{wish list}

{the birthday + CHRISTmas gift edition}

hello friendlkins!

happy happy joy joy to you all! hope y'all feeling fine n dandy. i am as i've been listening to CHRISTmassy tunes! sleeping at last + sufjan stevens. so as some of you may know already, it was my 24th birthday on sunday! woot! i'm getting old... what did i do on my handy dandy b'day i hear you ask. well, here's my day:

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tommy + i slept in, which was quite lovely. we slowly made our way to lunch to our favourite burger shop for burgers + chippies. then we were in the car, listening to some sweet tunes on the way to carriageworks for the finders keepers markets! i was quite very excited, as i've always wanted to go but but have been sick or super busy! we perused the aisles of funky, indie, crafty stores full of lovely things mostly to look at, as they aren't cheap! BUT tommy bought me a lovely apple dress from alice nightingale. I'm getting one delivered, made to order - yay for packages!

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josie joined us in out market adventures, perusing the aisles once more! then out into the gale force winds to find us some tasty tasty gelato! which was obviously from gelatomassi in newtown - its delish + my favourite place to get gelato. you should check it out - on king st newtown!

and now for my birthday + CHRISTmas wish list!

{business wishes}

* books - to learn + do as much as i can, well!

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 *storage/display - for markets!

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 * coloured sewing machine - would be awesome but is a want more than a need!

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* washi tape - for packaging!

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* vintage skirt/dress pattern!

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{fashion wishes}

* high waisted skirt!

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*funky chunky necklace!

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*geometric skirt!

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{home wishes}

*typewriter - fun decor + letters!

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*would love a smeg fridge or just a coloured one would be dandy!

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*really need a bathroom organiser!

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*pantone magnets to brighten up the kitchen!

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*listening to sweet tunes on this bad boy would make them that much sweeter!

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*pretty doona + pillow set would be dandy!

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*this will probably never happen + since we don't have an oven at the mo, kinda useless... BUT so pretty!

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*would love to ride around on this pretty set of wheels!

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{more wishes}

*i'd rather these than diamonds!

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*a girls gotta carry all her essentials in something - why not be pretty?! {i'm currently making a bag at the mo}

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*bling blang nails = party time!

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*peter pan collars rock my world - this one is super sweet!

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a very merry CHRISTmas to you all, friendlikins if i don't catch you round again! how's your holiday planning + CHRISTmas present finding + wrapping going? hope you have a fine + dandy holiday - make the most of the time you have to spend with friends + family, reflect on the year that has been + get excited for the year ahead! 2013 is going to be HUGE! i can feel it. God has a plan - whether its good or bad, or whether i'm happy or sad - i can trust in his unchangeable character + his AMAZING promises that He keeps! i'm excited for the ways He will change + mould me, use me + teach me. for His plans for my health, His plans for my business + for tommy's band touring, for more opportunities to love + serve my friends + family, and whatever else God has in store for us!

love love

{lizzie}

 xoxo

{CHRISTmas}

{CHRISTmas - is just around the corner. edition}

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hello friendlikins!

how be you? hope you're fine n dandy! have you started to get ready for the CHRISTmas crazies? i've been a bit overwhelmed by all the end of year things to do! i thought i'd share with you a few CHRISTmassy things to get you in the mood for joy spent in reflecting + celebrating on the birth of Jesus + being so thankful for all that He has blessed us with.

it's tommy + my first CHRISTmas together as a married couple, but so far there has been no CHRISTmas tree or decorations or anything much happening to get us in the CHRISTmas spirit! i have started making a few presents + i've already received one but that's pretty much it. i think this has been due to the end of year crazies + also that we are house sitting for the next month as of sunday night {which was my birthday!}.

lets get excited + full of joy for that bundle of joy who came into this world as a mere baby!

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* first up we have the most important thing - which is the she reads truth, advent devotional. i'm going to be reading through the study - which looks at what CHRISTmas is really about! focusing on Jesus because He is the reason for the season - He's AWESOME! you can check it our for yourself over here.

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* for some added advent fun times - why not make a crafty, punchy kinda one?! send your CHRISTmas fists of joy this way.

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* now it's not CHRISTmassy without a tree! how about opt for a diy cardboard one to spice things up a bit? you could decorate it with stickers or stick things in it?! definitely a good one for the budget conscious. since we are newly weds with no moolahs, this might be a goer!

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* speaking of decorations, if you're going for a bit of a white whimsy kind-of CHRISTmas, you could deck the halls with these jolly glitter acorns! you'll find your whimsy this way.

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 * whether you're crafty, into colours, or a kid at heart - maybe all three, i think that these painted creatures may tickle your fancy, as i know they do mine!

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* now we can't decorate or get in the CHRISTmassy mood without some sweet tunes! i recommend any of the sufjan stevens CHRISTmas albums - full of fun times without forgetting Jesus! you can add this one to your iTunes playlist over here. did i mention it's free?!

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* do you wear CHRISTmas earrings? i have ON THE DAY, but i've been noticing some women wearing them now, just around?! i think its a bit strange... what do you reckon? if i were to don some earrings on the day or before i reckon these would suit me just fine. if you want some wintery snow flake goodness, you can float this way.

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* Jesus received gifts from the wise men, Jesus gives us the gift of salvation - a relationship with God the Father + a life abundant with grace + mercy + a changed heart. let's now give generously from the heart to our friends + family + those who are less fortunate this year. i really like the gift tags as a guideline for gift giving without going over the top. you can have a looksies for yourself over here + you can give to those in need over here.

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 * if you're struggling with trying to give presents to all the people on your list. how about make something special for them. whether its a decoration for the tree, a pretty card/picture or a CHRISTmas tree piñata for holiday fun times for all!





i hope you're feeling a bit more joyous + excited for a certain someone's birthday! i know i am : )
merry CHRISTmas + a happy new year!!!

love love

{lizzie}

 xoxo