In college, I used to go to the corn maze at Schnepf Farms. I recently saw the farm featured in Country Living and it make me decide I’m going to try and restart the tradition. Since I’ve never been to a maze in Charlotte I used this site and it’s super helpful. What about you, any fall traditions you’re getting ready to start?
Image: flickr
I wish I’d known about this Cuddle Cider kit over the holidays. I would have used it as my standby gift.
Image via Chewing the Cud
I’m so excited to finally share all of the goodies I purchased for Christmas gifts from fabulous Etsy sellers! I hope you found equally great things for you and yours and if not, here’s some inspiration for next year!
Custom Gocco screenprinted stationary by Things are Better with a Parrot for my Mom
Bulldog clips with vintage typewriter keys by Things by bubbo-tubbo for my mom
Blind impression custom letterpress note cards by simplesong design for my stepmomImages via Things are Better with a Parrot, story by mia, blissful images, Things by bubbo-tubbo and simplesong design
Whew, it’s the first full day of winter and it definitely feels like it! No snow here yet, but cold, cold wind has arrived.
Posting will be light here until the week after Christmas when I’ll pop in again to say hi and share some of my favorite Christmas surprises and memories.
I’m off to Arizona on Christmas Eve and then onto Napa for a wedding. I’m really excited to see my family and friends, even if it is for a quick trip. I do hope you have a wonderful holiday, whichever you’re celebrating. As always, thanks for reading and I’ll write again soon!
Cheers!
Sarah
Image via flickr
If you’re still searching for last minute wrapping goodies these embossed hang tags are perfect. {image via TheHollister25}
I have a tree full of ornaments my mom passed down to me. Each ornament evokes a memory and for nearly every one I can remember when I received it. So, last year I decided to purchase only one ornament each year. Something that will remind me of the year past. Last year I actually got two- a frame with a picture from our wedding and a gold dipped leaf I fell in love with when my mom visited Charlotte.
This year I’m going with this beautiful white clay dove. In this turbulent year I’ve found myself hoping over and over again for peace and love- exactly what this beautiful dove stands for. And as we move into 2009, it is what I will continue to hope for in this turbulent world. {image via paloma’s nest}
Thanks to Erin, I now have finally found my holiday wreath. I’m thinking one for the front door and one for the back.
FYI- this wreath does not come with the bow. 
{image via PotteryBarn}
For as long as I can remember Anchor Steam Christmas Ale has found its way into my families annual festivities. It’s released from early November through mid-January with each year featuring a different brew and newly designed label. This year marks its 34th year. I love seeing all of them together. {image via Anchor Brewing}
For one of the best giveaways this holiday season be sure to check out Design Mom’s 12 Days of Christmas. All you have to do is leave comments- easy, peasy.
Check out this delightful set of free, printable holiday gift tags. I wish I wasn’t done wrapping! 
{image via delight.com}
When I took our Christmas decorations out last week I realized we only have one stocking which definitely won’t do. I love how fun this one is and love it even more now that it’s 50% off. {FYI- I just got an email-if you enter “SHIP IT” at checkout you’ll get free shipping on top of the great discount!}
This past weekend I indulged in quite possibly my favorite holiday treat, peppermint ice cream. I have my mom to thank for introducing me to this deliciousness. So this past weekend when I picked a cartoon up, offered some to Stephen and he decided he didn’t like, I quietly smiled with a grin and thought… “Good, now I don’t have to share.” 
Lovely mirrored advent calendar from my favorite store. {image via Target}
