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I have the prettiest Christmas pics from magazines that I want to show you, but I can't find a scanner anywhere that works.

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Godiva now has baked goods. Yeah, I know. Shoot me now, right? Better ask for a treadmill for Christmas. ;)

*go to Godiva

Keep on keepin' on.

* by vol25

I will be grateful for this day. Even when I have to suck it up to get through it. Even when things go from bad to worse. Even when it seems impossible to be grateful.

It is supposed to be the season of magic. Brotherly love and good cheer all around. Laughter and music. Peace and goodwill. But it's not always.

Christmas will be here soon. And deep down in the bottom of my soul, what I really want this season is contentment. Not just for me, but for my family and friends, too. I'm not only talking about physical contentment; being happy with what we have. I also want to be content with myself, my relationships, and my own efforts. Am I doing enough to make my life a positive one? I want to know that even when things around me are faltering and everyone is confused and unsure, that I am fully content with what I stand for and believe. I want be able to look chaos in the face and rest assured that I am doing what I can to preserve my self. My morals. My faith. Other people can have a way of making you feel like you are crazy. I want to be able to distance myself from the crazy and see things for what they really are, even if it sometimes means that I have to give something up.

Life is constantly changing. We just have to keep on keeping on. This month, in the midst of the hustle and headaches, I hope we can all stand back for a moment and find the peace within ourselves. And be truly content with what is deep inside our hearts.

*I apologize if you spaced out half way through that rambling. One of those moments where putting my thoughts into words was not that easy.

Holy Mother of Rainbows and Unicorns!

Thank goodness for the Daily Candy. If it weren't for them you would be getting a rant about all the things that are making me ill right now. BUT... instead, you are getting the most colorful, sparkly, fantastic, magical, fantasy land post in the history of Miz. November blogging. Doesn't that make you happy? It sure made me happy!

This, my loves, is the magical world of Lime Crime makeup. The incredible invention of the fabulous Doe Deere, Lime Crime makeup is what your wildest color fantasies are made of. The brightest, boldest colors on the market. Insanely saturated sparkly eye shadows. Purely opaque couture colored lipsticks. If you only click on one link that I have ever made for you, please let it be this one. I promise, you will be glad you did.

Happy Thanksgiving! I'm ready to trade in the pumpkin pie for some cotton candy!

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Sorry for the absence. I have been a little short on words lately. Feeling a little out of sorts. I did go get a new tattoo over the weekend. That always helps me feel better. My tattoo artist says I'm a weirdo because I actually like the pain. Something about it just feels like such an emotional release. I love sitting under the needle for hours at a time. I've been trying to design something bigger and more elaborate to get done so that it lasts longer. A good four hour session.

Yes, I know. Weirdo.

Shopping List

Okey. So obviously either none of my readers buy gifts for guys, or they just avoided that post all together. Regardless, I am back with some more Etsy finds to make your Christmas shopping a little bit easier. Or maybe not. Maybe I'm just giving you some pretty stuff to lust over. Doesn't matter. Here's the Sweet List.

The Teton Cocoa Company is making my belly growl right now. I have never had white hot chocolate before, but it's looking pretty darn tempting. Creamy white chocolate in a cup. Mmmm. Not to worry. They have the regular stuff, too. And it all looks too good to pass up.

If this doesn't set your heart a'flutter, I just don't know what will. This is only one example out of a store full of sweet heart designs. I'm loving them all. From Sarah & Bendrix.

If you haven't seen the Hydrangea collection from Patrick Irla Jewelry, you are seriously missing out. Delicate little blossoms falling from your ears, clustered around your neck, floating on your fingers. So pretty.

I keep running across the most stunning pictures from Little White Dresser. This place is just running over with lovely. I am particularly fond of this soft lilac headband. Give this store a look. It will make you feel all feminine and frilly.

Relax

This is where I want to be right now. Well, technically, I don't know who's house this is and I'm not really into hanging out in strangers homes. But, ideally, in my own little imaginary world, I am totally hanging out right here today. Daydreaming and reading and sipping on something warm. Can't you just imagine it?


*photo from Country Home