November Around The Web
As November comes to a close, Christmas is just around the corner! This month I fell in love with The House That Lars Built's new wrapping paper line with Alexis Mattox Design. Wrapping gifts is one of my favorite parts of preparing for Christmas, and this year I just might have to expand past the traditional Christmas papers and include some of her designs! Here are a few other gems I discovered this month:
Another great way to prepare for Christmas, make a wreath! Beautiful inspiration from Think.Make.Share.
Such a unique flower crown for Fall
A gift guide to support organizations that need it the most
I am a big fan of real Christmas trees, but this snow white version is beautiful too.
One of my favorite recipes we tried this month
A guide on "How to Keep Going," one of my favorite series from Design Sponge
The perfect Fall gift!
Thanksgiving Snapshots
I couldn't resist sharing a few quick snapshots from Thanksgiving. I'm grateful for time with family, traditions & pumpkin roll — among other things. This year Dale and I carried on the tradition of three family meals on Thanksgiving day. Although we always eat way too much, I wouldn't change getting to spend time with both of our families. This year I was also able to put my pointed pen workshop skills to good use and created some name tags for our brunch! I hope your weekend was filled with family & friends, food and fond memories.
“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.”
Favorite Thanksgiving Inspiration
I can hardly believe Thanksgiving is less than a week away! Each year we celebrate with both my family and my husband's family on the same day, which is always hectic and wonderful. This year I will also be going to a Friendsgiving celebration the weekend after! Here is what has me inspired for this year's tabletops:
Fourth of July Party Decor FOR Think.Make.Share.
Head on over to Hallmark's Think.Make.Share. blog to see the Fourth of July Party Decor post I created! You can even download a printable for your own holiday celebration. Happy hosting!
February Around The Web
February is one of my favorite months of the year because I get to celebrate Valentine's Day and my birthday in the same week! This month also was full of wonderful inspiration around the web, and I loved A Beautiful Mess's Palm Springs Kitty Scratch House DIY. I need to make one for my kitty, Otto.
This month at Hallmark my team was busy working on Valentine's Day cards for NEXT year. I loved seeing all the heart day inspiration floating around the internet this month, as well as all the beautiful cards in stores. I also had the opportunity to visit KU and help Hallmark recruit interns for next summer! My internship sometimes seems like it was a long time ago, and other times I feel like I was just an intern – but I loved being back on campus and in the design building.
Personally, my wonderful family and friends made this one of my best birthdays ever. I enjoyed dinner at Lydia's in KC with my whole extended family, and a fun weekend in STL with friends. I also loved getting together with friends to watch the Oscars. Now here are a few of my favorite links:
Designlovefest and Oh Joy! both had big announcements this month!
A delicious recipe you should try
In case you missed this fun Think.Make.Share DIY
One of my favorite birthday gifts from Anthropologie
I also got a GoPro this month and can't wait to create my first video! I need to practice before I bring it with me to Italy this summer.
I listened to Here's The Thing with Alec Baldwin for the first time this month and was fascinated by the episode with the creators of Making A Murderer.
Loved Jess Lively's second episode with Alex Ikonn talking about his new Productivity Planner
Thanks for stopping by, have a wonderful week!