cup of coffee

and my cat Jameson in my lap.

2. The smell of sweet treats being baked in the

oven (especially when cinnamon is involved!)

3. Smiles on my nephews' faces.

4. Random visits to Target and the library.

5. Thai food!

6. Mexican food!

7. 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'

8. Sleeping in on my days off.

9. Dance parties.

10. An empty journal, just waiting to be filled with lists and inspirations.

Again, you guys head over to The Spotted Fox

and indulge a little bit!

Thanks Kelly!

Swooning Over Here.

So the other night I was scanning through

some late night tv.

And I stumbled upon this adorable movie,

It was great! And honestly, if it doesn't have James Dean in

it, I'm usually not interested.

But there was one little actress that caught my eye:

A young Jane Powell!

She definitely made the movie, and now I'm on a quest to

see the rest of her stuff.

(If only I could have been a Hollywood movie mogul in

the '50's.....She'd without a doubt be in a movie with Mr. Dean....)

She is just so classy and has so much personality!

Ah, well that is all for now folks.

Swoon away!