dear diary

i love the smell of: pinecones + hollyberry candles glowing

i love the sound of: little kids sounding out the words and reading stories aloud.

i love the taste of: dad's homemade turkey & rice soup. with a slice of hearty bread from the bakery down the way topped with blackberry jam.

i love the sight of: the first snowfall. it is unbelievably beautiful when it comes down in sheets (if you're home enjoying cocoa rather than being stuck on I-15). the sky sobs snowflakes.

i love the feel of: finishing a project. starting another one. preparing for holiday decorating festivities. getting my christmas shopping lists written. hoping for 'perfect gift' ideas. imagining their faces. the countdown begins tomorrow.

a li'l look at said project.

will be back next week with an armload of bliss. including another dear m+m letter, a smattering of my personal favorite etsy finds to help you fill up your sleigh, and a collection of diy holiday projects. email me your ideas at marta@martacards.com.