over and out
With all the holiday hustle and bustle, I think it's time I took a little blog break. I still have a little bit of shopping to do, along with some making and baking. Once I get that checked off my list I plan to kick back and enjoy the holiday with my family.
But before I sign off I'd like to leave you with a few photos. First, I have to give a big thank-you to Jen of Sanctuary Arts for this adorable Santa Key. I won it in a drawing on her blog. Isn't it great? The kids get a big kick out of it.
I'd also like to show you my tree. I love my tree. It is full of ornaments, all from various places - from my childhood, Matt's childhood, given to my kids, made by me, made by my kids, etc, etc. It's a medley of memories.
Look at this - Matt and I both painted the same ornament as kids - his circa 1977, mine circa 1982.
This little angel bell was given to my mother from her grandmother, which she then gave to Lily. So sweet.
In the evening when all is done, I love to sit on my sofa and stare at the lights on my tree. So peaceful, so pretty. If I don't get the chance to pop back on to share all the gifts I've been making, I hope that you all have a very Merry Christmas!!
Oh wait, one more thing - I whipped this up last night because my poor daughter didn't have a Christmas shirt to wear to her class Christmas party tomorrow. Hand-me down shirt + pink applique tree = happy little girl.
Enjoy your break!! Love the tree! Have a great Christmas! :D
Stacy
Posted by:Stacy T | December 20, 2007 at 11:08 PM
I love these shirts...what are you using as a stabilizer? I never can figure that out.
Posted by:brit | December 20, 2007 at 11:33 PM
Have a very merry Christmas! I love your tree.
Posted by:Sarah Jackson | December 21, 2007 at 12:04 AM
Warmest wishes!!
Posted by:Regina | December 21, 2007 at 12:22 AM
Enjoy your break! I think we all need it.
And how cool that you could whip up a shirt for Lily! Just think about that last minute trip you would have had to take if you couldn't sew!
Merry Christmas!
Posted by:Linda | December 21, 2007 at 12:29 AM
I just love your tree, it is so gorgeous!!! I also wanted to say that I think your stocking wouldn't have had quite the same "punch" in wool felt, the colors typically aren't as bright, and those bright stockings are exactly what the room needed!
Posted by:claire | December 21, 2007 at 12:31 AM
i love the tree! that's just how my tree is too . . . lots of ornaments that have lots of meaning! i missed seeing my tree up this year . . . but our tree this year was just as special!
Posted by:emily | December 21, 2007 at 12:43 AM
Merry Christmas!
I'm not commenting/posting much right now, but I sure have LOVED checking your blog when I've had a minute! Enjoy your break!!!
Posted by:Missy | December 21, 2007 at 12:43 AM
Have a lovely Christmas Beki. I hope Santa brings you all everything you desire.
xxx
Posted by:Kristy | December 21, 2007 at 02:06 AM
Enjoy your break Beki and have a Merry Christmas!
Your tree is amazing!
Posted by:Marianne | December 21, 2007 at 02:20 AM
Lovely tree Beki, have a Happy Christams and enjoy your family
Posted by:Claire (not Bahrain) | December 21, 2007 at 02:27 AM
I love your tree!
Enjoy Christmas!!
Posted by:Mirre | December 21, 2007 at 03:47 AM
Hope you have a good christmas, Beki!
Posted by:Jade | December 21, 2007 at 05:48 AM
You have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy those kiddos and that dh. Gorgeous home (fireplace especially) and decorations!
Paula :)
Posted by:paula jablonski | December 21, 2007 at 05:53 AM
a very merry Christmas to your family, beki! i love you tree, sounds a lot like mine, and hte shirt is too cute!
Posted by:kirsten | December 21, 2007 at 05:56 AM
Happy Holidays to you & yours--may your days be merry and bright, peace and many blessing to you all in the New Year! ((HUGS))
Posted by:Tracy | December 21, 2007 at 06:57 AM
Be very merry!
(and it's helping me to get in the spirit just looking at your lovely tree!)
HoHoHo!
and xoxoxo, too
Posted by:lla | December 21, 2007 at 06:58 AM
merry christmas beki!
Posted by:erin | December 21, 2007 at 07:13 AM
Happy Christmas to you, Beki! Love, love, love that happy tree and all the stockings!
Enjoy the break...oops, I mean...getting ready for the big day.
:o)
xo
Posted by:Dawn | December 21, 2007 at 07:50 AM
Great tree. Cute shirt. Do you stabilizer or something on the back of the shirt!
Have a great holiday!
Posted by:upstatelisa | December 21, 2007 at 07:55 AM
Enjoy your break, sweetheart. Have fun with your family! Everything looks beautiful.
Posted by:Alicia A. | December 21, 2007 at 08:42 AM
Happy Holidays Beki! I do love a tree with a story - ours is a happy non-matchy mish mash of memories too - wouldn't have it any other way!
Posted by:Lina | December 21, 2007 at 08:55 AM
That is one gorgeous tree! Just beautiful.
Annie
: )
Posted by:Annie | December 21, 2007 at 09:03 AM
I"m hoping to do a little bit of internets detoxing over the holidays. All my favorite folks going on break is gonna make that easy! :)
I wish your cute little family a very merry holiday!!
Posted by:stacy | December 21, 2007 at 09:17 AM
I love your tree I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year
Jen
Posted by:Jennifer | December 21, 2007 at 10:03 AM
Oh my gosh, I love your tree and everything. The shirt is darling. Cute idea for a pillow, too... I hope you all have a wonderful and merry Christmas! XO Chris
Posted by:misschris | December 21, 2007 at 10:24 AM
Your tree is beautiful - I can see why you love it so much. Merry Christmas !
Posted by:=^..^= | December 21, 2007 at 11:12 AM
Enjoy the time with your family. See you next year, Merry Christmas.
Posted by:Judy | December 21, 2007 at 12:08 PM
I think this is my favorite Christmas tree I have seen all season! So many bright colors, full of cheerful hand-made wonderfulness...(if thats a word)... have a blessed Christmas!
Posted by:Stephanie | December 21, 2007 at 12:19 PM
You tree is beautiful!
Have a very Merry Christmas with your family!!!
Posted by:Knitterella | December 21, 2007 at 12:23 PM
I love your tree... and the cute Christmas shirt! Merry Christmas!
Posted by:julie | December 21, 2007 at 12:28 PM
have a very merry christmas!! xx
Posted by:kristin | December 21, 2007 at 12:33 PM
that is so cute, lucky little girl!
Posted by:dee | December 21, 2007 at 01:27 PM
Merry Christmas to you and your family! I'm loving all of the brightness on your tree!
Posted by:jessi | December 21, 2007 at 02:59 PM
have a wonderful christmas beki! enjoy your holidays.
Posted by:erin s | December 21, 2007 at 04:33 PM
Love the tree and shirt! Merry Christmas to you.
Posted by:amy | December 21, 2007 at 05:08 PM
love the little pink tree! nice job. merry christmas, beki.
Posted by:amandajean | December 21, 2007 at 05:50 PM
i love this beki! merry christmas!
Posted by:katie | December 21, 2007 at 06:31 PM
Same to you! Merry Merry Christmas to you and your family! I think it is so cute that you and hubby both painted the same ornaments.
Posted by:Cindy | December 21, 2007 at 10:42 PM
Your tree is so festive and colorful! And that T is cutie-tootie! :)
Posted by:Mymsie | December 22, 2007 at 01:07 AM
So much crafty goodness going on here...I adore those pom poms...Man a lot of threading went on....
Have a really SPECIAL Christmas Beki and good health to you and yours
Suzie Sews (UK)
Posted by:Suzie Sews | December 22, 2007 at 05:47 AM
Your tree is beautiful! It is so much more knowing the history upon it! LOVe LOVE LOVE those fun stockings!! Have a wonderful Christmas!
Posted by:Heather | December 22, 2007 at 06:52 AM
Have a very merry Christmas Beki! And thank you so so so much for the beautiful pin! I am totally going to wear it Christmas Eve!
Posted by:Rachel | December 22, 2007 at 01:27 PM
popping in to wish you a very merry Christmas!
Posted by:Carol | December 23, 2007 at 09:35 AM
Have a wonderful Christmas with your beautiful family!! The tree is just lovely and just makes the stockings look that much cuter. Enjoy your break!
Posted by:jona | December 23, 2007 at 03:05 PM
Merry Christmas, Beki (and family). I love that you and Matt made the same ornament! What a coinky-dink!
(and I'm loving the pink Christmas tree shirt!)
Posted by:lera | December 23, 2007 at 06:18 PM
happy holidays sweet dear friend!
Posted by:heidi | December 23, 2007 at 06:42 PM
Have a great, and relaxing, break! Your Christmas tree is gorgeous. I love seeing trees with real ornaments from real people. Lots of good memories I bet.
Have a very Merry Christmas!
Posted by:AJ | December 23, 2007 at 07:27 PM
Lovely!!!
Happy Holidays Beki!
ang
Posted by:norththreads | December 23, 2007 at 10:27 PM
Hi Beki
Enjoy your family.
Have a Happy Christmas & New Year
Posted by:Claire (not Bahrain) | December 24, 2007 at 02:07 AM