Have yourself...

... a merry little Christmas.

Happy Holidays Postcard by Bea R Vaquero.

10 things in 10 days.

Just ten more days, and we'll be in 2012. To me, that sounds as crazy as... Dunno. Just crazy. 2012? Woooah. I've just realized we're in 2011. Do you know how many time I stop and say, wait, 2010 or 2011? 10 days. 

It's time for a list, 10 things I'm going to do (or I need to do) before the year ends, during these last 10 days.

1) Hair cut. This will actually happen on Saturday, 2pm. It's not going to be a major-change-cut, but my bang need a fix. I look like a very hairy dog. Almost.

2) Get caught up with my December Daily. This isn't going on as it was supposed, but I've been taking pictures, not the last 2 days, I know... but still... it's somehow "happening". But I still need to sit down and glue them to the album, right?

3) Try to "at least" organize the pictures I need to print for my 2011 Project Life. I have tons of empty pocket in the album, but I have the pictures, just need to sort them, print them and organize them. Ugh. Didn't seem so bad in my mind.

4) Clean up my room. 

5) Decluttering and purging. I have way to much stuff.  

6) Catch up with some TV shows. Oh yes. Need to do that before new seasons in January. And start watching some old one I always say I have to watch (like Mad Men).

7) Start reading a new book. It will probably be the new Stephen King one, or the Steve Jobs Biography. Or the new Kinsella novel. Not sure. But plan to read one during this winter vacation and start another one.

8) Get a new outfit for Christmas day. Well, maybe. Not sure this is going to happen, it will probably be just  a new blouse. 

9) Get a new "Trofast" unit from Ikea. Oh yes. (If *you* are reading this, we totally need it). It may happen now or during the first week next year. We'll see.

10) Set up a Project Life corner: which means, gather my supply all in one place.

I'm not a shopaholic. Most of the time.

I like to buy pretty things for myself. That's probably a weakness, but since I'm not a big shopaholic, I rarely buy expensive stuff. I don't have a thing for shoes or bags, I don't care about fashion or make up. So when I say I like to buy things for myself, it usually means craft supplies now and then and geek stuff. Well, gadget are probably the only expensive things I buy, and obviously I don't buy a new cell phone every day...But well, if there's something I want, I usually just go and get it. 

This holiday season I did got myself a "little someting", which is not that little and I am not even going to have it in time for Christmas... more likely it will be mid January... and I so cannot wait now!! (I was a little hesitant at first, and almost didn't get it, but then "a little birdie" told me to bit the bullet and so I did...). Sooo, in just a few weeks I am going to be the owner of a rockin' new Silhouette Cameo! 

How cool is that!? I'm happy it will be here (almost) in time for new year and the start of a new "Project Life" year. I plan to print many journaling tags and cut them with the Cameo. I haven't bought the Project Life core kit YET, but planning to order one from Amazon before it runs out... I'm still unsure whether I should get Clementine or Cobalt, but I think I'll go with Clementine.

And yes, that's another gift-to-myself. I told you I'm not a shopaholic.

Gift wrapping, anyone?

12 days of Christmas. 12 holiday inspired blog post. 

Don't know about you, but to me, a cute packaging sometimes can be better than the present itself. Haven't got much time to wrap presents yet, this year, but the web (and Pinterest!!!) are filled with cute ideas... These are just a few. What I'm planning to do, this year, considering my latest obsession, is lots of washi, kraft paper and stamps.

33shadesofgreen.blogspot.com

Inhabitat.com

Beautyandthebudget

Photo by 6bittersweets.com

Saidosdaconcha.blogspot.com

Lesleylangdoncreative.blogspot.com

Etsy finds - Christmas edition.

12 days of Christmas. 12 holiday inspired blog post. 

I love everything handmade, and since I've discovered Etsy a couple of years ago, it has become another time sucker, after Facebook (which I don't really update anymore), blog reading, web browsing, forum lurking and, pinning and so on.

Today I wanted to list a few Christmas themed items that caught my eye lately... in case you were still looking for stocking presents or just needed an excuse to get sucked into Etsy today.

This super cute pillow would be perfect on my red couch... I so wanted some festive pillows this year, oh well. Next Christmas. You can find it at Larksong Creations store.

 Another super cute pillows set (can you tell I really want christmas themed pillows? lol) is this one with "merry" and "christmas" hand stamped on. How cute is that? You can fine these at Ramona Owen Designs store. 

The last pillow is this one, made out of felt with a tree hand sewn on. Love it! It's a KeikiOKaAina creation.

  I love reindeer, so I really want this wood decoration! You can get one at Slippin Southern Etsy Store.

I love these Simply C Boutique Christmas bottle cap magnets!! They're not traditional colors, but soooo vintage looking! They'd be perfect for a small presents!

I have a major crush lately for anything tape, from washi to fabric tape, and this clear tape from Belle and Boo store would be just perfect for December Daily or a cute packaging.. 

These are just a few finds, but Etsy is filled with goodness...!!!

I love getting and buying handmade things, and you should too ;-)

Handmade Team.

12 days of Christmas. 12 holiday inspired blog post. 

Still looking for presents?!

This holiday season support local, indipendent artists and crafters. Handmade is better, it is made with love, it is unique. It is one of a kind. Buying handmade you support the artists directly and promote local over global. 

If you're looking for a good place to buy handmade, check out:

DaWanda, the European version of Etsy; of course, Etsy, Folksy (UK's online shop for handmade items), iCraft, Shop Handmade and MadeitMyself.

Movie night. It's Christmas time.

12 days of Christmas. 12 holiday inspired blog post. 

I am a sucker for Christmas movies. 

I love them all. 

You just throw a Christmas'Eve in it, a tree, a mushy ending, and I'm in. Anyway, even if I'd really watch them all, I have my favourite. I've been watching these since I can remember, and not only in December, sometimes I watch them just because they make me smile. In my personal podium (which is not a real podium because I couldn't pick just three of them...) I'd put:

1. Home alone 2: Lost in New York. Of course, how can you NOT watch it during Christmas? One of the best. Ever. 

2. Santa Claus: The Movie. Ok, this may be old, and I'm pretty sure it's not one of the best movies about Santa. But it will always be one of my best memory from when I was a little girl... and I really can not remember what age I was when I first seen this movie.

3. Little Lord Fauntleroy: (the one that came out in 1980). This one is not really about Christmas, at least at the beginning it doesn't talk about Christmas at all. The movie end with a big Christmas party though... and it really is a beautiful story. It wouldn't be Christmas if I didn't see at least a scene of this one. 

4. Miracle on the 34th street. Now don't judge me. My choice about this movie will always be the remake that came out in 1994. I know. I said don't judge. I know the original movie may be better, but in my family we've always watched this one, so this going to be my pick. 

5. The last movie choice is "Trading Places", and besides Christmas, it's probably one of my favourite movie ever.