Happy 2012!!

We rang in the new year with good food and lots of kisses : ) I'm working on a 2011 review--t'was a year of lots of changes. I'm hoping 2012 brings peace and rhythm to our new family of 5.

Happy New Year!!
Arian

The week in Instagrams

These past two weeks as a family of 5 have been overflowing with cuddle time, family from all over, lights, presents, yummy food, cozy nights in, and afternoons at some of our favorite spots around town. We introduced Eli to the art museum, one of our favorite coffee spots, and my new favorite little fabric shop. I hope your celebrations have been merry too!

A Quick Hello

Just a quick hello from my THREE little boys. We're taking each day at a time, spending lots of time loving on Eli, lots of time with family from near and far, and lots of time trying to finish up our Christmas gift crafting. What a season! Hope all is well and cozy with you!

-Arian : )

Eli Richard Armstrong!

Born 12/16 at 9:30am, 8lbs 10oz, 20.5 inches. And we're all so glad to have him : )

Still Cookin...

40 weeks and 2 days.  At least I was able to get the Christmas tree up and the stockings hung before Eli arrives.

Arian : )

For Your Picky, Art-Loving Friends

I just added gift certificates to the shop, perfect for your friend who might like to pick out their own art print. There's one that includes shipping for your American friends, Canadian friends, and your friends that live elsewhere in the world. Within 24 hours of purchase (unless I go into labor, then it might take a few extra hours) : ), you'll receive an email that includes a pdf with the printable gift certificate and a coupon code for your friend to use to redeem their gift!

So shop with confidence!

Arian : )

Glitter Lotion DIY

So I like glitter, especially around Christmas (also around Valentine's Day, Halloween, Independence Day....Arbor Day.......Presidents Day...) I've had an eye out for a long while for a glittery, shimmery lotion that isn't chock full of artificial ingredients. But "all natural glitter lotion" seems to be a bit of an oxymoron. Then it finally hit me---glitter lotion is glitter.....plus lotion. And I happen to have those things at home already. Genius.

So some good unscented lotion, extra fine glitter, a few drops of peppermint oil, and a cute jar later, I finally have my festive holiday glitter lotion. I'm all sparkly and glamorous despite the fact that I'm also wearing sweatpants. : )

So if you're a girl and you're related to me, don't buy any glitter lotion because you'll prooooobably be getting your own cute jar of peppermint shimmer lotion soon ; ) (except my sister, who due to some traumatic childhood "hot car + granny + stale mint gum = car sickness" memories, hates all things mint). Sad.

Hope your December is off to a good start!

Arian : )