My new boutique is open...

Okay...it's official. I'm open for business. Check out my new boutique at

http://www.therefinedcubbyhole.com/

Guess what?!

Okay...so...I have some big news. I've actually had them for a few weeks now and some of you already know...but....drumroll....I'm a business owner. I'm the official owner of The Refined Cubbyhole, LLC! Now...right now it's mostly a name ( a fabulous one if I don't say so myself!), but in the next 2-3 weeks it will be a reality. I'm launching an online boutique w/ FABULOUS stuff! It will have high quality & unique items that you can't find just in any store, as well as, handmade items from local people here with some great stuff! There will be tons of stuff for great baby gifts, pet gifts, housewarming gifts & all the holidays. And, of course, you can't forget yourself...plenty of stuff for your home! My website is almost ready and I should be launching in the next 2-3 weeks. Once I'm "live" I plan to email everyone I know....word of mouth is the best advertising! To those of you who inspire & encourage me, thank you.

Auntie Em & Wes

The joy that this little man brings me can not be put into words! I love you Wes!

I'm Thankful for...

Don't get weepy cause this isn't a sappy thankful list!

I'm thankful...

*That I'm almost done with my Christmas shopping!

*That Dexter hasn't been eaten by the coyote roaming the neighborhood. (I'm convinced it's a wolf...but the wildlife people seem to think it's impossible. It's grey & the size of a german shepherd)

*That Roaring Fork is right around the corner in walking distance. (YUMMY place to eat....the best salad known to man)

*That's it's finally gotten cool enough to enjoy a warm caramel apple cider in the morning from Starbucks. (I hate coffee.)

*That someone had the foresight to invent sharpie markers! (I love to write w/ them & all the colors.)

*That I passed by The Bachelor's twin today on 7th street & gave him my best hello! (I know he's married...but still cute & still fun to see him-FYI one of the bars they own is less then 1 blk from my office building)

*That the Amy's Ice Cream lady came up with Phil's IceHouse who has the BEST mini burgers & sweet potato fries! (FYI- I hate her ice cream though...I know, I'm weird. Who wants their ice cream played with for 5 mins until it's way soft?!)

*That I'll never get too old for mac & cheese!

*That my sweet Dexter will give kisses on command. (I've never found a man to do that!)

*And last but not least...that the Brach's nougat candy is finally out for Christmas...my favorite candy ever!

Auntie Em Time

I started a tradition with my sweet Wes this year that I hope to continue throughout the years. It was great Auntie Em time! I took him to Whole Foods
for a Gingerbread Decorating thing. It was lots of fun. Boys definately decorate different then girls do...it took ALL I had not to try to color coordinate & decorate it like I would! But he did a fabulous job!

THE KNIFE DRAWER?!

Here is a conversation between myself and my sweet nephew, Wes.

Me: Wes! I heard you cut your hair today...you aren't supposed to be cutting your own hair.

Wes: HeHe!HeHe!

Me: Where in the world did you get the scissors?

Wes: Auntie Em, I got them out of the knife drawer!

Does anyone see a problem with this response? Apparently he has the ability to go through all the child proof stuff now!

Not Time for Christmas Music!!!

Okay people...let's get a grip!! Who in their right mind truly feels the need to listen to christmas music prior to Thanksgiving? Is it really necessary to begin celebrating Christmas before we celebrate Thanksgiving? I THINK NOT!! I know what some of you are muttering under your breath right now about me....BAH HUMBUG! Well...say what you will, but there is beauty in living in the moment...not the future! TAKE THAT!

This blog was inspired by the fact that one of my co-workers just got annoyed with me for turning off the christmas music...yeah...I'm brutal, I know...but he dared
to change my country music...no one tunes out Brad Paisley...and I mean no one!

Hope your day is filled with great melody...just not a christmas one!