{The Ardent Sparrow}: 2009.12

12.31.2009

Okay... So perhaps in some other life... This outfit would be SO much fun for New Year's Eve!

Black Tea Lenght Tulle Party Dress from "Ouma Clothing"

Silk Feather Flower from "YJ Design"

Willow Bangles from "Piperlime"

The perfect tiny clutch, Lipstick from "eclu"

Ribbon Rose Flats from "Antropologie"

A Few of My Favourite {Etsy} Things... 'The Wheat Field'

12.30.2009

I adore the whimsical, quirky and colourful art by Katie Daisy and courtesy of "The Wheat Field"... Enjoy... It might just bring a little summer into this cold and wintery day!

A Few of My Favourite {Etsy} Things... 'Shabby Vintage Mom'

12.29.2009

Vintage chic from the "Shabby Vintage Mom"

A Few of My Favourite {Etsy} Things... 'b.poetic'

12.28.2009

Oh my... That's all I can say... The stunning designs of 'b.poetic'... J'adore!

12.25.2009

A quiet post today... As I think about Christmas... And what it really means... That God became MAN... Left His heavenly home... And came to this earth, knowing exactly what He would have to face... And yet He came anyways... Lived a perfect, sinless life... To face the death of all deaths... To take my punishment... Your punishment... So that we might live again... That we might have life and have it to the fullest... That's CHRISTmas... That's the gospel...

So Merry Christmas... May you know the Christ of Christmas today...

{Above Image 'Christmas Print' from "Type Type Type"}

30 Wonderful Years...

12.24.2009

I'm thirty today... It's hard to believe... Really hard! But as I look back over my life, I can't help but wonder at the joy that has filled it! From a wonderful childhood to four enjoyable highschool years followed by the adventures of University... Then marriage to the man of my dreams... And now two lovely daughters... And the Lord has been guiding my steps each and every day... Full of common grace and then saving grace... "He's always been faithful to me..." {Sara Groves}

'"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.' {Jeremiah 21:11}

And for your enjoyment... Some pictures from those wonderful years... Enjoy and Happy Christmas Eve!

Print It... {Gift Certificates}

12.23.2009

Gift Certificates make great last minute gifts... Here are a few choices from some of my favourite Etsy shops... You can check them out in my shop too!

Gift Certificate from "Cutiepie Company"

Gift Certificate from "Plum Pretty Sugar"

Gift Certificates from "Sweet Anthem"

Gift Certificates from "Orange Beautiful"

Gift Certificates from "Red Ruby Rose"

Print It... {Go Make Me}

12.22.2009

A shop full of fantastic printable gifts... "Go Make Me"... Enjoy!

Print It... {Gift Tags}

12.21.2009

I'm not sure about you... But I still have presents to wrap! And these printable gift tags would make a welcome addition to any gift! Enjoy!

Printable Holiday Gift Tags from "Sweet Bippy Papers"

Elephant Printable Gift Tags from "e.m.papers"

Printable Grandpa's Ornaments Gift Tags from "Little Paper Dog"

Printable Holiday Dog Gift Tags from "English Muffin Shop"

'Tis the Season Printable Gift Tags from "Talk of the Town"

Weekend Project {Peppermint Christmas Tree}

12.18.2009

This weekend I would like to take the time to make a lovely little Peppermint Christmas Tree... We'll see how that goes... With presents to wrap, old friends visiting for lunch on Saturday, a Christmas Party Saturday night and two little girls in toe, it promises to be a busy one... But these little trees inspire me! Enjoy!