{Best of Photo Loveliness from 2011}

Well boys & girls it's time to delve into 2012! I apologize for my blogging absence during the past few weeks & I promise to be back in action. Gotta start the New Year off, right?

2011 was a year of transition & self-reflection for this girl. And that is why I've decided to make the the first {5 Lovely Things on Monday} of 2012 my favorite snaps from 2011. Enjoy & HAPPY NEW YEAR!

 {5} Meeting Mr. Jamisen

Getting a first glimpse at one of my bff's first babe.
The look on our faces reminds me of the quote:
"A new baby is like the beginning of all things, hope, a dream of possibilities."

{4} The Trifecta

This pic says it all.
These girls are most definitely my sisters from another Mr.

{3} Father & Son

Portraits of dads & their kiddos never get old-
especially when you've known the dad since they were 8yo!

{2} BF in the Belfry

Taken in the bell tower at my parents' cabin (or compound, rather)
You can see why I like this guy & the scenery isn't bad either ;)

{...drumroll, please...}

{5} Sista, Sista

This pics was taken on Easter Sunday 2011
in Gig Harbor. It may be my favorite
sister picture of all time.

CHEERS!

 xoxo

*lucy.

Spreading Holiday Cheer!

Digital collage created with Smilebox

This year I decided to go "green" with my holiday cards & 

decided to send them electronically.

Merry Christmas & ENJOY :)

love,

*lucy.

{So Much Loveliness in Orlando}

{I'm on vacation!}

SeaWorld, Florida

Clearwater Beach, FL

Yay for a week with girlfriends, 

warm weather & going to 

the happiest place on earth--

I love being a "big kid"

{Until next week...TTFN}

:)

*lucy.

{5 Lovely Things on Monday}

My first experience at Seattle's Urban Craft Uprising was fabulous! 

Tons of creative entrepreneurs in one place-- talk about inspiring. 

I'm so ready to crank out some hand-made Christmas gifts before 

I board a plane for sunny Florida later this week :)

Without further adieu these were my favorite 5 vendors:

{1} Redboots Design

Operating out of Bellingham, WA this crew uses funky screen prints 

to decorate your clothes & your home.

photo cred: Redboots Design
Whales are one of Red Boot's reoccuring themes.
Check out their Etsy store here.

{2} Old School Stationers

Representing P-town, these fellas practice the age-old art of using a letterpress.

I was impressed.

photo cred: Old School Stationers
Buy there stuff here.

{3} The Bowl Maker

Cary Lane's whimsical characters & fine-crafted pottery 

makes eating cereal fun for all ages :)

Her website is still in the works so check out where you can see her shows!

photo cred: cary lane

{4} Bella Sisters

photo cred: Bella Sisters

Recycled jackets decorated to make someone love them all over again. 

Find your perfect jacket here.

{5} Rachel's Map Paintings

photo cred: Rachel Austin

A description of her work won't do it justice;

check out her Etsy store!

Cheers,

*lucy.

{5 Lovely Things on Monday}

HAPPY CYBER MONDAY!

    Yes, it's true I was out of the loop last week but even this part-time blogger needs a break from everything to give thanks:)  So I'm sure you're all in full Christmas-planning mode.  You may remember one of the things on my "30 Before 30" list is to give only handmade gifts.  I'm going to do my best to stay true to that this holiday season.  With that said, today I'm featuring some of my favorite crafters & DIY projects.

{1} GUSSY SEWS.

I've mentioned Miss Gussy's loveliness a time or two in the past 

& today she is hosting a great Cyber Monday Deal.

Plus, she has a very inspiring story about how she started her sewing business.

photo cred: GUSSY herself
go HERE to check out her shop!

{2} "Have A Ball"

photo cred: Sew It All Mag

Well...the cat's outta the bag on this one.

Many of you will be seeing these this Christmas season :)

See the link above for info on how to get the DIY pattern.

{3} Adorable Frames

Embroidery hoops are an easy find at your local thrift store & make great frames-

not to mention you can use scraps of fun fabrics for the background!

photo cred: Ruche.com
The above project can be found with many others in
Ruche's Homemade Holiday Guide

{4} Custom Coasters

A girlfriend of mine made me something similar to this with photos on the tiles.

Whatever you use, they're cute & practical.

photo cred: Curlby
go here for the tutorial

{5} Saving the Best for Last...

URBAN CRAFT UPRISING 2011

Who's coming with me?!
Read more about this event where I'll be doing
most of my Christmas shopping :)

Happy crafting & shopping :)

always,

*lucy.

{5 Lovely Things on Monday}

After work today I began planning for the Turkey Day feast I'm hosting next week. Here's a little preview of the lovely goodies that will adorn my table :)

{1} Pumpkin Pie Punch!

courtesy of LVH via AP
Why not make room for more original deserts
& drink your pumpkin pie?

{2} Lemony Green Beans

via BHG
In an effort to be healthier I decided to ditch
those crunchy fried onion thingies

{3} Apple & Cranberry Stuffing

via allrecipes.com
With or without sausage it's delish

{4} Tried & True Rosemary Roasted Turkey

via allrecipes.com
I made this last year & got rave reviews;
I'm not going to mess with perfection

{5} Quince Slab Pie

via MARTHA :)
Have you ever seen a quince at the grocery store?
I'm not sure I have...this may take some research
but am determined to serve this!

Happy Turkey Day planning my friends & family!!

xoxo,

*lucy.

{5 Lovely Things on Monday}

{1} A Housewarming Party!

Cheers to good friends who came out last week 

to celebrate the start of my new chapter...

Thank you hostess, Stacy!

The Krauses even made an appearance :)

The ever-supportive bf 

A party wouldn't be complete without Will-Dawg!

{2} Kitchen Towels 

Embroidered with Love

Could this housewarming gift my bud Nicole
made for me be any cuter?!

{3} Abandoned Shelf

I'm not sure what's more lovely:
the shelf itself or the fact that when the boyfriend
spotted it in his new home's basement he knew I'd love it!

{4} Celebratory Candied Apples

At my clinic's monthly meeting my coworker Chris brought treats.
It was in honor of their "new" staff member Mara Lechner.
(In case you're out of the loop I've gone back to my maiden name:)

{5} I Am Thankful For...

via BH&G
I have wonderful people in my life &
 I am very thankful for each & every one of them.
Can you think of a better centerpiece at Thanksgiving Day?

cheers,

*lucy.