December Daily : Day 17



(day 17 : "holiday" from a Kate Spade mailer)


It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

Oh man, I am really starting to get all excited. Updating some of the decor I put up earlier: making adjustments, moving things around, getting ready to have family here. I can hardly wait for all of them to get here.

Working a bit on wrapping each day so I don't end up doing it all at the last minute. I like being able to take my time. Here's a couple so far - going with a red + browns theme.

Found these bakers boxes at Shim + Sons. I like having a mixture of wrapped presents and others in simple brown boxes. Ribbon from Pottery Barn.

Red on red stripe wrapping paper at Target. Chocolate ribbon from Paper Source.

This is cool: today (Tuesday) through Thursday, December 20th Fontwerks is having a 30% off sale with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Autism Speaks. Enter "HoHoHo!" at checkout (don't forget the exclamation point).

And one more thing: could you say a little prayer for me today? I had three more abnormal moles removed this morning. Here's to hoping they are simply abnormal looking and not anything else.

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  1. Catherine says…
    12/18/2007

    Ali, I, too, had a mole removed and it is disconcerting to wait for the results. I am sure all will be well. Thanks for the lovely photos of Christmas wrapping...so pretty and inspiring.
    Catherine

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  2. cass says…
    12/18/2007

    hey there Ali
    i hope all goes well with the moles, i'm so enjoying your Christmas spirit, i have been so down this Christmas with one thing and another so look forward to my daily dose of Ali cheer
    take care of you
    cass

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  3. Cate says…
    12/18/2007

    Reading your blog is getting me so excited for Christmas! I'm seriously loving your album!!
    Big hugs and prayers for you and your family coming your way.

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  4. Michelle Botterman says…
    12/18/2007

    I will say a prayer for sure! My sister just had 2 removed yesterday that they are testing. It's so good that your getting them looked at.
    Take care, Michelle

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  5. Nadia says…
    12/18/2007

    a little prayer for you - done.....take care!

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  6. Jill says…
    12/18/2007

    prayers are coming your way...

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  7. Jenn N says…
    12/18/2007

    My heart felt prayers are out to you today Ali. May you enjoy great health and happiness through out the holiday season and for the New Year to come.
    Thanks so much for sharing the journal, wrapping, and all the extra holiday goodies through this season. I'm just loving it all!
    Take care.
    Jenn N

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  8. Starr Mercer says…
    12/18/2007

    Ali, I know you're busy, but can I be a bug and ask if you print your photos at home? And if so, what printer do you use?
    I love your transparent holidays book...keep up the great work! I check back EVERY DAY!
    Starr Mercer

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  9. Patrice says…
    12/18/2007

    peace + prayers to you, Ali

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  10. Priya Venkat says…
    12/18/2007

    Good health, good cheer and loads of happiness your way. A special request to hear all your prayers to God. God Bless, Priya

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  11. Jennifer says…
    12/18/2007

    You've got those prayers, hon!

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  12. Julie Howard says…
    12/18/2007

    Hoping that everything turns out ok!
    Love the packaging - the bakers boxes are too cool!

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  13. Paula says…
    12/18/2007

    You are SO in my prayers, Ali.

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  14. Yanah says…
    12/18/2007

    Ali:
    You are in my thoughts, I am praying for you. God will protect you and give you all you deserve. You are a great woman.
    Yanah

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  15. Erin Glee says…
    12/18/2007

    Sending positive thoughts your way, taking away stress, worry and fear and sending MORE LOVE to you...do you get how loved you are from all these comments?
    Peace, Erin : )

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  16. Liz Ness says…
    12/18/2007

    Sending along my love to you and your family, too. Also, a little prayer and wishes for many good things. Oh, and a HUG. These things can really drive us nuts sometimes...just know that I (we all) care about you and most definitely hope for the best!

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  17. Heidi says…
    12/18/2007

    also sending prayers
    working on getting an appt (which has to come as a "referral" to a specialist now that we live in Canada) to see a derm to have some of my moles checked. Thanks for keeping it real around not just that but the season as well...Happy Holidays!
    Heidi in Edmonton, Alberta Canada

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  18. Amy says…
    12/18/2007

    Thanks for the reminder to reschedule my annual mole check. I had to change it for a work conflict back in November... and time gets away. I've had a dozen or so removed (I have lots!), so far been very fortunate. But it's always a bit scary, so will indeed say a prayer especially for you.
    Thanks for sharing your Christmas cheer. I need a dose! I had great fun making a clear December daily album, too. Now gathering pictures and ideas throughout the month, but unable to finish the pages yet. I'm thinking a fun New Year's Day project.
    Warm wishes to you and yours for a safe healthy happy Christmas and New Year. Thank you for the daily inspiration.
    Amy E

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  19. Helene says…
    12/18/2007

    Hi just read your post, and all my prayers are for you, you have helped me in a way you can't imagine, through your daily page and your recent book i have read several times, happy hoildays god bless you and your family Ali

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  20. Lisbet says…
    12/18/2007

    I´m a designer at K-JOI studios and I have been looking at your welldesign and most delicate layouts. I really would like to see them at the gallery because they are really great. So I invite you to K-JOI and post. When you register in the forum don´t forget to introduce yourself because then you get a gift. You also get gifts when you post in the gallery but don´t forget to say my name: lisbet in the keyword line.
    http://kjoistudios.com
    You can also visit my blogs:
    http://www.hzdesigns.blogspot.com
    http://www.digiscrapp.blogspot.com
    Hope to se you both at K-Joi and my blogs.
    Lisbet
    HZDesigns

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  21. VICKI DALTON says…
    12/19/2007

    I'll pray for you Ali.
    God Bless!
    {vicki}

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  22. shabbyVTchic says…
    12/19/2007

    Will keep you close in thought and prayer, Ali.

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  23. Katy says…
    12/19/2007

    Really hope you get positive news Ali.
    Your wrapped gifts look fabulous ... love the idea of the brown boxes. I'm going to bookmark this post for next year!
    Merry Christmas to you and your family. :)

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  24. Colby says…
    12/19/2007

    LOVE the gifts...very cute! And saying a prayer for you! Merry Christmas!

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  25. Sara says…
    12/19/2007

    I just sent my prayers on your behalf.
    Thanks always for all that you share
    with us. Happy Holidays to you and your sweet family.
    Sara

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