happy new year!

tfs- one of my favorite shots this year!

may your night sparkle and 2010 bring you everything you want + more!!

xo

♥

toni

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marieclairerussia

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2009 Recap

I have had some highlights over 2009 that I posted and shared with you all. So below are a few of my favorite posts.

1. Sophie is home

2. The moment we've all been waiting for

3. This back in

4. Living ETC

5. Party like a rockstar with soul

6. Happy Hair Cut

7. Light in black

8. Checking Inn

9. A golden day

10. Welcome home love

she can do no wrong

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nyc

unknown

the ysl bag! i die.

stunner

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Happy Birthday Baby Girl

Born on Wednesday-December 23, 2010 at almost midnight. She would have been a Christmas eve baby by an hour. This little button is my little cousin. Her mother is my first cousin. I have been there for the birth of both her kids, and missed this one by 15 mins. I walked out because I was told no one could be there for the epidural. I get up to go back and there was the baby. Talk about mad….I missed the birth. But after seeing this sweet baby, my mad went to glad. She weighs 7 pounds and ready for spoiling.

The baby and her big brother. He looked like this at birth. We are calling her Red Foxy. My Granny was alive when her brother was born and she called him Red Fox so that’s my nickname for her..Everything was great…

Until…the kids and I left for the ice machine. I am a germ phob so I saw these wipes outside the room. I grabbed three for each of us to wipe our hands. The nurse walks in and says: “DONT WIPE YOUR HANDS WITH THOSE. THEY HAVE CANCER CAUSING CHEMICALS”……WHAT YOU SAY WILLIS? Why in the hell have them outside the door right next to the pump of sanitizer? There should be a big sign that says WARNING! DONT TOUCH. My son was in tears, my little cousin (5 yrs) had no clue what was going on, and I was a nervous wreck. We washed our hands for about 15 minutes. The container says to wash for 15 mins if in contact with the skin, rid yourself of the clothing, and CONTACT POISEN CONTROL FOR MORE INFORMATION. We literally had to pray because it scared me so bad. So stay clear of these for your body. They are for surfaces only. I will be calling the hospital.

Any who…See you all next year.

HAPPY 2010

From baby Heaven

♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

stockholmstreetstyle

nicole

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EBay Hotness

This faux bamboo piece below was won by for $9.99—Of course there is a shipping charge, but still anything under $150.00 is really a great price. I LOVE FAUX BAMBOO and would paint this a nice neutral color. Nothing loud like the last piece, as I might put it in my bedroom. Don't know yet, but I think its a great piece. Below are some other favorites of mine for the same seller.

Chewy Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

I received a few emails on these good looking cookies that my lover whipped up a few weeks back. Hope you love them as much as we do.

Chewy Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 6 3/4 ounces all-purpose flour (1 1/2 c.)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
• 8 ounces unsalted butter, slightly softened
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, beaten lightly
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 6 ounces dried cranberries (1 1/3 c.)
• 5 ounces chopped pecans (about 1 c.)

Directions

1. Oven to 350 degrees F.

2. (if baking right away).

3. Line sheet pans with parchment.

4. Mix the dry ingredients together, then stir in the oats.

5. Set aside.

6. Beat the butter and both sugars together until light and fluffy.

7. Add the eggs, then scrape down the bowl; add the honey and vanilla and beat until blended.

8. Add the flour mixture in two additions, beating each until well combined.

9. Stir in the cranberries and pecans.

10. At this point, you can either bake, or freeze.

11. To freeze, just scrape the dough onto plastic wrap, roll into a log, wrap tightly, and freeze until ready to bake.

12. Then just take them out of the freezer, let sit for about 15 minutes, then slice into 3/16" thick slices and bake as directed.

13. To bake immediately: drop by tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart on parchment lined sheet pans.

14. Bake until the centers of the cookies are soft and no longer look wet; about 9-11 minutes.

15. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool.

easy

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happy holidays

tobacco+leather

hope this time of year brings you joy!

xo

longer

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Happy Holidays From Your Homie

Hello to some of my favorite people! I know I have been a bad blogger these last weeks. I so apologize as I love you all, but one aspect of my life really has had me this month to no end. I ask that you all please send positive vibes and thoughts my way. It is almost Christmas so I will be taking this time to not focus on anything but my wonderful husband, and super supportive kids who help soothe my mental everyday when I come home. I wish you all the best Christmas and Holiday season, filled with memories and love. You all are the best readers a blogger could have..I will hopefully be back next week. If you haven't take some time to view the blog to see what you've missed. Please do, there is some great stuff hanging around here on home decor and style. I will be reading and visiting your blogs of course.

Tam

I found this picture last weekend. It is rather old, but made me smile. My kids were of course younger than they are now, I had longer hair, and my lover had no chin hair..Time flies. They will all be happy though on the morning of the 25th. I cant wait.

From my family to yours...

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Ohhhh and if you get the chance add or vote for my blog at Apartment Therapy for the HOMIES AWARD. Its just fun to do..CLICK THE SMALL HOUSE NEXT TO THE BLOG NAME!

b&w

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Getting Close

I mentioned before that I want a Ghost Chair in clear. I have the real thing in black and love it. But lets be real..I really don't want to break bread in a major way for this small chair. Overstock has the chair in a set for around $260 and I have seen it on eBay for around $150. The reviews seem to be pretty good, but I don't know the reviewers. Have any of you all made this purchase? Or seen it in person?

XOXO,

Tamstyles

yigal azrouël

style.com/couturetorture

perfect look!