project life (i'm jumping in)...

I've been intrigued by this approach to memory keeping for a couple months now, and with the new year approaching I've decided to jump feet first into Project Life. I haven't created a layout in over a year, but I'm hoping this no fuss philosophy will rekindle my love of storytelling. I'm excited to mix photos, memorabilia and words to create a simple but meaningful record of our daily life. Here's what I ordered today...

(I'm also planning to order the black Signature album and the dividers when they become available. And I have to find a good journaling pen.)

I'm kinda nervous but mostly excited to commit to this project. My plan is to share my weekly spreads here. Is anyone else doing Project Life? Do you have any tips or advice for me? I'd love to hear!

from our home to yours...

card by Simply Stated Designs

See you in 2012!

cheers...

For those looking for a simple hostess gift this holiday season, here's a quick and easy tag to add to a bottle of your favorite party beverage. It's the same tag as last year--I just printed it on patterned paper this year. I love how the patterned paper gives it a whole different look.

You can download the tags here. Enjoy!

on the nightstand...

I haven't read a Grisham book in a loooong time, but I recently read (I think in Entertainment Weekly) that this latest novel is a throwback to his earlier books (which I loved), so I thought I'd give it a shot.

And I wouldn't recommend The Adults. I usually love coming of age novels but this one was too dark for me, definitely not a favorite.

I love hearing your recommendations. I've added a couple books to my nightstand pile thanks to you, so keep them coming!

december subway print...

I feel like December is already getting away from me! I've had this December subway print done since the end of November and am just getting around to using and posting it now. Better late than never I suppose! 

As always, you can use these subway prints for more than just a decor piece. I like to cut them up and adhere them to the front of standard brown lunch bags...

...or wrap them around a bottle of spirits:

Here I slipped a piece into a simple CD envelope. This would be a great way to wrap gift cards this holiday season. And the print coordinates with my holiday tags from last year. :)

You can download the subway print here and the coordinating tags here. Enjoy!

on the nightstand...

First let me say that I really liked The Murderer's Daughters. While the story is heartbreakingly sad, it grabbed my attention from the get go and didn't let up until I finished. Not overly suspenseful, it's a story of survival, hope and love. Check it out.

And here's what I'm reading next:

I'll keep you posted!

Have you read something that you just couldn't put down? Please share!

thanksgiving 2011...

You know the good times are rolling when I start taking iphone pics (mostly with arm outstretched), as was the case this Thanksgiving.



We hosted my family, and it was the most fun we've had together in a long time, maybe ever!





Now moving on to Christmas!

And I promise this isn't turning into a blog of grainy, instagrammed iphone pics! I have a Nightstand post as well as a December Subway post coming up in the next couple days. Until then, enjoy your weekend!