The day my Mom kicked me off the Christmas card list

For Realz ya'll!
(Now listen, stick around to the very end, cause I need your help deciding on something)

Recently I was having a convo with my mom about Christmas cards.
Do you ever have random conversations that you don't even know how they winding around to a subject? It was one of those conversations....Here we were unloading groceries and the next minute we were talking about Christmas cards.

I admitted that I didn't send many cards out in the past few years and Mom proceeded to tell me her system.

She has a list of each person/family she is sending a card to, as she writes the card, addresses and sticks a stamp on the envelope--she checks that name off the list. 

That's terrific, I LOVE  a good system, #Ilovecheckmarks 

So then, this cute little momma of mine tells me about the second column on her Christmas card list. The naughty or nice column. 

The column that will make you or break you.

This is the column where she checks if you sent her a card.

(note to self, ask Mom if she will show you the list--It's a great need of mine to see it)

Then with the cutting her throat gesture, my sweet momma said, "Two years and no checkmark--you are off the list." 

We both just laughed and laughed and laughed. 

And, then seriously, I said, "I better get some Christmas cards..."

Here's where I need your help...

Which of these would you choose? 1, 2, or 3

BTW As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

It's not too early to purchase Xmas cards, is it?  

I've narrowed it down to these 3--please help me decide.

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1. These have a cool retro vibe and are blank on the inside so I can write a nice note to my mom about how much I love her and wish her a merry holiday, yada, yada, yada.

2. What!! Scratch and sniff Xmas cards. No freaking way! I'm really leaning toward these.



or
3. A real classic selection. I love buying a box of cards with options. So if I really like you you'll get the cutest card and if you're kinda a friend you'll get the dullest card. haha

Merry Christmas Darlin' duex

Yesterday on this posting, I told you about miniature xmas trees I created for our staff meeting.  Here's tree number 2.

I call it my "Naughty or Nice" tree.  I found all of the decorations at the Dollar General store.  This cute little ornament was $1 and it MADE the tree!

This tree was a remake from a silent auction tree that needed a little bit of pizzazz!

Tulle is a great, inexpensive way to fill in those gaps.  

This little Naughty and Nice tags were from toothpick toppers, I yanked the toothpicks out and glued the tags to chocolate kisses.  

The second best find was a kitchen towel in the same them.  NIiiiccceee!

Which have you been this year?
Come back tomorrow for a view of this tree:

Merry Christmas Everyone

I had such fun this past few weeks creating miniature Christmas trees for our staff meeting.  The following were given away as door prizes.  Now, because I want you to come back next time, I'm only going to only give you a few pieces.  Come back tomorrow!

giddy up tree

I found this boot at Hobby Lobby, perfect for this cowboy/horse themed tree!  I was so excited!  The sheriff star is a party favor.  Note the star garland and burlap accents.

Since these trees were for our holiday staff luncheon I wanted this tree to honor our Girl Scout camp were our 40 horses live.  at the top of this photo is just a little peek of one of the horse trading cards added to this tree.  This particular horse is running.  Below the trading card is a bell that made a fun jingle!

I had to add this photo, my MR added some scratches to the bottom(top) of this boot to make it  look realistic.  Note, the kitten in the background.  She was watching the birds out the window!

You just never know what will work on any particular themed.  I was walking through the Dollar Tree and saw these clips in the hard ware section.  "Ding!" a light bulb went off as I thought the bright red would really pop on this tree.  

Last picture of this tree. I was so proud to use shoe strings and strips of a bandanna to make these lassos!  Yippeee ki OH!

Come back tomorrow to find out about THIS tree!

It's Dik and Dot! Oh my!

It's true I'm a gnome fan.  I've had a love affair with gnomes since I was a little girl and would visit my mother's bff and she had cuuuttee littlen gnomes in her garden.  This was way back in 1970, so her gnomes were cool, way before they became "trendy."

Dik and Dot, the gnomes.  Chickadee and Myrtle and Pepe, the ladybugs.

I've never been particularly interested in Salt and Pepper shakers, but when I saw these cute gnomes in a retail shop...I had to have them. We named them Dik and Dot after a couple of neighbors.  Just because I love they way Dik and Dot sound together.  The neighbor actually spells his name Dick, but I thought it was much cuter to name this gnome with an interesting spelling.

Also in this picture is a set of ladybug salt and pepper shakers I stole from my mother's home.  My cute mom, ya'll remember her, right?  The cutiest little 79 year old on the planet?

I took these cute little ladybug off her hands and decided to name them Myrtle and Pepe...my MR and my nicknames for each other.  We decided this one was Pepe...

He's lost one of his antennae in some horrendous accident, that we dont' even want to imagine. How horrible for Pepe!

Family portrait of all my kitschy stuff. We couldn't wake sleepyhead up for nothin'.

Oh, and here's a little bit of cricut cut cards....

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas...enjoy some holiday cheer! Santa is being really naughty.  Hope you aren't offended, if so, just click pause and move on to the next blog.  I laughed my butt off.

Mommy's Jiggle Bell!

It was the night before Christmas, when all thru the abode
Only one creature was stirring, and she was cleaning the commode.
The children were finally sleeping, all snug in their beds,
While visions of Playstation 3 and Barbie, flipped through their heads.

 
The dad was snoring in front of the TV,
With a half-constructed bicycle on his knee.
So only the mom heard the reindeer hooves clatter,
Which made her sigh, "Now what's the matter?"
 
With toilet bowl brush still clutched in her hand,
She descended the stairs, and saw the old man.
He was covered with ashes and soot, which fell with a shrug.
"Oh great," muttered the mom, "Now I have to clean the rug."
 
 
"Ho-ho-ho!" cried Santa, "I'm glad you're awake."
"Your gift was especially difficult to make."
"Thanks, Santa, but all I want is some time alone."
"Exactly!" he chuckled, "I've made you a clone."
 
 
"A clone?" she asked, "What good is that?
Run along, Santa, I've no time for chit-chat."
The mother's twin. Same hair, same eyes,
Same double chin.
 
 
"She'll cook, she'll dust," She'll mop every mess.
You'll relax, take it easy, Watch The Young & the Restless."
"Fantastic!" the mom cheered. "My dream come true!
"I'll shop. I'll read., I'll sleep a whole night through! "


From the room above, the youngest began to fret.
"Mommy?! I scared... and I am wet."
The clone replied, "I'm coming, sweetheart."
"Hey," the mom smiled, "She knows her part."
 
The clone changed the small one, and hummed a tune,
as she bundled the child, in a blanket cocoon.
"You the best mommy ever. " I really love you."
The clone smiled and sighed, "I love you, too."
 
The mom frowned and said, "Sorry, Santa, no deal. "
That's my child's love, she's trying to steal."
Smiling wisely Santa said, "To me it is clear, "
Only one loving mother, is needed here."
 
The mom kissed her child, and tucked her into bed.
"Thank you, Santa, for clearing my head.
I sometimes forget, it won't be very long,
When they'll be too old, for my cradle-song."
 
The clock on the mantle began to chime.
Santa whispered to the clone, "It works every time."
With the clone by his side Santa said, "Goodnight. Merry Christmas, Mom, You'll be all right."




Now...for a  little laugh

Giveaway over at Creating from the Heart

Hey All,
Creating from the heart is hosting a giveaway until January 1st, 2012. 


Now...
Don't
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because
I
want
to
win.



Check out this video...it cracks me and your husband (or other male friend) will sooo dig it too!

Tis the season for the mummies....

Now...watch this video and then call your hubby into the room and have him watch it!
You will love it!

Dancing in Public with an ipod

Have ya'll seen the youtube videos of the fella singing to his ipod and dancing in public.  It's the funniest thing to me.  I admit it's silly, but I love silly.  Here's a little bit of holiday inspiration for you...now...let's dance!

All I want for xmas! and....giveaway winner announced!

Only a few days until ole St. Nick comes bounding down the chimney to deliver prezzies to us all.  And, just in time for xmas is the announcement of TWO giveaways!  Yes, two!  Last week's prize was never claimed--so you all are the lucky ones! Whooppeeee!


Congratulations to Patricia at Treasure Barn for winning this tag!

Shoot me an email and I'll mail it right to you!  Just in time for after xmas!

Now...our second winner.  I gathered all the comments from this posting:

A reindeer incident.....

The winner is: Geri at My heart Art
Geri wins this tag:

Shoot me an email Geri and these adorable reindeer will be flying your way!  Whoopee!

Come back tomorrow for a wonderful little video!

Giveway---late....but late is better than never!

Congratulations to my Anonymous neighbor--who isn't so anonymous--My lucky neighbor won this

What will you win next week?  Another tag! Whooppeeeee!

Would you like to put this tag on a christmas gift!?  Just leave a comment below and you'll be in the drawing.  Tuesday next week we'll have the reveal of who wins this tag!

A reindeer incident in Tennessee....

I hate to admit it.

Hate to tell you that there was an incident.

A terrible incident, that no one could have foretold.

We had a reindeer incident.

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floppy antler.....

We had a reindeer antler brEaK.....wraarraahahhahahahhahaha

We had our family xmas party this weekend and although there were no illegal substances or even alcoholic beverages (or at least...no one shared anything with me) 

It was a Seay family FrEE-for-all! 

Antlers were broken,

red noses everywhere

spirit fingers abounding

At some point  a cowboy hat showed up with antlers!

vogueing (is that a word)

and a visit from

Dr. Evil

who the hell cares about Santa Claus when Dr. Evil's in the room....

just saying..

that's the way our family rolls....

it was all fun and games until..... the red nose made appearance

oh boy...here comes the nose.

mom of the "Home Alone" cutie above...

mom to the cutie above, nanna to the next cutie above

spirit fingers!

Cousin Nancy, bottom left, fit right in!!

that my twin, aka Dr. Evil.  My poor cousin--he didn't know what to do with this craziness.

It was just a bit crazy and I'm still recovering.....

Terrific Tuesday Giveaway!

Aren't you all excited!
Today is a terrific Tuesday Giveaway!  Weeee!!!

This past weekend I helped judge a Gingerbread contest in my town.  I'm no gingerbread expert...but this is a darn good example of creativity.  Check out the licorice as garland with little colored balls.  CUTE! 

Now...for the giveaway.  Here's what we are going to do...leave me a comment or become a follower(leave a comment that you're new) and you'll be entered into the contest.  What do you win?

Leave me a comment or become a follower and this beautiful tag could be your's!!

Buddy the elf!

Ok,
So..
I have a a dirty little secret
I
Love
Buddy
the
Elf

If you haven't seen this movie, you need to!  It makes me laugh out loud! 

Normally, Will Farrell is ho-hum to me. But, this character is wonderful.  Check out when he finds a santa in a department store.



Sweet Saturday!

What a lovely day it is in Nashville TN.  Today, the forecast is for sunny skies, close to 70 degree weather and lovely laziness in the Horn household!  Alright!!

What else is sweet around the house?  How about these sweet Christmas trees I made for the holiday sale a few weeks ago. I was happy to sell them, but even happier to bring them home!

First this xmas tree started like this:

I stripped the shades of their shades (thank you MR, for your help).  I found these at the local thrift store.

I put it all together, adding a SWEETTTTT white peacock from Joanns.

Sookie, the kitten, loved the peacock

Happy Sweet Saturday to you all!  I'm linking this to  Sweet Saturdays Blog Party!