DIY: Holiday Spirit

*supplies*:

holiday fabrics

trims and notions

commerical patterns or pencil and pattern paper

needle, thread, scissors, etc

There were two holiday decorations that I knew I wanted to make this year: a tree skirt and our stockings. And with some 50% off fabric from Joanns, I did just that! I wish I could provide you guys with more of a detailed DIY. But to be honest, I kind of winged them both. I free handed some patterns without really measuring (which I wouldn’t really recommend, I just got lucky), and just worked by trial and error.

I’m super happy with the way they turned out. Especially the tree skirt - how cute is it with the little pom trim?! 

**UPDATE** I may have been lazy, but Megan Nielsen just posted a super detailed (and SUPER adorable) stocking tutorial. See it here. 

Have you done any fun holiday DIYs? Please share!

Black & Blue

worn on December 5th, 2011

There are a handful of shows and movies that, if on TV, I HAVE to watch them. Like Armageddon and Titanic. I guarantee you - if I come across either of those movies in the guide, I won’t bother looking any farther. They suck me in.

Lately, its been Storage Wars. I.Can’t.Look.Away. And there seems to be a marathon on as I’m typing this. So I guess the rest of my day is shot, ha. 

sweater: swapped

shirt: BCGB

pants: Gap

headband: Anthropologie

necklace: Bobbles and Lace

bag: THEIT

shoes: Blowfish Shoes

Red & Yellow

worn on December 4th, 2011

Did you guys catch Amy’s Holiday Gift Guide featuring Boston shop owners? Have you entered the giveaway to win an item from each of said shops? Well, you should! You could win one of my denim bow necklaces, as well as some other gorgeous items. Go now - theres only a couple more days left!

sweater: Old Navy

scarf: Target

jeans: Gap

bag: c/o Handbag Heaven

Pink Lady

worn on December 3rd, 2011

I’m not usually a really big pink kind of girl. I like it every once in awhile, but in small doses. This weekend, I felt like going all out. The skirt and sweater were screaming at me to be paired together. 

And in reality, some of the pink in my skirt is a little brighter and the color of my tights is closer to the purple in the skirt. But its not coming across that way. Such is life. 

sweater: H&M

skirt: vintage - Artifaktori Vintage

tights: Urban Outfitters

boots: Frye

Comfy Sweaters & Boyfriend Jeans

worn on November 30th, 2011

Its Friday! Which means the weekend is pretty much here, and it is feeling like a pajama type of weekend. Buuuuuut Boo and I have some things to do.  So, I’ll settle for the next best thing - chunky, comfy sweaters and baggy boyfriend jeans.

What are your plans for the weekend?

sweater: H&M

shirt: Urban Outfitters

jeans: Gap

headband: Acute Designs

necklace: gift from my momma

boots: Old Navy

Somewhere Between a Ballerina and a Lumberjack

worn on November 25th, 2011

Shhhhh, I wore this skirt in the previous post. So back to back days. As you may know, traveling and working out of a suitcase can become its own little remix challenge. And sometimes that requires wearing the same skirt two days in a row. 

An odd mix, perhaps? But I happen to love it. 

shirt: Zara; Buffalo Exchange

skirt: Urban Outfitters; Buffalo Exchange

flower: H&M

tights: Urban Outfitters

boots: Forever21

Turkey Day And Little Facts

worn on November 24th, 2011

This is what I wore on Thanksgiving day. Ta-daaaaaa. 

Ok, now its time for a three little facts link up with Rebecca. 

Turkey Day : I don’t mind turkey and traditional thanksgiving day food. But its not my favorite. After having turkey and all the fixins’ earlier in the day, our second thanksgiving day meal was smoked venison. Yummmm. I like the untraditional!

Ninja Turtles: I LOVED the ninja turtles as a little kid. I mean OBSESSED. I was a very very shy kid, and didn’t talk much. But I could tell you everything there was to know about those turtles. 

Music: This one time, at band camp…. just kidding :) But I did go to orchestra camp all throughout high school, so I guess thats the same thing. Nerd. 

scarf: H&M

henley: American Apparel (stolen from Boo)

skirt: American Apparel; Buffalo Exchange

shoes: Qupid; Lulus.com

Traveling

worn on November 21st, 2011

This is what I wore for our eight hour drive home last monday. Oversized tee and stretch pants for comfort, and many many layers…. because I ran out of room in our suitcase. Ha. 

These photos were actually taken after the eight hours in the car, once we got home. So I’m surprised theres no coffee stains or what not all over my shirt. Usually, with multiple coffee stops and eating our breakfast and lunch on the go, I tend to get my food and drink all over me in the process. So I’m pretty proud of myself. You know, for not being a slob :)

tee: Modcloth

henley: American Apparel (stolen from Boo)

shirt: Old Navy

pants: Gap

belt: Gap

purse: Macy’s

boots: Forever21

In My Life : Home Time

from the top…

Oy, another 8 hour drive to Buffalo. I tried to keep myself busy by editing photos and and queuing up posts on the go. Until I shorted the fuse in our pluggy-thing. Awesome. But it got better when the very first thing I did when we got into Western New York was get some Tim Horton’s coffee. Nothing says home like some Timmy Ho’s. 

Most of my week at home was just spent relaxing. I spent a lot of time in my pajamas and lounging around with Kiki. Even Thanksgiving was low-key. Dinner at my dads and then tv time with the brother. 

And the best way to finish off a week at home - A Sabres game, of course!

On My Wish List This Year

Are any of you out Black Friday shopping today? I can’t handle it. I’m more of a Cyber Monday shopper :)

Heres just a peek at a few things I am wishing for this Christmas:

1. Another iphone case. I adore this Kate spade one. And this JCrew one. 

2. Canon 50mm f/1.8 lens

3. Big, comfy, cozy sweaters. Like this one. 

4. A pair of black leather boots - I think I’ve decided on these DV ones!

5. Aaaaah, an Epiphanie camera bag. Because I take my camera with me everywhere these days. And one camera bag isn’t enough :)

6. Oh my goodness, Isn’t this teddy bear hat just the cutest?

7. I’m obsessed with Terrariums. Seen here and here. 

8. I think these iphone/Ipod docks are so cool! Blends right in on the bookshlef :)

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p.s - don’t forget that if you are looking for a cute, inexpensive, handmade gift - I am offering free shipping on any item in my store for the holiday season. Just use the coupon code HAPPYHOLIDAYS11.