Brown Paper Packages!

I started to tackle my gift wrapping....I like to get crafty with it and make the package extra special! I think you may agree that tearing into a present is a hella ton more exciting than pulling tissue paper out of a used bag! Agree!?

For the wrapping paper I used the packaging paper that came with one of the gifts in the mail....I also used stamps, a vintage piece of lace, twine, and my trusty heat embosser! 

Simple and sweet, just the way I like it!...Get your creative minds in gear and give a specially wrapped package this Christmas...just say no to boring bags! 

Photo Courtesy of my iPhone

Christmas with Paloma's Nest

Take a look at these beautiful handcrafted ceramic ornaments from Paloma's Nest......even better is that these ornaments are all created in Austin, TX...USA! I adore the pure simplicity and personalization available. There is a ton more where this came from so click here!

Custom Messenger Bird Ornament - $34

Jingle All the Way - $28

Key for Santa - $36

December 7, 1992

It's time to send my not so little sister, Elle, a ton of birthday wishes! Today, we celebrate 19 years with this beautiful, comical, loving, fearless, hardworking, insanely talented, leader of the pack! Not long ago it seems she was impressing my friends with her incredibly smooth dance moves when she was 6...and boy, does she still have it!

Elle, you continue to make us proud, as you use your talents to conquer your world....

I love you and I hope you never tire of hearing my advice :)

Happy Birthday!

Irresistibly cute in curls!

Birthday #2 - Anticipating some of that cake!

So dainty in her favorite pj's....
waiting on Santa apparently ( where are  all the presents?!)

1997 - Casie's Quinceanera
Looking all important, hanging out with Mom and Dad.



Oh snap!...Elle and I ready for that summer sun!....
Mom, what's with the loneliest picture?!



Simply gorgeous.

Elle Renee!

December 1, 1981

I'd like to give my beautiful sister, Casie, tons of birthday love!...Funny, stylish, strong, hard working, smart, and so caring beyond belief!....Having some of the best memories since the carefree days of building cardboard houses and slip 'n' sliding in the backyard! 

I Love you Casie!!

Happy Birthday!

Mighty cute in that sailor suit!

Just chillin' on a wagon wheel....
 with a faux backdrop, a must in the 80's

All grown up & beautiful than ever!

Casie and I on Easter Sunday - 1988....
Matching sister outfits!...Don't hate.

Then there were three!
 Casie, Elle, and I  

Uh yeah, I told you she's beautiful!...
Hey guy in the background...move outta the way!