12 days of cheer, CalviRee:

Voucher Deal: $15 for $30 voucher to use on anything from CalviRee!
Retail Price: $30
Good Cheer Price: $15



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- Number of vouchers available: 10

- To redeem voucher: select the items you'd like purchase, proceed to checkout, and select "other" as your payment option. In the "Note to Seller" box, include "oh, hello friend 12 days of cheer voucher promotion" If you exceed your voucher amount, a Paypal invoice will be sent to you for the remaining amount.

- This deal is open to all countries and voucher may be used toward shipping costs

- Voucher is good for 3 months from purchase date

- To give everyone the opportunity to buy a deal, please only purchase 1 deal per person.
- To purchase this deal, simple click on the 'buy now' button.
Use your paypal account to complete transaction.

- If the 'buy now' button is no longer working, it means the item is sold out.

lovely wear / yellow pants:

I came home with these pants the other week and Nick wasn't crazy about the color. They're yellow, my favorite. I guess they look sort of orange in the photos. What do you think of the pants? Sure, they're bright, but I like them ;) It was hot over the weekend, but it's starting to cool down now so time to pull out the sweaters + coats.

My latest favorite necklace - a globe watch!

Globes, love. Functional? Even better ;)

This bag has a little lock and key, love! It's all in the little details.

Top, Bow Scarf, Necklace, Bag - Reverie Market

Pants - from Crossroads Trading Co, brand: Gap

Boots - Steve Madden

The Wanderlust / Now Open:

The shop has been open for a couple weeks but I haven't officially announced it yet.. so here is the official announcement: The Wanderlust is now open :) It's filled with 80+ of all my favorite items: paper, stationery, home decor, curious and vintage objects.

It's probably taken me a good 6-7 months to get this together, I don't know why I procrastinated so long with it! It is a lot of work to take/edit photos and then list the item.. but putting it on my 12 by 2012 list really pushed me to just get it done. Another 12 by 2012 update coming, how are you doing with your list?

Anyway - use code "grandopen" for 10% off + a free gift with purchase. Be sure to sign up for the mailing list too, I'll be sending a special Christmas promotion next month. Hope you enjoy it friends, I had a lot of fun curating everything.

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ps: still kind of feeling under the weather with our wisdom teeth operation yesterday.. but for the most part, it definitely wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Thanks for all your comments + tips, it was fun reading it while I was in bed all day! Best part of this whole thing: getting to spend time with my husband 24/7! I'd get my wisdom teeth out every week if he could stay home all day long ;)

12 days of cheer, vapor . qualquer:

Voucher Deal: $25 for $50 voucher to use on anything from vapor . qualquer!
Retail Price: $50
Good Cheer Price: $25



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- Number of vouchers available: 20

- To redeem voucher: select the items you'd like purchase, proceed to checkout, and select "other" as your payment option. In the "Note to Seller" box, include "oh, hello friend 12 days of cheer voucher promotion" If you exceed your voucher amount, a Paypal invoice will be sent to you for the remaining amount.

- This deal is open to all countries and voucher may be used toward shipping costs

- Voucher is good for 3 months from purchase date

- To give everyone the opportunity to buy a deal, please only purchase 1 deal per person.

- To purchase this deal, simple click on the 'buy now' button.
Use your paypal account to complete transaction.

- If the 'buy now' button is no longer working, it means the item is sold out

12 days of cheer, XOXII shop:

Voucher Deal: $15 for $30 voucher to use on anything from XOXII shop!
Retail Price: $30
Good Cheer Price: $15



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- Number of vouchers available: 25

- To redeem voucher: select the items you'd like purchase, proceed to checkout, and select "other" as your payment option. In the "Note to Seller" box, include "oh, hello friend 12 days of cheer voucher promotion" If you exceed your voucher amount, a Paypal invoice will be sent to you for the remaining amount.

- This deal is open to all countries and voucher may be used toward shipping costs

- Voucher is good for 3 months from purchase date

- Please Note: seller is located in The Netherlands so shipping time is
not guaranteed by Christmas.
- To give everyone the opportunity to buy a deal, please only purchase 1 deal per person.
- To purchase this deal, simple click on the 'buy now' button.
Use your paypal account to complete transaction.

- If the 'buy now' button is no longer working, it means the item is sold out.

goodbye wisdom teeth:

Crochet Tooth Pillow by Millie Fern.

Call us crazy but Nick & I are getting our wisdom teeth out today. I know, I know. Lots of people have asked us why we are doing it at the same time. I don't know, it sounded like a good idea at the time. Plus I figured if the doctor and nurse who scheduled our appointment said it'd be okay, then I guess it's okay for couples to do it together...? I'm a little nervous about the whole anesthesia thing, I've never been put under or anything. Plus the recovery over the next couple days - yikes. Have you seen David after Dentist? Nick said we may be like this after we wake up .. pretty funny stuff. But maybe not so funny if it's you, hehe. A couple of my wisdom teeth are erupted so I don't know if that's better or worse, I'm hoping better! Don't worry, my brother is driving us home afterward. Have you had your wisdom teeth out? How was it for you? Any advice for recovery? I've heard it's a breeze from most friends, I just feel like I would be that one case who has a bad recovery or outcome, you know what I mean? ;)

Well 12 days of cheer has officially started today, so I hope you enjoy and possibly even get a few deals for yourself :) Be sure to check back everyday because we're having some pretty sweet deals for the next 12 days, weekends too!

I'll be back tomorrow with a better post.. Happy Monday friends! Hope you enjoy the last couple days of November!

10 things, friday:

image by lauri.

How was your Thanksgiving? Ours was quite lovely. Went to my Aunt's house and saw all our relatives, it is always a good time seeing family. In keeping with this week's theme of thankfulness and the challenge I wrote about on Monday, here are today's 10 things I'm grateful for.

1) Thankful for 2011. Our first year of marriage, the fun things we did together, all the craft shows we were able to sell at. It's been a good year, I can't complain.

2) For the ability to communicate. My grandfather recently lost his ability to speak. Something in his throat, it is hard for him to swallow and now he doesn't talk either :( It is quite sad but I realized how fortunate we are to have the ability to talk - how frustrating would it be to not be able to communicate?

3) Photography, and the ability to capture all the beauty that surrounds us.

4) Harry Potter, an epic story of love and sacrifice. As well as something that Nick and I can share in together!

5) Thankful for money in the bank and that we are able to save a little here and there.

6) The post office. Even though sometimes they sometimes are shady (at my post office at least) and keep raising the rates to send mail, how would we send and receive all the lovely things in the mail without them? I am a big online shopper, I can't imagine not being able to receive packages!

7) Arms and hands. So I can hug my husband and hold his hand, which I love to do and we do often :)

8) Antique markets. What can I say? I am a big fan of vintage/antiques and we have quite a few markets available to us in oc/la - going to the markets are so fun and I am also thankful for my sweet husband who goes with me, even if it's not his favorite thing to do on the weekends ;)

9) Imagination and ideas.

10) All the support from you, the readers. Thankful for anyone who has ever come to a craft show, a vintage sale, anyone who has ordered from my shops, and anyone who reads this blog - I am so thankful for you all and humbled by your support. Thank you friends.

Even though the 10 things challenge ends today, I hope I can keep this mentality of being thankful and content in my day-to-day life. I feel like it can be so easy to fall back into complaining about silly things and being ungrateful - but it is so refreshing to have a thankful mindset, don't you think? Happy Friday dear friends! Wishing you all a splendid weekend.

oh, hello friend black friday deal:

Did anyone go shopping last night or today? Nick and I got a little caught up in the black friday madness. We headed to Wal-Mart and got a steam cleaner for my mom, and a vacuum for our new floors. Then we headed to the mall at midnight, saw the lines, turned around and went home .. but we ordered some stuff online :) Anyway, oh, hello friend is jumping in and having a tiny black friday sale. These deals are open to all residents, good while supplies last.

Choose from 4 necklaces for only $10 with shipping included! Necklace styles include: Colorful pinwheel, silver bow, gold leaf with rhinestones, and Gold rose with "love" written inside. All necklaces hang on 18" chain.

update: sorry friends, the button apparently wasn't working but now it is for the necklaces. :) here you go!

Necklace choice:

Pinwheel $10.00 USD Silver Bow $10.00 USD Gold Leaf $10.00 USD Gold Rose $10.00 USD

Grab a gift pack of oh, hello friend goods for only $20 with shipping included! This exclusive special black friday gift pack includes:

- Antique brass leaf necklace on 18" chain
- Luggage Tag
- Roll of washi tape
- Spool of metallic twine
- 1 extra surprise item!

Retail Value: $40

Please note the pattern on the luggage tag, tape, and metallic twine will vary. To purchase this deal, click the paypal button below:

happy thanksgiving:

Today is a holiday here in the usa, it's Thanksgiving. This week, I've been blogging about 10 new things each day that I am thankful for. My 10 for today are:

1) Family + having a place we can go to celebrate today.

2) That we can spend time with my Grandpa + Grandma today for Thanksgiving.

3) Water. There's nothing more refreshing than ice cold water on a hot day.

4) Insurance. We're getting our wisdom teeth out on Monday and thank goodness for insurance through Nick's work!

5) That my dad and his family got back home safe from Vietnam yesterday

6) Children. they're so precious. Can't wait to have our own.

7) Traveling. the ability to travel and opportunities we have to go explore new places

8) Books and great authors who have the creativity to write and tell stories.

9) Blogs. I love this blog community and all the friends I would have possibly never known if I never had a blog.

10) My future. Whatever that may be or whatever it holds, I am thankful and excited for it!

Whatever your plans are for today, I hope you can spend it with loved ones and that your day is blessed!

Graphic by Sandara Lee + Dot texture from Hillary Grantham

10 things, wednesday:

Photo by Elle Moss.

10 new things I am thankful for today.

1) simple things I take for granted like food, clothes, and a home.

2) food + the ability to taste.

3) that I get to go to sleep + wake up next to my husband each day!

4) the bible and truth that i hold so close to my heart.

5) my identity in Christ, and the hope found in Him.

6) forgiveness. It's a beautiful thing. without it, Nicholas and i would never make it through!

7) patience. Another thing that gets us through the day.

8) technology: internet, computer, camera, etc.

9) Jane Austen ;)

10) Car. So often taken for granted but I saw about 10 people the other day waiting at the bus stop.. and thought, "people really use the bus??" heh. our bus system is not efficient here from what I've heard. I've never used it but my roommates in college used it once to go about 3 miles down the street and it took 2 hours! I wondered the circumstances those people were in that they had to use the bus... So grateful I have the means to have a car that takes me to the places I want/need to go.

For the technology thing, I do sometimes think what our lives would be like without it. Perhaps more simple. We could take time to enjoy life instead of being consumed by the computer 5 or 6 or 7 hours a day. But I guess I am thankful for it, because it's pretty cool ;)

last call for workshop signups:

Sign ups for the lovely package workshop close today! Did anyone still want to sign up?

The workshop is going to be at Salvage Life in Long Beach, CA this Saturday, November 26th from 1:00-3:00. It will be a fun time of packaging, wrapping, chatting, and just enjoying creative things. Refreshments will be provided. We have 2 lovely blog friends stop in as well - Tristan from Besotted Brand and Lauren from Lauren Elise is Crafted! AND there's a pretty sweet gift bag filled with lots of packaging goodies in it for you too. Cost is $55 if you reserve online or $50 if you pay by check. Reserve your ticket now! :)

lovely wear:

Before I loved yellow, I liked green. I am really loving pleated skirts and this vintage carpet bag I got from etsy, don't you love etsy? There are so many fabulous things on there. Anyway, I was looking at my hair and I feel like it's already a lot longer than even this photo back from August, may need a trim or something! Hope you enjoy today's outfit post! :)

Blouse: Forever 21

Shoes: Steve Madden

Bag: Vintage from Calico Bloom Vintage

Skirt / Sweater / Necklace: Reverie Market

Photos by my dear sweet husband, Nicholas

10 things, tuesday:

photo by alicia bock

Thanks for your comments yesterday friends! Was inspiring reading your lists. Got a couple of today's thankful things from some of you ;)

10 grateful things for Tuesday:

1) my sight, I can't imagine not being able to see life and the world around me.

2) creativity

3) my hands and feet and brain - they all work.. for the most part ;)

4) music

5) freedom

6) as of last wednesday, new wood floors in our home :)

7) that my mom got through her cancer

8) rain, because I love it oh so much!

9) forgiveness

10) my story - where I am at in life and the journey that got me here.

Okay, this is actually really a lot of fun. I am not struggling with thinking of new things everyday to be thankful for... though I admit I was a bit skeptical and thought it'd be hard to come up with things. If anything, it's opening up a whole new perspective. This guy knows what he is talking about! ;) What are you thankful for today?

ohhellofriend.com:

So I finally got around to working on a design for my ohhellofriend.com website! I don't know that this site serves much of a purpose other than just placing the web address on my business cards and directing people to the blog/shop from this site. But it's been a long time since it's had any design on it. I came up with 2 designs .. and I thought I'd ask you which one you like better! :)

Site #1.

I liked the idea of everything being on 1 single page, so this design just has all the single links and doesn't need any additional pages. It takes you to twitter/facebook/blog/& shop - even the mailing list form is here. Simple + straight forward. The only extra page needed is the event page. At first I liked the design.. then I took a break and came back to it and wondered if it just looked like one big jumbled mess? Now I'm not sure what I think of it, I think I still like it, but what do you think?

Site #2.

So then I came up with this design - the usual navigation layout and individual pages to go along with each link. Added in the about, connect, & shop page. Nick likes this one better, but it just seems like so many unnecessary clicks + links when it can fit all on one page, you know what I mean? Still - I like this layout too.

So I need your vote! #1 or #2?

Always love hearing your thoughts and getting your input.

Thanks friends, you're the best!

grateful, 10 things challenge:

Yesterday we heard a message in church about being thankful. I considered myself a thankful person, but after hearing this, it really had me reflecting the state of my heart.

The pastor gave an example phrase that people often use: "if only i had ____ , then I'd be happy" Fill in the blank. A new car. A better job. A bigger house. A lot of money. Nick and I chuckled because I have totally said this exact phrase to him. If only I had a store, then I'd be happy. If only I could travel wherever/whenever I wanted, then I'd be happy. If only Nick & I could start a business together, then I'd be happy. Hmm. But would it ever be enough? Even if I got all those things I think would make me happy, would I truly be happy? Probably not. I'd probably want even more. A lot of it is related to being content. If I'm not truly content, I find myself complaining about things in life, which is silly because I have so much to be thankful for. I don't want to be an ungrateful person or be someone who constantly compares and complains.

Anyway, he told us at the start of November, he writes down 10 things he is thankful for each day. a little challenge to himself, and none of them are repeated. 10 things a day! Hmm. I was kind of stumped because I thought to myself, that is a lot of things to come up with, hehe. But I was a little embarrassed and ashamed because surely there is so much to be grateful for in my life.

So for today and the rest of the week, I'm taking up the challenge and writing 10 different things I am thankful for. Feel free to join in, I'd love to hear the things you're thankful for! Or post on your own blog. Here are my 10 things I am thankful for today. in no particular order.. :)

1) love

2) my husband

3) grace

4) my mom

5) my brother

6) education

7) health

8) laughter

9) oh, hello friend

10) life

Hm, my first list today may be a little general/cliche..but I am thankful for them. Well, this week I am really going to reflect on things I take for granted everyday. Things I should be truly grateful for. What are you thankful for today friend?

thanks to sixth & main for the beautiful graphic above!

good cheer deal, Angelique Ink:

I know we sort of just had a calligraphy stamp deal but if you missed it, we have another beautiful calligraphy stamp deal this week from Angelique Ink!

Item: Handwritten Calligraphy Return Address Stamp from Angelique Ink

Retail Price: $53.50

Good Cheer Price: $32 with free shipping domestic / international is $6 shipping!

To purchase this deal, click the PAYPAL - BUY IT NOW button below!

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Choose Custom Stamp Style

Emily Style (all handwritten) Frenchie style with heart (mixed type) Emma Rose style (mixed type) Daisy Style (all handwritten)

Name/Add to appear on stamp

- 30 stamps available!

- Choose from 4 styles:

frenchie style with heart (mixed type), daisy style, emily style, emma rose style (mixed type)

- This deal is open to all countries! Free shipping for domestic customers

& international is $6 shipping!

- Please allow 2-3 weeks domestic (3-5 weeks international) for your stamp.

- Please be sure to include the address information for the stamp in your order message. Sometimes it is necessary to abbreviate, if that is not okay please let Angelique Ink know. Digital proofs are not included, if you would like a proof before the stamp is made, please request for an additional $5.

- Please be sure to visit Angelique Ink and support!

- Click the 'buy now' button to purchase this deal. Use your paypal

account to make payment directly to seller and enter your shipping

information. Then your good cheer will be on it's way!

- If the 'buy now' button is no longer working, it means the item is sold out.

good cheer deal, junghwa:

A lovely voucher deal this week from junghwa! Love the beautiful + simple

style of the jewelry and bracelets from Amy's shop.

Item: $15 for $25 voucher for anything from junghwa!

Retail Price: $25

Good Cheer Price: $15

To purchase this deal, click the PAYPAL - BUY IT NOW button below!

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- Only 15 vouchers available!

- To redeem voucher: select the items you'd like purchase, proceed to checkout, and select "other" as your payment option. If you exceed the voucher amount, a Paypal invoice will be sent to you for the remaining amount. In the "Note to Seller" box, include "oh, hello friend voucher, $25"

- Voucher expires 1/1/12. Cannot be combined with any other

discounts or offers. No cash back.

- This deal is open to all countries!

- Voucher may be used toward shipping costs.

- Please be sure to visit junghwa and support!

- Click the 'buy now' button to purchase this deal. Use your paypal

account to make payment directly to seller and enter your shipping

information. Then your good cheer will be on it's way!

- If the 'buy now' button is no longer working, it means the item is sold out.