Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Our little family on Christmas Eve this year.

New Year's Eve 2011 

(my fake tan is a little too obvious here - oops! looked good in person I promise) 

Here's to 2012 and another wonderful year!  Make it a great one and enjoy every moment!

...and stay tuned for my 2011 recap (yay for photos!)

A Personalized Video from Santa! (for all you mommy's out there!)

I had to just quickly share this awesome site for a personalized video from Santa!

Portable North Pole TV!

It is the cutest thing and so realistic (I was honestly impressed)!  You customize the message from Santa and it includes the child’s name, age, certains events, a couple pictures, etc.  You can even choose if Santa will deem them naughty or nice (haha).  I learned about the site from a co-worker and her children were in complete awe that Santa sent them their own message and saw them on their special days (the picture you upload) – very cool!  

Thought it was worth sharing...ho, ho, ho! ;)

"This, the Spirit of Christmas..."

Our Christmas cards are officially in the mail, but I didn't want to leave my blogger friends out. :)

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, from our family to yours!

FAVES

Just a little post about my favorite things right now as a follow-up to my last posting (so long ago!).

1.  OPI's The Muppets Collection (Part 1 & Part 2)

Oh.my.goodness.  Just in time for the holidays, OPI releases these pretty little numbers in all their glitter-glory!  I seriously love just about every color in this collection!  I purchased "Meep, Meep, Meep" and got a mani/pedi yesterday that I just love!  Next on my list is "Designer…De Better!"

2.  Loving my new ULTA Tinted Lip Balm in "Bloom".  It is the perfect daily color for a quick touch-up.  Love it!

3.  Since it has been so long since my last "favorite things" post, I have since gotten new gym shoes and love these even more than the last pair - light as a feather! 

(*Note: I do not recommed me these for running as there is very little ankle support,

but great gym show overall)

4.  My Erin Condren Life Planner!  I am really hoping I can put this to good use in 2012. :)

5.  Love, love, love cropped skinny jeans right now.  Want them in every color! 

Yay for faves!

Wine Bottle Flowers

I really wish I remembered where I saw this idea so that I could give credit, but honestly I've been saving these wine bottles since before my wedding (thinking I might use them as decor on our picture table) so I just cannot remember.  Regardless, here is my pretty little wine bottle flower arrangement for the holidays.

The flowers can be easily changed out for the season.  Cute idea! :)

Happy almost December!