Category Archives: Holiday Hoopla

there’s no place like home (giveaway)

Posted on Monday, December 6, 2010 by Regina Lord

I love staying home for Christmas. We get up early, open prezzies, stay in our pj’s for most of the day, do a big puzzle, watch a movie  and just have a good time together. Then we go visit family … Continue reading →

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oh, tannenbaum

Posted on Sunday, December 5, 2010 by Regina Lord

I don’t know where the weekend went, but it just whizzed by. The boys are still talking about all the stuff we did on Saturday. With 75 degree weather, we couldn’t help but do the outside holiday decorating, which really … Continue reading →

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more inspiration!

Posted on Friday, December 3, 2010 by Regina Lord

1. poinsettia brooch, 2. Ho-Ho-Homestyle Santa Ornament, 3. WIP de Natal, 4. mr & mrs claus ornaments, 5. paper flower wreath, 6. Merry trio, 7. Cherries detail, 8. Dollhouse Miniature Gingerbread House, 9. my apologies to the purists, but I … Continue reading →

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December flashbacks

Posted on Thursday, December 2, 2010 by Regina Lord

2009 2008 2007 2006 Created with fd’s Flickr Toys.  Please click on the images to see links to individual pictures and projects.

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holiday window decor

Posted on Sunday, December 20, 2009 by Regina Lord

Last week the kids and I made snowflakes out of doilies, as seen on design sponge.  We just pinned them to the backside of our curtains. Then I made a very quick scrap fabric garland. We have secretly been making … Continue reading →

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food and drink

Posted on Friday, December 18, 2009 by Regina Lord

Prepping for a tamale dinner with our friends.  Vegetarian & vegan tamales. Some with cheese, some with mushrooms and some with zucchini. Drinks: Cranberry Ginger Shrub cocktails, adapted from Vegan Knitting Combine 1 cups cranberries, 1/2 cup coursely shopped and … Continue reading →

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keeping warm

Posted on Monday, December 14, 2009 by Regina Lord

It’s cooold. Well, for me any way. So, I’m just trying to keep warm.  We decided to start up the fireplace for the first time ever.  It’s nice to have a toasty glow fill the room.  And, the kids aren’t … Continue reading →

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recycled paper roll ornaments

Posted on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 by Regina Lord

I’ve been saving up my paper rolls in hopes of making something with them.  I decided to make these little ornaments after folding, bending, cutting and just messing around with the rolls.  My little guy helped me out. Here’s what … Continue reading →

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bits of the weekend

Posted on Monday, December 7, 2009 by Regina Lord

As per our advent calender, we found our tree, decorated it and have had some very yummy hot chocolate. We even played holiday music, which made everything really fun and festive. I pulled out the carefully wrapped gumdrop wreath from … Continue reading →

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Holiday Reading

Posted on Friday, December 4, 2009 by Regina Lord

We went to the library today in search of some really good holiday, before bedtime reading.  Get you in the spirit stuff.  We were lucky.  I usually can’t find any good holiday books this time of the year. Here is … Continue reading →

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