As promised...

A Charlie Brown Christmas-Christmas Time is Here

(I couldn't resist)

Pictures from my holiday cookie baking extravaganza!

I learn so much about baking from my grandma. I can't wait to carry on this tradition every year. We listened to holiday music while baking and it was wonderful. We ended up baking thumbprint cookies, chocolate chip cookies and snickerdoodles (my favorites!)

chocolate chip cookies before and after baking.

with our lovely grandma

filling the thumbprint cookies...yummm

snikerdoodles before and after baking...my favorites!

the finished thumbprint cookies! So yummy!

cookie plates. Presents for my friends :)

What about you lovelies? What are your favorite holiday cookies?? Leave links/recipes please!

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Thriftstore Finds

On a random, unplanned trip to the thriftstore yesterday I found this magnificent Gap slouchy sweater for 4 dollars! Also found a sparkly little black dress that needs some tending to, including some shortening and removal of shoulder pads. Can't wait to wear it once it is all fixed up.

Off to bake homemade cookies at my grandma's with my sister today. She used to always bake a big batch every Christmas but hasn't done so in a while. This year she is bringing them back and I can't wait to learn how to make them so that I can pass on the tradition.

It is little moments like these that I want to cherish.

Pictures to follow, of course

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Belle & Boo

How adorable are these Belle & Boo prints?!

I am kind of in love with the boo bunny print and pillow

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Friday Finds to Inspire is Back!

Mumford and Sons - The Cave

Sitting with my cup of coffee, staring out the windows at everything blanketed snow, it is no wonder that my "Friday Finds to Inspire" post this week is inspired by all things wintery, cozy & warm. Also, I hope you enjoy the music. They are a band introduced to me by the lovely Nathan. They are from England and sort of rock my socks off, especially their amazing banjo solos.

Enjoy!

Mmmm cozy cats and coffee

cozy winter sweaters and socks

i am all about soft knits. and her hair is amazing. I must learn how to do this...

cozy rooms and cozy lights

really loving cozy little wintery villages right now. The one on the right is Reykjavik Iceland which is on my list of "must visit" places

Icelandic horses and cute little villages

Which images are your favorites?

images via: weheartit.com

Forts

I will never be too old to build forts....

there is something so comforting and enchanting about them...

and sunrise this morning on the frozen lake....

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Holiday Wish List-Art Edition

I am a sucker for a good print or piece of art. So without further ado...

I love this cloth wall hanging from this Etsy shop. Such a great piece yet really affordable!

I also love these lovely ink and watercolor prints from this Etsy shop. I love creating ink and watercolors, so naturally I am a sucker for other ink and watercolor prints.

"It Had to be You"

"City of Stars" and "Cold Outside"

I am also obsessed with these whimsical watercolor and ink prints from this lovely Etsy shop. I must order one of these immediately, I just can't decide which one!

"Hunter" and "Forest and Fields"

"Fox in the Woods"

she is saying "we disregard what we've got, always chasing what we've not" (an old Slovak proverb)

"Sea Sister"

"The Twins"

I love this adorable bear print from this shop. Also, stop by and check out her blog while you are at it!

Finally, I have seen this beautiful prints circulating the blogging world and I couldn't help but to repost them. So stop by this lovely Etsy shop to check out her amazing work.

"Sarah" and "Rimma"

"Seaman"

Hope everyone is keeping warm!

Which are your favorites??

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