Christmas Time is Here

Ta-da! The tree is up in all its glory, new handmade garland and all. 

 

The view from our couch...

 

And the view from the entryway...

 

Here are a couple close ups of the garland now that it has been ironed flat. Do you like it flat better? Or crinkled better? Maybe the difference isn't as great as I think it is, but I love it flat. 

I'm so grateful for this season, the time to be with family and friends celebrating the birth of Jesus. How cool that He is remembered all over the world. Our Savior and King...

I love spending time decorating and thinking of the gift God gave us in His Son. 

Some Mini Delights

I warn you in advance, this may not be the greatest post. I feel a bit stuck in one of those uninspired phases at the moment, but in an attempt to press on I will share some highlights from this past week. 

We did it! We bought our Christmas tree, stuffing the 6-plus footer into the back of our iddy biddy car. More on the decorative process later...

We hosted a mini thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving Eve and after the meal played Pit for the first time. Such a fun game. Have you tried it?

 

And we paid a visit to the coolest men's hair salon I've ever been in. My husband got his haircut at this place and while I sat in the lobby admiring the modern decor I couldn't help but sneak a picture. It's called the Men's Department in Minneapolis and they do an awesome job so if your man is picky about his locks, take him here. 

That's all I got for now. We're coming up on final's week at school so pray for my endurance if you think of it. Hope this post finds you healthy and happy.

Lots of love,

Courtney

Clothing and Colors

I look in my closet and think I have nothing to wear some days. How can that be? I see this photo and I realize my abundance. This is just half of my closet. Not to mention the two drawers and one shelf also filled with clothes. I don't say this to brag. I think there are some with more than that, but I know there are those with far less. And aside from that, these are just temporal things anyway. 

Yes, I am thankful for them. And yes, I love the option and fun of pairing new things together. But if there comes that day when nothing seems cute or fitting, I'm alright with that. God loves me regardless of my beautiful or not beautiful clothing. And I am thankful.

Thankful for my clothes and thankful they are colorful. (Seriously, imagine your closet filled with shades of gray. I love gray but not quite that much!)

Mostly I'm thankful for God's love.

Happy Thanksgiving all.

Bless you,

Snowflakes or Stars

I know it's not quite Christmas yet, but our first snow of the season came today putting me in the mood to crochet a festive garland. I figure if I start now it'll be ready when it comes time to decorate the tree. 

I always love the first snow. Perfect for snow angels...

What do you think of my husband's crazy color choice? Does it put you in a cheery mood? He insisted that all the other yarn in the yarn aisle was yarn a person could wear. This yarn on the other hand was fit for ornamenting a tree. I do believe I quite agree.

I can't decide if these look like snowflakes or stars. Either way I love how each has a color all its own. Reminds me of people. We're all made in the same image, yet possess unique colorful abilities and gifts.  (And yes, that's my deep thinking for the day).

Now I can't wait for that evergreen scent to flood our living room...

How soon is too soon to go tree shopping? Anyone?

A Beautiful Day

After spending much of the day out and about...

 

I'm now ready for a cozy evening indoors... and a weekend of relaxation and creativity.

I am thankful for beautiful days like these.