2008 Holiday Cards: Folky Reds

Posted on | November 30, 2008 | Comments Off

Hello! Lucky “Woodland Friends” hellolucky.com.

Tomorrow is December 1st and the beginning of the holiday season! The houses along my street are being decorated with lights and wreathes today. It’s time to start thinking about cards before we get too busy and forget…I always do! Here are few I’ve found that all feel kinda folky and share the color red. All great choices. Stay tuned this week for more holiday cards, decorating ideas, and gift guides.

Sycamore Street Press “Merry Christmas” sycamorestreetpress.com.

Dutch Door Press “Two Turtle Doves” dutchdoorpress.com.

La Familia Green “Holiday Menagerie” lafamiliagreen.com.

Category: holiday, paper

New! State Bird Prints from Dutch Door Press

Posted on | November 30, 2008 | 1 Comment

Today I am relaxing and recovering from thanksgiving festivities. I just want to stay home today and do nothing but maybe make some cranberry bread. I had to share these cute state bird prints from Dutch Door Press before I forgot. So cute! Would be sweet in a little girl’s room. Just $15 for a 5 x 7 letterpress print. Buy now: littlepaperairplanes.com.

Category: affordable artwork, kids

New! Etro Pillows at Auto

Posted on | November 29, 2008 | Comments Off

In no way are these pillows budget-friendly. Prices start at $299 each. The colors and textures are totally beautiful. My favorite is the pillow above. Great inspiration to steal for our own diy projects! Maybe a quilt? I’ve always wanted to make a quilt. Maybe this is my chance? Check out more: thisisauto.com.

Category: pillows

Recycled Wool Plaid Blankets

Posted on | November 29, 2008 | 2 Comments

I just got the new dec/jan issue in the mail from domino! So good. I was checking out their new holiday gift guide when I came across these awesome recycled wool blankets. So cute and a total steal for just $29 each. I just ordered two! Purchase now: royaloak.fatcow.com.

Category: blankets & throws, textiles

Christmas Cookies On My Mind

Posted on | November 29, 2008 | Comments Off

Tis’ the season for cookie recipes. Check out gourmet.com’s new online cookie feature: Gourmet’s Favorite Cookies 1941-2008. I was eyeing a few that I want to make right now. I’m too tired of being in the kitchen. Actually I’m more sick of doing dishes. Maybe next week. You should make some cookies tonight and send them to me! Check out the cookie recipes: gourmet.com.

Category: cooking, recipes, sweets

Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on | November 28, 2008 | 6 Comments

I hope everyone had a nice relaxing thanksgiving. We celebrated our first thanksgiving in our new house with family. I took a few shots of dinner in the oven and ready to serve (above and below). For lunch today we made turkey pot pies with the leftovers. So good! What did you make with your thanksgiving leftovers?

Category: cooking, holiday

$1 holiday gifts ideas at domino

Posted on | November 25, 2008 | 1 Comment

Be the first to go and check out my $1 holiday gifts story over at domino. With this $1 story I tried to concentrate on more handmade gifts and vintage finds. Many of the gifts were made from things I had lying around the house. As my boyfriend always reminds me, “You don’t have to go out and buy everything new!” I remind myself in these tough economic times to spend less and really think about what I spend my money on. Check out the my $1 story for inspiration and budget saving gift ideas.

For more budget friendly decorating ideas including my first $1 design finds story click here.

p.s. I had a sweepstakes for budget holiday gift ideas. The winner: macaroni snowflake ornaments. Make them now!