Category Archives: Miscellaneous

christmas street

December 22, 2012

Miscellaneous

merryxmas
christmas street is one of those traditions that i have carried on from when i was a child to now as an adult. every year, sometime during the christmas season, we would take a trip down to christmas street to see the lights and the ginormous christmas tree at the end of the circle. i always remembered this thing dressed head to toe in lights with a great big star on top. i remember thinking this tree probably was the largest in the world and it was here in this little town on christmas street. i mean this thing was huge, at least fifty feet, maybe sixty. what is it about getting older that makes everything seem smaller?
40
30
37
41
04
32
58
25

traditions are one of my favorite parts of christmas. it’s all the days leading up to christmas that i really love. buying the christmas tree, dressing everything in lights, pajamas on christmas eve, all the christmas music, which by the way camden hates (party pooper!). this is to me what makes the season so special, spending time and doing these traditions together as a family. until next year christmas street, we’ll be back!

what are some of your christmas traditions? things you do every year that christmas just wouldn’t be complete without?? 

nights with camden

December 19, 2012

Miscellaneous

88
a few nights a week, when camden gets the night off, kramer and i get the ultimate pleasure of being able to spend a little quality time with the guy. some nights we try and plan wild adventures like three mile walks and late night hot chocolate and target runs (thrilling i know). and then there are the nights we like to just hang out at home, enjoy each others company and relax. last night we did the latter.
86
85
83
82
84
79
80
78

high and low

December 18, 2012

Miscellaneous

office7
oh tiny little room surrounded with windows. of course you would make a perfect office, surrounded with sunlight, you seem so sweet. this room is what sold us on this small little place we dwell. it had more charm than the rest of the house combined.
office8
the rug from west elm (similar here) was one of the main splurges in our office. it’s not by any means a multi thousand dollar persian, but as for our office budget (nickels and dimes), it was definitely a larger chunk. the desk from ikea and the little vintage chair painted in blue and white were the rooms big saves. the room doesn’t have any actual light source, well besides all the natural sunlight it get’s during the day, so we hung a beautiful birdcage light right in the center which would have been a splurge if we hadn’t received it as a gift from the paisley pomegranate. a beautiful giraffe head from anthropologie sits center over the desk and adds more whimsy as well as provides a pop of color for the petit room.
office3
these beautiful calendars are one of my favorite additions to the room.  i absolutely love the effect they give which came at such a small cost. i purchased mine here.
yarn
i’m sort of a yarn hoarder. if it can be wrapped in yarn, i probably will. this basket from west elm (similar one here) stores them beautifully.
office2
without this small mail center we have set up from target in our office, our mail would end up everywhere. especially for such a small space it is a must we have a neat place to put it all. our mail key hangs right beside it so it never gets lost and a little owl from the paisley pomegranate hangs to provide a bit of decor.

photos on a quiet saturday

December 16, 2012

Miscellaneous

DSC_0619

thursday night we did a little christmas shopping for kramer. we were both so excited to see his reaction to his new toys, we couldn’t help but to give him just one early. he loves it, martha stewart sure knows her dog toys. kramer rarely left its side today. 

DSC_0622

flowers with sprigs of pine on the kitchen table

DSC_0624

DSC_0649

quiet naps and tomato soup

DSC_0635

it’s been a quiet saturday full of much thought. it didn’t seem right any other way. what happened to the children and teachers in that little school in connecticut is heartbreaking. i spent today feeling thankful for the life my family and i have had together so far. sometimes it is when horrible things happen that we remember just how short and precious life really is. my heart goes out to all the families who have lost a part of theirs in this terrible tragedy. you are in our thoughts and prayers. 

chalk white arrow giveaway // because of jackie

December 15, 2012

Miscellaneous

jackie giveaway 1

Hi there! My name is Meagan and I have a personal style/lifestyle blog called Because of Jackie! I’m a 30-ish (yikes!), lover of all things polka dot and sparkly and oh so girly living the mom life and looking for ways to dress up. I also do Styling in my spare time and love helping others find affordable (and amazing) outfits that look great and make you feel your best. 
Today I am giving away two (TWO!) styling packages worth $50! I will style four day and two night looks and send you a shoppable list with the outfits that I think will fit your lifestyle.
To enter, you must follow my blog here!
(U.S. Resident’s only!)
Also remember this giveaway in only open to Chalk White Arrow readers, so be sure you follow here as well!
For extra entries you can also follow me on Twitter and Instagram … so come on over and say hello…
Be sure to leave a comment for each entry and good luck!
*this contest is open to to chalk white arrow readers residing in the u.s. only. the giveaway ends one week from today, saturday december 22nd 2012 which the winner will be announced via this blog on or after that date. the winner is responsible for emailing me and claiming their prize. the winner will have 10 days after he or she is announced to claim their prize by email. the winner is chosen by random.