Weekend Round Up

One week 'til Christmas--can you believe it??  Here's this week's round-up with lots of cozy, lovely, December pretties.

1.  Monogrammed Tote via Design Sponge
2.  Adorable Pine Cone Garland.  Not too late to make this simple holiday decoration from Twig and Thistle!
3.  My Photoshop screen come to life!  Via Stumble Upon
4.  Last week Joanna At Cup of Jo did a lovely post on all things Ballerina!  Little known Ashley Brooke fact: I was a classically trained dancer for 17 years :)
5.  Manner of the Month's delightful idea for a holiday card display.
6.  Silly-ness ensues at the "It's Better Together" Holiday Party! (Pictured L to R: Sara from Orange Blossom Ink, Me, Trisha Hay and Anna Bond)

A New Ashley Brooke Designs Product: Making Mornings a Little Lovelier!

Whether you have an Ashley Brooke Designs image in mind or want to create something totally new, what could be more personal than a custom coffee mug? If you're anything like me, you spend most mornings glued to that mug and often times count on it throughout the day to keep you going. A lovely little indulgence for you and a great gift for the friend who has everything. Mugs will be available January 2010. If you'd like more details and to pre-order, send a little note over to info@ashleybrookedesigns.com

Heidi Klum and Seal

My Travel Must Haves!

Whether I am traveling by plane, car, train or boat there are certain essentials I carry with me no matter what.

1.  A Pashmina: You never know what the temps will be in your vehicle and sometimes your fellow passengers want things at a different temperature than you do.  A pashmina provides some warmth, comfort and is always stylish.

2.  Snacks: Travel can be very unpredictable so its always good to be prepared with snacks in case you get stuck and miss a meal

3.  Eye Drops and Moisturizer: Depending on your method of travel, your weather and circumstances can be drying.  Bring these to re-moisturizer when you arrive.

4.  Medicine:  Pack medicine for any unforeseen aches and pains.  No one wants to feel poorly while traveling.

Sarah Jessica Parker!

Train Travel Tips

1.  Take the most direct route to avoid having to switch trains

2.  Pack a carry-on but know that trains allow you to check up to three bags, often times for FREE!

3.  If you are traveling with children, look for discounts for kids 12 and under, the littlest ones may even be free!

4.  Don't agonize over when to book your flight.  Train fares are far more stable than the fluctuating air fares and gas prices.

5.  Think of your journey on the train as a vacation in and of itself.  Bring binoculars or a camera to try and capture some of the sights you'll see along the way!

Jessica Alba & Cash Warren

Love, love, love this design!!! And doesn't baby Honor look adorable?