Spring Is In The Air

I have been loving the weather that we've been having! It has felt like spring and actually a lot of times like summer for several weeks now! Our winter was actually very mild compared to last year and nothing to complain about, but I am loving all of the blooms and flowers and green grass sprouting up all over. Easter is a little more than a week away and I've had our decorations up for a little while now, so I thought I would share a few pictures from around our house...

Happy Easter and Happy Spring! :)

oxox,

lauren

Hugs & Kisses

Wow! I can't believe I have not blogged in over two months! I hope y'all are doing well! I have been so busy and life just got the best of me! So many exciting things have been going on, but more on that on a later day! :)

Well, Valentine's Day is tomorrow. I love Valentine's day for the fun of it. We don't do a big to-do for Valentine's day - no crowded, over-priced dinner out - more like romantic home cooked meal in our own home, just the two of us - sounds perfect. I hope your Valentine's day is lovely, however you chose to celebrate it (or not)!

Of course I decorate for Valentine's Day! Here is the Valentine's Day wreath I made last month for our front door.

So cute.

I made this Valentine's Day garland last year

Pretty. Pretty.

Sweet Valentine's Day cookies. Love the colors.

I love homemade Valentines!

oxox,

lauren

*Wreath and garland photos courtesy of me. All other images courtesy of Pinterest.

Gift Ideas 2011

It's that time of the year, the time to put up decorations, spend time with family, and shop for everyone on your list. Yesterday when I woke up to snow flurries falling outside, it felt official to me, it's beginning to feel and look a lot like Christmas! Our house has been decorated for a couple of weeks now and all of my shopping is near complete, but I have a lot of wrapping to do and not much time to do it! Even though this time of the year is so so busy and hectic at times, I adore Christmas and this year happens to be really special to me. If you still have a shopping list so long it makes your eyes cross, maybe I can help you out with some gift ideas (hopefully there's at least one to suit someone on your list)!...

For Her...

 Either one of these stunning necklaces is sure to make any girl on your list one happy lady!

Hello super cute tote bag :)

Such a lovely notepad for any list-making girl you have to shop for

Personalized gifts are extra thoughtful, such as one of these fun iPhone cases

 Cute gift idea for any bakers on your list

A really cute hat so she can stay warm

Or some fun slippers, I mean what girl does not like to be comfortable?!

Another notepad that will surely make her smile

Pretty wrist candy

For Him...

Last year I gave my husband a really nice bottle of whiskey along with these Whiskey Rocks and he really enjoys them because they don't dilute his drink.

Great for the iPad lover

Perfect for the golfer, he can bring it to his office or have it to practice at home.

For Them or The Hostess...

Gorgeous gold triangles glasses

A great set of cheese knives

A pretty picture frame is always a good option

Happy Holiday shopping!

oxox,

lauren

*Pretty gold necklace, gorgeous turquoise necklace, chevron striped tote bag, floral notepad, personalized phone cases, wood handled whisk, Small Sweet Treats cookbook, polka-dot hat, moccasin slippers, cute whale notepad, sparkly bracelet, Whiskey Rocks, iPad DODOcase, automatic-return portable putting cup, sparkling gold glasses, set of cheese knives, round picture frame

Giving Thanks

Thanksgiving is about one week away, can you believe it?! November is flying by! I will be busy next week making all sorts of stuff for for our annual get together with Matt's family. I am planning on making my usual contribution, homemade cranberry sauce, along with an assortment of sweet treats. I am excited to see everyone, but I'm sure that I will be busy preparing up until the last minute. Here are some pretty Thanksgiving products and images I've found to help get you in the spirit (if you aren't already)...

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you and your family have a safe and happy holiday! 

oxox,
lauren

*Happy Thanksgiving print, turkey platter, pumpkin serving pieces, turkey potholder and oven mitt, dessert plates, all other images courtesy of Google.

Time for Halloween

It's almost mid October which means that it's time for Halloween decorations and party planning. There have been a bunch of adorably decorated doorsteps popping up in our neighborhood and I love to see all of them when we walk around. I think it's really fun to decorate the inside and outside of my home for the fall and Halloween season.

Happy Halloween!

oxox,
lauren

*Fun wall decal, cute Halloween party decor, Halloween flower vase, appetizer plates, adorable door decoration, twig spider web, pumpkin casserole dish, set of spooky yard stakes, jack-o'-totem