Cruisin' into Christmas

I need help!!!!

Could someone please tell me which delicious Schwinn to choose for Santa Clause to roll my way on X-mas morning? I seriously cannot decide, and I don't know what to do! I love them both equally, and I am putting it in the hands of my faithful bloggers....

Thanks so much! I look forward to someone else making the decision for me:)

Ciao,

M.E.

To top it all off....

Happy.... end of such an amazing weekend that I could just cry:(...the past two days have flown by, but I must say that I have felt extremely productive this weekend! We didn't get the boy's Christmas present hung (a new t.v. for our great room; such a spoiled boy,) but other than that I felt very accomplished!One thing I am so excited to "literally" cross off of my to-do list is

our cake topper. I am so freaking proud of it:). I found similar versions on Etsy for anywhere betw

een $150.00-$200.00, and I can happily say that ours has turned out just as well! I may have a few finishing touches, but I am so excited with the result.

See for yourselves...

the Etsy splurge....

Shop: Together Forever

http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.166672324.jpg

My version:

The whole thing cost me under $20.00 and about a hundred hours of labor:)...but who cares! It was fun to do!

Have a great week....

Ciao,

M.E.

All I want for Christmas...

Photo by Anthropologie

While delving deep into the wedding blogs tonight, after an AMAZING pre-school Christmas recital, I found this gem....

I happened upon an adorable website that, looks, feels, sounds, and smells like Anthropologie, but without the Anthropologie price-tag...let's be honest peeps...who can afford that fabulous place these days???

Check it out!.... http://www.shopruche.com/

Ciao,

M.E.

thrift store finds

I am planning a CHEAP wedding:)...therefore, I have to keep my budget in mind constantly. I found some adorable "upcycled" cake stands on etsy, that were made from candlesticks and plates...but they were all super expensive. So I of course decided to make them myself! The Honey and I searched our local Goodwill store on Saturday, and with the help of some spray paint, and epoxy...I think these turned out awesome. BTW, every other Saturday is 1/2 off day at Goodwill, so we got all of our goodies for under $20.00!!!! Such a deal....What do you think?

Ciao,

M.E.

What a gift Gifted is!

A gift from me to you...

Let me tell you how excited I am to share this with you.. REALLY FRIKIN' EXCITED!!! mostly because I love every inch of this online holiday decor & gift guide.

http://www.creaturecomfortsblog.com/gifted-magazine

Dear Santa, I have been a very good girl this year... so I will take one of everything please. 

Sincerely, 

erin. 

Ciao, 
M.E.

Bed Head

I have been a terrible blogger and even my bestie who is home with bronchitis has been a better blogger than I...for this I must apologize! I just had to take a moment to share our new headboard. The mister and I made it together and we are proud of our first attempt at this sort of thing:)...my pic is terrible, but the time we spent together making it is what really counts;)...

Thanks Boo for all of your help!!!

Ciao,

M.E.

Home Sick....

So here's the deal... I have this little thing called bronchitis. So I have had a lot of time on my hands the past couple days. Lucky for me I happen to have this amazing book I have been reading. I can't get enough! 

I am sure you have seen or heard about these books. Well let me tell you they are every bit as good as you've heard! I am currently on "The Girl Who Played With Fire". Just as good as the first! 

Now if I could just find a Pharmacy that was as great as these books I would be in business! 

I hope you all enjoy these books without a bout of bronchitis. 

Ciao, 

m.e.