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i am all about christmas cards. as soon as thanksgiving is behind us, i sit down to write an email, asking friends & family, near & far {who seem to move just as much as we do!}, for their address. then, the creating begins. here’s just a glimpse of our {christmas card} from our first year of marriage. this year, i thought a little less of the sarcastic tone would be a bit more appropriate…

i gathered clippings from our rosemary plant & made miniature wreaths, tying embroidery floss to the top to secure its shape. i ordered a stamp from paper source & adorned both to kraft cardstock. on the other side, i attached a small photo of us with red & white tape. a very simple, inexpensive card.

even if most days do not allow for connecting with the ones we love most, christmas is the time to send a little card through the post, reminding others of your love for them. i really like that.

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merry christmas & happy holidays!

this christmas, luke & i have decided to only purchase from small artists & makers for holiday gifts & decorations. what is not purchased from others is either handmade or found in nature.
we purchased the wool felt pinecone from ella & gathered branches, pinecones & berries from the land behind our little neighborhood. the rest was either thrifted from years past or made by hand. our home feels so warm & cozy with simple decor to remind us of this blessed advent season.

the little craft show was a huge success! the tunes were rockin’ & the room was packed. it was the perfect day for purchasing handmade & unique gifts for loved ones. i am so incredibly thankful for all who supported us in this little adventure. it was amazing.

yesterday also marked six months of living in arkansas. six really, really hard months of growth, change, renewal, sadness & joy. this place still doesn’t feel like home, but it is so very necessary for life. for growing & for learning about self. everyday i miss my comfortable life in columbia, but the quietness & stillness of moving to a new community has allowed for some big growth in who i am & intimate connection with my husband. i feel a mix of loneliness & strength when i think about the last six months. & peace. peace is good.