to do in 2012.

1. drink more wine. i've already started this new years resolution. maybe it should be to try quality wine. not cheap, $3.97 wine. when i'm feeling rich i spend $9 on my favorite wine.. 

cupcakevinyard

cupcake wine. yum. we've had the sauvignon blanc and the chardonnay.  yum again.  

2. grow my own veggies/start a garden. here's to hoping it will look like this...

lots of plump tomatoes would be lovely.

a fence full of greens.

perfect. see resolution #1.

diy garden markers.

3. run some 5K's. there are really no photos for that. maybe a photo of my brother because he keeps saying he will sign up for one with me, but never does.

i guess i could add in.. drink less diet coke.. but i always fail. ill just embrace it. 

mottos for 2012.

happy new year.

words.

My motto for tonights ugly sweater party.

my christmas creations.

Christmas cards! DIY: string & paper clips.

"Joy To The World" banner. DIY: string, cardstock & hot glue.

Tree Skirt. DIY: fabric, lots of hot glue and lots of time.

vases, ornaments and wood balls. (Hobby Lobby)

Ta-Da!

merry christmas to my husband.

I'm in love with collages, so I decided to make one for my husband. I thought of everything my husband likes: the Dallas Cowboys, Texas, History and oddly, birds. I searched.. and searched.. and searched for items and this is what I came up with!

My husband loves the "Come and Take it" flag, so that became the center of attention! (and because I couldn't find a flag in a smaller size.) The birds print, Texas heart print and the single gun print I found at StayGoldMedia on etsy. These prints on dictionary paper add so much detail!

Desert print of White Sands, New Mexico, a "Go Cowboys" sign from the game, a black and white photo collage of Big Bend pictures and Texas landmarks and a signed ticket stub and pictures of my husband's favorite Texas country artist.

3 Texas bumper stickers, my old license plate, and a vintage Texaco sign I found at Hobby Lobby, a black and white Big Bend picture from our trip, a giant star from Hobby Lobby and a Dallas Cowboys print.


I think my husband will stare at this all day.

color makes everything better.

what say beauty.

sugarsnap.

Justina Blakeney

MyHomeIdeas

my kind of christmas. (via pinterest)

"Joy to the World" window banner. Easy to make with cardstock, a hole punch and clear string.

Fence or front porch snowflakes.

Materials: Sticks or popsicle sticks, glue & red paint! Maybe a little glitter! (glitter makes everything better.)

Front Porch! If only it snowed this much in Texas!

 Christmas words banner! A little paper, a little glue and a little ribbon. Im thinking I will make this with snowflakes.

Non traditional holiday wreath! I prefer the tradional colors but love the poms. 

some of our home.

Photo collage above our couch.. (old mirror, framed scrap fabric, old candle tray) + 3 mix matched pillows + a lovely pendleton blanket we got for a wedding gift.

Chalkboard menu board. Browse through Martha Stewart Food on a Sunday evening, grocery shop on Monday morning and I have a daily reminder of what I'm "supposed" to cook.

little blue house.

We lived in a tiny 630 square foot apartment for 3 years. After realizing that space was limited and walking up 3 flights of stairs was getting exhuasting, we bought our first house; a little blue house. Oh the ideas that I have! I could not wait to dive into painting, decorating and landscaping. I am constantly wanting to rearrange furniture, paint new pictures and start new projects. I will be posting my home inspirations, my DIY projects and any other lovely thoughts and crazy creative ideas that I have! Enjoy :)