Our Christmas Card Options

I like to get Christmas cards sent out in the first week of December so that it is one less thing I have to worry about as Christmas creeps up on us. We don't get pictures taken by a photographer... I don't see the point in spending the money when I can take them myself and edit them. Sure they aren't as high quality but I think our cards turn out just fine! You can see last year's card here

 This weekend I plan to take our pictures for this years card. Fingers crossed that everyone decides to cooperate. Can I just tell you how hard it is to get 2 dogs and a cat to look at the camera and hold still? Anyways, here are some cards I have my eye on. I'll wait until our pictures are taken to decide which one to go with!

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Rustic Christmas 

 Treasured Yule



Whimsy Jolly Holiday

Rustic Frames

Brilliantly Bold

Red & Green Christmas Collage

Christmas Springs

 

Used Code "GREATCARDS" for 61% off flat cards at Snapfish

 Used Code "FREESHIP49" for free shipping at tinyprints

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Luke 12:34 

Friday Favorites

1. Favorite Instagram: Kozy Kountry Kottage

2. Favorite pin: How to trade your anxiety for peace

3. Favorite blog: Southern Style

4. Favorite recipe: Chicken Tetrazzini

5. Favorite shop: Emily McCarthy

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Luke 12:34

Rearranging Our Living Room

Blogger fail... I didn't take any before pictures. BUT you might remember what my living room looked like from pictures I have posted on here before!

The sofa used to be right in front of the runner, facing the window.

 

 The space was open but now the sofa creates two distinct living spaces... the living room and the dining room.

 

I prefer it this way because now there is an open area when you walk from the front door to the kitchen.

 

 

 And I still feel like the whole space is open even though the sofa now divides the two living spaces. If you are in the kitchen or the dining room you can still see the tv in the living room.

 

 We've been in our house almost three years now and I had the living room set up the old way since we moved in. I can't believe it took me this long to rearrange the furniture but I'm so glad I did. If you are on a budget {aren't we all?} and you feel that your space needs some sprucing up, consider something as simple as rearranging the furniture. It makes a huge difference!

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Luke 12:34

Free Printable, Desktop & Phone Wallpaper

How is it November 1st already!? Wow, October flew by. The first thing I do every month is change my desktop background to the new monthly calendar. If you do the same, follow this link for the Dawn Nicole design.

or this link for the A Blissful Nest design!

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Luke 12:34

Happy Fri{ght}day

Get it? Frightday since tomorrow is Halloween. Corny, I know. Now let's get to my Friday five!

1. Charm City locals you need to check out Mussel Bar and Grille in Harbor East. Delicious food and lots of beers on tap to try!

 

2. While perusing Instagram one day, I came across Amy Maison Decor. Not only is her dog adorable, her house is gorgeous! I'm definitely going to use her closet doors as inspiration for mine. If you saw my Master Bedroom Tour, you know that sprucing up my closet doors is at the top of my to do list!

3. Red guitar sangria. My new obsession.

4. How many of you go somewhere on Halloween? We go to my sister in laws house to see our niece and nephew trick or treat. And we don't get many trick or treaters at our house so it isn't really a big deal. But for the few we DO get, I'll be leaving this poem with a bowl of candy on our front porch :)

5. I have a cute three tier tray that sits in my kitchen... the only problem is, I am constantly rearranging it because I can't decide what I like best. OCD problems. Here is the latest:

Welp that sums up my Friday randoms! Have a great weekend and a fa-boo-lous Halloween. {Okay, okay enough with the stupid Halloween jokes}

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Luke 12:34

Halloween in Baltimore

I love that Halloween falls on a Saturday this year. It means that there are a lot more events going on, on the actual holiday! I've put together a list of some fun happenings for those of you in the Charm City area. Hope y'all have a fa-boo-lous Halloween!!!

Adults only:

Craft Beer Bash & Costume Ball 

80's Dance Party at Ottobar 

Federal Hill-O-Ween 

Monster Bash at The BoatHouse 

Halloween Ball at Horseshoe Casino 

Jam-Boo-Ree at Rams Head Live 

 Inaugural Halloween Party

Bring the kids:

Fall-O-Ween at Port Discovery 

Trick-or-Trot at Camden Yards 

Wizards & Wands 

Tricks and Treats at Oregon Ridge 

Halloween at The Festival in Bel Air 

Haunted House at Brooklyn Park Library 

 Oh and one last thing... the winner of my "Thank You Giveaway" goes to Jessica Aubuchon!

Jessica Aubuchon

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I follow on instagram. I adore all the items in the giveaway. That glass would be perfect to sip from when trick-or-treaters come to my house!

 

Thank you to everyone who entered! Jessica, your gift will be going out asap :)

 

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Luke 12:34 

26

Today I am 26.

 

& I'm spending the day with my husband lunching downtown and not really doing much of anything important. Perfection if you ask me!

PS. Tomorrow morning I am picking the winner of the "Thank You Giveaway"... if you have yet to enter, head on over to this post!

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Luke 12:34