hello world. it's me, laura.

It's been almost three weeks since my unexplained disappearance began & I am terribly, terribly sorry.
Sorry that I missed wishing you all a Merry Christmas.
Sorry that I've been away from all of your blogs.
& sorry that this isn't the end of my absence...
I don't want to bore you with the excuses, but I do want to say that I hope you are all having a lovely holiday season & will have a wonderful New Year!

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elfyourself

Send your own ElfYourself; eCards

too, too funny! plug in your friends' faces & they do the rest. choose from disco, country, the charleston, or classic song & dance numbers. the only one i haven't seen is the classic...& let me tell you, the others are all hilarious.
if you make one of your own, please do share!

etui--i am tall. i print small.

Amanda (of Cusp of Normal) sent me these beautiful cards from etui as a thank you for creating her blog header -- though completely unnecessary, I absolutely love the cards. Thank you so much, Amanda!

PS she also just got engaged & it's adorable! congrats, mermanda!

thanks so much!

Thank you so much for your votes & all your kind words.
I was truly flattered.

Maybe next time!

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i need your help!

My submission for this Creature Comforts giveaway was chosen as a finalist! ...but I need the most votes to win (& boy would I love to win). So head on over to Creature Comforts & if you like my line best...vote for it!

use crayons & remember when

Thanks so much, lovelies. Oh, this is exciting!

cute

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salt & pepper is for lovers

wouldn't these quirky fellas complement the ex...
in an ironically hilarious sort of way?

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can i please

be part of this family?

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playful walls

i'm with diana on this one.over-sized playing cards? yes, please.

little mo & art

these adorable creatures fluttered to my doorstep
all the way from St. Louis & the lovely Kaylen.
I've named them Little Mo & Art.
add a 'z' to figure out who they're named after.
: )

Thanks, Kaylen! I love them...as you knew I would.

does anyone else

absolutely adore marvin the paranoid android?& more importantly...
does anyone know where i can get one?!

because studio says:

I say: especially when it is pink glitter.

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keep your laptop cozy

I've never wanted a laptop cover as much as I want one of these sweaters...or track jackets. I think I'll make my own!
What a fantastic Christmas gift one of these would make.

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pure genius

i've always loved the poster but could never get myself to buy one
because my walls are already pretty crowded as it is...but this. this was a very smart move. if only i could afford one!

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very clever

very clever, indeed.

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ampersand cuttingboard

Love it!

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