From the monthly archives:

November 2011

Peppermint Inspiration Board

by Allison on November 30, 2011

Add a tasty touch to the Christmas season with some of these peppermint holiday treats! Peppermints are certainly some of the prettiest sweets around, and this holiday card is sure to invoke memories of some of your sweeter Christmases.

peppermint; Peppermint Inspiration Board

Cardstore.com Candy Cane Jar Christmas Card

Martha Stewart Candy Cane Cocktail

Sunset Crushed Peppermint Cheesecake

Williams-Sonoma Peppermint Spreaders

Martha Stewart Peppermint Eggnog

Take Two Tuesday: Snowy Deer

by Allison on November 29, 2011

Where I live, it doesn’t snow for the holidays–but I sometimes wish it did when I see images like this! On particularly cold nights, I can at least pretend that I’m living in a winter wonderland.

deer take two; Take Two Tuesday: Snowy Deer

Cardstore.com Snowy Christmas Deer Christmas Card

Deer Photo

Happy Thanksgiving!

by Allison on November 24, 2011

Hoping that you enjoy spending your Thanksgiving with everyone you’re thankful for–

happythanksgiving1; Happy Thanksgiving!

Cardstore.com Give Thanks Drumstick Thanksgiving Card

Cardstore.com Thanksgiving Turkey Profile Thanksgiving Card

Colorful Corn Background

Though I have a penchant for Christmas carols, I definitely get some eye-rolls if I dare to play any before Thanksgiving is over. I never know, however, when the best time to get a Christmas tree is–you want it to stay fresh enough that it still smells like pine when Christmas comes, but you also want to maximize the length of your Christmas cheer! Regardless of my dilemma, I love searching out the perfect Christmas tree in the lot–this holiday invitation invokes just that!

Trees Take Two1; Take Two Tuesday: Christmas Tree Lot

Cardstore.com Green Trees Party Christmas Invitation

Marin Magazine Photo

While it isn’t technically Thanksgiving yet, I’ve already begun my Christmas shopping! What can I say? I love the holidays. I especially enjoy seeing the pretty accents of silver and sparkle at every store window. Here’s a couple ideas to help create a winter wonderland in your home.

snowflake sparkle; Inspiration Board: Snowflake Sparkle

Cardstore.com Snowflake Be Merry Photo Christmas Card

Pottery Barn Glitter Vase Filler and Jeweled Crystal Wreath

Anthropologie White Dress and Stag Ornament

Williams-Sonoma Tree Place Card Holders

pixel; Inspiration Board: Snowflake Sparkle