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Twas Two Weeks Before Christmas

 

And all through the house, 

The creatures are making messes, three kids and my spouse,

The stockings aren't hung, they've been tossed on a chair,

We have yet to see Santa at River Park Square.

 

There are ornaments scattered across the floor,

No wreath, lights or boughs hanging on the front door.

Thanksgiving pumpkins still adorn my table,

To say I don't procrastinate would be quite a fable.

 

I've neglected my duties writing for the blog,

But it hasn't been parties and drinking eggnog,

That have kept me from keeping up writing to you,

It's a plethora of projects that are making me blue.

 

Why, every year, do I hand-make my gifts?

There's never enough time and it's giving me fits!

For the record I declare, I officially hate pinterest!

So many great projects to capture my interest.

 

Our cards are not sent, the tree is not half trimmed, 

Still, I will not let my spirits be dimmed!

I will work until midnight to Bing's Christmas music,

I will drink loads of coffee and most likely get sick.

 

I will wrap up the presents, keep on a smile,

Bake cookies, wear ugly sweaters with style!

I may neglect blogging to enjoy some time with my kids,

I'm glad you checked in today, very glad that you did.

 

If you don't hear from me very often these days,

Know that I wish you the happiest of holidays!

Glad tidings and blessings and merry, merry wishes,

I'm off to change diapers and wash up the dishes.   

 

{at least the bottom half is done} 

DIY with Cameo Events - Vintage Lace Doily Bottles & Candles

I'm thrilled to be sharing the first installment of a new weekly feature: DIY's with Cameo Events!  Wedding planner extraordinaire, Misty, owner of Cameo Events and Storybook Bridal, put together some of her favorite projects to share on SBB.  Combining efforts with Crystal Madsen Photography, they produced some beautiful DIY's & photos to inspire.

Remember this shoot? Spirit Lake Styled Shoot by Cameo Events & Zach Mathers Photography  Those gorgeous wine bottles turned candle holders are this week's DIY.

Misty, Cameo Events - Ahhh tis the season for crafting! The weather is chilly and the days are short so what better time to get all the DIY’s done for your big day! Vintage is totally in and running wild for 2013. A great way to save some bucks on décor is to use things you already have around the house.

Supplies:

• Empty un-labled bottles: we all have had a glass of wine or two, don’t throw away! Give it another purpose in life!
• Spray paint: This can be as many colors as your heart desires (try a bold color followed by two accent colors)
• Lace Doilies from local thrift shops: These will be painted on so using grandmas might not be a great idea!
• An extra set of hands to help hold the lace
• Old newspapers for drying
• Plastic  gloves

Once you have everything set up, have your extra set of hands (have them wear plastic gloves, this can be messy!) hold the doily tightly to the bottle. Then, start spraying the bottle with your color of choice.  An extra bonus to this project is you now have several colored doillies to place on your accent tables!  

After you have sprayed the bottle carefully remove the doily, place to dry and viola - it’s that easy!

Helpful tips:

• This is a very smelly project and since its cold outside using a garage is the best place, the warmer the room temperature, the better it will stick and the quicker it will dry.
• If you are going to use these bottles for holding candles be sure to make sure the candles fit, most need to be shaved down a bit. This will save you time and extra mess.
• Always check with your venue to make sure you know the policies on open flamed candles.
• Decide whether you will have one pattern or many different patterned doilies.
• Make sure you buy the larger doilies so they fit all the way around your bottle.

And here is the finished product in action!  So, beautiful!

{image by Zach Mathers Photography}

Christmas & Winter Inspired Engagement Shoot Ideas

Howdy, folks!  I apologize for being away lately.  Holiday insanity has ensued and I've completely succumbed.  Is it just me or does it seem like once Thanksgiving hits time goes twice as fast?  

I hope this whole load of wonderful photo ideas for Winter or Christmas engagements would help make your spirits bright!  Off to deck more halls.  Falalalala la la la la!!

{this WHOLE shoot is gorgeous found via The Sweetest Occasion, images by Haley Sheffield}

{Elsie (A Beautiful Mess) & Jeremy's Winter engagement shoot via Ruffled}

{via Kelly Prizel}

{via Emily Steffen}

{via Melissa McCrotty}

{via Mike Landis}

{via United in Love, image by Eli Turner Studios}

{via OneEyeClick}