Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Day 9 group 2






Lisa sent along these pictures for day 9. I have this darling flower on my coat already. Thanks Lisa!

Monday, December 21, 2009

Group 2 Day 8


yum, yum, clementine clove coffee liqueur. I am going to bring this over to my sister's holiday party. Thanks Beth L. Love the packaging!

Group 2 Day 7


Snowflakes are flurrying around and this one showed up on day 7. This delicate snowflake was sent by Jodi. Thank you!

Group 2 Day 6


Angela, this is making me think about summer in the middle of the cold-gray winter. What a darling garden apron and seed packet. I thank you and so does my bare yard.

Group 2 Day 5


Becky sent these festive feathered headbands...love the crystal detail. I put this one on immediately. Thanks Becky!!!

Group 2 Day 4


it's beginning to smell a lot like Christmas. This cinnamon stick adorned votive nestled in pine greenery smells wonderful. Thanks Anne!

group 2 day 3


Erin sent us this fun headband perfect for holiday parties. Glittery buttons that sparkle sewn to an elastic band...Thanks Erin.



Group 3 - Day 4

This sweet little pouch came in handy as I was going out.... Thank you Kara!  The perfect size for lip gloss keys and ID. 


Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Group 3 - Day 3

This Snowflake Garland is my new favorite thing!  Im still looking for the perfect spot.  Thanks Tasha!

Group 2 Day 2


Yo, Yo, Yo...Merry Christmas from Iowa. (Jessica...I hope you weren't waiting to blog this. If so, delete and add your own) If you only knew the story of a dog named Lucy and the needle Jessica used to sew these...

Group 2 day 1

Day 1...let the unwrapping begin. Melissa made these darling accordian folded books. Love the ribbon.





group 2 loot


Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Group 4 - i will be posting one gift each day under this Post!

# 8- Kristi Orlet, Edwardsville, il.


glittery snowman on red craft paper 

a charming cutout ceramic snowflake and a star magnet!









#7- Robin Springer,  O'Fallon, Il.

Angel gift wrap


a festive peppermint snowman lollipop pin!


#5- Tasha Hock, Shafer, Mn. 

Gold tissue wrapping paper


an elegant red and gold hand-dyed silk scarf! 






#4- Beth Maue, Highland, Il. 

clear bag with a sparkling green tag!

a fun little bracelet of grey buttons!   



#3- Theresa Fuesting, Glen Carbon, Il.
peppermint box

an adorable felted bird ornament!!






#2- Leslie Wulff, St. Louis, Mo.

black and hot pink tin box



a beautiful black ribbon and jeweled bookmark!!




#1 Leslie Townley,  St. Louis, Mo.

lovely faux bois packaging!


inside was this cute Christmas owl!





Day 2 - Group 3


Go Ask Alice

Go Ask Alice, how she made these super cute ornaments.  Alice from St. Louis made these adorable ceramic and what appear to be an assortment of shrinky dinks and sequin ornaments.  Cant wait to deck the halls with this beauty.

Day 1 - Group 3



Smitten Mittens

How sweet are these adorable mittens from Elayne?
What a fun way to start off Group 3 with these warm fleece handmade mittens. 
Cant wait to open day number 2!

Monday, December 14, 2009

Group 4 all in!!




                           Love, 
                                 Claire Williams St. Louis, Mo.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

ready, set, go....


gifts are in the mail...counting down the days until we unwrap gift #1.

(group 2, gift 12)
-Beth