unruly things

this year, more than ever, I’m excited to decorate our house for the holidays.  we’ve got a really pretty red door which I’ve already hung a wreath on and a huge picture window in the front that I’m hoping {or hoping dlb will} drape some twinkling lights outside.  even though we won’t be in Portland for Christmas, we’re planning to get a tree this week so we can enjoy it while we’re here.  I’ve been wanting to get a few more things to spruce up the house to make it a little cozy and to me, this set up is nearly perfect.  not too flashy and honestly, I think I’d leave it around all winter long.

what about you?  how do you decorate for the holidays?

{via the style files}

I love these new sparkling rings with gorgeous grey diamonds from Kate Szabone.

see my engagement ring from Kate.

last week we had temperatures dip into the 20s and teens.  whenever it gets that cold, I drag my big, puffy down jacket out of the depths of my closet and off I go.  while I always get compliments on my coat, I never feel “cute”.

I love this gal’s snow outfit and giant scarf.  she manages to look cozy AND cute!

raw pyrite, crystal quartz point and amethyst geode slice necklaces, in the shop now!

plus, our Flora & Fauna 2011 Calendar is 10% off until tomorrow evening!

I’m particularly excited about:
apple pecan cornbread stuffing and
cranberry frangipane tart {I normally make this at Christmas, but decided I couldn’t wait!}

I’m so so thankful:
to love and be loved.
to have wonderful friends like you readers.  thank you so much for your sweet comments about our news!  the love is so amazing in the blog world.

I’m working on:
illustrating our Christmas cards!
designing a logo for Unruly Little Things.

BLACK FRIDAY:  we’ll be updating our shop with pyrite necklaces, quartz drops and more, plus this weekend only, our calendar will be 10% off!!

I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend, friends.  chat to you Monday!

{photo from nytimes}

I’m so excited to finally be adding jewelry to our shop.  pyrite necklaces {shown above}, quartz drop necklaces, earrings and more will be in the shop on Friday!  be sure to stop by.

plus, this weekend only – purchase our 2011 Pacific Northwest Calendar at 10% off!

love this new collection from Odette, especially the fox necklace.

aside from our Flora & Fauna calendar hanging on the wall in my kitchen, I bought Anabela & Geoff’s Dreamcats calendar at Little Winter and plan to hang it in my office.  I planned on that being my only calendar purchase for the year but I might have to break the rules for Flora’s illustrated calendar #2.  the watercolor is so beautiful!