Deranged Christmas Elf

About this week every year, Jason starts referring to me as the Deranged Christmas Elf. Apparently, I start to look frantic and unbalanced as I rush around the house decorating, dragging packages in from the car, watching Christmas specials on TV, baking cookies, and wrapping presents all in the name of getting into the Christmas spirit. I really do enjoy it. I guess I just look nutty while I'm doing it. Here are a few pics of what this deranged elf has been up to:








And, here are a few pics of some things that I've been obsessed with lately:

I bought several of these paper stars at the Handmade Market in November. Originally, I thought I'd use them as tags for Christmas gifts, but I love them so much I can't seem to part with them. Check out the artist's etsy site for more cool stuff: http://www.kcrushton.etsy.com/.


I'm also loving the cut-paper edition of The Night Before Christmas from Candlewick Press. I love the Victorian feel and the silhouettes are gorgeous. I want to live inside the pages of this book.

First Family Holiday

A few photos from Thanksgiving:

Mom making apple pie.

Gorgeous (and delicious) finished apple pie.

Newly painted dining room.

Jason worked really hard to finish the painting in time.

I love the persian violet paint. Mom wasn't so sure mid-painting,
but she liked the finished room. Always doubting me. Sheesh.

Jason getting friendly with the turkey.

Finished turkey.

Ready for dinner.

Friends and family.


Decimated table.