Handmade and a Little Bit of Charm.

Man, December 1st first hit and we were off!

Our month has already been so full of wonderfulness,

and it's only the fifth day!

One of the blog's I follow

decided to host a handmade gift swap this year.

I, of course, was in on this pretty much

as soon as I was finished reading the post.

We were sent an email with five others

names and addresses

from around the US

(and actually I think it may have 

been open internationally if you didn't mind

paying the shipping!)

and instructed that it just had to be handmade.

So... here are some of the gifts I made:

And I've already received two gifts so far

that are awesome!

In fact, one of the crafty ladies has an

awesome site that you should check out:

{mrs-alanas-miscellany.com}

only after you've finished reading what I've written,

of course.

Let's see...

oh, yes, photos.

That last weekend of photo sessions was a

great opportunity for quick thinking and 

using my charm.

Both days were COLD and WINDY.

Great for snuggling up under a cozy blanket

watching movies and drinking hot cocoa...

not ideal for asking people to sit and pose

until I get the best shot.

Thankfully, an eclectic little local shop

and a newly renovated hotel here in town

obliged my requests of them

and allowed us in.

This week brings a birthday for 

the-one-I-love-most-in-the-whole-entire-universe,

my Love, my husband.

Nothing too crazy planned,

just mushy little things letting him know 

how thankful I am

for his life...

which, of course, he'll love.

And next week brings

A WEDDING!!!

Oh... I love weddings.

Enjoy these magical days!