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'tis the season around here.

I love that little corners of our home are filling up. I love that this is just the first of at least four Christmases we'll spend in this house. I love that my mailbox is a hotspot for season's greetings. I love wrapping presents (super inexpensive paper from target and pipe cleaner initial gift tags for the win). I love that things are feeling like they're slowing down (just a bit) work-wise as this year wraps up. I love that this weekend we're gathering for a dinner with friends I've known for 18 years. I love that Paul turns 31 on Sunday and our only plan is to drink great coffee and hang out on the couch.

I love this season of the year and I am loving this season of life.

ps. some DIYs for this weekend … star tree garland & baker's twine stars.

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23 responses to “around here.”

  1. April Avatar
    April

    I agree this is a great time of year.
    I love the weight of the pen you used for addressing envelopes. Can you tell me more about which pen you used and prefer. Thanks!

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  2. Joy Avatar
    Joy

    I love all the color! What fun : )
    What are the drinks?

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  3. JillT Avatar
    JillT

    All beautiful pics. Of course it’s Ellerie in the dark w/ tree lights for the win 🙂

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  4. Jenna Lou Avatar
    Jenna Lou

    Great photos! I just love the season!

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  5. Welcome Home Taylor Avatar
    Welcome Home Taylor

    I’m loving this time of year too. Although, I’m still debating whether or not to decorate the apartment that I’m moving into this week for Christmas. I at least need to put up some pretty Christmas lights! haha.
    xoxo
    Taylor
    http://www.welcomehometaylor.com

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  6. Hannah Avatar
    Hannah

    Where did you get those lovely clear candle holders?

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  7. kirsty Avatar
    kirsty

    I also would love to know what drinks they are yum yum xx

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  8. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    I LOVE the picture of Ellerie with the lights! Is she sitting up already?

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  9. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    That was a Christmas card we received, not one I sent out. 😉 It’s by martawrites.com … I am not sure what sort of pen she used.

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  10. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    leftover white wine from thanksgiving that we turned into sangria. 🙂

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  11. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    cb2.com 🙂

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  12. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    white wine sangria!

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  13. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    Not quite! PAul was supporting her. 🙂

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  14. Debra Avatar
    Debra

    I’ve just realised just how massive this year has been for you! New house, new baby, seeing through a deployment; what a great milestone year for you to look back on. Hoping you and your family have a very Merry Christmas to round of a very full 2013!

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  15. Brianna Avatar
    Brianna

    The photo with Ellerie and the lights is so sweet.

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  16. Vicky Avatar
    Vicky

    Qué mayor y guapa está Ellerie, y preciosas fotos. Feliz Navidad a toda tú familia. Vicky

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  17. Kathy Avatar
    Kathy

    OMG my absolute favourite photo is Ellerie with those bundles of lights………how how I wish I had gotten back into my SLR when my babies were born……I’m certainly making up for it now. Regards Kathy A, Brisbane,

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  18. Chrystina Avatar
    Chrystina

    I love the fact that you seem to capture so many moments that I feel like you have your camera with you all the time. I really need to start doing more of that.

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  19. Angie Avatar
    Angie

    I love Christmas decorating pictures! ❤ Happy early BDAY TO PAUL!

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  20. Anne Avatar
    Anne

    The best time of the year! Love seeing these holiday details

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  21. Tracey Avatar
    Tracey

    Love seeing your around here posts & pictures of little E. She’s so adorable 🙂 Also BIG congrats to becoming a Studio Calico team member!

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  22. Crystal Avatar
    Crystal

    Beautful pic of Ellerie with the lights! I always struggle with pics like that. Can you tell me what your camera settings were or how you edited the photo? My photos like that are forever full of noise and grainy!

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  23. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    In the picture of the Christmas tree, how do you make the lights blurry? I’ve been trying different things but can’t seem to get the same effect! Any help would be awesome.

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