Monday, December 7, 2009

Winter in Illinois...Design Team Call Still On


Happy Monday to you all!
How was your weekend?  Did you manage to get some holiday shopping done?  I'm afraid I did not as I was busy getting batches of these snowflakes done for Etsy orders.  Aren't these winter white with silver and pearl just sweet?  I thought so too!  If you just don't have time to make little embellishments like this,
then pop over to my Etsy store.
They are great beyond the holiday season, too!

What we did manage to do is get some decorating done.  This is just a little peek at our main tree.  I usually have 4 or 5 up scattered about.  Some are table-top trees with themed collections, so once those are finished tomorrow, I would love to share them with you.  It should be the perfect Christmas decorating day as well.  From the weathermen of our 4 local channels to the experts as The Weather Channel, we are settling in for a  
 potential foot of snow
beginning early in the morning.  Perfect....aaaah.....

DESIGN TEAM CALL
If you hadn't heard, The Open Window has announced a design team call for those who specialize in vintage/retro paper arts.  There are so many wonderful places to draw inspiration from for lovers of vintage and we have a new challenge blog that we want to include in that list.
To get all the details, click HERE!

Some of my favorite vintage-style blogs are:
Some of my favorite retro-style blogs are:
Visiting these blogs may help you to know if you have THE STYLE!

I just HAD to share this with you before I go.
 
I have yet to set this up during this season, but I found this photo from last Christmas as I was looking for something else and it just made me smile.  That's 15 year old Lucy.  I'm not quite sure if she felt left out or if she was on guard duty....either way, she was able to weave in and out without one of those pieces moving.  The reason that is so amazing is because she is not a slight kitty....
she weighs nearly 12 pounds!

See you tomorrow!

12 comments:

Anne Fannie said...

Hi Julie
I love those snowflakes with glitter! I went and checked out your Etsy store, I love all your pretty items!
Hugs, Ann

Hels Sheridan said...

Loving the piccie of your kitty...she is adorable...and ... my AlfieCat weighs spot on 16lb!! he is a big cat...even if the V E T *whispers that so Lucy doesn't hear* does tell me he is a fatty!! Have a good day hun x

Sarah Anderson said...

Those snowflakes are just beautiful, the pearl sets them off with a vintage feel so well!
My tree has pink decorations too! We don't get it 'til next weekend though, George's birthday on Monday and we always get it the nearest weekend:)

Maggi said...

Those little snowflakes are precious! Cats have the most amazing ability to squeeze in anywhere! lol

Sandi said...

gorgeous snowflakes, bundle up, keep warm and safe. Hugs

Anonymous said...

The snowflakes are beautiful. They've given me ideas for some flowers I have. Thanks for that.

Have a good week. Personally, I'm enjoying my weekend today (and Thursday)! You've got to love working retail.

farmhouse-story said...

your snowflakes AND lucy are adorable, julie!

The Stamp Man said...

Love your snowflakes Julie! Sounds like you are going to be having a few more very soon, the snow will definitely get you all in the Christmas mood:)

Love your Lucy! They can get into everything can't they:)

Jill x

Unknown said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE the snow flakes!

Sugar Lump Studios said...

Julie
I am sooo loving these sparkling snowflakes you have on your blog...makes me want to create something for my little tree like that. I also love your tree and your nativity set! beautiful!

Mona Pendleton said...

Thanks for sharing your Christmas decorations! Your kitty makes me nervous hanging out in your Nativity scene! I would cry if he broke something! Keep warm!

Beedeebabee said...

Hi Julie! Your snowflakes are so pretty! What perfectly adorable embellishments! I love your little peek of your beautiful Christmas tree, and Miss Lucy looks so happy on guard duty! Hugs, xoxo