Canvas - Part 2

I found it!!! While in Nashville over the weekend I was on the hunt for the perfect frame. I asked Andy's Godmother and Aunt where they would suggest. Since the canvas is a standard 16x20, they suggested a pre-made frame. Andy's Godmother suggested a photographer studio and Andy's aunt suggested Hobby Lobby. I didn't even think to look at either one of these.

I knew I couldn't make it to a studio this weekend, but near my mom's house there was a Hobby Lobby. On Saturday me and mom went searching. I didn't have high hopes since I have been looking and looking at framing places and didn't have much luck.

Not only did I find the perfect frame, but there were two that could of worked! I was having a hard time picking out which one I liked more! I said I didn't want to get a good deal, but I did!!

I would highly recommend Hobby Lobby if you are looking to frame a canvas or anything that is a standard size. They have great pre-made frames!!!



This picture doesn't do it justice, much prettier in person!

Canvas

I am so glad that I bought a canvas of me and Andy on our wedding day. I picked it up from the photographer over Thanksgiving.



Now for the hard part, finding the perfect frame! This is one of things that I don't want to "get a good deal on!" I will have this forever and I am looking for a frame that is timeless.

Over Thanksgiving me and mom checked out Joann and Michaels, but they just didn't have anything that said THIS IS IT! Andy and I went to a specialty frame place here in Columbus. The owner gave us some good ideas, but was used to framing very modern pieces not canvases.

Andy and I are leaving for Nashville later on today for his Christmas party and the canvas is coming with us! I am meeting tomorrow with a frame place in Nashville that does a lot of canvas work!

Hopefully I will find the frame that says TAKE ME HOME! Keep you posted!

Christmas China

The day after Thanksgiving I would always help my grandmother replace her everyday dishes with her Spode Christmas dishes. She would use these for her everyday dishes during the holidays. I loved helping her do this, because it meant Christmas was almost here!



On the other hand, my mom has a Mikasa pattern that is more like China. We only use this for Christmas Eve dinner.



When I was picking out our china for our wedding, I thought long and hard about what to register for. I loved several different patterns. I narrowed it down to two. Lenox Dinnerware - Vintage Jewel Collection



and the other Vera Wang - Lace Gold.


The more I thought about it I went with the Vera Wang Lace Gold. I had in the back of my mind that I could use this as Christmas China as well as regular china. I loved the gold and ivory and thought with a pretty gold charger it would look perfect at Christmas. So for now, I am content with using my wedding china as Christmas china.

However, I am not making any promises that I won't want Christmas china in the future. Sorry Andy!

(pictures - Macys.com)

Traditions, Traditions

The holidays are all about traditions. Since this is our first "official" Christmas together Andy and I are creating our own traditions. On Saturday we went and picked out our Christmas Tree at none other than The Home Depot. (I hope this doesn't become a tradition. :) I envision us at a tree farm one day when we have children.)

We picked out a Frazier fur. We successfully fit it in my Toyota Solara - well not all the way! We headed home to start decorating!



The first ornament we placed on the tree was a wedding bell that says "Our First Christmas". I love unwrapping all the ornaments and remembering where we got them, or what they symbolize.


(Andy's Two Favorite)

As we decorated the tree, we talked about traditions that we both had growing up during Christmas. Andy drinking his dad's homemade cider while decorating the tree. Me, Adam and mom decorating and drinking hot chocolate - while dad is telling us where the ornaments looked best!



We decided that we would make it a tradition to watch a holiday movie after we finished the tree. This year we watched Four Christmases with Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn - So Cute!

I look forward to the many more traditions that we will create over the years.

In the mail!

I am so excited! I got an email earlier today that our wedding video is in the mail! I am anxious to see it and a little nervous. I danced the night away at our wedding and I'm not sure if I'm ready to see my dancing moves on film!

Click Here for a sneak peak of video stills that our videographer sent us a while back.

Holiday Greetings

As a little girl I would always love getting Christmas cards in the mail. It's the time of year that people send pictures of their family, well wishes, and holiday cheer.

Andy and I are sending out our first Christmas Card this year. I searched and searched for the perfect card. I remembered from last year I received a really cute card from my friend Ally. She had ordered it from Pear Tree Greetings. I checked out their website and found a card I really liked.

Pear Tree Greetings also has invitations, baby announcements, and even stationery. I would highly recommend checking their site for any occasion. Cute cards and you know I love a good deal!



Check out their site

24 Days!

December 1st is here, which means 24 days until Christmas! Now that December is here, it reminds me of my favorite Christmas morning dish! I wanted to share my breakfast casserole recipe. I have been making this for Christmas morning for the past three years. The best part is, it's better prepared the night before, so all you have to do on Christmas morning is pop it in the oven!



Breakfast Casserole:
Sandwich bread for bottom (tear apart - usually use 5-6 pieces)
1 lb. bacon or sausage (I always do sausage)
1 c. grated sharp cheese
6 eggs - if making a big casserole I usually do 8 eggs.
2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
Pepper

Grease 13 x 9 inch casserole. Tear bread and put in bottom of casserole dish. Brown and drain bacon or sausage. Crumble over bread. Sprinkle with cheese. Beat eggs with milk, and seasonings. Pour over mixture in casserole. Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.

ENJOY!