This Week at Our House...

 I landed this awesome desk from my in-laws that I turned into a much wanted vanity.

 These were the bird ornaments I received from the ornament exchange, now they live in our bedroom.

 These little guys live are going to live on my new vanity. The camera was a gift to Jared I found at a thrift store and the vintage "Snow White" lunch pale is filled with my treasures! Also this week I broke my violin bow. Yup, I want a new one, hopefully soon!

 We made omelets. Did you know eggs + rice milk does this? Cool!

Banana carvings were made, and we bought a night light for our bedroom. 

The fog has been rolling through the mountains, sprinkling snow here and there.

Still waiting for snow!

Pretty easy, monotonous week. I can't wait until school starts up again! (But then again, I can. Hehe)

The Goods!

Good things from this week!

My sister in law bought me these two finch salt and pepper shakers for Christmas. (I adore them!)

 Looking farther out the window, the weather has been awful lately.
 No snow in the forecast, just rain storms and gloom. 

But the gloom allowed me to take this pretty photo of our bare apple tree. 

I copied this idea from "Pinterest" and gave it to my little sister in law as a gift. 

I hope she will hang it in her cute bedroom.

We got these mushroom ornaments from my mom and brother in law... Possibly Jared's favorite gifts!

One of my favorite gifts was a simple teapot Jared's dad bought us. 

I have been looking for one for what seems like forever!

 And last but not least my new favorite scarf from my mother in law!

We really scored this Christmas. I am so thankful! 

I hope everyone else had a wonderful holiday season as well!

Holiday Decorations

It is always such a great day when they are being put up,

And such a sad say when they come down.

This Christmas is going to be small, but really fun.

 (Left side) You know how every year there are always strings of holiday lights that worked fine last year and are being stubborn this year? Instead of wasting a few hours trying to get them to work, I simply pulled out the bulbs and put them in to some fancy glasses. I suppose some years I will want to deal with 'em and some years I wont! 

Also sorry the top of the wood stove is messy, 

I clean that stuff off ALL THE TIME and it is right back the second we build a fire! 

(Right side) A new painted bulb I found. Pretty sweet deal! .30 cents!

(Left side) We have too many stockings, but I just love them all! 

(Right side) This is a little tree my mother in law made me for Jared and I's first Christmas.

We bought some brand used ornaments this year. I love the golden feather!

 I love my house.

 My mother always made such a fuss about having the perfect angel for our Christmas tree as a child, so as an adult I did not want to settle on angel I did not totally adore. Every year I made a different tree topper until this year. I found her! She is simple, sweet and beautiful, don't you think?!

Beautifully detailed new Christmas ornament for us!

Our tree is up and I am just waiting for the snow! 

What does your tree look like?