1. I ♥ Cucumber water.  SO Refreshing and good.
2. I ♥ A Fine Frenzy.  She’s incredible and great music to edit to :)
3. I ♥ Mini Swingline stapler.  I’ve had my red one for a REALLY long time and it’s incredible…an old faithful if you will.
4. I ♥ Orange Creamsicles.  HOLY MOTHER, i love these things.  Anything in this flavor, i will consume.  Anything.
5. I ♥ Verizon.  I love Verizon so much, that i will hold out until they get the iphone.  And if you’re a hater who has one and your service is with ATT, just remember…your service is with ATT :) HA.

Enjoy!

1. I ♥ Re-used security envelopes...this is one of THEE coolest DIY’s i’ve ever seen.  I’m going to be a true hoarder after seeing this little how-to HERE.
2. I ♥ Sanyo AA Rechargeable batteries. Since i used to go thru 3385u309 batteries in a wedding, these have cut down on that.  Thank goodness. PLUS, the shelf life is incredible.
3. I ♥ DIY Button Barrettes.  So simple, easy and adorable.  I need some more buttons :)
4. I ♥ This fabric pom pom DIY on Once Wed.  Man, it’s amazing how easy things can be and look so incredibly awesome.  Again, will wait on these ;)
5. I ♥ Joe’s On the Nose Organic Espresson Catering. Super good coffee, and even better service :)

and, what would this post be without a RIDICULOUSly adorable image of my girl!  She was extremely excited to ride the white rabbit on the carousel at the San Diego County Fair. at bottom ↓

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1. I ♥ This owl wrapping paper from a SUPER cute store in Seaport Village(near downtown SD) called Urban Girl Accessories.
2. I ♥ This sweet teacup from Anthro.  I drink my coffee from it every morning and it makes me happy :)
3. I ♥  This foot and hand cream from Bath and Body Works…it works REALLY good.  like, really good.
4. I ♥ Honest Tea kids organic juice drinks!!!  It has way less sugar than most kids juices and no high fructose corn syrup..and they’re really yummy. Emery likes them too :)
5. Lastly, I ♥ Emery’s Alice in Wonderland pop-up book.  It’s one of the best gifts she’s ever received and it was from her sweet aunties(2 of my bff’s).  I can see her sweet imagination already at work just by looking at it…so, last week, we went and got her the movie!  The cards page (also the book’s last page) is my favorite :)

If you’re wondering, no, she really doesn’t look like me :)

1. I ♥ These colorful heart doilies!  I think i could incorporate these into things i don’t need…Matt will love me :)
2. I ♥ These DIY button rings…SO SO EASY.  Find the tutorial HERE.
3. I ♥ Starbuck’s free pick of the week.  Genius marketing and every song I’ve downloaded from them is really great.  My $4-5 coffee is finally starting to pay off :/ { image courtesy of you+me}
4. I ♥ Ban.do’s NEW Black Label!  I’ve mentioned this company before because it’s co-owned by my cousin Jamie Coulter.  But, seriously, hold your breathe and click on the link HERE and be prepared for your eyes to melt.  GORGEOUSNESS.
5. I ♥ Katie Armour’s blog.  Seriously, this chick’s got it going on!!!  Check her out for all things Neo-traditionalism…Leave her some love!

it’s been an exhausting couple of weeks…here’s proof:

1. I ♥ CVS.  I could spend WAY too much money in that place!  I go in for something small and walk out with the most random stuff ever.  Yay for extra bucks!
2. I ♥ Carrot Sticks.  I don’t always want to eat them, but I do, they’re actually really sweet and yummy!  I kind of forget, i guess.  I try not to drench them in some crazy bad-for-you dressing or hummus…even though it’s the most tempting part about eating them ;)
3. I ♥ My in-home HP printer!  This thing is pretty marvelous.  I print all my DVD/Cd’s on it, scans like a champ, fax and prints super clear.  And, it’s wireless!  Got it at Costco :)
4. I ♥ Trader Joe’s everything…but especially these Sesame Honey Almonds- SO.FREAKING.GOOD.  I could eat them all in one sitting, but that would not be a fun stomach ache for later :(
5. I ♥ This Ikea throw blanket.  I picked this little guy up on my last trip there, saw it and thought…Newborn shoots!! I haven’t had a shoot to use it for yet, but I’m excited for when i do.  If you have a baby, i want to photograph them ;)  Image from Apartment Therapy.

This is my Emery on Easter Sunday.  I love this little girl with every ounce of my being. SIGH.

“Humility is the only certain defense against humiliation” -unknown.

Now, onto some frivolous fun stuff :)

1. I ♥ Levi’s 524 Skinny Jeans! I’m in love with these inexpensive jeans that fit me perfect.  I got them for $32 at macy’s…that is a steal considering they’re the pioneer in jean-making.
2. I ♥ Clean sheets.  I know it seems like an obvious love, BUT really, it’s SUCH a relaxing smell and feeling… *sigh*
3. I ♥ Oxiclean Baby.  This love is fresh in my mind since Emery’s cute skinny blue jeans that i got on sale at Gap Kids for $10(What?!!!) got grass stains in them :(  So, i was reminded that i need more of this amazing concoction(Billy Mays, rest in peace) in my cupboards.  Off to Target i go!
4. I ♥ Capri Blue Candle: Volcano.  It’s the anthro smell and it’s divine: )
5. I ♥ This design from Posh Paperie!  It’s a little sneak peek of “all new things Jackie Wonders to-come”.  I’m amping out and can’t wait to share everything soon!!!

1. I ♥ These little Felt heart pins form Purl Bee.  OK, so i don’t really own these yet, but i am trying to find time to make these lil’ guys in the next week…operative word : trying.
2. I ♥ the Birds and Nests stamp set that i got at this store that i always talk about so I’m just going to link it b/c I’m sure everyone is sick of me saying it’s name :-)
3. I ♥ Meiko.  this girls is awesome.  good music. itunes.
4. I ♥ My new book, The Big-Ass Book of Crafts, that my buddy Brooke got me for my birthday.  Ya, she just gave me my present 2 nights ago and my b-day was in November :)  haha…thank you B !
5. I ♥ Psssssst.  Even the bottle is fantastic.  This spray shampoo makes my hair feel and smell so clean.  As a working mom of a toddler, this is a must. You can get it at CVS.

1. I ♥ This mini fabric flower garland from Oncewed.com‘s site.  I could just keep looking at the color pallette all day long.
2. I ♥ These mini ballerina cupcake toppers!  I actually own these and will be using them for a dear friend’s baby shower next week- i can’t wait! I got them on Etsy from this seller :)
3. I ♥ Kraft Paper.  The possibilities are endless.
4. I ♥ Crystal Geyser Juice Squeeze drinks…just saw that they’re available at costco?!  YES!
5. I ♥ Fuji’s Mini Instax camera…it’s in my cart on Amazon.com and will be mine soon.  I think i’ll incorporate this lil’ guy into weddings and shoots…what do you think about that?  let me know!

I am so thankful that Christ came into this world in the most humble fashion to live and die for us.  Matt and I have been teaching Emery all about “baby deesthus” and she is totally enamoured with him- and it melts our hearts. This was Emery’s first experience making Christmas cookies…she liked putting out the flour and pouring sprinkles (the fun stuff). My sister Stephanie was a pro, so i decided to let her be good at the making part and I’ll take the pics :) The decorating part took a *while*, but it was super fun!

Here’s Emery’s “baby deesthus” that she made at kid’s church.  SO CUTE!  I’m planning on shellacking it and keeping it forever to bring out every year :)  And, our new white tree which is not finished being decorated since i need a new array of fun ornaments for the look it gives.  It’s called after-Christmas-sale :)

Just bought this album on Itunes today…it’s fantastic Christmas music :)

REALLY GOOD hot chocolate form Chuao Chocolatier…my fave :)

Matt and i decided that we want a vintage Nativity/manger scene for next Christmas.  i don’t even know where i grabbed this image, but i LOVE this one!…except they’re missing a baby Jesus?!  :(

Last night we went to see “Christmas lights”, but it looked more like Disneyland…Emery was amping and loved every single thing!  This will definitely be a Wonders family tradition, along with cookie-making and unwrapping baby Jesus in the manger scene on Christmas morning :) (also, please forgive the P&S camera pics…blech).

I hope you and your family have a super, duper Merry Christmas and joyous holiday season!

Love, Jackie