Fabulous Day

I have to admit. I'm having a FABULOUS day. Why, you might ask? Well...let me count the ways...
1. It SNOWED today! Really really big snowflakes and it was perfectly beautiful!
2. Vince and I cooked dinner together...okay, so we had Pizza bagels and salad, but it was delicious.
3. I'm getting closer to finishing the pattern for my somewhat belated fall jacket - it's EMERALD green!
4. My Kitchen Aid mixer arrives via Eric (Vince's little bro) on Friday afternoon! This I am soooo excited for! I already have a very long list of things I want to bake ASAP. Look out calories!

So, you see, it's an EXCELLENT day! And sometime this week I'm heading over to Barnes and Noble's magazine section to scout out some holiday decorating ideas...I'm taking my camera and sketchpad and the only thing I'm buying is a hot chocolate. Isn't that sooo bad? But also so fun when you're a newly wed. My days of magazine buying are OVER...unless it's a really really good issue.

Christmas Decorating ideas:
Ottomans - as seen above = very cute (www.amybutlerdesign.com for a pattern)
Antique Urn Christmas tree bases are very popular this year...
I love these Crystal Beaded pieces from Target - like THIS Crystal Beaded Cake Stand
Smith & Hawken

It's going to be a very Merry Christmas!