girls night, craftin' and music

Tonight is all about finishing the presents, decorating the house and getting in that holiday spirit!

Tomorrow come feel the glee at the Stitch Lab Grand Opening!

I've just gotten home from there and I can honestly say it's turning into holiday and crafting heaven. It's a must go event!

xo melissa

the greats

My family loves to watch movies around the holidays. Since I am making most of my presents this year I have been watching a lot of movies as I craft, crochet and sew. Every year we watch Little Women, the version with Winona Ryder and Kristen Dunst, but this year I've been all about Katherine Hepburn as Jo. I've also been wanting to reread the novel, so a trip to Half Price might be added to the schedule. 

Another one of our favorites is You've Got Mail (with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan), this year I'm watching the Jimmy Stewart version, The Shop Around the Corner.

A few more of our favorite great movies:

*Christmas in Connecticut (I found this at Walmart for $5!)

* Love Actually

* The Family Stone

* White Christmas

* Charlie Brown Christmas

*A Muppet Christmas Carol (my mom's pick!)

xo melissa

como mi papa

My dad just sent me a video birthday card with one of my favorite childhood characters, Topo Gigio, singing Las Mananitas. 

My sister and I loved this little guy when we were little. It was Tammy's birthday this week, so I am posting this for her too. (I love you sistera!) 

I also found these little gems. (two of my favorite  TG songs!)

This one is about bed time and the next one is about being just like dad. I can't wait to be able to share these with our kids someday.

 

xo melissa

we love suzi q!

We had so much fun "working" with our photographer. From the minute we met Suzi (of Q Weddings) we knew we wanted her to be a part of our big day. She is super knowledgeable about weddings and her photography is amazing. For starters she only shoots with actual film, no digital! She customizes prints in black and white and vintage. We had an  awesome time hanging out during our engagement session, which took place all over downtown Austin. Suzi has knowledge of some pretty great spots!

(See some more of our pictures here and here. )

We were really proud of all the handmade details that went into our wedding and were super thrilled that Suzi was able to capture them so beautifully. 

Thanks Suzi Q!

xo melissa