Blink and you miss it!

That's how I'm feeling life has been the past couple of weeks. Every aspect of my life has been so busy; the end of the year is just flying by!!
I wanted to post real quick to let my lovelies know I haven't fallen off the face of the planet...yet.
(Just kidding!)
Work has been absolutely crazy! In November, we doubled our mortgage portfolio and now we are trying to get everything squared away, which means there is overtime available! Overtime=more $$=Ali getting her iPhone faster!
Plus, I've been going crazy trying to get everything ready for Christmas. I finally finished ALL my shopping on Saturday with the help of one of my besties, Blair. The mall was PACKED!! But I managed to get it done and pick up my craft supplies for some of the gifts I'm making (Pintrest tutorials, ftw!). And I am going to be making those projects tonight, along with the jewelry set I'm making for my mom :)
And I've been watching A LOT of Bones on Netflix, so that gets in the way too.
Oh, and there has been personal drama, and I'll try to see what I can do with that in this forum without whining too much ;)
Hopefully, once everything calms down, I'll be able to post with more regularity (if I dont get distracted by David Boreanaz...mmmmmm).

Santa Baby

We all know the song "Santa Baby," done so wonderfully by Marilyn Monroe, Eartha Kitt, Madonna, and Kellie Pickler, just to name a few.

But if you need a refresher: Santa Baby by Kellie Pickler

This list is full of classic items: a sable (fur), a light blue convertible, a yacht, real estate, and of course, what every girl dreams of: Tiffany's!

But what if we were to update it for Christmas 2011? I certainly wouldn't include a fur. 

Here are a few things that I'd be asking Santa baby for

that's right. Christian Loubotin peep toe platforms

a coach bag.

the iPhone 4S...which I will have soon enough :)

the classic Tiffany pendant.

and, the piece de resistance:

Ryan Gosling ;)

(a girl can dream!!)

What would be on your updated Santa Baby wishlist?

Fabulous Holiday Blog Challenge, Day 8: The Christmas List!

Good afternoon, lovelies!! Another day, another little post for the Fabulous Holiday Blog Challenge. Today's (yesterday's) topic is (was): The Christmas List. My favorite!!

I make mine out by November 1st each year and when I was little, I remember making it even earlier, whenever the Sears or Penney's catalog would come. Ashley and I would sprawl out on the living room floor and make our lists. Mine was very organized, of course, and I made sure my mom had an easy time finding the items in the catalog. Back when I was a kid, I asked for everything, no matter how expensive it was, with hopes that it would appear under the tree. If my parents couldn't afford it, Santa Claus surely could. Then I found out the horrible truth and my lists became more realistic.

This year was no different, but I'm happy with the things I put on my list, such as:

what girl doesn't want Robert Pattinson under her tree ;)

some cozy slippers--it gets cold at night in Buffalo and to go along with the slippers, I asked for a new robe.

and

were asked for as well. Hopefully Santa is good to me.

Of course, that is realistic Christmas list. I also have the pipe dream Christmas list but that is another story for another time. Look for Day 9 later tonight!!

Have a great Thursday afternoon, lovelies!

my word!!

Over a week since my last post, what you all must think of me!!

I'm so sorry, lovlies, that I've been M.I.A. Life has certainly been busy!!

We took on a HUGE new portfolio at work that we have all been working together on to make sure it goes smoothly and my family and I are trying to get ready for Christmas, mostly by shopping and my parents do it by visiting my family in Charlotte.

Also, I spent the weekend in Erie, visiting my sister and her boyfriend. And came down with acute pharyngitis (aka a SUPER sore throat and fever).

I'm back, though and I'm going to do better, I swear.

I wanted to participate in a challenge put on by A Complete Waste of Makeup called the "Fabulous Holiday Blog Challenge" and I guess I'm a little behind, but better late than never!!

Today is Day 7: How do you celebrate the holidays?

Christmas is my favorite time of the year. My sister comes home from Charlotte for her Christmas break and we all take a day off of work to have a family day together. Usually we see a movie.

For as many years as I can remember, our family has exchanged gifts through the mail with another family that my parents met when my dad was in the military. A box comes in the mail with a present for everyone in it. It gets carefully placed under the tree until the majority of us can be together. Usually that is Christmas Eve. Once we're all together, we crack em open. Every year. And they are either handmade gifts or cute little tschotkes. It's something I always look forward to.

Some years, being Catholic, we try to find a Midnight Mass to attend and that Gospel is my favorite of the whole year, about how Mary and Joseph had the little baby Jesus in a space shared with barn animals. Then, it's home for some cookies and putting our presents under the tree, followed by  me falling asleep to Elf, or Nightmare Before Christmas, Mickey's Christmas  Carol, or, Home Alone.

We spend the next morning opening our gifts, drinking coffee, and Skyping with my brother, sister-in-law, and niece down in Charlotte. And watching A Christmas Story, of course!

The rest of the day is pretty low-key. When I was younger, Christmas was always really busy. Christmas Eve we would go to church and then to my Grandma Cescon's.

Christmas day we open our presents and stockings, then we would put on some of our new threads and go to Grandma Lovelace's with all my uncles and aunts and cousins.

Even though some of the traditions are different, I still love Christmas and all that comes with it!

How do you guys celebrate the holidays?

T-shirt Scarf Tutorial

Happy Sunday, lovelies!! I've had a relaxing weekend and I'm ready to dive into Monday through Friday.

I'm a big fan of Pintrest, a website where you have "bulletin boards" and you can post almost anything from the web to your boards. I am addicted and I've gotten my sister addicted as well. My boards run the gamut from boys to food to crafts to home decor. During my Pintrest travels I found a way to turn an old t-shirt into a scarf and I wanted to do a tutorial. My first tutorial!! I hope you like it!

To start, all you'll need is an old t-shirt--prints or patterns if you're feeling bold or a solid color for a more classic feel--and a pair of scissors.

I chose my 80's party standby for a band I love.

and rock it out!! I had to take a picture of the finished project with just a liiiittle bit of attittude thrown in.

(I made those earrings too!)

It's really simple to do and if you're getting rid of a lot of t-shirts, just think of all the scarves you can make :)

That's it from me tonight...it's time to hang out with mom and catch Once Upon a Time and catch up on the DVR.

Wordless Wednesday

!!!!!!

:D

Tasty Tuesday!

Hello, lovelies!!

I have a lot to do at work today, so I just wanna give you guys a quick lil post and with Thanksgiving on Thursday, I thought it would be fun to participate in Tasty Tuesday through For the Love of Blogs and pass. The recipe that I am going to share with you is for a pie that my older sister, Aimee, made every Thanksgiving when she was still living at home. It's one of my favorites.

PUMPKIN CRUNCH CREAM PIE  

3/4 c. cold milk

1 (4 serving size) pkg. Jello vanilla flavor instant pudding and pie filling

1/2 c. solid-pack pumpkin

3/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

2/3 c. slivered almonds

2/3 c. Bakers real semi-sweet chocolate chips

3 1/2 c. Cool Whip non-dairy whipped topping, thawed

1 (6 oz.) Keebler Ready crust brand graham cracker pie crust

Pour milk into mixing bowl. Add pie filling mix. Beat with wire whisk until well blended, 1 minute. Let stand 5 minutes. Blend in pumpkin, spice, almonds, chocolate chips and 2 cups of the whipped topping. Spoon into pie crust. Chill 4 hours. Just before serving, garnish with remaining whipped topping and chocolate curls, if desired.

Enjoy, loves!