Don’t forget your feet

When it comes to shopping for outfits, I tend to grossly overlook the shoes. I love the clothes and accessories part of the deal, but I often find that when I’m putting outfits together at home, I almost always lack the appropriate/matching footwear.  Does anyone else have this problem?!  

Anyway, earlier today I was browsing the shoe department at Target and found about a zillion pairs of shoes I loved… which doesn’t happen very often for me at such a reasonable price point!   I bought a couple since I badly needed them, and then I did even a bit more poking around online when I got home.  Here are a few little gems I thought some of you might like, all from Target!

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PS – Have you entered today’s giveaway yet?

Christmas in your mailbox. Once a month.

Hello lovers… anyone out there feeling the after-Christmas blues?  January can sometimes be a bleak month.  This year, though, I was only briefly visited by that post-holiday depression—like, only during the time it took me to pack away all the Christmas decorations and get my filthy house back in order.  Now I’m just super excited about the year stretched before us!  So much possibility! :)

Anyway, I know lots of bloggers are probably already privy to this information, but I wanted to do my part to spread the word, too.  (plus, I get free stuff if you sign up… holla…)  I want to tell you about Birchbox, the most ingenious thing invented since dry shampoo which, consequently, came in my December Birchbox.

What IS Birchbox, you ask?  Why, it’s like Christmas in your mailbox, once per month.  A reason for living, if you will.  For the price of $10 measly dollars per month, you get a delightful little box of high-end beauty samples tailored to your tastes, so that you can try them out before you spend the big bucks on them.

I’ve received a Birchbox for both December and November so far, and have been thrilled will the samples in each.  I ended up ordering the dry shampoo pictured in the last photo!

My January Birchbox…

 

And a few of my favorite items from December’s Birchbox…

Seriously, why didn’t I think of this concept?! (*bangs head against the wall*)      Brilliance.

So go sign up for your Birchbox.  It’s $10 a month, and there’s no commitment.  Only awesomeness.  And a Birchbox subscription would also make an amazing gift.  Doooo it.

Holiday wish list – stocking stuffer edition!

Hey you guys!  Did you know that Christmas is a week from Sunday?!  Yep.  I definitely had a mild panic attack when I realized that a couple nights ago.  I haven’t even shown you all our Christmas decorations yet!  Coming next week. :)

So, anyway.  I had a lot of fun creating today’s wish list—the stocking stuffer edition.  I daresay that stockings have always been my favorite part of gift-giving on Christmas.  So many fun little things. 

So, without further ado, here are some of my picks for best stocking stuffers! :)

+ my very favorite ever notebooks—read what they say on the covers! (the minis are perfect for stockings! especially this one)  :)
+ Obsessed with this necklace.  Now THAT would be an awesome stocking stuffer!
+ still obsessed with these bracelets, too
+ Moroccan oil hair treatment (I LOVE this stuff!)
+ any of these lovely nailpolishes
+ these adorable handmade cupcake magnets (if you choose to purchase and you’re in the U.S., you’ll have to buy the shipping upgrade as well).
+ cute “thank you mustache” cards or gold striped thank you cards!
+ Pure bathing bliss
+ a giftcard here or here or here or here or here please! :)

See past wish lists here.

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Also, you guys!  Grand Marnier spirits is holding a fun holiday campaign on their Facebook page.  Go choose an ornament that represents your favorite charity, and the organization with the most ornaments on the virtual tree wins $10,000 dollars!  It’s an easy way help raise money for a wonderful cause, and you’ll also be entered to win $1000! I voted for World Wildlife Fund, cause those damn commercials with the polar bears get me every. single. time. ;)

GO VOTE!

 

Wish list, pt. 3!

+ Dog Days scarf (there are actually little doggies on it!)
+ gorgeous metallic clutch
+ this blouse—oh, the colors!  (as seen in this post)
+ Gryffindor t-shirt for the Harry Potter lovers in your life (or for yourself…) (I just got this for my birthday!)   ;P
+ an inspirational print from this shop
+ striped jewelry roll
+ this bracelet… or this or this 
+ fabulous pocketwatch necklace
+ absolutely anything from here, please and thank you!
+ beautiful cowl
+ sweet little weekly planner

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See past wish lists here! :)

PS – Our wedding was featured over at Something Charming today!  Check it out!

Holiday Wish List!

Hey loves!  Just for your information, I’ll be posting wish list ideas weekly from now until Christmas!  I know, I know, it’s not quite Thanksgiving yet, one holiday at a time, blah blah blah… I just can’t help myself!  We can anticipate both holidays at the same time, can’t we? :) Besides, I am SO DONE with waiting ‘til the last minute to do holiday shopping.  I’m getting much of mine done early and online this year! 

These are just things I’ve found and loved around the web, and I thought you’d love them too. Maybe these lists will help you with ideas to write Santa about or gifts for friends! Here’s this week’s picks:

 

 

+ this sparkly glitter purse (perfect accessory for a New Year’s party!)
+ this fabulous scarf
+ this awesome necklace
+ these cozy boots (I’m wearing them in the photos at the end of this this post from last Thanksgiving!)
+ this sweet 8x10 print (“love is a book and a light to read it by”) 
+ these fuzzy moccasins (my favorite color is ash)
+ this lovely apron
+ this or this custom calligraphy stamp (for fancy return addresses on envelopes!) 
 

See last week’s wish list here.

More to come next week!

Coffee blate + wish list ideas

representin’ both Nikon and Canon

 

I’m a whole week late on my reporting, but last Sunday I had the honor of meeting Julie, a loyal sponsor and, now, friend in real life. :)  She was the sweetest and funniest, just as she seems on her blog.  Love it when that happens. 

What are you guys up to this Sunday afternoon?  I’ve been working on my letters to Santa this morning, and also burning some time on Pinterest. 

Here’s some awesome stuff on my wish lists this year, in case you’re looking for some ideas for your own!

Expecto Patronum print :)
My favorite luxury bubble bath
This scarf! And this one and this one!
This backpack
This gorg red jade necklace
This necklace too!
This aqua clutch
This salt & pepper shaker (sold out online, but hopefully it can be found in store?)
This iphone case
This wrap-around watch

If you’d like, I’ll continue posting wish-list items occasionally to give you guys ideas!  It’s always nice when someone else does the legwork. :)  Happy Sunday!