Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Week 52 Random Pinehurst


And we love again.

World, meet Ms. Cotton Toes.
Ms. Cotton Toes, meet world.

And even better than her nickname, is her real name.


Her name is Mary.
Or Merry.

Wait for it...

As in Merry Christmas.
Because we are the Merikles.

Welcome home Merry Christmas Merikle.
You are so loved.
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Friday, December 23, 2011

A year ago: Best Puppy Ever


Hard time of year
Last year, right about now,
I was taking this picture.

It was me,
Robert,
and the best little puppy dog ever.




I miss you so much Ashley.

Crossing into California
Christmas Road trip
2010


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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

The Giant Dwarf - Why Christmas Tree Farms are Evil

We went back to our fave tree farm this year.


”Snoqualmie



It was sad and we cried.
(we miss that awesome puppy Ashley who picked out the tree last year)

It was far away and so beautiful along the way.


”Snoqualmie

I want to go back out and take more pictures.
I miss taking picture trips.
In the end, most of the trees were ridiculously out of control too big.
Even for our home.

”Snoqualmie

But finally,
we spotted her



and no,
this wasn't her.

This one was it.



Not only did he get up under it
to properly take down the find,
he also used his charm and Boy Scout skills
to get her done


”Snoqualmie


”Snoqualmie

”Snoqualmie
We did manage to get her home.
And in to the house.

We loaded her up with lights

”Snoqualmie

And then my giant husband
had to get on an oversized stepstool
so that he could add the way too teeny tiny star
to the top



And that tiny star was about all that would fit
at the top of the tree
(which may or may not have had to have been trimmed so as not to brush the ceiling)


”Snoqualmie

In the end,
during the day,
she's all white gold and red
with no flocking






”Snoqualmie
 
And yes.
9 out of 10 presents under the tree are for Merry.
She's just perfect like that.


Out. Of. Control.
More like it.
 
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Friday, December 16, 2011

Week 51 Random Pinehurst


Just about ready for entertaining.
At least I know where the bottle openers are this year.



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Sunday, December 11, 2011

For all things Christmas



Poor thing. She's in my side yard.

Not her fault that I was away for my $5 lowes wreaths.

In the name of Christmas, she will be "trimmed" this weekend.

Amen.

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Friday, December 9, 2011

Week 50 Random Pinehurst



 Man I miss her.
T-minus 8 days...



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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Pinehurst Christmas | 2011 | Christmas Tree 2

 Our handmade and vintage tree.
All of the ornaments are either handmade (by Robert and his family)
OR vintage (as in older than dirt collectibles).

We will have to get closer in to show you what I mean eh?
For now, enjoy that
wonky,
crooked,
non-vintage,
non-handmade,
very felty 
handmade looking
star.

Trust me on the rest of it.
Enjoy!

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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Pottery Barn Deal of the Day: Wine Stoppers (Bonus Discount Code)

This one was just too good to keep all to myself

I've had my eye on the elephant, mini frame and stag wine stoppers
ever since I got my winter Pottery Barn catalog.


Regularly 16.50
I got it for 8.50 
 48% off

Regularly  19.50
 I got it for 8.50
56% off


Regularly 14.50
I got it for 8.50
41% off


They are the Pottery Barn deal of the day (December 6).
You can get them online or get them at your local store.
Online, they are free shipping.


If you use discount code
QTHV-WQRX-DSGG

today
(code good through December 7)
then you get an additional 15% off.
Yes, even off of other promotions and sale items.

I LOVE when PB has real sales.
And clearance.
Cause they do it right.


While I was going to practice restraint
and just buy the stag at 14.50 regular price,
I ended up getting all three for 27.69 shipped to my door.


There are some lucky hostesses in my life.
Let me tell you.


And yes, thanks for all the birthday wishes!

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Monday, December 5, 2011

Pinehurst Christmas | 2011 | Christmas Tree 1


For some reason,
the decorating bug is just nibbling
around Pinehurst
this year.

Trying to get up the gumption.
The big faux tree was gold, brown and green last year.

This year, it is red, white and silver.
And.
It isn't in my bedroom.

I wish Ashley was still here to nibble at it.





One tree down.
8 more (or so)
to go.

Enjoy!


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Saturday, December 3, 2011

Question of the Month: December

Now that shopping season is upon us and rockstar parking is harder and harder to find, the question of the day (of the month, really) is rather obvious:

"Dude - who stole my car?!?"

Quaintly, my husband requests that I please use my smarter than me phone and figure out a way to snap a picture of where I parked. Or something.





Surely, there is an ap for this?

And also, if you could tell me where I hid all of the presents I brought throughout the year, that ap would be awesome too. Or one that tells me where to rebuy them for the same great prices.

Please and thanks.


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Friday, December 2, 2011

Week 49 Random Pinehurst


If you need to get a good shot of
800 calories
down in 10 minutes
try a couple of glasses of this stuff.

Addictive.
Not diabetic friendly I hear.
Perhaps, capable of making a pre-diabetic
diabetic in one sitting.

Just. Saying.
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Thursday, December 1, 2011

Around Pinehurst | December

 Cozy weather sets in.
Check {mate}.

 Time for some hot chocolate and a quick match.
I miss having a perpetual chess match going on the dining room table.

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