Friday, December 7, 2012

Get your Dessert on! We did!


Get your Dessert on!!!
Bon bons, peppermint cupcakes, peppermint toffee, and Wine... never forget the wine!

Was not planned, but Danielle and her mom look like pretty Christmas Twins! Blue Skirt and Red shoes! Love!

Peppermints, Diamonds and great friends, yes please!

Here is a hint to the husbands....

Diamonds are a girl's best friend!

Festive name tags? Why of course! 

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Your Personal Investment: Generosity

Do you view your life as a personal investment?  Well you should!  Unfortunately, people take this too far.  Life should not just be about what you put in versus how much you receive back.  Some of the best rewards are for those unseen acts!  Now you ask, what rewards?  Unfortunately, everything is viewed on a monetary level, instead of through a heart of charity, kindness, forgiveness and generosity.



Instead of always investing in yourself, invest in others!  Have some faith!  Life isn't about always seeing a reward, it's about a life long mission of love.  And no, not a love only for yourself!  A love for others through generosity!

What is generosity?  "It is the habit of giving without expecting anything in return. It can involve offering time, assets or talents to aid someone in need. Often equated with charity as a virtue, generosity is widely accepted in society as a desirable trait." Taken from Wikipedia



We know, we know, it's hard to always give and never receive anything in return, but isn't that what unconditional love is all about?

Do you have a friend in need?  Stop by with a cup of coffee to encourage a heart to heart talk.

Is your neighbor struggling to pay their bills?  Make them a meal to help relieve a little bit of stress.

Does your child need some quality time?  Take them to go see the Christmas lights.



Whatever the reason, generosity should be a top priority in everyone's life.  
It doesn't only mean being generous with your money, but generous with your time!


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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Christmas Classics

This is the time of year we dress for the season!  Yes, everything we wear and everything we purchase is a result of us feeling a part of something bigger, Christmas!  So what inspires you during the Christmastide?  Is it the warmth of candlelight, ornaments, Santa Claus, the Birth of Christ, family dinners, cookies and sweets, Christmas trees and decorations or is it just the color red?

So, what inspires you?  
Take whatever it may be and melt it into your Christmas traditions!  
Maybe it's time to start a new Christmas Tradition!


Here are a few of my Christmas Classics for Inspiration

Christmas Classics

Monday, December 3, 2012

The Tinsel and The Tangle of Christmas

Happy Monday!
Here's to the Christmas Spirit!


Do you get frustrated during the Holidays?  Try to plan your shopping in November so you can actually enjoy the whole month of December leading up to Christmas!  This will make the approach of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day more worth the wait, since you prepared in advance!  

What gets you the most stressed during Christmas?