KELLY JOHNSTON

ships + lights

We braved the cold (while inside our car) to watch the Christmas ships tonight.

 

(Sunset while driving)

And then we visited this house for some serious Christmas lights.

They took it to a whole new level: 

Wizards In Winter from Jim Winder on Vimeo.

Ho NO.

See what I mean? George was clearly not havin’ it.

I feel a tiny bit guilty, but man, I think this photo is funny! The look on his face is priceless.

Anyone else have some bad Santa photos to share? I’d love to see some more!

and it’s up!

oh . . . it’s ON!

Christmas I mean. We started listening to the music November 24^th, Scott put our lights up November 28^th, and on December 1^st we visited Santa. It was a rough year for George, but we knew what to expect after taking Jane when she was George’s age (I’ve mentioned it in the past, but read Scott’s hilarious article here for more details on that . . . )

George did make it in the official Santa photo, which is a win considering my sister Kyle abstained the year she was George’s age! I’ll post the photo here once it arrives in the mail – but be forewarned that Melmo is acting as our honorary third child this year – there was absolutely no way George was getting on that man’s lap without him.

Jane fared much better – she managed to remember all the important items on her list and seemed relieved to get the order in early. 

George did manage a smile once Santa was out of view.

And Scott and I were ecstatic that there was absolutely zero line. Scott gets the credit for that – it was all his idea to make the trip so early, but then he is the one who usually bears the brunt of the long wait. It only took us five years to beat the system!

Post visit we checked out the Gingerbread Village at the Sheraton. A Charlie Brown Christmas, The Polar Express, and A Christmas Story were all re-imagined in gingerbread and enjoyed by the kids.

Although I think George was more interested in his cookie and was possibly still in shock after Santa.

Next up: the tree!

back in stock

These recently resurrected earrings are now back in my shop:

blue caviar earrings

honeycomb earrings

P.S. and don't forget: FREE worldwide shipping through Monday, November 30^th!

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING

Black Friday – Cyber Monday
 

11.27.09 . . . 11.30.09 in my shop (and all across Etsy)

no need to enter a code – my shipping prices are set to zero

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happy shopping!

happy thanksgiving!

I hope you enjoy a day of cooking, eating, drinking, sitting, sharing, talking, laughing, digesting, and relaxing.

*image from the book Thanksgiving Day by Gail Gibbons

gettin’ ready

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving! Yay!

And we’re hosting for the first time ever! Double yay!

Pie #1 is in the oven:

Jane had to run and get a pillow so she could watch it bake. 4 minutes down, 66 to go!

21 pound bird in the fridge to be dealt with tomorrow. Crossing fingers that goes well . . .

And then it’s just stuffing and gravy for me tomorrow. Everyone’s bringing the rest, thankfully.

Now it’s time to go bake pie #2 and then we’re headed out to dinner. I can only cook so much. :)

1st of many

There will probably be a little less bed head in George’s future since he had his first haircut last week. He held on tight to Daddy for most of the experience but eventually warmed up to the idea and seemed to get a kick out of his new look.

He’s a big boy now! (but I still miss those baby curls . . .)

.amy tavern

Amy Tavern is a super talented metalsmith (and a friend of mine!) and her annual holiday sale begins tomorrow! She is offering 25% off her jewelry along with free shipping!

I love love love her work – especially this double long oval necklace from her steel and gold collection:

And these small aligned post earrings are adorable and could easily be worn on a daily basis:

Oh! And get this: to celebrate the 5^th year of her website she’s also including a free plastic egg necklace (see below) with any purchase of $75 or more - wow! Get ‘em while you can because Amy is retiring her production lines this January to focus on her studio jewelry.

Be sure to check out her blog too!