I wanted to pop in and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!
From my team to yours, have the merriest of Christmases!
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And in case you were wondering, yes, my team is getting just a wee bit bigger in early March!
P and I are very excited to meet our new little sister in about 2 months. I’ve got a lot of work to do between now and then to teach P how to be a big sibling, but I think she’ll be up to the challenge.
Merry Christmas friends! I hope Santa was good to you! xoxo, 
Well, Christmas at my house came and went, and it was a fantastic whirlwind of wrapping paper, family and plenty of fun! And since I know you don’t want to feel like you missed the fun, I decided to share a recap of all my adventures.
This year of course was extra special because I got to share my Christmas morning with my new little sister, Baby P.
I helped her open all her presents from Santa, and explained to her why we aren’t supposed to be super excited when we get socks in our stocking. (although I’m pretty sure that lecture when right over her head!)
And then I helped Baby P open a very interesting present….
….it was another me!!!
I wasn’t really sure how I felt about it at first. I mean was Santa trying to replace me?
But as the day went on I realized he wasn’t all that bad. I mean after all we now out number the babies in this house….which means when it comes to take a vote on whether we go to shopping at Petco vs. Babies R’ Us me and my little sidekick here will win every time!
Christmas morning at my house was full of wonderful memories. And in case you are wondering, yes, I got lots of presents from Santa!
Christmas didn’t end there though, because my family and I were off to celebrate with all of our extended family. We ate, exchanged gifts, and created even more memories.
And when my cousins got into town, you know things got crazy!
And that my friends, is another Christmas come and gone!
What about you? What was your favorite Christmas memory this year?
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My holiday spirit is in full swing, and last weekend it was time for me to venture out in search of my very special Christmas tree.
Dad was leading the way, and when Dad leads the way I know we’re going to be on the hunt for hours until he finds the absolute PERFECT Christmas tree.
Good thing mom thought ahead and packed me a snack.
These Sojos Simply Lamb Freeze-Dried Treats from my friends at Chewy.com were just what I needed to keep my energy up on the hunt for my tree.
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My tree hunting snack worked too, because it gave me the boost I needed to find THE PERFECT HOLIDAY TREE!
With a little help from Dad and his sawing skills, we chopped down the tree I picked out and headed home.
Then it was time for the fun part. Parking myself on the couch to watch mom and dad decorate my tree.
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Does your dog help to supervise decorating your tree?
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And now onto my December Adventures…
I kicked off December by sharing a very special custom leather dog collar which had my favorite pony’s hair in it!
I shared how I spent Thanksgiving with my family.
Mom caught me being naughty at the shop.
I shared a beautiful collar from mimi green in my favorite color, teal!
One of my very favorite customers at my shop turned 90, and I helped her celebrate in a big way!
I kicked off the 12 Days of Cheer for the month of December!
I shared a free downloadable desktop wallpaper.
I shared the outtakes from my 2014 Holiday card photo shoot.
I shared some super fun gift guides for the holidays.
I shared some new fun holiday clothes from Martha Stewart Pets.
I shared my holiday wish list.
I shared a round-up of my favorite holiday DIY’s.
I shared a DIY to make some holiday flair for your dog.
I hunted down my Christmas tree.
I gave away some fun goodies to my online shop.
I attended my town’s Christmas parade – and sang loudly for all to hear!
I shared an easy DIY for Christmas Crackers for Dogs.
I wished everyone a Merry Christmas, just before I took a short break to spend time with my family.
Wow, who knew my December could get so wild? I can’t wait to kick off 2015 with even more fun – I hope you’ll join me for the ride!
Every year I head off to the Tricolor Tree Farm to cut down murder my holiday tree.
After spending a good while looking for our unsuspecting tree victim we take the obligatory selfie with the “chosen one”.
All before chopping it down to bring into our home. It’s sort of a funny tradition if you really think about it, but my dad takes the tree murdering very seriously.
And before you know it, the deed is done, and our tree is ready to be carted off to its new home.
The friendly staff at Tricolor help to wrap up my tree, just incase there is any chance of it escaping on our way home.
Tied and bound, he’s off on an adventure of epic Christmas tree proportions.
And incase you’re feeling sad for our little Christmas tree friend. Don’t worry, I found him a nice spot in my living room, he has a fresh bowl of water and…..
…..I dressed him up to look even more fabulous than he already was!!
Happy Holidays!
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And now a look at everything I’ve been up to this past December…
I recapped my Thanksgiving Roadtrip to the dog beach in the Isle of Palms in South Carolina.
I also shared my adventures in downtown Charleston, SC during Thanksgiving.
I kicked off my 12 Days of Cheer Celebration.
I shared my free desktop wallpaper with everyone.
I went hunting for the perfect Christmas tree.
I had a snow day!
I shared my DIY Gold Dog Ornament tutorial.
I went to the mall to visit Santa.
I made my holiday wish list for Santa.
I made a DIY Prize Ball just in time for Christmas!
I got ready for Santa’s arrival on Christmas Eve.
I wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
I still had cheer even the day after Christmas.
I shared my New Year Goals just before I celebrated 2014!
What kind of adventures did you go on this December?
One of my favorite things about the holidays is decorating the house with lots of Christmas Cheer! So this year my mom decided to help me make some festive ornaments to hang on my tree. These DIY Holiday Dog Ornaments will add a little WOOF to any home!
Supplies:
Step 1: After choosing photos of your pet to use (it helps if they have a white background) print them out on your iron-on transfer paper. Follow the directions on the package for printing, and remember to mirror your image.
Step 2: Cut your images out of the print-out.
Step 3: Iron on your images to your white fabric, making sure you follow the directions on your iron-on transfer paper package.
Step 4: Cut each image out of your fabric, making sure to leave at least a 1 inch space around each image. By using something as a template you can also cut them out in the shape of a circle, which will be easier to sew down the line.
Step 5: Next you will want to cut shapes out of your colorful Christmas fabric that are the same size as the images. These will serve as the backing for your ornament.
Step 6: Using the baker’s twine you’ll want to cut a small piece and tie it into a bow. Then with your needle and thread stitch your bow onto the image transfer of your pet.
Step 7: Then you will want to sew your ornament together. Place your colored fabric ONTOP of your image and then using your sewing machine (or by hand) stitch nearly all the way around your ornament, leaving about a 1/2 an inch of the fabric un-sewn.
Step 8: Flip your sewn ornament inside out so that now the image is on the outside. Then stuff with cotton.
Step 9: Cut a piece of bakers twine to be used to hang your ornament and knot it into a loop. Then using a needle and thread stitch the top of your ornament (and the loop) closed.
Step 10: Marvel in your diy-ness and enjoy your new ornaments!
I’m thoroughly enjoying my new ornaments, and I think they’re super cute !
I bet you can guess which one’s my favorite!
*The photos used for my ornaments were from the lovely Brenda Carpenter & The Mutt Room!
Every year around this time I go on a very special hunt. A hunt to find a Christmas Tree! Just like I have done for the past several years (2010, 2011) – my family and I headed out to the Tricolor Christmas Tree Farm. You know, the place where the trees are born.
It’s very important to get your tree early – as to have the pick of the very best trees – so that when Santa arrives on Christmas Eve he’ll be like:
“OMG this is the greatest tree ever, you deserve all the presents in my sack Ammo!”
So when we arrived at the tree farm I wasted no time in choosing the very best tree on the lot! I just screamed holiday cheer!
I hurried along with dad to get my very precious tree to the car, because the most exciting part was next…….decorating it!
I’m pretty sure Santa will be very impressed.
Only 22 days until Christmas! I’m not sure I can wait that long!
After owning my Christmas tree for 4 days I was FINALLY able to decorate it last night with my family.
I tried really hard to help dad string the lights….
…but when you have paws for hands it can get a little complicated.
So, dad had to finish up that step of decorating the tree without me.
But I did get to hang up some of my favorite ornaments.
Remind you of any super adorable Dachshunds?
In the end my tree came out looking spectacular! Although, I might have to gnaw off some of the bottom branches, you know, so my mounds of Christmas presents have plenty of room to fit under the tree.
It was inevitable.
The Christmas tree may have made it home, but it was far from festive. But have no fear, I was up for the task of decorating it.
Ok fine, I mostly watched.
However, I did give my favorite ornament a good butt sniff before he made it to the tree.
And before I knew it the tree was decorated.
It was…..GLORIOUS…..
…if you can’t tell from the look on my face.
Only 17 more days until Santa comes!