'Tis the season...

We have a unique Christmas tree this year. Pete found his grandma's homemade ornaments -enough to cover our entire tree!


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She made all of them probably in the 60's. We're using white lights for the first time.

Friday nite

I am testing my blogpress. I am having a massage tomorrow and Christmas shopping!!


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A Nice Long Weekend...

Here is our new wall color and new drapes. We're happy with it. We changed the seating to make a better conversation circle. Our next projects are...new fireplace mantle, paint front door, new banister and finish entertainment center.

Thanksgiving Dinner

Happy Thanksgiving!
We had a very nice time at Pete's cousins house in Los Gatos. His brothers and their families were there too. It is a brand new home. It is a Craftsman style architecture and beautifully decorated. I should have taken better photos.
The only problem was that you all weren't there.
Hope everyone had a good day. Hope dad is getting better too.
Love, Erica and Pete

Christmas

Our Christmas List

Erica
Outdoor solar string lights (amber) www.allsopgarden.com
Rechargeable indoor/outdoor votives www.allsopgarden.com
Flameless indoor tea lights www.target.com or whereever
Marimekko Lumimarja white tablecloth 60x90 Crateandbarrel.com
Classic Century 4 pc place setting mug not tea cup. Crateandbarrel.com
Glass coffee/latte glasses with handle and foot. Any thing pretty.
Cheese knives Any thing stainless
Anything with cute bird decor

+ luxury slippers from Restoration Hardware Grey

+necklace/earrings with black beads
+aromatherapy candles

Pete
Gift card to HomeDepot
Gift card for Jackel Enterprises. 1800 711-wood. Specialty woods
Long sleeve shirts for work. Sz L
Sweat pants and appropriate shirt?
Dressy Crocs

DIY Make over

We painted our living room this weekend. Benjamin Moore color called Shellbourn Buff.
I really like it. I am waiting for some curtains to arrive from Horchow. Our entertainment center is getting close. I am really looking forward to designing a new fireplace. If anyone sees any pretty ones - send me the picture.
FYI: We just had our first mouse in the house. The cats were afraid of it...so was Pete.
I want to do a bird slideshow. How do i do it?

I feel like I am talking to myself. How come no one is listening?
We had a good weekend. Yesterday I met Sandee at Santana Row. I bought a really cute purse.
I also came up with some ideas for christmas which i will send out to you all.
Today, Cabrillo College had a reception for the opening of the Student Art Show. Pete was 1 of 3 students asked to display their project for the month long show. It was a good turn out.
Bird alert...I now have 5 Pygmy Nuthatches that come to my feeder. They will let me get within 2 feet of them.

We saw the Michael Jackson movie this weekend. The music and dancing were great. It helped me remember the amazing talent her was. Very entertaining.
If anyone has a chance, give Gramma Artie a call. Mom isn't able to call her.