Christmas Decor Countdown
Wow, Christmas festivities are starting in just a few days. It’s finally getting colder around here, which is certainly helping to get me into the Christmas spirit, but here are a few Christmas photos for inspiration as we get down to the home stretch: Because Christmas decor doesn’t have to be green and red / [photo... (read more)
2011 Gift Guide: Your Fashionable Best Friends
In addition to some of my favorite things I’ve written about here, here, and here — here’s a selection of sweet and lovely gifts for your sweet and lovely friends: Beautiful earrings with perfect details from Anthropologie Glamorous coin purse (or the perfect holder for your credit card and lip gloss during a night out!) from kate... (read more)
Christmas Ornaments, Part 2: A Peacock Christmas
I’ve been seeing lots of sweet and lovely peacock ornaments this year, and they’re just adorable! Here are my favorites: 1: Blue Peacock Glass Ornaments, Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, $14.99 (set of 3) 2: Proud Peacock Ornaments, Old World ChristmasHouse 8810, $10.99 3: Glass Peacock Ornaments, World Market, $11.98 (set of 2) 4: Sisal Peacock Ornament, World... (read more)
Christmas Ornaments, Part 1: Vintage Glass
[photo found here] I’m in love with glass ornaments — the vibrant colors and delicate details make any tree (or wreath) more lovely. The old Shiny Brite ornaments are my favorite. They were only produced from the late 30′s until the early 60′s, but many people still have a few remaining on their trees... (read more)
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