I [heart] Stripes

LOVE them. I always think I need to change things up, but I always end up going back to stripes. After all, they are a classic. I mean, really, they've been around forever, and they always will be in some capacity. In fact, my WONDERFUL husband is getting me that Olin Black rug from Crate & Barrel for my birthday. He just doesn't know it yet, but he is. Isn't he the best? And, don't think just because I've bought roughly 7,392 rugs that he will oppose. Quite the opposite, ladies. I've worn him down. He just doesn't care anymore. Sometimes the craziness pays off.

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[color kreyv]: Yellow

I decided that I needed a little bit of yellow in my life right now.  This crazy weather has got me all sorts of confused. On Monday it was in the 60's. Today, it was in the 30's. Last night, there were tornado warnings. It rains, it snows, it does nothing. What the?! This trickery of Mother Nature's is just making me want to skip winter all together and just go straight to sunny skies...but not too hot. Let's not be crazy!  (I am NOT an extreme weather person. Big surprise, I know.) If we end up living somewhere with lots of gray skies, I'm going to need a room with yellow to brighten my mood. Now that I think about it, I think we all need a good mood room, dontcha think? What's your good mood color?

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It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!

Seriously. So. Excited! I'm so excited for Christmas this year! Stella is old enough(ish) to know what is going on, and I just can't wait for her to open her presents on Christmas morning, look at Christmas lights, visit with Santa, and do all the other good stuff that happens this time of year!

We've had our tree up for a couple of weeks, now, and I'm almost done with the rest of the decor. Stella has been playing with her Lil' People Nativity set that she got from Grammy Jude, and she just can't get enough of "the Baby Jesus song" (it plays music) and the donkey--her other favorite character. At least she gets that Baby Jesus is the most important character. And, well, the donkey...I guess he played a pretty important part, too!

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The Settee. J'aime.

Do you know what a settee is? If you do, I'm going to tell you anyway! A settee is a small sofa that can accommodate two people, not to be confused with a love seat. Two totally different things. Don't you feel smart now--and kind of fancy? Me, too! In fact, I think I want a settee. I need somewhere to sit while I sip my Crystal Light and read my poetry. Check out these beauts.

And, speaking of love, I am extra loving my big sister, Brittni who is celebrating her birthday. Happy Birthday, Sis! Love you!

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