project curtains

I did a little post about my upcoming curtain project on August 9th. I finally completed that project. (slightly embarrassed that it took that long. I'm ridiculous.) I used this super easy no-sew tutorial.

I am so pleased with the way they turned out. I definitely made a false statement above--I still need to finish the bottom hem and buy more curtain rings. BUT, they are basically done. :)

I found curtains made out of the same fabric on CSN for $315 a panel. That is CRAZINESS.

While home for Thanksgiving I purchased a chest of drawers from Brent's family (Ty's BIL).

(There is a weird shadow on the chest. It's not a flaw.)

They had a couple of other similar pieces, but we don't have room for them right now. I love the style of this furniture. It belonged to Brent's great grandma and I believe it is from the 1940s.

I'm going to be sad to take down these fun colors!


Ty and I did some Christmas shopping and wrapping this weekend.

{Ignore those shelves behind him--I'm still working on filling them up.}

I found these tins at Hobby Lobby and they reminded me of our stockings and the combination inspired my Christmas theme this year--polka dots and leopard!


My stocking from Ballard Designs.




Ty's niece's present

They moved and her new school mascot is an owl. Her present may or may not have something to do with this as well.



This was the first weekend since August that Ty has been home all weekend without working. It was SO nice. I have missed that man.

gift ideas

I love it when bloggers post gift ideas. Some of these items made it onto my Christmas list, some of them I wish I would have asked for, others I own or just think they are great gifts.

I want, want!

Roseanna cake stand


Personalized tote bag from Ballard Designs


I own one of these and have given it as a gift to my bff.


I would love to open a present and find these ruffled Echo tech gloves.

You can keep them on and still use the touch screen on your iPhone.
I would take one in every color!
(Thanks to Kate for showcasing these!)


This necklace from Etsy did make it onto my Christmas list.



It is a horrible picture of Courtney Cox Arquette, but she wears the necklace all the time on her show and it goes with everything. The etsy seller lets you customizes the length to whatever you want--what a bonus!


Speaking of etsy, how about a customized Keep Calm print?
They have prints for everyone on your list: photographers, bikers, bath tub soakers, wine lovers, tea lovers, etc.




My current favorite print on etsy.


I think guys can be hard to buy for, but I love these gift ideas.

For the iPhone owner

tech gloves from echo

For the coffee drinker

from amazon
Trudeau Xpress Ceramic Tumbler, Chocolate Colored Lid and Grip

I always associate coffee drinking with men. Perhaps, because I don't like it and Ty and my dad do.

Thanksgiving, part two

Ty and I headed to our hometown at separate times on Friday, due to his schedule at the hospital. We were able to eat a(n) (after) Thanksgiving dinner that night with my family.

Look at this chunky monkey!

My family was/is very thankful to spend the holidays with a bebe. They make everything more fun!

Naps with babies are more fun too. :)


We woke up Saturday morning and found these two little guys at the house. (Ty's nephews)


Nathan and I got to "help" with the chocolate chip cookies.


At the Bedlam watch party


The food at the watch party was AMAZING.

Amy & Brent (Ty's sister and BIL) hosted us and had the most delicious ribs. I don't like ribs or bbq, but I LOVE Brent's ribs. Sarah (Ty's SIL) made her bacon wrapped pineapple and I ate way too many.

We split Saturday between our families and spent Sunday with Ty's family.

Ty with his little shadows.

The kiddos were playing around before we attempted a big family picture.



Nothing like a few cows to tell you that your family picture taking time is over.


Ty shooting Brent's gun.


Lillian and I protecting our ears from the sound of the gun shot.

I didn't think the gun shot was very loud until I shot it. It left a ringing in my ears!

I can't wait to be back home for Christmas!