Light Snow is On The Way

I hope it's a pretty one like this. via

Love Old Alarm Clocks

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I love the looks of old alarm clocks. I have one in my bedroom that doesn't keep very accurate time but I wind it up every night before I go to sleep. I rely on my iPhone to wake me up every morning.

Here is my clock on top of a great dog book, a thoughtful Christmas gift from a friend. The loud ticking of this clock when I first turn off my light at night helps put me to sleep. It also drowns out the "house noises" that usually keep me awake. I have very acute hearing and I can hear a pin drop in the next county. This old clock is a great noise canceling device and I'm so glad it turned out to be a sleeping aid. Enjoy the evening. xo

Dog Mug

Don't you love my dog mug? It was an unexpected present from my friend Stacey of Stacey Snacks. She has the best taste! I love it. There's nothing on TV these days but I'm hopeful there's something on my DVR to put me to sleep. xo

Mad about Plaid

I love this and the history behind it.

The Duke of Windsor’s Hermes Plaid Satchel.

A Christmas gift from Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor, to her husband in 1941.

Life's Little Instruction Book | Volume II | Page 74

I love the last one. I would go an extra step and make it a first edition.

How to gift wrap a cat

This just struck me as funny. I think I could have done this yesterday if Tabitha had gotten in my way when I was in super-drive-wrapping-mode.

Santa Delivers

Click here to watch this Christmas surprise at the luggage pick-up carousel.

Isn't this the nicest thing? Poor guy who asked for underwear and socks. Doesn't this make you want to fly on WestJet Airlines?

River Rock Herb Markers

There's plenty of time to make some of these as gifts for your gardening friends. You could make paperweights too for a busy person's desk. Personalize them with MAIL, BILLS, TO DO, FILE, SHRED, FAMILY MEMBERS' NAMES, etc. I always pick up smooth stones when I see them. 

DIY Origami Heart Page Markers

I love these origami hearts to mark your place in a book. Tuck a few inside any Valentine's Day cards you give or mail. Especially great for avid readers.

Here's the finished product marking a page corner. Full tutorial from How About Orange.

Prairie Home Companion Floor Mat

I photographed this floor mat at the bottom of the basement stairs a while ago at an open house. I blocked out the owners' name. It was probably one of those promotional bonuses for contributing to NPR. Sometimes I sometimes listen to a little bit of Garrison Keillor on Prairie Home Companion when it begins on Saturday nights before I turn off the radio and switch to the television.

I thought this might be a good thing to stencil for DIY Christmas gifts or housewarming presents. All you would have to do is fill in the family name after you get the original pattern made. You could also make something to frame on your printer as well. What are you doing with all of those fonts anyway? This would be a good project to use some of them, wouldn't it? Have fun.

I Cannot Believe My Eyes

 

This is just too much, agreed? There is nothing left to wish for. I'll let you know if I find out anything more about the child who has everything.
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Lost in A Book

Young girl reading a book she got for Christmas.

'Christmas Books For Sale Here' circa 1895 via

Give Books for Christmas

Books are the perfect gift. via

Pet Hammock | Webster Wants One

Have you ever seen a more comfortable looking animal? I think not. Are you going to order a Pet Lounge for your favorite animal? Webster would love this but I have no more floor space. Let me know if you place an order for your lucky dog.

Pre-Mother's Day Zebra Smooch

Only three shopping days left to find something special to give your mom for Mother's Day on Sunday. Mine is very easy to please as long as it's c-h-o-c-o-l-a-t-e. 

Wonderful Inscribed White Enamel Mug

The Seaside Mug ~ White enamel mug hand-inscribed with the wonderful lyrics from this song:

'Stars shinning bright above you.
Night breezes seem to whisper I love you.
Birds singing in the sycamore tree.
Dream a little dream of me.'

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Christmas Present for The Birds

Isn't this a lovely Christmas present for the birds?

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Life's Little Instruction Book | Volume II | Page 29

Great instructions for the Holidays from H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

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MY DOG TULIP | Free Movie Screening | RSVP

As the year-end awards season approaches, New Yorker Films would like to invite you and a guest to a special screening of MY DOG TULIP brought to you by Stella & Chewy's. Featuring the voices of Christopher Plummer, Lynn Redgrave and Isabella Rossellini, MY DOG TULIP is the beautifully animated feature from acclaimed filmmakers Paul and Sandra Fierlinger that is currently playing in theaters nationwide.

The by-invitation-only screening will be

• Tuesday, December 14th at 6:30 pm
• The Dolby Screening Room
• 1350 Avenue of the Americas
• New York, NY 10019

RSVP to Julie Sisson
[ NTProdsassistant@gmail.com ] or 212-397-6605

Seats will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Call or email right away if you (and a human guest) want to attend.

I'm very pleased to have been chosen to present this free giveaway.

Read the great article from the Los Angeles Times about 'My Dog Tulip' Oscar Screenings. I hope they will be serving dog biscuits as a take-away treat for all the dogs waiting for their owners to come home from the screening.

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How Do You Gift Wrap an Elephant?

Just tie a big bow around it! What could be easier?
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