Fashion, Design, & DIY
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]
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]
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]
Don’t get me wrong, I love getting presents. But as I have gotten older one of my favorite things about the holidays is the planning and prepping of the best gifts for each special person. I adore the surprise and anticipation. And the shopping of course… Tada, I’ve done a little for you! Here is part one of a special Sarah [...read more]
