With family arriving tonight for our first ever Christmas in Richmond, we wanted to be sure we shared our holiday card with you guys first (you know we love ya like family). We couldn’t do this little blog-thang (look at me getting all twangy) without you. And we sincerely appreciate you for dropping in on us.
We shot this earlier in the month with the help of a bunch of ribbon snagged on clearance from Michael’s last Christmas (some of which later ended up on our tree). It’s actually two pictures photoshopped together, since getting Clara and Burger to sit still that close to one another without doing something weird (like synchronized diaper sniffing/tail grabbing) is beyond unrealistic. You can actually see a bunch of outtakes over on Young House Life today. Like this one we like to call “The Peeper.”
We hope everyone has a fun/joy/family/food/relaxation-filled holiday weekend! And although we figure many of you will be busy with miscellaneous chaos over the upcoming week between Christmas and New Year’s, we’ll still be dropping in with a quick post every day from Monday through Friday for ya (and yes – we hope to have some cabinet priming/painting peeks for you guys with a big reveal sometime around the first week of January if all goes well).
We just found out that we have a big book deadline of January 4th too (the entire final manuscript is due- yikes!!!) so at any point if you’re wondering what we’re up to, you can probably count on us to be holding a paint brush, a laptop, a toddler, a chihuahua, or a cookie covered in sprinkles. And maybe a few of those things at once (let’s find out if I can eat a cookie while priming, shall we?). Happy holidays to every last one of ya!
Update: You can check out all of our favorite holiday decor finds here – many of which are under $15!
Tamar says
Happy Holidays to you guys! I love the card! We had a similar outake for one of our shots on our holiday card with our dog, Murray (you can see it in the link below) but Clara & Burger definitely take the cake as the getting-into-ribbon-double-trouble-duo.
Here’s ours: http://murraysmusings.tumblr.com/post/14567820396/happy-holidays-from-murray-and-his-weird-non-furry
YoungHouseLove says
Haha- so cute! Murray is amazing (and the best name ever).
xo,
s
Vanessa says
HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Enjoy your family and some well deserved relaxing! Cannot wait to see your updates, but do enjoy the holidays and just know we will all be here eager to see what you guys have going on for the New Year! By the way adorable card and good luck with your book deadline! :)
SushiMama says
Merry Christmas, and LOVE your card!
Krystle @ Color Transformed Family says
I love the card. I was wondering how you got both Clara and Burger still. Photoshop explains it though. Merry Christmas!
Bibliotrope says
Merry Christmas back at you. Love the card. Clara is so cute! Burger looks less than enthused, though; I would have thought he’d like playing with ribbon too. Hugs to Clara and pettings for Burger!
Nicholin says
I truly love reading your blog. I get a great big smile each time. Thank you for sharing, and I hope your family has a wonderful holiday.
karen says
Merry Christmas Petersiks!!
Take is easy too…i know we want to see a painted kitchen…but remember to put yourselves first! xoxo
Amanda says
Merry Christmas! The card is adorable – I never get sick of seeing Clara photos…she is just so cute! Hope you have a fantastic weekend – good luck getting kitchen stuff done!
Kristen @ Popcorn on the Stove says
Cute card! Be sure to enjoy the holidays, even with all those projects!!
Sara says
MERRY CHRIStMAS!!! Wishing you a blessed time with your family. Just love seeing your kitchen reno unfold! Congratulations on the book!
Wrenaria says
Cute, cute card!
Enjoy the time with your family this weekend. A very merry Christmas to you! <3
Lindsay says
Merry Christmas, Petersiks!
Lauren says
Happy Holidays! Adorable card.
Amanda says
Merry Christmas to you all.
I love how Burger looks like Rudolph the Red-Nosed (tongued)Reindeer
Dana J says
What a cute idea for a card! I guess it helps to have two cute little hams who are happy to pose… Have a great Christmas!
Lori H says
Merry Christmas! Your card is adorable. At first glance, I thought Burger was wearing a cape…sort of a doggie warlock look :)
YoungHouseLove says
Haha- we realized that after we got the cards printed. He’s Burger The Magnifico!
xo,
s
Emma says
Have a Merry Christmas Petersiks! Great card :)
Krissy says
Happy Holidays!
Burger cracks me UP. Seriously. That face. Omg. (Clara is obviously a huge dose of adorable herself, but, as a non-human parental unit– I have a corgi– I have to mention how much I adore your canine)
This weekend brings me much painting! Turning the whole inside of the second floor of the new house a dark navy blue. (I never would have considered white curtains if it wasn’t for the pics of your first house. I’m excited!)
YoungHouseLove says
Sounds like fun! Good luck!
-John
Meg@Keeping up with the Jenks' says
Merry Christmas!! Wishing you the happiest of holidays with family and friends. And best of luck on your long to- do list!
Linda says
Thanks for all the inspiration, and smiles, you gave us all year – best wishes for a very merry Christmas and a healthy and happy 2012!
candace says
Happy Holidays to you!! I hope you find a little time to relax in between your book writing and painting.
Karin K says
Merry Christmas, you adorable little family! The card is beautiful, the kitchen is so much fun to watch coming together, and I LOVE the rabbit print you scored at the craft show. See how I worked multiple posts into one comment? Less for me to type, less for you to moderate, and now I have to go get ready for our trip to Richmond in the morning!! Have a wonderful day!
YoungHouseLove says
Oooh, have fun in Richmond! Safe travels!
-John
Melissa Evans says
Have a very Merry Christmas Petersik Family! Wishing you a wonderful happy, healthy New Year!.
All the best from MelissaMEvans.
Tirsa says
What a sweet and funny card. I love it! (One of these days I’l learn how use photo shop too….)
Merrry Christmas to you too. Have a wonderful time with family.
I’ll be looking for your book an Amazon. Please let us know when it is available.
Theresa says
Happy Holidays! I’m looking forward to 2012 and all you have in store for us.
Rad Designing says
So cute! I love it… you guys are definitely gettin pretty talented in the photography/ photoshop categories…
Jenna says
So much happy cuteness in one card, I love it!
Have a very happy and fun Christmas!
Mel Heth says
Adorable and so creative! I love it. I hope you guys have a wonderful Christmas. You are one of my first stops every day when I go online – so thank YOU for sharing your life with all of us readers. :)
Regan @ RenovatingRothenbergers says
So cute! Merry Christmas :)
Kim says
Merry Christmas Petersik Clan. Don’t work too hard on those cabinets over the holiday – sneak in some fun too! Love your Christmas card too – so creative and the kids just look adorable!
Michele Wesdock says
So adorable! I love how the card says “Merry and Bright” and the colors are so bright and fun, too. So cheerful and sweet. Have a wonderful Christmas, ya’ll!
Ruthy T. says
this is too stinkin cute! I wish I knew photoshop, that probably would’ve helped with our holiday photo shoot with our dog…we had a TON of out takes, you can see it here:
http://discoverystreet.blogspot.com/2011/12/diy-christmas-photo-shoot.html
YoungHouseLove says
Sooooo much fun! Love the final result- and the outtakes!
xo,
s
Myrna says
Merry Christmas to all the Petersiks! Thank you for sharing your life with us for the past year. We feel as if you are a part of our family and wish you many blessings in 2012, including a beautiful finished kitchen. You both work very hard, so take a Christmas break and enjoy
Momcat says
What a gift to find your blog this year! Your enthusiasm and vision have gotten me thinking and re-thinking about my style and what I want my home to be. And this is AFTER 20 years of marriage to a guy who doesn’t like change, so thanks for the encouragement to try a new way. Hey, it’s only paint/ wallboard/ flooring/ tile/ upholstery…. we can CHANGE it if we don’t like it!! Merry Christmas to you and your darling family, covered in **sprinkles**!!
Katie says
Adorable card! You guys are always so creative :) I love you how you assume that just because it’s Christmas and New Year’s your faithful readers won’t be dropping in on the blog….of course we will!! We wouldn’t miss a single kitchen post that’s for sure! At least I wouldn’t, and I’m assuming most of your readers feel the same way :) Have a wonderful holiday!
PS…soooo excited about the book progress! I can’t wait to order it when it’s finally done and ready for the world to see!
Shauna says
Your sweet and hardworking little family has given so much to followers like me! Thanks and have a great holiday–and give yourselves a little time to actually enjoy the spirit of the season. Joyeuse fêtes!
vanessa says
Oh my word!! Soooo adorable! Merry Christmas from Sarasota, Florida :) You guys should come visit!
Amanda says
Thanks so much. Without you guys I would never have the courage to tackle any of my home renovations. Happy Holidays!!!
Alison says
Merry Christmas from Sunny California
*camp1899* says
s&j..
happy, happy, happiest christmas and upcoming new year to you both, wishing you more of the good that you already have in spades (; and to clara and burger too!
tiffany
grace says
do i spy a new mirror in the living room in the picture you just tweeted or do my eyes deceive me?
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, that’s the one from the kitchen (over the mantel). We just moved it! Got it from Joss and Main a while back but took a while to hang it (and then moved it). It’s the ol’ mirror shuffle going on around here. Like the pillow shuffle that I’m also fond of. Haha.
xo,
s
IowaGirl says
Such a cute card! Love your blog. You should consider doing a blog post Photoshop tutorial of how you combined Clara and Burger’s photos. Have a Merry Christmas!!!!
Anna says
Christmas is almost here – have a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Tasha says
Happy holidays Petersiks!!
Robin says
What a nice post! I am so hooked on your blog; I read every single post your write. It feels like I know you. You are working so hard and accomplishing so much – thanks for the inspiration all year.
Merry Christmas!
LARY says
Merry Christmas guys!!! Hope you have a lovely holiday! :) Great card, I will have to share ours, we did the same but with lights with our puppy hehe
Mary says
Merry Christmas!
Thank you for blogging and sharing all your projects with us.
And thank you for sharing all the cute things that Clara does – I think
she is super cute and I love it when you include her in your posts.
The Christmas card with Clara and Burger is just perfect – love the smiles!
Sending many blessings, peace and joy.
jbhat says
Happy Christmas, Youngsters! Thanks for spreading so much good cheer all year round.
jbhat
Penny says
I love your card, I love your blog, I JUST LOVE Y’ALL. Merry Christmas!!
YoungHouseLove says
Aw thanks for all the sweet messages everyone! We love you right back!
xo,
s
Heidi P. says
Yay! There it is! Thanks :D
Merry Merry Christmas!!!