Sunday Snapshot [12.23.12]

It's finally Christmas weekend and I couldn't be more excited!

Today I'm going to the mall to pick up a few last minute gift cards and then I'll be all ready for the holidays!

On Christmas Eve we always make a bunch of cookies so I'm also hitting the gym today for the pounds of cookies I'll eat tomorrow.

But I can't wait to bake cookies (well more excited to eat them!) with my sister and grandma tomorrow!  I'll also be watching a bunch of Christmas movies tomorrow night.

So in preparation for the holiday, here are some songs/movie clips to get you into the spirit!

The Year Without a Santa Clause

I have to watch this every year.  It's my absolute favorite Christmas cartoon!

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays - N'Sync

Merry Christmas from my all time favorite boy band!

Elf

Mandatory to watch at least 10 times during the holiday season

What are your favorite holiday movies and music?

xoxo

DIY Holiday Gifts

So last week I wrote a post about DIY decorating, but today I wanted to share some super easy, super inexpensive DIY gift ideas!

This holiday season I've been trying not to spend a lot of money on presents because I'm saving for a trip (which is super hard!).

However, I don't want this to cause gifts for friends and family to be any less great then I would normally gift.

Lately, I've been seeing great DIY gift ideas on Pinterest and thought I would share them with you guys!

Truffle Hot Chocolate Balls

Make some of these and throw them in a super cute mug and voila - you have the perfect hot chocolate kit!

Candy Sleighs

These are great if you have to make a lot of gifts!  You can even use these if you're giving a gift card as a little something extra.

Candy Cane Sugar Scrub

I love gifting bath stuff.  I feel it's something that people don't usually buy for themselves and really appreciate.  I love how colorful this scrub is!

Cookie Ingredient Jar

I think this is perfect for gifts for co-workers or teachers!  I love the way this is packaged in the jar! 

Have you ever given gifts you made yourself?

xoxo

Sunday Snapshot [12.9.12]

I can't believe how it's December already.  It seems like this year went by so fast!

I'm super excited for Christmas though!  It's without a doubt my favorite, favorite time of year!

I was extremely excited when I started hearing Christmas songs on the radio!  Christmas music always puts me in a cheery, happy mood.

So today I wanted to share my top 10 favorite Christmas/Holiday songs!

What are your favorite holiday songs?

xoxo

DIY Christmas Decor

There's nothing better to do to get into the holiday spirit then a little decorating!  

I love decorating our house for Christmas.  It's just makes me so happy and excited for seeing family, watching christmas movies, and of course the holiday food.

I usually  buy a little tinsel and string on some ornaments, however I saw these cute DIY crafts that I think would be super fun to use as decor!
If you try out any of these crafts let me know!

Ornament Wreath

Love this!  It looks super easy and it looks so much cuter than a plain, regular wreath that everyone else has hanging on their door!

Glitter Fruit

To be completely honest, I love anything glittered.  Glitter is extra essential during the holidays and I think these faux-fruit glitter pears are perfect to put in bowl and display on the kitchen table!

Cranberry Candle

I love the color of cranberries!  I think this would look so pretty at the Christmas dinner table!

Advent Calendar

I just bought an advent calendar, but I think this one is so adorable!  I love how each piece of the calendar is different.

Star Branch Wreath

Another wreath, i think this one is super cool!  All you need are some sticks and a hot glue gun!

How do you decorate for the holidays?

xoxo

Sunday Snapshot [12.25.2011]

  First of all, Merry Christmas!  Hope everyone has a holiday filled with love and happiness!  These are just some pictures I have been admiring this week, enjoy!

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Cannot wait for the New Year!

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Slightly obsessed with looking at Christmas lights.

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Cutiess.

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I need one of these.  Or all of them.

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Chunky knits at this time of year are my fave.

xoxo

The Ultimate Holiday Style Guide

  With the holidays coming up, there are numerous, and endless excuses for dressing up.  Whether it be a school dance or a family Christmas party, it's a time to wear something sparkly and have fun.  I always look forward to seeing family and celebrating with them during this time.  I decided to put together a style guide for the holidays and provide my favorite looks for the upcoming holiday season for some inspiration.

Fabulous Dresses

1. Modcloth.com 'Crimson Sighs Dress'
2. Bloomingdales 'Aqua Leopard Ponte Dress' 
3. Modcloth.com 'Streak of Luck Dress'
4. Modcloth.com 'Raise the Curtain Dress'
5. Piperlime.com 'Aryn K. Belted Leopard Print Dress'
6. Modcloth.com 'Latest Love Dress'
** I just discoverd modcloth.com this week, and it's basically like dress heaven.  It's amazing. **

Party&Dinner Outfits







1. Top - Modcloth.com 'Alaskan Cruise Top'
    Bottom - Urban Outfitters 'Levi's Coated Jeather Legging'
    Shoe - Urban Outfitters 'Deena & Ozzy Wedge' 

2. Top - Forever 21 'Embellished Button Up Top'
    Bottom - Forever 21 'Crochet Mini Skirt'
    Shoe - Bloomingdales 'Aqua 'Moxie' Strappy Sandal'

3. Top - Modcloth.com 'Once in a Wild Top'
    Bottom - Love Culture 'Heart Zipper Bandage Skirt' with
    Target 'Xhilaration Juniors Tights' in black
    Shoe - Bloomingdales 'Aqua 'Rider' Flat Riding Boot

4. Top - Love Culture 'All that Glitters Tank' with
Bloomingdales 'Aqua Fitted Girlfriend Blazer'
    Bottom - Nordstrom 'Frenchi Flowy Shorts' with
    Target 'Xhilaration Junior Tights' in black
    Shoe - Steve Madden 'Absolutt' in black

5. Top - Zara 'Sweater with Gem Studded Collar'
    Bottom - Love Culture 'Smooth Faux Leather Leggings'
    Shoe - Makemechic.com 'Strip27 Velvet Penny Loafer Flats Leopard'

Add some Sparkle!
1. Modcloth.com 'Awaited Smooch Necklace'
2. Henri Bendel 'New Debutante Baguette Ring'
3. Nordstrom 'Brazen Diamond Sequin Scarf'
4. Forever 21 'Embellished Maze Clutch'
5. Old Navy 'Sequened Ballet Flat'

xoxo