Fashion, Design, & DIY
One of my favorite family traditions is our Christmas eve lights tour. We all bundle into the car once it gets good and dark to drive around the city. We slowly wind through the most beautiful neighborhoods and around the lakes to enjoy the twinkle, the sparkle, and the peace. No doubt I will continue this tradition when I start a family [...read more]
Need a quick last minute gift tag idea? Heres one! Easy, fast and pretty darn stylish. 1. Gather your paint samples. Look for colors with festive names. I chose Behr’s Sugar Cookie, Candy Cane Red, Pine Green, Winter Snow, Log Cabin, Douglas Fir and Snowfall White. 2. Cut your paint chips. 3. Cut plain white paper backing to cover [...read more]
Take a breath… smell the rich scent of pine, watch as snow settles on still green boughs, celebrate natures elegant simplicity in winter. Part of what makes the holidays so special is the change in season. Bring the beautiful outdoors in with “A Green Christmas”, part 3 of my christmas style mood board mini series. Subtle, sophisticated and oh so [...read more]
Be elated! Its not too late to send a jolly e card! Te he. Check out these delightful (and free!) holiday send-ables. Anthropologie is once again offering free cards on their site. This year featuring their holiday ornaments and decor in charming stop motion. They are of the indie variety, perfect for your bestie, but still have enough class and sparkle for your mom. [...read more]
Ooooo coozzzzy. My favorite. Warm coco, fluffy blankets, twinkle lights and the cutest pajamas for nights by the fire. Here is part two of my christmas style mood board mini series: “A Cozy Christmas”. A chance to include peaceful pastels and weathered wood for a break from the razzle dazzle. A little vintage. A little whimsical. A little wonderful, no? [...read more]
Like I said before, I have a pretty cemented classic christmas palate. I like deep shades of red and green, a whole lot of white, some fuzzy felt and a little sparkle. That being said, I am loving all the emerging holiday styles out there. I have so much fun admiring all the variety and interpretations and I know you [...read more]
Last, but so not least, part 3 of the Aflutter 2011 gift guide. A lovely collection of potential presents for all the ladies on your list, and all under $40. Enjoy! 9. PostCarden: The perfect thing for your long distance loved one. Send them this charming fold out village and let them watch a garden grow! $16 10. Bunny Love [...read more]
I have to admit I’m feeling quite proud of myself at this moment. I have crafted up 40ft of garland and 6 ornaments for $4. Thats right $4. This is the first year I have had my own place to really decorate as I choose, so I was excited to add some holiday cheer and try out my own style. [...read more]
Welcome to part two! 4 more glorious gifts for your gal pals, sisters and mothers this year. And of course, oh so thrifty, no gifts over 40$! 5. Anthro Apron: What every girl wants; a cute apron to wear as we serve the take out ;) $32 6. Stationary: Absolutely adorable cards and envelopes for the last minute card, special note or [...read more]
Well that week went by fast, didn’t it? It just flew by for me. I can’t believe that a week ago I was snuggled in my parents house back in Minnesota feasting on Thanksgiving leftovers and feeling the family love. Unsurprisingly my long weekend back in the midwest was totally unproductive, unless you consider deep, kitten-attack-free sleep and therapeutic pie eating productive [...read more]
