All The Pretty Lights

These are a few pictures of the incredible house in the OBX that sets up a huge display of lights. A couple years ago Al Roker even came out to this guys house a couple years ago. It is 110% better in person, but I wanted to share some pictures for those of you who can't come to see in person!

 Hello there Dez! All snuggled on the couch for a girls night in.

I have had this project sitting around for a couple weeks now. I had to do something with it before Christmas passed. I saw this on Pintrest and thought it was a cute and clever idea. I had keys on my key ring from our house in Greenville, and our old VB house. What else am I gonna do with these things? Make an ornament out of them of course! I already had some jewelry wire, bought a $1 pack of beads from WalMart, and got some paper...strung them all together and just like that you have a cute ornament/way to memorialize your old homeplace(s).

I hope everyone has a great weekend. If you haven't finished your Christmas shopping yet-hop to it!

...9 Days till Christmas...

Bring the Magic Back!

Happy Thursday all! Not only are we 1 day closer to the weekend, but one day closer to Christmas...ahhhh it's coming way too quick! I have not even wrapped a single present, and the closest I've come to holiday spirit is a Christmas tree & holiday music at work. Why can't we be 5 years old again....but just for the holidays...where did all the magic go? I think it got lost somewhere between work and responsibilities. I digress...

Last night I finally finished my 2 night marathon of crafting for B. It took a lot of time, but I think the final product is amazing...in love with this piece. I wish I could see the recipient open this gift!

I almost made it through without a hot glue burn...but at the end when I was gluing one of the last shells my fingers became burn victims. One of the downfalls to the night job I guess :)

After the pain went away and I was finally able to get comfy Dez and I went to bed in our new wiener dog sheets. Soo warm and snuggly!

Today has been a nightmare at work....so at lunch I got myself a small DD coffee to help my headache and simmer my nerves...little did I know a small would be 4 gulps worth. Needless to say I am treasuring each little sip!

Now--get crackin' people 10 days till Christmas!!!

My Night Job

Long time-no post! I have been so busy since I got home from the trade show in Myrtle Beach! Between Christmas and real life...I am worn out! We did manage to get our tree up, and it made our place at the beach that much warmer (thanks to Mom & Dad for cramming it in the car and bringing it down).

Boy, oh boy have I been crafting away. I am slowly starting to build my Etsy shop, Life by the Day. Some other members on the site have even listed my shop or items as their favorite or mentioned in a topic. How exciting! Here are a few things that I have been crafting this month...

I hope you guys are having a great week. I'll have to make some time after I finish my current project to show you...and post about all the other happenings going on. Until then...back to work

HAPPY HUMP DAY

3 things for Hump Day...

Hello all! I hope your week is going quickly...I am on the 10th day straight of working, and am sooo ready for Friday. I just got back from a trade show in Myrtle Beach, and am SO happy to be home.

Three Things...

1.

 So glad to be back home with D and my lil hot doggie!

2.

I love with these mustashe glasses we found at the show...can't wait to get these babies in so I can purchase

3.

Lovin' my sushi at work...it is seriously hittin the spot and making my long work week that much better!



Happy 1st Birthday to Dezzie!

12-2-10 marks the day lil Dez was born...TODAY! Happy Birthday lil Fred...one year later she's a little longer, a little mouthier, but just as sweet.  

So, HAPPY FRIDAY! Unfortunately, I won't get a weekend due to a work trip...another 10 day work week marathon...hip hip hooray.

On the other hand...I started an Etsy store a few days ago and added another item last night! It is pretty bare bones right now, but hopefully it'll start to fill up over time. Check it out...Life by the Day

I believe that I offer home made/hand crafted art and home decor perfect for any home. I am also welcome to any custom orders. I recently started doing silhouettes of not just pets but people! I also started making wine cork wreaths...for any season. If you have an idea, and want me to make it reality-head over to my shop on Etsy and send me a message!



Rabbit Rabbit!

Can you believe it's December when we wake up tomorrow morning? CRAZY!! I need to put my Christmas in high gear before it's too late! Thank goodness for online shopping, huh?

Don't forget...for all of you superstitious people out there...to stay RABBIT RABBIT first thing when you wake tomorrow morning. It's an old tale that by doing so you will have good luck for that whole month. Just wanted to give everyone a furry reminder :)

A Long Weekend of Thanks...and Crafts

Hello friends, and Monday...at least we're almost through the worst day of the week.

This past week I felt like I was all over the place...because I was! For Thanksgiving I traveled back home to the 757 for some family and turkey time...than it was back to the OBX in prep for work on Black Friday. Whew...glad that's over!

Here are some pictures of our Thanksgiving day...Oh how much we have to be thankful for

Soo much yummy food

 And the spread continues...makes my mouth water just looking at it!

 So proud of my turkey Rice Crispy treats...Gobble gobble! They were a hit...move over Martha

 My dad is a goof ball!

 Remind me never to wear that sweater in a picture again...other than that...great pic of the fam

Finally made it back to OBX to see D and the rest of the Pope/Edwards clan!

The rest of the weekend was filled with football, relaxing, eating, shopping, and CRAFTING! LOVE IT

 Sandy and Dez love to play...Rob & Big style

 Ratio of Dez/Sandy is about 1:10...size is no problem for these two crazies

 After church I strolled down to the beach to watch D surf...such a pretty day

 I have been trying to figure out what to do with all of my wine corks...so yesterday I sat down and made myself a cool Christmas wreath!

 It is also neat to string on an ornament you may have laying around...or one of your favorites you want to highlight and stand on its own.

 Tis the season to eat a lot of things pumpkin flavored (my favorite pumpkin spice cream cheese...paired with a cinn raisin bagel-yumm), and Egg Nog Latte creamer. :)

 Check these new Christmas cookies...forget decorating...these are just bake and admire...then eat, eat, eat!

Finally, a couple weeks ago I posted a picture of a piece of wood and told you guys I would be making something fun out of it...well-here is the finished product...and I have 1 more to make...will post when that is complete

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving with family and friends...can you believe we have one month until Christmas???