It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

I had to show my one piece of Christmas decoration this year - I know, I know - call me Screwge (that is how you spell Screwge right? - anyhooo....) - but all of our Christmas decorations are packed in storage and if you saw the storage unit - you too would agree it would be best for safety's sake to stay far, far away!

So here is my Christmas tree in my office....notice the glittery high heels and purses on the tree - I LOVE it - my hubby would say it's gaudy fabulous - which is just how I like it!

Check out The Nester's Tour of Homes 12/14 - I can't wait!

Thankful...

Thanksgiving seems like weeks ago now with all of the snow and Christmas decorations! Now that school is coming to an end for the semester, it's time for a little bit of digital "scrapbooking" - or at least that's what I like to think I'm doing - ha!
Adam and I went to Nashville to visit Adam's family (and mine too:)) and we had so much fun - it was restful but also filled with a lot of laughter, a hockey game, flea market, and yes, Grandpa and Grandma (that's Adam and I by the way - no grandparents were harmed in this event) went out with the much younger and energetic Scott and his friends. We had a blast but ended up sleeping in until 11:30 the next day and were not ready to leave the house until 2pm - what can we say - we are a little out of practice.

Here is a picture of Fischer with his "Grandpa" - I love this pic - just cracks me up with my father in law who is a very manly man with this little dog!Deep down inside, I know he wants a little Fischer too (right, Dad? - ha!)

Here are a few pics of the Nashville predators game:


And here is where the trouble began.....

and here is Adam with Dad - they look so alike here!

and here is Scott and us - he was such a trooper to let the 'ole folks tag along!

We had a great time and can't wait to return in a few weeks for Christmas - this time the fam will be complete with Adam's brother and our sister-in-law which is always special because we get to see them once a year at this time!

We are very blessed to have such wonderful families who love us so very much and make holidays and birthdays extra special!

Pretty Obsessed.....or obsessed with pretty - however you want to say it - both apply!

I came across this AMAZING blog today that I found over at Kelly's Corner - it is called The Nesting Place - and it is a dream come true! When I found that she explains how to do "window mistreatments" that involve not sewing, I was in hog heaven! I am a nerd I know, but I have always wanted matching pillows and window treatments and this site explains how to do everything you can ever imagine wanting to do on a limited budget using ordinary household items - without sewing! I LOVE it! She is also such an inspiration because she and her family have moved 13 times in the past 13 years and have rented and owned homes - so she has great ideas for everyone! The above picture is an old door that she painted and hung an old chalk board on that she had found at a yard sale - now that's having vision!

Stella and Dot sighting and nummm Chili!

Two things -

I made the most NUMMM chili recipe this evening adapted from Roni's Green Lite bites - I used only ingredients we had so it was very loosely based on Roni's Chili bake (mine was just the chili - not a bake), and I was soo happy b/c my creativeness worked - usually random recipes don't taste this good - it was fantastic and the hubs agreed! I didn't take a pic b/c we were so hungry we just wanted to eat and I couldn't locate the camera.

The recipe was:
1 lb. lean ground beef, 2 tbsp. cocoa, 2 small cans tomato paste, 2 15 oz. tomato sauce cans, can corn - water drained, pickled jalapenos chopped up, and an array of cumin, cilantro, garlic powder, and chili powder. Brown the beef, add all the ingredients, bring to a boil and simmer for approx. 20 mins. - enjoy!

On another note, I randomly saw that my favorite Stella and Dot necklace was in this month's glamour - LOVE IT! So I attached a pic here - it is also below in the post on my launch - host a party girls and get it free!

Launch baby, launch!

Today was my launch party for my new endeavor, Stella and Dot! It was such a great experience and I am so excited about my new project! I have been looking for something fun to do since after the wedding, and I love jewelry and girl time so this is the perfect fit! All of the S and D designs are totally my taste so it isn't a hard sell for me - LOVE it! Today's launch garnered me about $200 and I have booked a few new parties so I am PUMPED! Adam is now on board too because we are going to try to buy furniture for our future house with the earnings - hopefully that equals a lot of furniture!