2011 was really good to me.

It was my first full year of blogging, 289 posts to be exact.

Wow, who know I had so much to say?

And a big thank you to everyone who takes the time to read me everyday, this blog would be nothing

without you. 

I thought it would be fun to share my top 10 highlights of 2011, in no particular order…

Thanks to Jenna from q.a designs, she really worked her magic on this one.

I am hoping to make a couple more tweaks soon to help things run a little smoother around here, I can’t wait.

I was so flattered by all the blogs who featured Emory’s room, it sure gave me warm fuzzes!

Umm, how cool was that? Little old me in Adore Home?

I was thrilled when House of Fifty asked me to participate in their second issue.

It sure put a big smile on my face.

I can’t help but be giddy when after pictures pop up in my inbox.

I love my job.

I am still in love with my sunburst mirror, so easy and inexpensive.

Me on television? Quite intimidating but what an amazing experience!

I l-o-v-e my ombre art.

You can like me here (yes, a shameless plug).

I am constantly overloaded with design work but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

I am so excited to see what 2012 brings!

I am also hoping to make a couple changes around here, I can’t wait.

I hope you all had a Merry Christmas, I know I sure did.

I scored myself some yummy fabric from Caitlin Wilson Textiles.

Thanks Santa for listening!

Today I am heading to the stores with my mom and sisters to get some discounted Christmas decor.

Does anyone else like to stock up after the holidays? The deals are so good.

I am so excited that we are only days away from Christmas.

We have been very busy getting ready. 

On Tuesday I attempted to make caramels for Emory’s preschool teachers.

It started off well…

But then I burnt them. Arg!

So I moved onto plan B, gourmet hot chocolate and candy canes.

I got this idea from the blogger social, Caitlin Creer brought it as her homemade gift.

I purchased the Silly Cow Farms hot chocolate from Whole Foods.

It might not be homemade, but you can’t win them all.

Then on Wednesday we caught a plane and headed to Montana.

My parents place in Montana is like a little slice of heaven.

It is the perfect holiday getaway.

We purchased a mini real tree and decorated it with tinsel and colored lights.

An ideal kids tree if you ask me.

It has been SO nice to finally spend sometime with Zack.

He is loving cruising around on my dad’s newest toy, the Rhino.

And finally Emory’s cousins arrived today.

They quickly bundled up and headed up to Grandmas playground.

The fun has really just began. I absolutely love this time of year!

And a big thanks to Instagram for documenting our every move. 

You can follow me @danielleoakey if you want too!

Merry Christmas!

Yesterday I was over at Look Linger Love sharing some of my favorite sparkly christmas decor, pillows!

Here is a sneak peek of my pillow round up…

A sequin pillow is my kind of holiday decor, easy and lots of sparkles.

Head on over to Look Linger Love for all of the links!