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Holiday Wish List: LauraJane from Little Miss LJ

LauraJane is here to share……take a look and get some ideas!

1. Vera Moda Leopard Dress

2. Safety Platform Heels

3. Diana Camera Set

4. Loren Tortoise Shades

5. A kindle!

Holiday Wish List: Lauren from Tastes Like Love

Lauren sent me a quick list of some things she’s put on her wish list this year without being too specific, giving me a chance to give her suggestions and do some scouting for her. Not only did I have fun doing it, but it gave me some ideas of my own!

1. She said some black Doc Marten’s and I picked these.

2. She said button earrings and I found these on Etsy.

3. She said perfume and I offered up this – Body by Burberry.

4. She said OPI nail polish and I picked this color.

5. And this was a no-brainer….Desperate Housewives Boxed Set!

Holiday Wish List: Hannah from A Cup of Subtle Tea

Hello Her Umbrella readers! I want to thank Grace for having me over to share with you some of my holiday wish list items! I know I’m not alone when saying how much I love opening presents at Christmas. This year I was very lucky and got my Christmas present early so that I could take lovely pictures to document our new life here in Virginia.

Of course a girl can always dream of more presents, right? Right! This is a true wish list and some of the items have been on my list for years! And some are brand spanking new

1. I am so in love with the camera James bought me for my birthday, anniversary and Christmas. Shortly after I got it I realized how badly I wanted a tripod too! This will definitely be high on my list of priorities until I start working or get one as a gift. This Opteka tripod has gotten GREAT reviews on Amazon and is currently selling for $25 marked down from $70! Talk about a steal

2. Apple products are trendy, we all know this. It doesn’t make them any less amazing! I have been wanting a Macbook for many years now and if I ever need a new computer I will do whatever I can to get one but I am very thankful that my Acer has been such a trooper. Best computer I’ve ever had and the cheapest too!

3. I will be the first to admit that I have never been a “girly-girl”. A tomboy at heart who for many years would ONLY wear nude nail polish colors if/when I did actually paint them. For the last year I have definitely grown into my feminine side a lot more and nail polish is something I truly started embracing. Oh yea and colors! My wish list wouldn’t be complete with a collection of fall inspired nail polish colors from Essie

4. Before you start thinking this is a cop-out wish list item let me explain! I don’t want cash for the sake of getting cash. Well, okay, for the purpose of this post I am not listing cash for the sake of getting cash. haha I am listing it because I am new to the East Coast and I have never been through a “real” winter as I call it since I was raised in Las Vegas my whole life. This cash request is so I can go thrifting for chunky sweaters, jackets and maybe some boots if I get lucky! [photo source]

5. Oh hello, more Apple products please This is not a need by any means. Some days I want it more than others since I already own an iPhone. It is a 3GS that has survived more accidents, falls and messes than it should have (especially since I never bought the insurance ssssssh!!! knock on wood for me!). As much as I would love a brand new iPhone 4S because lets face it, I really just want Siri, I will continue trying to hold out until the iPhone 5 comes out. I know it will be worth the wait

Thank you for taking time to read about my holiday wish list! Maybe it gave you a few ideas for a best friend, sibling/family member or coworker? I hope that everyone is having a wonderful and safe holiday season!

Another big thank you to Grace for having me over to her space. It has been lovely

xoxohannah

Blogging Challenge: Day 24

I’m taking this blogging challenge day a bit differently than I would if it was a “letter to your best friend” or a “letter to your first teacher.” I just want to make my parents smile when they read this. I don’t want to make them think too hard or feel sad because I’ve grown up. I just want them to smile. So here’s my take on….a letter to my parents…

Dear Mom and Dad,

My name is Grace Lynne Fleming and I am your daughter. After two children, I came as a bit of a surprise….not only for you but I’m sure Nick and Donna as well.

I was born on January 30, 1989. It was cold and snowing in Connecticut and I went home in an aqua-colored snow suit, because you didn’t know if you were going to have a little boy or little girl….Mom wanted to make sure that no matter what I turned out to be…the color would be “appropriate” for either. (P.S. I owe it all to you, Dad, that my name isn’t Rose).

But we can’t go on until I mention how big I was. I was over 10 lbs of baby at birth…very mature for my age . And it wasn’t just a midnight stroll for Mom….there were some complications after I had arrived but from I what I hear, my Grandmother was there (in spirit) to make sure Mom was okay.

Nick was home sick, worrying about Mom. I’m sure Donna was just biting the heads off of Barbies (or cutting their hair) trying to get his mind off of it. Sorry you two. What can I say? I like to make an entrance.

Apparently I said my first word, “da-da,” at 5 months. Apparently I had a knack for words from the very beginning.

I remember singing the Beach Boys in the backseat when I was a toddler. I still sing the Beach Boys in the backseat.

I’m an Aquarius. And that just means I’m weird. So….for almost 23 years you’ve dealt with weird or bizarre, like my hair. When I was born it was black. Then I decided that I should grow blonde hair, leaving my tips black and leaving you, Mom, getting yelled at by a crazy lady in a store thinking you died my hair.

My hands and feet are just like Dad’s and my eyes are green like Mom’s. And on any given day I show traces of both of you.

I came home to a room full of Minnie and Mickey and now I’m in a room you two surprised me with on my 22nd birthday – painted in baby blues and grays because I wanted something mellow, something chill.

I used to love Betty Spaghetti and Polly Pockets. Now I have a blog to play with.

I’ve never liked cartoons but I always liked Barney. Now I’m a sucker for reality TV.

For the first few years of my life I was practically a vegan, until Dad got too worried about my variety of eating. I learned that tuna wasn’t really chicken in my 2nd grade science class. I had my first burger when I was in 4th grade.

I’ve always loved school. I’ve always loved my home. I’ve always loved traveling and taking pictures of where we’ve been.

I’m graduating now. From college. At the top of my class.

Dear Mom and Dad,

It’s all your fault I’m me.

So thanks because I kinda, really like me.

And I kinda, really love you…bunches.

Love,

Grace, your daughter.

 

 

Weekend Wishlist

What’s in store for this weekend besides packing…moving….& unpacking?

Well…

1. Decorating the Christmas tree on Saturday night.

2. Writing some much needed letters.

3. Baking Andes Mint Cupcakes on Sunday while my mom and Justin go shopping. I get to have a day to myself with Lifetime movies & the kitchen. (Update: This has been moved to Monday, which is technically not the weekend but who cares.)

4. And come Sunday night…I’ll be spending some best friend time with Rachel (I’m quite excited).

5. Frozen Hot Chocolate. Hopefully I’ll get time to make these too .