Sunday, December 21, 2014

Merry Christmas!!!!

Hello my dear friends!  How was your week?  First of all I like to say all of you thank you so much for your kind messages about my beloved Nikki last week. It means a lot to me.  Many of you have pets and you know how hard it is to say goodbye from your personal experiences.  But now on to the magical time of Christmas and I will be enjoying it with loved ones.



















I opened my Instagram account @LanasArtStudio couple of days ago, and I'm probably the last person to join it :) ... I found all of my friends from FB, Etsy, and Pinterest happily sharing their lovely pictures with the world already!  I have tons of questions and more ideas ahead .... but now hear from the pros how to avoid mistakes there .... so far I found this week:

  • An Instagram account I wish I'd thought of: Wenevermet. Pictures of strangers (who aren't facing the camera) and tiny, imaginary caption stories of their lives. Here
  • I found a printable (free) WOODLANDS gift tags I may be using for my presents here
  • Ultimate guide for my new Instagram adventure here
  • Came across this site  for you friends with cats - Top 10 toys for your holiday!
 And, last but not least I would like to sharing my weekend small getaway to a lovely old city St. Augustine with Nights of Lights. This is our yearly holiday tradition and I'm so happy to sharing it with you.


 During Nights of Lights, St. Augustine glows with holiday magic - from the ground to the rooftops. Selected by National Geographic in 2011 & 2012 as one of the ten best holiday lighting displays in the world, St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights feature millions of tiny white lights that create a magical atmosphere in the Nation’s oldest city.

Tracing its origins to the Spanish tradition of displaying a white candle in the window during the Christmas holidays, the spectacular lighting reflects the city’s 449-year history and illuminates the beautiful setting for lasting holiday memories.

 
The best way to enjoy the popular holiday lighting display is to park in the Historic Parking Facility located off Castillo Drive and enjoy the sights in one of many different ways – on foot, by bicycle or pedicab, on the Old Town Trolley or the Ripley’s Red Train, or by horse and carriage. - via  
Christmas only a few days away and I'm looking forward to spend this days with a quiet and restful last minute cooking and enjoying time with my family! Merry Christmas to All and Lovely Sweet Wishes!
With Love, 
Lana

19 comments:

  1. Merry Christmas! I hope you have a great time celebrating. :-)

    Also, your coat is beautiful!

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    1. Paige, I wishing you a very happy Christmas time as well!!! I love your post with a little black dress today! Gorgeous!

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  2. Lana, welcome to Instagram :) I'm also a newbie and still learning! Thank you for sharing the cat toy link - that's always useful!! Those fairy lights in your town look so beautiful and you look gorgeous in your coat!! I hope you get to take a break from work over the holidays to enjoy the festivities :)

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    1. Thank you dear Duni! I'm trying to learn as much as I can and so far so good! I hope by the end of 2015 I will be an "expert" on the Insta-field :) ... maybe just a pro!

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  3. So glad you're on Instagram, Lana! I just followed you. I love instagram, and I've been able to keep up with my favorite bloggers & etsy shop owners there, even when I don't have time to visit all their blogs or shops. =0)
    I am loving all these beautiful photos you shared today as well. I love all the lights at Christmas time. It's magical.

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    1. PS - I also just followed the Wenevermet account. Such an awesome display of strangers in all places. Love it. =0)

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  4. Merry Christmas! I'm so sorry about your sweet Nikki. We lost Bubby right before christmas a few years ago and it was very hard. Sending love.

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    1. thank you so much Melissa! It will be different without her for sure! (((hugs back:)))

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  5. St Augustine looks so pretty! I've never actually been there, which is funny since I've worked at several historical sites, love history, and have driven by it countless times.

    I hope you have a fantastic Christmas!

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    1. Next time you get a chance please consider to stop. It is a unique place with tons of history! Even though it is a very popular touristy place, still has a nice charm of a small town. I hope your visit to the homeland will be joyful and fun! Is Miami your first stop?

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  6. Started following your Instagram. I joined this year too, and I must say I love that I did! Wishing you a Merry Christmas :-)

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    1. My best wishes for you as well dear Marieken and your mom! I hope to hear from you some advice about instagram, one year ago it is a long time:)

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  7. Your pictures are lovely! I started following you on Instagram - I'm relatively new myself. Plus, we have the same name!

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    1. That is true! I will be following you back! Thank you Lana!

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  8. А у нас сегодня пошел настоящий снег

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    1. Wonderful! and we are still having rain and 80 degrees outside :) love Florida!

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  9. So beautiful!
    Merry Christmas!
    Angela Donava
    http://www.lookbooks.fr/

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    1. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones as well!!!!

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  10. I think you had great time in this Christmas party. Those paintings are so fascinating. Nowadays most of the event location rentals have been decorated using the DIY décor stuff. They look so creative. Isn’t it?

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