1. this tote.

{for helping me schlep.}

2. this jar of pencils.

{in christmas colors for after-school projects.}

3. this cardboard box.

{for standing in as a temporary doll house, complete with fireplace.}

4. this advent calendar.

{for being forgiving and changeable when the week gets dicey.}

5. these “necklaces.”

{but most especially, the kid making them.}

other things: 

wanted.

what i see.

in honor of cyntoia.

aqua potable.

bows!

matte icing and other temptations.

an ever-evolving wreath

another calendar to consider! (more here!)