I love my mom and sister so much. They came to my apartment on Tuesday to make our annual gingerbread house (which is actually more of a candy-yard-art-assemblage of sorts).
The finished product...our house was so small that we had to use up lots of the candy on bushes and trees and things:

I am particularly proud of that nonpareil tree there!
Well, the shop has been put to sleep for the first time in history, and Josiah and I are leaving today for holiday visiting with both of our families. This is the first time the shop has been closed the whole time I've had it.
I'm very excited for Christmas to finally be here. I can't wait! I hope all you applets have the most wonderful of holidays, and I'll see you after the big day.
See you soon & xoxo




