Thursday, December 10, 2009

Happy Holidays!

I'm counting down the days with my advent calendar, and I can't believe we are almost at day 11! So soon!
I can honestly say December is the only month where I actually know the day and date, Hah!
I think the stress of getting everything ready in time finally caught up with me though, I had a pretty rough morning. Woke up, had breakfast and instantly fell really ill. I took a shower, threw up, went back to bed, and slept for another 6 hours. Yikes. Major set back as I had planned to finish the Christmas tree skirt, and make a bunch more Christmas decorations.



I wrapped yarn around some old ornaments that were chipped and ugly, and I think they came out pretty cute :)

We went and picked up a tree today, it is the most beautiful tree I've seen in a long time, if not ever. Almost 7 and a half feet tall, and fresh cut last night. I'll make sure to post pictures soon.
I was hoping for an all handmade Christmas, but it didn't quite happen. Maybe next year. Mostly all handmade ornaments, but a few store bought also.


My grandpa and I Christmas 1985.

I always miss my family a little more than usual this time of the year, and it'll be the second time spending Christmas away from home.  Cupcake turned four yesterday! Such a big, little man now. I can't believe it's been four years already! He got lots of treats, a special little toy and never ending hugs and kisses. Aw.



I updated my Etsy shop, with some new prints, and calendars, so make sure to stop by <3

We've had some really gorgeous weather, other than a record low, and it being pretty darn cold. The sun has been out since I got here, and I am loving it! I went to the farmers market last Saturday and got some delicious veggies that we've been enjoying very much the last few days. I just finished off the last potatoes. Yums!



I still have a few more Christmas presents to make tomorrow, and then I am seriously gonna scrapbook. I bought new papers, and I have tons of ideas. I am so ready.
By the way who's going to CHA in January?

<3 night night.

10 comments:

Victoria R said...

Your puppy is so cute. What an adorable party hat!

Megan! said...

Those ornaments are really adorable.
Hope you're feeling better too!

Catherine said...

Happy Birthday Cupcake!!! I totally celebrate my furbabies bdays too!:) Hope you're feeling better, the yarn ornaments is a great idea! I'm a follower, feel free to check out my blog.

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Emilie Lynne said...

Those ornaments turned out beautiful!!! I love them :) And that picture of Cupcake with his tongue hanging out made my day <3

Unknown said...

The second picture of cupcake is to cute with that adorable little hat.

lizi said...

so cute! hope you feel better soon! i'll be at cha, will you?

Kat said...

Love all your pics from cute little cupcake to all your handmade craftiness. Merry Christmas to you!

Anonymous said...

Hi, Silje!

I really love your Christmas decorations! I had to try that little yarn tree out, and it's unbelievably easy and cute.

I have a random question- i peeked at your flickr and the thin headbands you sometimes wear- are they hard plastic ones or those stretchy ones? I can never get those stretchy ones to stay on. Grr to them.

K, bye!

Jonsey

Jodie said...

love the cute christmas eyecandy!
and i love little cupcake in his hat, hope he had a good bday!!
xx

Anonymous said...

Super cute! I am glad you're enjoying the new location! Good to hear from you. Sorry you were sick. The weather this year is making everyone that way!