As some of you may already know, the kids and I will be heading home in slightly less than 2 weeks. We’ve been here in Switzerland almost 8 months now and time just seemed to whizz by. It’s been an awesome experience both for us and the kids. We will miss this place, surely.
It’s officially winter here in Europe and we’re thankful for the opportunity to see it before leaving. I wanted to capture shots of winter before we left as a reminder… we will never get to see this back home.
I LOVE this girl. I’ve been a regular reader of her blog and she is pure inspiration… everything she does! Michelle has her own Etsy store and for the next 12 days, will be offering up offers just for this holiday season. Be sure to check her store out. Just look at some of these… *drool* ….
The Pink Paislee blog is having a countdown to Christmas by featuring Christmas ornaments made by their DT. And they’re soooo pretty. 
I feel like I’ll be making some of these myself.
This is a layout for Chatterbox which was featured on their blog today. I love this picture of H.
Supplies:
Together Collection Patterned Papers - Birds, Warm Floral, Multi Flower, Ruby
artsy.licious Fine Engraved Paper Ruby
artsy.licious Luscious Frame Willow
artsy.licious Splendid Treasures Ruby & Willow
artsy.licious Splendid Ribbon Willow
artsy.licious Fine Pressed Alphas Ruby & Willow
7Gypsies & Scenic Route Stickers
Stamp by Unity Stamp Co.
Taken from Unity’s blog…
Unity Stamp Company is accepting applications for a ROCK STAR Scrapbooking Design Team, to compliment its existing design team.
Using Unity product is encouraged, but not required.
Please email me a link to your blog and also TWO of your stellar layouts that best represent your style.
Your name, address, and a small paragraph about yourself would be appreciated.
Submissions should be directed to: angela@unitystampco.com
Due Date: December 20th, 2008
Requirements:
Mandatory Blog updated TWICE USING UNITY, of course, on a weekly basis.8 projects per month loaded to your blog AND Scrapbooks.com or TWO PEAS AND Splitcoast StampersWeekly participation in the SCS Scrapbook Challenge.
PARTICIPATION in HIP HOP THURSDAY BLOG HOP and at SOME POINT DURING THE EVENT a bit of conversation.
On your blog, I would like a clear link to Unity Stamp Co. Blog and Website. I would like you to include the list of Unity Stamp DT Members. Keeping it all full circle.
Is is mandatory that any EXCITING UNITY NEWS (ie: Kit of the Month, New Releases, Hip Hop Thursday, NEW DT Members, Guest Designers are announced on each DT Members blog on the date of occurence.
Extra project requests from Unity will be made of the ROCK STARS. I may need projects done on a timely matter. ( ie: idea tag samples, or other special projects for expos, CHA, Special BOARDS for Stores, etc.) .
REQUIRED Monthly Submission into magazines 6 month term renewable upon request/review.
Benefits: To be given per request.
by the wonderfully talented Jana. The rules: Share SEVEN facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird…just 7 facts. Tag 7 people at the end of your post and make sure to let them know they’ve been tagged!
Here goes…
1. I love chocolate.. not the dark, bitter types though, I love milk chocolate.
2. I wanted to be an astronaut when I was young.
3. I love everything APPLE
4. I love things handmade and pretty.
5. I prefer cold weather to hot.. definitely!
6. I love sweet stuff… I can resist food, but not desserts.
7. I love being in control!! Yup, you could say I’m a control-freak. LOL!!
And I don’t really have anyone to tag whom I haven’t already tagged before… so, I hope you enjoyed those little snippets of me.
Also, I received this…
from Lisa, Louisa and Debby. Thanks girls!
With the award came some simple rules:
1. The winner may put the logo on their blog.
2. Put a link to the person who sent you the award.
3. Nominate 5 blogs.
4. Provide links to their blogs.
5. Leave a message for your nominees.
Hmmm… 5 blogs eh?? Ok..
Christiane: Christiane’s on the Chatterbox DT with me and this girl is just INSPIRING. Wish I had just an ounce of her creativity
Greta: Oooh, this girl is full of spunk. Love her style!
Virginia: Sweet, sweet girl I got to know on Noel Mignon’s message board. She’s on their DT and does amazing stuff!
Christi: I got to know Christi over at Unity and I’ve become a regular follower of her blog. This girl is CREATIVE!! Check out her Christmas gift ideas she’s been posting.
Wendy: Wendy’s also on Unity’s design team and I love her style.
There you have it.. some of the blogs I’ve been reading regularly of late. Remember to pop over and leave some love.
So much to be thankful for. And among them, you. Thank you for coming by. Have a wonderful day!
We did a day trip up to Brussels on 15 Nov and I haven’t had the chance to blog about it till now! Johnson, our friend from Singapore, arrived early that morning and we drove on through to Belgium, passing through Luxembourg on the way. The drive took us about 6 hours each way.
The first thing that struck me about Brussels is that the streets are lined with chocolatiers. Yup, you heard me right, chocolate stores. In fact, I’m sure you knew that Belgium chocolates are one of the world’s best. Here are some that I saw…
And this… which looked more like a boutique selling designer chocolates …
So, of course, I got busy and started shopping for some Belgium chocolates. And I must admit, they’re some of the finest I’ve ever tasted. It was definitely worth the trip! LOL!
Lunch was next and I was told when in Brussels, you have to try the mussels and fries. Did you also know the fries were actually invented in Belgium and not France?? But I’m not much of a shellfish person so I let the guys do the honor.
Mars and Jupiter beer?? Belgium beers.
After lunch, it was off to roam the streets.
I’d have to say Brussels is a very clean and well-maintained city. It was really nice strolling through the streets. And look what we found…
Yup!! GOT TO HAVE Belgian waffles in Belgium, don’t we?? Look at my yummy waffles with bananas and chocolate.
You can see we’re really happy with our waffles.
This little guy is probably the most famous sight in the city. He’s called Manneken Pis.
It started to get dark soon after that and we had to start our drive back to Switzerland. But before leaving, we made a quick stop at Grand Place, described by Victor Hugo as the most beautiful square in Europe. It is the central market square of Brussels. It is surrounded by guild houses, the city’s Town Hall and the Bread House.
And with bags of chocolates in tow, it was time to say goodbye to Brussels.
