The Best Christmas Present I Ever Got :: The Pipers

The Brick Factory
Every set of Lego instructions you could ever need.  Via Melanie.

Danny Is the Hottest ::  The Run-a-Muck
The recipient of the Mother Letter Project shares her reaction.  Priceless.

Ladyblog Awards :: Culture11
It's blog award season, and here's another good one specifically aimed at highlighting women bloggers.  (Edited to add:  Ann's comment below was, as always, very kind--but I mentioned these awards as a way to bring some attention to some women bloggers who have not been--and should be--receiving some attention.  With all sincerity I ask you not to nominate me; I have received plenty of happy kudos over the years and would really prefer to see you girls spread the love to somebody else.)

Quest For Color :: Southern Living
Click on that and tell me if it isn't the best living room you've ever seen.