{liz}

well dear ones- the time has come!  the most busiest time of the year has turned into the most wonderful time of the year.  this christmas and holiday season i wish you all wonderful memories full of warmth, family, fire places and hot cider!

i’ll be taking the next week off to catch up on some projects and spend time with friends and family- i’ll be back here ready to start the new year with you on monday, jan. 4th.  i’ll be missing you till then!

love, bonnie

this is the last of the gift guides! wow, christmas is coming so fast!  for all of your last minute gift needs- you can print these gifts right at home!  from calendars, recipes cards, stationary and bookmarks- just purchase, print and gift!

row 1 :: printable nature calendar :: overdue book calendar :: silhouette portrait pdfs ::

row 2 :: take a picture printable :: printable wall art :: hello birdies stationary ::

row 3 :: food friends printable recipe :: modern design calendar :: all we need is love cards ::

row 4 :: a baker’s best friend :: pdf woodsy calendar :: mini deer series ::

row 5 :: print ready calendar :: printable recipe cards- pb & j :: ready to print bookmarks ::

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clockwise :: wire o altered journal :: my big fat geek journal :: upcycled cigar box :: english cottage collection ::

aren’t these journals beautiful? sammis2shoes makes unique and colorful hand crafted journals, paper goods and personal items.  lucky for us, she’s also an environmentalist- so she uses recycled products as much as she can!  please join me in welcoming sammis2shoes to going home to roost by clicking over to check out her shop!

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clockwise :: chai tea :: leaves :: red bird fabric :: stacked coffee cups ::

do you remember back when i wrote about freshline? i love her whimsical illustrations, they are so simply stated, fun and unique.  she now even has them available on fabric!  always something new, exciting and- well, fresh!

2010 illustrated art calendar

please give colleen johonson a warm welcome to our blog by checking out her amazing work!  you can find her at her shop, freshline and her adorable blog.  thank you for sponsoring going home to roost!

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hello!  are you still making some gifts (like me)? click through these items to find printable pdf patterns!  these patterns are perfect for the last minute christmas gift you’re trying to make!

row 1 :: the fat sparrow pattern :: coffee sleeve pdf :: pirate ship ahoy ::

row 2 :: no knit pdf pattern :: shoulder bag pdf :: crochet your own 1940′s brassiere ::

row 3 :: baby fur boots pattern :: flower bubble skirt pattern :: sunray pleated clutch ::

row 4 :: luggage tags pdf :: crocheted shower puff :: wrap twirl skirt ::

row 5 :: spring cloche pattern pdf :: chester the bashful bunny pattern :: sunglasses case pattern ::

row 6 :: leafy cable neck warmer :: knitted pattern stem and leaf cowl :: handspun knitted neck warmer ::

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clockwise :: beige rhinestone bib necklace (ready to ship!) :: purple mauve hat (ready to ship!) :: eggplant flower beret :: large pink beret (ready to ship!) :: mustard yellow hat ::  forest green hat with olive flower ::

beautiful knits and beautiful gals- this shop is just dreamy to browse through!  so cozy and snuggly- get’s me craving warm soup and fires!

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happy monday dearies!  how was your weekend?  ours was filled with secret santa projects and last minute shopping!  speaking of that.. this gift guide is for all you fellow procrastinators out there!  all of these items have some sort of shipping options to help you receive your item quickly.  just check their shop announcement- but better hurry, and get those last minute orders placed!

row 1 :: ireland beret :: christmas ornament set :: party banner ::

row 2 :: remember me. vintage earrings :: birds in the forest handbag :: 1960′s floral silk dress ::

row 3 :: mat gold modern leaf necklace :: long winter rainbow scarf :: gold aspen leaf earrings ::

row 4 :: circle twist hoop :: romantic white pearl earrings :: green boucle green & brown brooch ::

row 5 :: remember me bangle bracelet :: winter river trees :: green holly leaf fingerless gloves ::

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ok- i couldn’t resist! i had to pop back in to let you see our first snow in our little homestead.  that’s the hub and toaster playing in the bottom left- he kept trying to catch our snowballs. :)

this is our backyard- so pretty that the ‘stepping stumps’ are covered!