It's Christmas at the Moremans!

My house feels like Christmas! I finally took pictures of the wreath and garland I made out of vintage ornaments... not as cute as Courtney's, but I tried!

The Tree, my favorite place to park it and read magazines is on the rug in front.
Can you notice how productive I have been in the wrapping dept! Woo hoo!

I used vintage ornaments that didn't fit on the garland for my chandelier. Kind of fun, I switch out my hang downs each season.

I got this little holiday mail thing off of ebay for .99! I think its fun.

Greg did a lovely job on the lights this year!

This is the Merry Christmas banner I got at Mistletoe and Magic this year. I think it goes well with my kitchen decor. I also picked up some live greenery from Central Market and mixed it with red carnations.

Not sure when I started to gather red fru-fru trees, but I stuck them in my entry this year!

That is all I have I think. Oh yeah...

Today's outfit, the headband is too small for my head and bugging me (and has made a hair dent so it can't be removed), but I feel festive and fun otherwise!

Work Outfit 12/18/08 by JennyLove82

Love...

I love this home. It makes me want to throw away all of my clutter, paint my walls white and start fresh!

Deal of the Day

Okay, I am always shopping... surprise surprise, but I like to find really good deals and share! These are from Ann Taylor, and on sale for $19.44, but you can add the promo code 95700179 will get you an additional 20% off. How awesome is that! They come in a ton of colors! I bought the red and the blue. Enjoy!

Happy Endings!

I am so happy to report that the little dog I found yesterday has been returned to her owners! I picked up little Cooper, as I now know, around 8:00am yesterday as I was headed to work. It was around 30 yesterday, and there was no way I could resist picking her up. She stayed warm in our garage with a bazillion blankets in a crate.

I was so sad yesterday because it seems like I always find dogs, and that just makes me sad. Not that I find them, but that they are lost. I called all of the vets in my area, called the animal shelters in Tyler and then I decided I would post on Craigslist. I also put signs all over our neighborhood during lunch yesterday hoping that someone would call.

I did not hear anything at all yesterday, and I was getting nervous! I knew that I could probably find her a home pretty easily, but I also knew that she was for sure someone's baby- she was very sweet and cuddly!

Well, this morning I got an e-mail from a lady who had lost her chihuahua pug mix over a month ago! I couldn't believe it! How a 9 year old dog survives over a month on the go amazed me! Of course it was her dog, how many chihuahua pug mixes are even out there?! She was overjoyed, and I was too. Greg was able to leave work and take Cooper back home, just in time for the holidays.

I could not be happier. God answers prayers, and I am so happy to be a part of Cooper's happy ending!

As a side note... I look rather Christmas-y today! I have my Leadership Tyler party during lunch, so I felt like being festive. My shoes are more cranberry than red though! Oh well...


Christmas Work Outfit by JennyLove82

What I am Wearing Today

I feel like when I post my outfits I try harder in the morning to put something together. So I am going to try and keep doing it...


Work Outfit 12/16/08 by JennyLove82

In other news, I found yet ANOTHER dog this morning on my way to work. Of course I scooped him up and took him home- it was FREEZING out! Please pray that I find his owners. I can't possibly keep yet another dog!

What to Wear: Black Sequin Top

Jaran asked me to help her figure out how to wear a black tank top that had some sequins at the top and thinned out. I don't think sparkle is just for evening wear, so I tried to make her a fun weekend outfit. I love the open cardigan trend. Might be my favorite for 2008!
Weekend Wear: Jaran by JennyLove82

Whirl of a Weekend

I actually stayed in Tyler this weekend, and it was WONDERFUL! On Friday Greg and I stayed home and cleaned the house. My 5 weekends away had taken a toll on our cleanliness! (Too funny!)

It was nice to get it taken care of and finish wrapping some Christmas gifts. Under our tree is happily full and awaiting Christmas morning!

On Saturday I woke up to play tennis with the girls. Amazingly, it was kind of warm out. I played in a t-shirt! In December I tend to wear about 30 layers- I was shocked. After tennis came brunch, which was lovely. My mom came in town to finish up her Christmas shopping, and we definitely did our part to help stimulate the economy! She wore me out! I think we both got everything we could possibly need, and more. Greg and I went out to a late dinner at our favorite- Don Juans, and then it was off to bed.

On Sunday I was lazy and bad and skipped church. After so many weekends away and yesterday's early tennis game, I really needed to sleep in. Then I decided I needed to go shopping. Greg was working/watching football all day, so I headed out. I bought some adorable red Tahari heels and several cute work tops, a red cardigan for the holidays and an A-line black skirt. There were fabulous sales, so it wasn't too bad on the budget! I also found lots of little jewelry items to help Greg out with my stocking.

I played tennis again at 4:00pm with the team for practice, and then met my friend Christie and her sweet Nathan for dinner at Newks. (Greg was working hard on a case that he is trying today... boo.) Nathan had on a Superman shirt- cutest thing ever. (Will have Christie send a photo!) After dinner my mom persuaded me to go to the grocery store. She warned me that tonight was going to be cold and rainy- good call mom. I was tired, but I got everything I needed for my holiday baking week. (I always bake goodies for all of Greg's office and mine- I will share recipes later in the week.)

It was a wonderful weekend. I loved every second!

Here is what I have on today... these are not my new shoes- but very similar. My shirt has longer sleeves, and the necklace is a darker teal. Also sporting my rose gloves I got at Mistletoe and Magic :) I love them!
Work Outfit 12/15/2008 by JennyLove82

What to Wear: Alli Holiday Parties

I put together this look for my sweet friend Allison. She needed some new ideas for her awesome purple shoes. She loves Paris like I do, so I made her a Parisian inspired party look. I am thinking I might sport a sequin beret on New Years! I bought a black one over the weekend!

Alli's Party Outfit by JennyLove82

My Nieces

These are my nieces, Katie (8) and Sarah (2.5). I love them dearly! Here are some outtakes from their Christmas Card photo shoot taken by my sister. I love them! It looks like me and my sister Julie when we were that age. Katie is a mini Julie and Sarah is a mini me!

What to Wear: Jaran

I like to make outfits for people. My dear friend Jaran has a date night with her husband coming up, (pictured here)and she also wanted me to help her spice up her work wardrobe for winter. I start with a few things she already owns, and then I add things to help guide her shopping. I did this earlier this year for the warmer months...

Jaran Winter Date Night: Dinner and a Movie
Jaran Date Night #1 by JennyLove82

A slightly fancier date night or holiday party...

Jaran Date Night #2 by JennyLove82

Winter Work Outfit #1:
Jaran Winter Suit 1 by JennyLove82

Winter Work Outfit #2:
Jaran not sure by JennyLove82

Winter Work Outfit #3:
Jaran WInter Work by JennyLove82

Winter Work Outfit #4:
Jaran Work Winter 3 by JennyLove82

If you ever need some outfit ideas just ask! I love to do it!

Happy Friday all!

Love for Silhouettes

I've noticed that I started collecting something with out actually knowing I am doing it- which really is the best way to start collecting something you really love! I've started collecting antique/vintage silhouettes. I realised this when I was reading the current issue of Country Living... if you don't get Country Living you should! I looked for the article online, but it doesn't seem to be on their site yet.

Basically it talked about grouping silhouette portraits to make a huge statement. It shows some beautiful mantles full of portraits!

Here are a few samples of what you can do with a simple silhouette...

Family portraits as seen on Ohdeedoh's blog
Another cute way to do your family portrait or a birth announcement as seen on Smitten by Karl- see below
Notepads and Stationary of your family on Petite Prints...
Lots of neat products on Simply Silhouettes website...
Southern Living tells you exactly how to make your own...
And if you don't want to make your own, Karl, a 3rd generation cut artist, can make you one! Go to www.cutarts.com. He has some awesome design ideas to under his image gallery!This is Karl doing portraits at a wedding- coolest idea I've seen in awhile!

The Vintage Christmas Experiment: Part I

Well, I decided I was going to make a fun Christmas garland like my friend Courntey's, which I posted about a few days ago. I don't think I could handle the task of putting up and taking down all of the holiday stuff that sweet Courtney has, but I thought I could handle a fun garland for our mantle and maybe a wreath.

On Sunday, when I decided I would make my own, I started gathering things to use in my decor. I found a few things with Courtney and Sarah on the way home from Granbury at an antique mall, and then I went on my own to Salvation Army and found a ton of really charming old ornaments from back in the day. I did a little more digging at a local antique store and a trip to Hobby Lobby for a little 50% off Christmas ornament filler, and I was off.

The Loot

The Loot Upclose

Since tennis was canceled, I started last night. I am sad I couldn't do it with Courtney, but she had full confidence in me and told me what I needed to do. The hardest part was the tinsel garland that I was supposed to wrap around the green garland. Wore me out.

Me hard at work...

Then I put on a red bead garland type thing, and then funky big colorful lights. I then started wiring on my ball ornaments in groups of threes, some twos and some of the big ones went on solo. I tried to do one filler ornament, one antique ornament and something funky and bright. After I put all of the ornaments I started to put on some of the little figure ornaments. This part wasn't bad.

I pretty much had to stop here last night b/c I didn't have the energy to make the giant red bow. I am kind of nervous to hang it up. It is rather heavy! I will be sure to finish it tonight and then post for all to see. I think I most liked shopping for the stuff to go on it. Shopping is a special talent of mine. :)

More to come tomorrow! I might even start the wreath!

I love Turquoise- La!

Well, I happened upon Turquoise-La when I was browsing on The Scoop.It looks like she took all of the fun stuff I have in my house and arranged it rather stylishly in hers! Asian furniture and figures, aqua blue glass bottles, girlie chandeliers, slate blue walls and antique mirrors- I have them all! Now how to convince her to come to Tyler and arrange it for me to look like that?!? Everything looks clean, fresh and stylish. I love it! She also has an E-Decor where she will design your room via e-mail. It is a little out of my budget- but a fabulous idea!

Check out her website- you will be inspired! My favorite are the Venice designs!

The Christmas Survey!

I saw this on someone's blog, and I felt like doing it too!

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper. I love it! All of the fun patterns and colors!

2. Real tree or Artificial? Artificial. I've never had a real tree. I did purchase a bouquet of Christmas greens at Central Market yesterday and they made such a mess while I was putting them in a vase with flowers- I can't imagine how much mess an entire tree would make!

3. When do you put up the tree? Day after Thanksgiving or soon after

4. When do you take the tree down? Normally on New Year's Day or soon after.

5. Do you like eggnog? Not now that I know raw eggs are in it! YUCK!

6. Favorite gift received as a child? Probably my Baby Dear I remember laying out a pink blanket for Santa to wrap her up in so she wouldn't be cold. Such a good memory!

7. Hardest person to buy for? Greg's Dad- so hard!

8. Easiest person to buy for? My mom. I can always make her pretty happy!

9. Do you have a nativity scene? No, we need to get one!

10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail...I love receiving Christmas cards!

11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? I don't think I have ever received a bad gift. They all included love and thought of some sort.

12. Favorite Christmas Movie? I am really loving ELF these days!

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Way early. Like the week before Thanksgiving? I like to buy most of everything online.

14. Have you ever re-gifted a Christmas present? Not that I can remember!

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Iced Christmas cookies. Heaven.

16. Lights on the tree? Of course!

17. Favorite Christmas song? Joy to the World- it just makes me happy

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? We just have to drive to Dallas and Canton. I enjoy spending Christmas mornings with Greg at home though.

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph!!

20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Right now we have a star that lights up, but growing up we always had an angel

21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? One on Christmas Eve (normally pajamas), the rest on Christmas.

22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? The crowded malls, but I guess that is good for the economy!

23. Favorite ornament theme or color? Ornaments that mean something. Like our first married Christmas or our all of the angel animal ornaments for pets that have passed on. I like our tree to be a memory keeper.

24. Favorite for Christmas dinner? Pot Luck stuff at my cousin's house.

25. What do you want for Christmas this year? See my latest J-List!

I am tagging... Courtney, Christi, Jaran (Via E-Mail), Jessica, Lauren, Christina, Jennifer L. and other lovely girls that read my blog!