justem: little bits of this and that

Sometimes.

Since tomorrow is the last day of November, I suppose I better share my final Gossamer Blue layout for this month.  If you know me, you know I'm very honest about my scrapping...the good and the bad. I've waited so long to share this layout, because I'm just not a huge fan of it.  Yes, yes, I know I made it and, I should *love* everything I make, but it just didn't come together the way I had envisioned it in my head.  I do love the story that I talk about in the layout, so of course now I just need to decide if I just keep it the way it is, change it until I like it better, or make another layout about the same subject, maybe with more journaling of the actual event.  Ah, the dilemas of the scrapbooker... ;)  Anyway, I truly loved the the November kit...and I *wish* I loved this layout more, but it is what it is.

LOVE these little wood veneer chevrons (or whatever they are called!) from Sodalicious!!

Be sure to stop by Gossamer Blue on Saturday when they reveal the December kit. It's awesome...I can honestly say I do love ALL the layouts I made for December! ;)  Have a great night...or day, as most of you will probably read this in the morning!!

Ventage Tuesday: All I want for Christmas...

This week's Ventage Tuesday is a little different than most...with the upcoming holidays, it seems only appropriate that the Ventage girls share their Christmas wish lists!  I have a ton of things on my wishlist. ;)  Here are just a few I've had my eye on lately...

1Canoe2 2013 desk calendar: I bough one of these last year and would love the refill!
Nonstick Popover Pan: I used to have one of these...received it as a wedding gift. It made us many tasty popovers...until the non-stick coating started coming off onto said tasty popovers.  Into the garbage it went.  But I've been thinking about popovers lately...I'd like to make them again!

Zinc Chalkboard: Why do I want this? I don't know. Because chalkboards are cool...and I'm not willing to paint an entire wall in my house with chalkboard paint...so this is a smaller way for me to leave my family inspiring, sweet notes! ;)

Lisa Leonard Fresh-cut Necklace: I've had my eye on this necklace for a very, very long time. It's perfect...

Dinner: A Love Story: This looks totally inspiring...

Vivitar Wireless Shutter Release: I mean, I know that "run, quick! the self-timer is going to go off..." photos are all pretty awesome, but it would be nice to have the luxury of actually controlling the photos once in awhile! ;)

And finally...what's a wishlist without a couple of totally ridiculous items??

Restoration Hardware Vintage Eye Chart:  It's a tumbling E...clearly it is an essential for every Emily. ;)

Garnet Hill Cotton Herringbone Throw: I'll take one in each color please!

Orla Kiely Structured Stem Willow Bag: This bag on sale costs as much as like five of my other bags combined...but it's so beautiful...

Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 lens: Speaking of beautiful...Hey, a girl can dream... :)

 

What is on YOUR wishlist this holiday season?  Be sure to check out my fellow Ventage girls to see what their hearts desire: Angie, Barb, Katrina, and Stephanie. Have a great Tuesday!

Gossamer Blue sneaks...

I spent eight hours at a crop yesterday and made seven layouts...which is pretty good for me!!  Included in that are five layouts that I love using the upcoming Gossamer Blue December kit!  There are six days until the big reveal...but for now, here are a few sneaks!

I'm a bit bummed to be heading back to work tomorrow after having such a great time with my family these past few days!  I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving and great weekend!

write.click.scrapbook sneak!

hello, and happy tuesday!  today i have a little sneak of my layout for the upcoming write.click.scrapbook gallery.  i can't say much about my layout, other than it is one that is very, very special to me.  be sure to check back on december 1 to see the full reveal!  check out the blogs of my other talented teammates (over on the right!) or the write.click.scrapbook facebook page for more sneak peeks throughout the day today!  

Blessed

I have a layout up on the Pebbles blog today!  This week's theme is "grateful," so of course I had to make a page featuring my fabulous family, because of all the things I am grateful for, they are #1! :)  I used a mix of different lines to create this fall layout. I was inspired by the great colors in the photographs, taken while we were cleaning up leaves at my in-laws. This is a layout that I wasn't too sure about in the beginning. Things just weren't coming together how I'd imagined. But, in the end, it turned out even better than I'd expected...it's definitely a layout that makes me smile!

Have a great Monday! :)

Gossamer Blue: December LookBook

There is another LookBook at Gossamer Blue!  So many fun products and colors in this kit! I haven't had a chance to pull it out and play yet, but I will...very soon, and I can't wait!!  Also, if you haven't seen it yet, Gossamer Blue is having a Pre-Black Friday SALE with all kits and mists 40% off AND Free Shipping if you spend $75 dollars! It's a fantastic deal!!  I hope you are all having a great weekend! I'll be back tomorrow with another layout!

Happy.

I have another Gossamer Blue layout to share today! I used my Canon Selphy printer to print a ton of tiny photos of my kiddos and randomly arranged them in a collage. This is my favorite feature of that printer.  I feel like my scrapbooking has completely changed since I got it at the beginning of the year. I used to use almost all 4x6 pictures,.which meant at most two photos on a layout. I love using smaller photos now that I can print them easily!  The quote is from Anne Frank, found on Pinterest, of course!!

Ventage Tuesday: 5 about me

**ventage tuesdays is a blog series created by my besties...aka: "the ventage girls"**

This week's Ventage Tuesday theme is "5 About Me." Well, if you know me...I'm a bit of an open book!  I don't know that there are many "unknown" facts about myself!!  So, I am going to cheat a bit. ;)  Earlier in the year I shared a SmashBook page that I had created for another group I'm a part of, "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Smash."  The topic I chose for my traveling Smash?  Five About Me. So, rather than trying to find five more random facts about myself...I thought I'd just share this again! It's nothing shocking or surprising that you didn't already know...it's just's me. ;)

1. I have an unhealthy obsession with Dr. Pepper...especially the cherry variety. It didn't used to be this way...but at some point in my first pregnancy I started to crave it...and it never went away.

2. I would wear my sneakers every day of the week if I could...oh wait, I pretty much do wear them every day!

3. My favorite food of all time is Mac and Cheese.  It is kind of my trademark. If a restaurant has Mac and Cheese, I must try it!

4. I'm a kinda-sorta hippie mom.  I like things like cloth diapers, breastfeeding, natural birth, organic baby food, baby-wearing, steering clear of nasties in our body products & cleaning supplies, and all sorts of other more "natural" choices.  Clearly I'm not perfect (note #1) but I'm trying.

5. This is my family. That's me with the dopey look on my face.  Mirielle almost 3. Henry almost l. (Now they are 3.5 and 1.5.) Super duper amazing husband = Justin. These three are my most favoritest people in the entire world...and there is nothing I'd rather do more than hang out with them. They are awesome. And I am very, very blessed. 

Be sure to check out my other ventage girls to learn a little more about each of them:  Angie, Barb, Katrina, and Stephanie. Have a great Tuesday! :)

Be You.

I had a Pinterest-inspired layout up on the Pebbles blog on Friday! My inspiration piece:

(source: Sugar Paper)

and the inspired layout:

*published: Create: Embellish Idea Book, May 2013*

I absolutely love this sentiment. It goes so perectly with my bright, happy, unique daughter!  These are just a few of my favorite recent instagram shots of her. She's quite the character!!  Have a great Monday! :)

 

sunday sneak...

Gossamer Blue's December kit...scheduled to arrive at my house this week. Cannot wait. :)