It is my prayer that all of my friends in the blogosphere have a very Merry Christmas!
Our little Paisley (that's Penelope above) has recovered very well, we are grateful that her little life was spared. I'm also very grateful that a kind soul found my wallet today at Sam's Club and turned it in… without a dime missing.
I expect a bloom from the amaryllis tomorrow. (took this photo last week)
Do any of you have this candle? I received it as a gift last year and LOVE it.
I got my wrapping done just in the nick of time. I keep my ribbon on a pant hanger.. it works great. I think it was a Real Simple tip a couple years ago. In Christmases past I've used craft paper, but this year is Polka-Dot Year.
So my gifts are looking like this…
Spy my tree skirt? Last year a friend wanted one custom made, and I followed her lead… in colors that worked for my house. My tree is not set up on that table… the photo is deceiving, just showing you the skirt (and of course it is folded in half in the photo).
And our stockings? Mine is the stripe, his is the argyle.
In other random news, I finally got these back from dad… my mom found the shades for me- they are called the "Perfectly Lit" – yes ma'am… I'd agree. Discontinued from Resto Hardware, but here's something similar. Do you think I have a lamp problem? I spy 4 on that very table, and if memory serves me right I have 4 more stashed under that table.
Maybe '09 will welcome an Urban Grace Lamp Sale? Don't tell my husband though, because I might change my mind.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!
merry christmas and happy new year!!
I know you are so relieved little Paisley is doing so well. I’ve not heard of that candle before, but I am wondering if the Henry Bendel candles are worth the money. The pant hanger turned ribbon holder is a great idea. Your tree skirt is darling and I love the knife pleat detail. What fun stockings you have and I love that green architect(?)lamp. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Meant to add that the little blurred glimpses of your house are just not nice!
you have been blessed!!! A huge Merry Christmas to you as well. I LOVE the ribbon idea! I have been looking for an idea for ribbon for my studio remodel, I am going to check into that. thank you! Have a really blessed Christmas.
would love to know what your sofa fabric is !
Hi Erika,
Hope you all have a great holiday. Enjoy some well-deserved time off.
Merry Christmas! Hope y’all have a wonderful holiday and a blessed New Year! I am jealous of your wrapping paper and holder. I keep my ribbon in an over the door shoe hanger.
~Meredith
P.S. Glad to know Paisley is doing well. I’ve been saying a prayer she would get better!
Merry Christmas Erika. I do have the Slatkin candle and I love it. I also have the Henry Bendel candle that no35style asked about. The Bendel is my favorite of the two. It cost a little more but the fragrance is heaven in a jar!!
Erika- I hope your Christmas was a blessed one! If you are in IL I know it was a white one. My friend it sounds like Santa made a stop to you early this year- one with Paisley and finding your wallet!! Enjoy!!
xoxo
Erika, I don’t comment often, but want to say that I do stop by daily to read your FANTASTIC, fun filled and inspiring blog!
Here’s wishing you and yours..and you pups a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous New Year!
Your Christmas looks fun and wonderful, enjoy yourself! xo-Sarah
I hope you had a wonderful holiday. I love your blog and just added you to my blogroll!
Your wrapping is super cute E. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
Hope you had a Merry Christmas! I’m so glad Paisley has made a full recovery. Best of luck to you in the New Year!!!
What camera do you use? All your photos are perfect!
Iam a lamp lover also.I even admit I think I might have a problem.hehe.I can not pass up a good lamp sale. I change my lamps out for a seasonal look.Not all of them mind you but lets just say I have closets with several lamps in them.I love lamps,pillows and mirrors.Those items aren’t always horribly costly and can totally change out a room.I am so with you on lamps, the more the better. Kathysue