Friday Quick Notes and Ideas #6

I hope you are all ready or nearly ready for Christmas!

I sat in the guest room wrapping gifts all afternoon on Tuesday.  Unfortunately I still have a bit more to do!  I didn't really think it would take so long.

Last year I bought wrapping paper from Ballard's when it went on sale.  I really like the quality- it's heavy like craft paper.  I also like the ribbon and gift tags they offered.

This link takes you to a page with all their wrapping paper and ribbons "Ballard's Wrapping Paper"

I used some of their satin ribbon and tied a knot in the center.  I added one of those curly ribbon bows like you often see for a gift bag to the center under the ribbon.  Then I grabbed some of the curly pieces and pulled them under the ribbon and tossed them around to cover the knot and I like how it came out.  I like things easy!

 I went to T.J.Maxx the other day and found some fabulous ribbons, bows and gift bags.  I also found some great wrapping paper although I restrained from buying much of it since I still have a bunch of the Ballard's paper. 

There are three curly bows on a card.

 These are big- about 5" across.  Loved the finish on them.

Now don't smack me but I already bought something for Valentines Day!

Yes they are already getting things in for Valentine's Day at T.J.Maxx.  I decided to grab it since LOVE is universal and could be used anytime!  I don't really decorate much for Valentine's Day but this might be fun to include in my kitchen area for VD.

Bad news on the home front… my brother in-law isn't doing well and I'm concerned how next week is going to go.  I may be heading down to see the family sooner than expected.  

Good news though our daughter, son and daughter in-law are coming home for Christmas!  We'll all meet at my mother's place to save some extra driving for them.  

Christmas long ago...

That's me on the left!  I was about 2 1/2 yrs old.  My sister Jen on the right is 2 yrs. older than me.  See that metal saucer/sled behind her and the wheeled horse behind me yee-haw!  I get a kick out of these pictures.  Dig the slippers I have on and how I'm strapping on my new skates!  I have a feeling I was one of those kids that raced through opening my presents- what do you think??  LOL… 

Christmas 2013

According to the extended forecast it doesn't look like we'll have any snow for Christmas.  In a way that's ok because we have to drive 250 miles to see everyone. Perhaps a little dusting would be nice!

Have a great weekend!