26 December 2010

Sunday Loafing

Here are a few things I found while ''loafing'' online today...


Corsage Tee $46

French Glass Pendant $195

Green Statement Ring $9.78

2011 Nature Calender $14

Handmade Chiffon Roses $10

Recycled IBC Rootbeer Glasses $15

Inspiring Letterpress Print $30



Happy Sunday!!

A Handmade Christmas

This year Craig and I switched things up a little bit. We were on a little bit of a tighter budget, so we bought 3 gifts (all at different price points) and we handmade one gift for each other. I pretty much immediately freaked out. What in the world could I possibly hand make Craig??! We'll I came across the idea of a giant board game....one we like to call RISK :) 

I had absolutely no idea what I was taking on before I started this. It sounded quite simple. 
Man was I wrong. whew!

i had to draw out all of the territories first
which, by the way, i free handed 

then start painting
actually this picture is after quite a few hours of painting
haha



several weeks later.......

finally time to play!!
I spray painted little army men different colors for playing pieces 

i was the first one out! boo!!

Craig made me a jewelry holder that I've been desperately wanting (and needing!!) ever since I saw it in a magazine. I couldn't have ever put it together quite as nicely as my sweet hubby :)
 He painted it blue to match our duvet and hand distressed it. I was very impressed.
They found all types of different hardware to fix onto this old cabinet door. 
Tell me this isnt awesome....!! 



Who knows....handmade Christmas just might become a tradition!! 


Family Fun!

Craig and I definitely agree that this Christmas was the best one we've had so far! All of our family from Charlotte came to visit us! What a blessing :)

Santa was very good to us (Craig made sure that he knew EXACTLY what he wanted, lol)
Andy's face is priceless here!
But it wasnt about the gifts this year (although I wouldnt trade my new Chi, Anthro bowls, or Sewing machine for anything!)  It was totally about being with everyone. We all went to the Christmas Eve service at church, the kids enjoyed singing all the Christmas carols. And after presents and breakfast the boys had a TON fun playing football out back...even if Uncle Craig totally dominated! 












After warming up and taking a few naps (yess!!) Mom and Dad came over,
we exchanged gifts and played Giant Risk [i'll post pics soon!] so much fun!
THEN......it started to SNOW!
A WHITE CHRISTMAS! and it was so beautiful!
The flurries were the size of golf balls it seemed, and it just kept going for hours 

This most definitely didn't ruin Craig's plans for our Christmas cookout 




It was such a beautiful day.
best christmas ever. 

**I can't wait to share our hand made gifts from this year!**

Merry Christmas from the Flynn's!

Christmas #6 was the best one yet!

24 December 2010

Merry Christmas Eve!



Merry Christmas Eve!!
I had my nephews all to myself this morning! What a treat :)
We had plenty of fun with photo booth
&& terrorizing kennedy buttons, lol

I am so thankful this year.
What a blessing that we will have so much family surrounding us this Christmas!
2010 has been full of so much love.
New friendships and an abundance of growth.
I can not wait for 2011. 

Well, I have 2 little boys ((make that 3))
waiting for me downstairs. 

1 more day 'til Santa comes!! 

22 December 2010

5 things i totally love...right now


1
this guy.
my amazing self-less hubby :)

2
grey & yellow
i've got a wedding to plan in 2011
these might be my colors!

3
the most beautiful photography you'll ever see

4
Christmas Lights Dessert Plates
I plan on going the day after Christmas to buy these on sale for next year!



5
St. Jude Children's Hospital
To give click here
St. Jude pays for the cost of food, lodging and travel for each patient and one family member. No child is ever turned away because of a family's inability to pay.  

19 December 2010

Sunday Loafing

In the middle of my 5,463,953rd project this weekend I found this amazing duo, maybe you've heard of them :)






6 more days! eeek!!

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