12/31/11

{printable freebie} 2012 calendar

Hi there! Wishing you a safe and fun New Year's Eve and an amazing 2012! In honor of the new year, we've created this pretty little 2012 calendar as a printable freebie available for personal use. Download it, print on an 8.5" x 11" card stock and display it for easy reference. Enjoy & cheers to the new year!







































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All printable freebies are copyright by The Spotted Olive™ and are intended for non-profit personal use only. Our printable freebies are not to be used for any profitable or commercial purposes whatsoever. We would love it if you would send people to visit our blog (http://www.thespottedolive.blogspot.com) to download their own copy of our printable freebies, but please do not distribute or post the files to any other websites or blogs. By downloading our printable freebies, you agree to all of these terms and conditions of use. Thanks so much for your support.

12/30/11

{holiday music} what are you doing new year's eve?

Happy New Year's Eve Eve! I hope njoy this little rendition of "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" by Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.



Cheers & Happy Holidays!


12/26/11

{holiday} a wonderful weekend

Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend filled with the warmth of love and laughter while relaxing with family and friends. Our weekend was full of happy times, big smiles and lots of good food. Here are a few fun snapshots from the weekend.

12/23/11

{holiday music} the pretenders~2000 miles

Happy Christmas Eve Eve!! Hope you are having a wonderful and festive day and are ready for the weekend and the excitement of the holiday. This is one of my favorite holiday songs—2000 miles by The Pretenders. Enjoy!



Cheers & Happy Holidays!

12/22/11

{random} happy first day of winter

Happy First Day of Winter! We just got a huge amount of snowfall overnight just in time for the first day of winter. It looks like a beautiful winter wonderland outside right now. Time for snow ball fights, sledding and snow man building.



Cheers & Happy Holidays!

12/21/11

{holiday music} christmas waltz

Christmas is almost here and I'm here to spread a little more holiday cheer. Here are three versions of the Christmas Waltz. The first is by She and Him, the second by Nancy Wilson and the last by Frank Sinatra. I really enjoy each version but I think the Nancy Wilson version is my favorite. Which version of this song do you like the best?







Cheers & Happy Holidays!

12/20/11

{holiday} happy hanukkah!

Tonight starts the eight day celebration of Hanukkah, The Festival of Lights. Wishing all our Jewish friends a bright and shining holiday!





Cheers & Happy Holidays!

{sweetness} caramel hot cocoa

My hubby just made me a delicious cup of caramel hot cocoa. It was so tasty and I loved the little heart. A nice way to start the day.

































Cheers & Happy Holidays!

12/17/11

{holiday} 2011 christmas card mailout

I'm finishing up writing personal notes and addressing our holiday cards for this year so I can get them in the mail on Monday! This year I decided to go simple and ordered personalized holiday flat cards and coordinating return address labels from our shop, The Spotted Olive.  I think they turned out really cute and I hope everyone will enjoy receiving them as much I enjoyed creating them.

















































A version of these holiday flat cards were included in the press bags for the American Music Awards this year and The Spotted Olive’s Retro Modern Holiday Card Assortment was listed as one of Neon Tommy’s favorite items from The indiExhibit gift bag at the event.

Products shown above:
Winter Love Birds Flat Christmas Card shown on the linen card stock.

Winter Love Birds Return Address Labels 

Cheers & Happy Holidays!

12/16/11

{holiday} new year's eve party invitations

Modern & stylish New Year's Eve Party Invitations by The Spotted Olive™. Planning a party to ring in the 2012 new year? Check out our fabulous assortment of holiday party invitations perfect for your holiday soiree.





And don't forget you can save 20% on your holiday cards and labels from The Spotted Olive™ through December 31st with the coupon codes listed below.

Save 20% on Invitations, Flat Cards, Greeting Cards, Photo Cards & Postcards with coupon code: HOLIDAYCHEER at checkout.

Save 20% on Labels with coupon code: 20LABELGIFTS at checkout.

20% Off Invitations, Cards, Photo Cards, And Postcards
20% of the invitation, greeting card, photo card and/or postcard net sale price will be deducted when one or more qualifying invitations, greeting cards, photo cards and/or postcards are purchased and the coupon code HOLIDAYCHEER is applied at checkout. The net sale price is the price of the product (excluding shipping and taxes). Offer is valid through December, 31 2011 11:59pm PT. This offer does not apply to past purchases and may not be combined with any other Zazzle promotional or volume discount offers. If a volume discount applies to your order, you will receive either the discount set forth in this offer or the standard volume discount, whichever is greater. Offer valid on Zazzle.com only.
Expires 12/31/2011.
Use Promotional Code: HOLIDAYCHEER


20& Off Labels
20% of the label sheet net sale price will be deducted when one or more qualifying label sheets are purchased and the coupon code 20LABELGIFTS is applied at checkout. The net sale price is the price of the product (excluding shipping and taxes). Offer is valid through December 31, 2011 11:59pm PT. This offer does not apply to past purchases and may not be combined with any other Zazzle promotional or volume discount offers. If a volume discount applies to your order, you will receive either the discount set forth in this offer or the standard volume discount, whichever is greater. Offer valid on Zazzle.com only.
Expires 12/31/2011.
Use Promotional Code: 20LABELGIFTS



Cheers & Happy Holidays!

12/15/11

{holiday music} the bird and the bee

Spreading more holiday cheer with The Bird and The Bee's groovy rendition of the Carol of the Bells. Enjoy!



Cheers & Happy Holidays!

12/12/11

{holiday} spread christmas cheer free printable

I framed the "The Best Way To Spread Christmas Cheer Is Singing Loud For All To Hear" printable that I created and it looks super cute! It's a really great addition to our holiday decor.































Download a copy of this printable freebie and enjoy the holiday spirit.

Cheers & Happy Holidays!

12/7/11

{holiday} first christmas card of the season!

I LOVE getting mail and today I received my first Christmas card of the season!  It was from the wonderfully sweet and talented Amy Sagan of Starzraven! The super cute note card size greeting is one of Amy's very own designs and included a very thoughtful and kind note with some tasty chocolate and vanilla teas. I also love tea. :) Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity, Amy. Your note and gift means so much to me and is so very appreciated.



Amy has a lot of really great stuff in her shop, Starzraven, from super cute invitations and greeting cards to fun personalized gifts like melamine plates, iphone, ipad & ipod cases and so much more.

Stop by and pay her a visit today:
Website
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12/6/11

{holiday} a little decorating

Tonight I decided to put some lights & a few ornaments on the two small decorative trees I have. We haven't gotten our Christmas tree yet and I wanted to do a little decorating. My dog, Jags, was fascinated with the lights.

Do you have your Christmas tree yet and is it decorated?
































Cheers & Happy Holidays!

{holday music} wonderful christmas time by paul mccartney & wings

Hi there! I hope your Tuesday is going well and you are ready for a little holiday cheer. Here's a fun little  tune by Paul McCartney & Wings called Wonderful Christmas Time. It's so happy and bouncy! Enjoy.



Don't forget to download our The Best Way To Spread Christmas Cheer... printable freebie.

Cheers & Happy Holidays!!

12/5/11

{holiday music} it's the most wonderful time of the year

Happy Monday! Time to spread some more holiday cheer. I hope you will enjoy this video of Andy Williams singing It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year. This makes me smile!



Cheers & Happy Holidays!!

{gift idea} pesonalized melamine holiday plates

Searching for a fun and unique gift idea? The Spotted Olive™ has recently put our popular Retro Modern Holiday Ornaments Christmas design on personalized melamine plates! These one-of-a-kind 10" diameter plates feature full-color vibrant printing and are non-toxic and dishwasher safe. Please note these plates are not microwave safe.



This design available in a variety of color choices. More designs coming soon.

And don't forget you can save 20% on your holiday cards and labels from The Spotted Olive™ through December 31st with the coupon codes listed below.

Save 20% on Invitations, Flat Cards, Greeting Cards, Photo Cards & Postcards with coupon code: HOLIDAYCHEER at checkout.

Save 20% on Labels with coupon code: 20LABELGIFTS at checkout.

20% Off Invitations, Cards, Photo Cards, And Postcards
20% of the invitation, greeting card, photo card and/or postcard net sale price will be deducted when one or more qualifying invitations, greeting cards, photo cards and/or postcards are purchased and the coupon code HOLIDAYCHEER is applied at checkout. The net sale price is the price of the product (excluding shipping and taxes). Offer is valid through December, 31 2011 11:59pm PT. This offer does not apply to past purchases and may not be combined with any other Zazzle promotional or volume discount offers. If a volume discount applies to your order, you will receive either the discount set forth in this offer or the standard volume discount, whichever is greater. Offer valid on Zazzle.com only.
Expires 12/31/2011.
Use Promotional Code: HOLIDAYCHEER


20& Off Labels
20% of the label sheet net sale price will be deducted when one or more qualifying label sheets are purchased and the coupon code 20LABELGIFTS is applied at checkout. The net sale price is the price of the product (excluding shipping and taxes). Offer is valid through December 31, 2011 11:59pm PT. This offer does not apply to past purchases and may not be combined with any other Zazzle promotional or volume discount offers. If a volume discount applies to your order, you will receive either the discount set forth in this offer or the standard volume discount, whichever is greater. Offer valid on Zazzle.com only.
Expires 12/31/2011.
Use Promotional Code: 20LABELGIFTS



Cheers & Happy Holidays!

12/4/11

{holiday music} sammy davis jr.

I love me some Sammy Davis Jr.! Enjoy Sammy singing Christmas Time All Over The World. I just think this is so fabulous!!




Cheers & Happy Holidays!!

12/3/11

{holiday music} dean martin & frank sinatra

Happy Saturday!! Let's keep this fabulous holiday mood going with a song by two of my favorites, Dean Martin & Frank Sinatra singing "Marshmallow World." This is so much fun. I just love it. Enjoy.



Cheers & Happy Holidays!

12/2/11

{feature} the spotted olive included in zazzle's printed holiday mailer

The Spotted Olive™ is thrilled that our Modern Merry Christmas Holiday Ornament was featured in the Zazzle printed holiday mailer!

Modern Merry Christmas Polka Dots Ornament ornament































































Don't forget you can save 20% on your holiday cards and labels from The Spotted Olive™ through December 31st with the coupon codes listed below.

Save 20% on Invitations, Flat Cards, Greeting Cards, Photo Cards & Postcards with coupon code: HOLIDAYCHEER at checkout.

Save 20% on Labels with coupon code: 20LABELGIFTS at checkout.

20% Off Invitations, Cards, Photo Cards, And Postcards
20% of the invitation, greeting card, photo card and/or postcard net sale price will be deducted when one or more qualifying invitations, greeting cards, photo cards and/or postcards are purchased and the coupon code HOLIDAYCHEER is applied at checkout. The net sale price is the price of the product (excluding shipping and taxes). Offer is valid through December, 31 2011 11:59pm PT. This offer does not apply to past purchases and may not be combined with any other Zazzle promotional or volume discount offers. If a volume discount applies to your order, you will receive either the discount set forth in this offer or the standard volume discount, whichever is greater. Offer valid on Zazzle.com only.
Expires 12/31/2011.
Use Promotional Code: HOLIDAYCHEER


20& Off Labels
20% of the label sheet net sale price will be deducted when one or more qualifying label sheets are purchased and the coupon code 20LABELGIFTS is applied at checkout. The net sale price is the price of the product (excluding shipping and taxes). Offer is valid through December 31, 2011 11:59pm PT. This offer does not apply to past purchases and may not be combined with any other Zazzle promotional or volume discount offers. If a volume discount applies to your order, you will receive either the discount set forth in this offer or the standard volume discount, whichever is greater. Offer valid on Zazzle.com only.
Expires 12/31/2011.
Use Promotional Code: 20LABELGIFTS

{holiday music} tony bennett singing i love the winter weather

It's time to spread a little holiday cheer and what a better way than with music! I'll be posting a favorite holiday song regularly through the month of December to keep the holiday spirit going.

Tony Bennett is a definite favorite and the holidays wouldn't be the same without listening to his smooth voice crooning some of the most beloved Christmas songs around.  I hope you enjoy this video of Tony Bennett singing "I Love The Winter Weather" as much as I do.



Cheers & Happy Holidays!

{winter comforts} toe socks

Who doesn't love a comfy pair of toe socks on a cold winter's day? I loved them as a kid and still do to this day. Something about their quirkiness draws me to them.


I've got the fireplace going in my office, a nice hot cup of peppermint tea, a couple of windmill cookies and my cozy toe socks. Ready to work! Wishing you a wonderful Friday.

12/1/11

{free printable} spread christmas cheer quote subway art freebie

This cold weather and latest snowstorm has finally gotten me into the holiday spirit! I was just watching Elf and thought it would be fun to do a typography layout of one of the quotes from the movie— "The Best Way To Spread Christmas Cheer Is Singing Loud For All To Hear." I've made it into a downloadable printable freebie available for personal use only.

Print this cute 8" x 10" mini subway art poster on your home printer, frame it and display it for the holidays courtesy of The Spotted Olive™.



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TERMS OF USE FOR PRINTABLE FREEBIES by The Spotted Olive™
All printable freebies are copyright by The Spotted Olive™ and are intended for non-profit personal use only. Our printable freebies are not to be used for any profitable or commercial purposes whatsoever. We would love it if you would send people to visit our blog (http://www.thespottedolive.blogspot.com) to download their own copy of our printable freebies, but please do not distribute or post the files to any other websites or blogs. By downloading our printable freebies, you agree to all of these terms and conditions of use. Thanks so much for your support.

{welcome} december!

Here we are at the last month of 2011! Wow, this year has really flown by. We've been having some warm weather these last couple of weeks but in honor of the first day of December, Mother Nature has turned cold and snowy! Welcome December. Time for bundling up, snuggling and hot cocoa!