Christmas in Dixie

A WHITE CHRISTMAS!

I had a wonderful Christmas break at home in South Carolina. Almost 2 weeks off from work was such a blessing and exactly what I needed. I got to spend lots of time with family, and also very importantly I had my first (and quite possibly my only) WHITE CHRISTMAS! Yes, it snowed on Christmas day in Greenville. I was elated!

I had plenty of time to relax around the house, for daytrips to both Arden and Charlotte and do another hardcore clean out of the house. We found some artwork and schoolwork of mine circa 1994... too funny to get rid of and made the cut to be moved (sadly the over 100 beanie babies did not!!)

Christmas Tree- decorated with Charleston ornaments, of course!

MMK enjoying the December 25th snow

Mother never forgets my favorite stocking stuffers...

Maple Sugar Candies and...

Whatchamacallits!!

2010 Christmas Card

This year I commissioned Dawn of Lydia & Pugs to create my Holiday Card. I was very, very, very happy with the outcome. I sent in a photograph of a beloved Milly dress that I wore for my 21st Birthday to be the dress, and requested that she also do a landscape of DC in the background.

Gift Swap Ideas

Last weekend a girlfriend of mine had everyone over for brunch and a "dirty santa" swap. I was beyond freaking out a few days before and had NO idea what to bring. I had considered picking up a bottle of Veuve (always a classic as far as I'm concerned, especially now that you can nab them in these cute mini refrigerators at Pearsons on Wisconsin . However, divine inspiration came when I went to Williams Sonoma and found their Hot Chocolate. Cute and fun. However, then the sales girl really gave me a good idea ... to buy the Whiaphol (alcohol infused whip cream!!) to go with it. I picked it up at Pearson's as well. It went over VERY well, and was the first item that was picked and that also got swapped twice so that it was "frozen"! I was pleasantly surprised with my little find. Does anyone have any good swap ideas?

Veuve Mini Fridge

Whipahol!

Williams-Sonoma Hot Chocolate

Christmas List

Already scheeming for Christmas. Per usual, my wish list is full of outrageous and silly things. I never ask for anything normal...

Beluga Whale

Baby Elephant * Must stay baby forever

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Blenheim. Named Napoleon.

Mink Fur Coat (Most reasonable request) Jane at Sea of Shoes has lovely taste if i do say so myself.

Penguin. *Also, must stay a baby forever