I am so excited to introduce the featured design for December! The family tree necklace is a hammered circle (1 1/4″) strung from 18″ sterling ball chain with a freshwater pearl beside. A whimsical tree is hand-stamped in the middle and the names of each member of your sweet family are stamped around the edge. I can fit up to 36 characters and remember each space is also one character. $48

And of course, I have to give one away! So leave us a comment and tell us your favorite family tradition for the holidays.

Man, I love these boys. David has been a mover and shaker lately! He has been taking a few steps between furniture and is getting braver every day. Matty is such a sweet brother and is so kind and helpful to David. He is loving his new battery operated Thomas with plastic track. I actually think it’s really cool, too!

Loving Sarah McLachlan’s Wintersong CD. It is just so lovely. I have it on repeat, all day long. Favorite song, River. It’s magical.

I watched Elf (with Will Ferrell) the other night while I was up late. I’m sorry, but this movie is laugh out loud funny! He plays such a believable character. Love the coffee shop scene (world’s best cup of coffee) and when he picks up the phone in his dad’s office and answers, “Buddy the Elf, What’s your favorite color?”. Zoe Deschanel has the most amazing voice, too!

OK, coffee, work, coffee, work!

I think I need a really big cookie right now. Chocolate chip, please!

We had a wonderful few days in Southern California with my family. I didn’t take many pics, but here are a few.

We took the kids down to the beach to play while Steve, Susan (my sis) and Danny (my brother) took surfing lessons. The kids built sand castles and dug holes so big they were ‘scary’.

Susan caught on to surfing easily. That is Danny on the left and Steve on the right.

Who is that surfer? Go, Steve!

My beautiful neices.

David was under the weather. Which always makes for lots of snuggle time. David got the bug first, then Steve and Matty. I thought I was going to get away clean, but no…yesterday I was down for the count. Today much better! Thank goodness it was a short one.

At our thanksgiving dinner, David crossed the room to go say hi to great grandma. It was so sweet. So glad I had my camera handy!
Thank you Lord for so many amazing blessings. We are overwhelmed!

…to carry a pink bag over his shoulder. It full of cars, of course!
Woke up with the stomach flu today–argh! My mother in law is here to help so I can make jewelry, not sleep all day. I am feeling much better tonight.

The winner for the night owl giveaway is Hil who loves to stay up late with her husband, read, talk and check blogs. Thanks for all the fun comments. Someone said, “Night Owls Unite’. I love that!

Wednesday night I am participating in a Holiday Boutique at Lisa Hoyt’s home in San Luis Obispo. She lives up in the hills in Edna valley Ranch in the most AMAZING home (seriously come just to see the home, and to say hi, of course!). There will be all kinds of artists and goodies there to meet all your holiday needs.

6550 Camino Poletti, SLO
6:00pm-9:00pm

BRING A FRIEND.

Hope to see you there.

PS, Our tree is up as the photo proves (it’s a fake and there are no ornaments yet, but still!). Getting in the Christmas spirit! I’ll announce the winner for the Night Owl giveaway on Monday.

I’ve had a lot of people asking about hand-stamped designs in gold. This is a gold-filled oval on gold-filled 18″ chain with a vintage brass locket. Could it be any sweeter?! I have a few of the available for custom orders. $68

I’ve gotten a little behind with my emails. I am catching up and sending out a big batch of paypal links tonight. Please be patient with me! Thanks!!

***All caught up now–so if you haven’t heard from me, drop me a line.

I am so excited to spend time with my family and relax (well, when I’m not working!). And I’m also thankful for my little turkeys, genuine friends, a loving family and so many other blessings I can’t begin to count! What are you thankful for?!

Also, any design using the rectangle pendant is backordered for a couple weeks (Bloom, Classic Rectangle, Deluxe Rectangle, Wish, Keychain). Other shapes can be substituted. I think I have enough to cover the orders I have already received. Sorry for the inconveniece!

Isn’t this fun? Lately I’ve been getting a second wind at 10pm and start organizing the house, paying bills and getting creative. Leave us a comment and let us know what you like to accomplish after 10pm. I’ll choose one winner for a freebie!

If you’re not a night owl, it would be also be cute to stamp ‘wise bird’ for a friend, mommy, or teacher gift. Happy Monday!