A New Year

Wow, did 2011 fly by or what?! It seems as though it was just a little while ago that I was reflecting on 2010.  This was a very busy year which might be a reason that it flew by.  My husband and I were talking a day or two ago about all the potential and exciting things to come in 2012. We're spending this evening with friends, grilling and enjoying the great food and company.  I'm very excited for the new year and wish everyone else a great night and a very happy new year!

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A Wonderful Time of the Year

The past few weeks were super busy with the birthday parties, work and of course the holidays.  It was all great times spent with family and friends and I am taking this week I have off work to relax, recoup and get a few other things done.  We still have our Christmas decorations up (although they will come down this weekend).  After spending time putting them up, I couldn't imagine taking them down right away!  Here's how all that pink, gold, silver and sparkle turned out.  

Wrap-It-Up!

The past few years I've become slightly obsessed with paper (wrapping and stationary), ribbons, and anything that has to do with wrapping.  I can't get enough ideas on how to beautifully wrap a present to make it personal and unique.  I also love to match the wrapping with the "theme" of the party or occasion that it's for.  Last Christmas, I had a thing for turquoise and red, along with candy stripes, so that was my theme for the holiday presents which you can see here.  This year, I'm really into pink, gold, sparkle, and stripes.  Here are some awesome ideas for wrapping beautiful presents!  I especially love the ideas with yarn and the tape.

All pictures and ideas can be found via pinterest on my board here.  Have a great weekend!