Hiatus

Wow! Has it really been 9 months since I last checked in!? My blogging hiatus is over and I'm back :) I've been reading a lot of other blogs and have been inspired to jump back into the blogging world. We are now a party of 3 and enjoying every minute of it. The time is flying by and its time to start capturing it so we can reflect back, maybe inspire someone else And of course to share it with you all!

Happy Fall!

I Heart Faces Photo Challenge: Family Fun

Hay Field Fun

Photography

Has a nice ring to it, doesn't it? ;-) I've always liked photography and taking pictures, for now its just a hobby...maybe one day a business. Since I've had some more time on my hands I've been trying to learn and try more things And there is so much to learn! I've had fun capturing pics of family and some friends, I'll share with you in the upcoming weeks. My sister in law will be having twins this spring and I can't wait to do a photo shoot with them, already have some cute props and ideas for them. If you know someone who might want pics done, I like the practice!

Goals

"Write down your short and long-term GOALs four time's a year. Two personal, two business, and two health goals for the next 1.5 and 10 years."

I read this the other day and found it to be appropriate as we are nearing a New Year, which often provokes thought and reevaluation for goals and resolutions for the coming year. I wouldn't limit the above goals to two but thought it was a good guideline. Its just as important to write down some of your dreams along with those more attainable goals, you never know when they might become a reality.

The cheer of Holiday Decor

The sparkle, the berries, the glitter...my house is so much brighter and cheerier decorated for the holidays, I'm not going to want to take it all down in a couple of weeks! Luckily I've got Pinterest now to help inspire me for bringing some of that sparkle and cheer into our everyday decor.

I liked how this pic of the top of my small silver tree turned out.

The ever so classic, ornaments in a hurricane! You can really fill any glass piece to make a fun decor piece that you can use in any room or as table decor. Grab ornaments on sale the day after for next year, all sizes and colors work.

I just received this little tree as a gift and love it, its so simple yet has a little vintage feel to it. It's also something you could probably recreate with not too much work, perfect for those small spaces that need a little something.

Stocking Stuffer

If you're looking for a good stocking stuffer or needing to hint of one for yourself, this lip scrub by Sara Happ is fab! I just got some a few weeks ago and am loving it. My lips always seem to be chapped this time of year when its so cold and dry out, it helps get all the dead skin off and leave your lips nice and soft. Your lips will thank you! :)

Cookie Time

Peppermint white chocolate chip mocha Cookies

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White Christmas dream drops!

While the dream drops didn't quite take the shape they were supposed too, both were delicious and worth adding to your list for some holiday baking.

Thank you Sunset Magazine and Sugarcrafter.net for the recipes!