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By the time I got home for Christmas this year, my mom already had all of the name tags made and ready to go.  (Christmas Eve was at Aunt Mary’s, Christmas Day was at my house.)  She found these incredibly adorable acorn ornaments (apparently my family has something about acorns…) at TJMaxx/Homegoods/Marshalls and attached a nametag to place each person’s name.  My job when I got home was to write on them.  (Apparently my mother really likes my handwriting.)  Check out her awesome work!!

Stay tuned for Christmas Day, part two: The Shrimp Cocktail.

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There have been a few people in my life who have acted like second parents, second grandparents and mentors through me throughout the years.  One of the most prominent of these people has been Tiega (tee-guh), Aubrey’s grandmother.  She’s always so bubbly and hosting parties and having people over for dinner.  Ever since I can remember, her house has been like another home to me.  There’s always food in the fridge (good food), there’s always food in the freezer (good food) and there are always snacks (good snacks).  I got the chance to head over to her house over this “Christmas Break” to catch up with Aubrey and Kristine (another one of our best friends), and I was reminded all over again 1) how architectural detaily comfortable/woodsy/country/traditional/homey/arts & craftsy her home is – I’m sure there will be a post about that at a later time and 2) how incredible it looks at Christmas time with all of the decorative details and festiveness.  Hence, this blog entry.  I wanted to share with you a little bit of that Christmas spirit, enjoy!!

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