December 31, 2014





Lucero at the Gothic Theatre. Happy New Year!

December 30, 2014


I'm still enjoying my decorations. Love the light and colors.

December 29, 2014



Christmas present from Angela. I love zodiac stuff. Still need to find the perfect place for it!

December 28, 2014


I love watching the deer.

December 27, 2014


I finished Angela's painting a day late, but I didn't want to rush it! I hope she likes the finished piece!

December 26, 2014


Gift exchange with Phoebe and Angela!

December 25, 2014


Christmas Day brunch.

December 24, 2014


Minnie doing some sun bathing on Christmas Eve Morning.


The tree!




Opening our presents.

December 23, 2014


House made of vintage cards. I need to make some of these.

December 22, 2014


Christmas tree dishes. Except for the Santa dish at center that was made by Lefton, these are all Christmas project type dishes made by crafters! I like how they look all grouped together, may need a few more!

December 21, 2014


Carl's a lumberjack and he's ok...

December 20, 2014


The lights over Caramillo street!

December 19, 2014




Holiday lunch with Grandma and Kelly. Also got to see sweet baby Champers!

December 18, 2014


Carl likes the angel and I like a star, so we trade off. This is an angel year.

December 17, 2014


Festive lights in the neighborhood. I love the winged pig and the t-rex wearing a Santa hat!

December 16, 2014


I love my light up tree display!

December 15, 2014


Minnie posing in front of the tree with her new toy from Violetta.

December 14, 2014



We went to Manitou Brewing Company for their Customer Appreciation Pig Roast. A little disturbing, but definitely tasty!

December 13, 2014



We hosted a Christmas party tonight. Lots of fun - wish I had taken more pictures!

December 12, 2014


4 kinds of cookies are done! Yule Logs, Almond Sweets, Cranberry Orange Pinwheels and Chocolate Snow-Top cookies! All featured in one of my new vintage Christmas tree dishes.

December 11, 2014


Carl's favorite new Christmas decoration!

December 10, 2014


Festive beverage!

December 9, 2014


Vintage Santa felt wall hanging.

December 8, 2014


I finally finished my ornament wreath. I love how it turned out!

December 7, 2014


Cute deer decided to hang out in the Manger!

December 6, 2014



Parade of Lights!

December 5, 2014


My "find" of the day! Betty Lou Nichols California pottery deer. They look so cute with my tree!

December 4, 2014


I love my vintage snowmen!

December 3, 2014


Minnie all snuggled up!



Hooray! Festive treat delivery from Angela!

December 2, 2014


I made this wreath to go outside with LED lights but I really don't like the color so I' going to find vintage ones - still a cute idea!

December 1, 2014


I love holiday decorating!

November 30, 2014


Estate sale find this summer! Two unopened bags of plastic holly leaf garland from Kmart. Smells just like I remember. I used this to decorate the stair railings.

November 29, 2014



Enjoying the beautiful weather outside with Minnie. Sunny and 64!

November 28, 2014


My Arc find of the day. 3 cute angels for $1.50.

November 27, 2014


Thanksgiving! Love these.

November 26, 2014


Angela made a treat delivery! So exciting!

November 25, 2014


My new favorite beer.

November 24, 2014


Mama deer, with baby behind. They were waiting for me on the hill when I was cleaning my car off to leave for work. They didn't like the ice scraping - neither do I!

November 23, 2014


Watching football. Here is Minnie waiting for her touchdown belly rub!