Christmas DIY Wreath

Well my home is completely decorated for Christmas. I absolutely Love Christmas time, but I'm bothered at how quickly it come and goes! So this year I decided to decorate early, being able to enjoy my decor for a little while longer! Those who know me, know I love sparkle and enjoy incorporating it as much as possible during Christmas time. This year I chose the colors Espresso, Cream, Warm Gold, and Silver for my decor. I couldn't find a wreath to match my tree, so I came up with a DIY project. I t was quite easy and inexpensive. I purchased the wreath at HomeGoods. Wire cutters, glue gun, glues sticks, and accessories for the Wreath were purchased at Michaels Arts & Crafts.



In the process of making my wreath.


The Wreath on the Front door.

Willow House Holiday Gift Ideas!

I love surprising my friends at Christmas time with creative gifts! I love some of the ideas in this video, and plan on using them this holiday season! You never know...you just may receive one from me soon!!

Sheila's Willow House Give-Away Winner!

Thanks to everyone who entered the Give-Away!
Jenny Wiglesworth of Belladonna Marie, is the winner of Sheila's Willow House Give-Away!


Your Ornate Iron Three-Tiered Stand will definitely be the hit of any party! Enjoy!

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Sheila's Willow House Giveaway!!

In preparation for the holidays I'm giving away an item from www.sheila.willowhouse.com priced at $37.00 or less, to one lucky individual. Visit the website and click on Shop my new online Store! All you have to do is leave a comment about the product you like, and you will be entered in the the drawing! Drawing ends November 7, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time:)

Have you ever known something that you just wanted to tell everyone? Have you ever been involved in something you were so proud of that others could just see your pride? Have you ever felt inspired by the work you were doing and the joy you were bringing to others? This is how I feel about my Willow House business.

Our company mission is centered on generosity, hospitality and bringing warmth and beauty into homes, as well as helping to foster these feelings in others. We do that by sharing the beautiful products and wonderful opportunity of Willow House, and we have a blast at the same time.

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Holiday Shopping

Yes, it's that time of year again! Time for holiday shopping. This year, my husband and I would like get our son gifts he will be able to use for years to come. Here are a few of our favorites!



This solid hardwood Multi-Use Activity table offers flexibility. Easy-to-clean, multi-functional, white 2-sided melamine top. Your child can do virtually any project or activity on it (puzzles, play-doh, trains,legos etc). Melamine top edges for added strength and prevention of spilled liquids.

The Nilo Multi-Activity Table
www.nilotoys.com




The wagon is made from Baltic birch and covered with a safe, non-toxic finish, the Zen wagon features weather resistant hardware and hearty rubber tires, so these wooden wagons are just as functional and kid-proof as they are gorgeous.

The Kaiku Superwagon
www.kaikudesign.com




This Easel has so many neat-o benefitsI Use it as a traditional easel, a chalkboard, a whiteboard, or a puppet theater. Included are two fabulous “coloring-book” scenes to use as backdrops when this clever easel is in puppet theater mode. There is room in the back to add a P’kolino Play Kit and the entire unit folds flat for easy storage.

The P'kolino Multi-Use Art Easel
www.pkolino.com

Southern Living at Home

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Outdoor Fun!

I love when it's warm and sunny outside. Unfortunately the only thing warm around here is the inside of my house! Well I have a theory : If you build it, it will come! OK, I know I'm not Kevin Costner....but I'm going to create it anyway! I Plan to create an fabulous outdoor fun area for my son. Pottery Barn Kids has the cutest table and bench set, on sale might I add. Also they have a great beach ball sprinkler. As soon as I get it all set up , and with a little prayer for some warm sun shining weather.....I'll have an outdoor play date for my son and his friends!

Sex in the City II and Sensible Fashion

My husband decided to surprise me with 2 tickets to SATC at Bridgeport Village! I was super excited, and my girlfriend Holly was also going to be able to join me. I wore my 5 inch stilettos in honor of the movie, big mistake on my part!! So as you may know it rains and rains, and rains here in the Northwest! Well the weather was quite nice on Thursday, but I bought a pair of flats with me since I was driving. Well wouldn't you know it! As soon as Holly and I finished eating it began to rain, or should I say pour rain! Luckily Bridgeport Village provides umbrellas (It is the Northwest after all!) I reluctantly pulled off my Fabulous 5 inch snake skin print stilettos, and put my mom flats on! Off we walked to the theater to see this movie, that many have long awaited! Of course, there was a line inside the theater awaiting the movie. I figured it was a good time to slip out of my mom flats and back into my Fab heels.
Well I thought the Movie was great despite the not so favorable reviews from critics!!! But my feet on the other hand did not fair so well. You know that feeling your feet get after dancing all night in Vegas? Ha, they're still burning right now!

Friendships!

A good girlfriend of mine just moved to Portland, Maine. She has been updating me on her road trip to Maine with her husband and three young children. It really got me thinking about how much I will miss seeing them, and how we built a great friendship in two short years. I'll miss all of the laughs from her three children, our ranting about absolutely nothing, and going on our dinner and shopping evenings. The one thing I will miss the most is seeing how dedicated she is to being an amazing Mom!! She is clearly one the the few women who give me hope on this motherhood journey! I will truly miss the James Family!