Christmas

It's really hard to believe that Christmas is here, especially when it's 75 in Nashville! As much as I love giving gifts at Christmas and making out my list for Christmas there are so many more things to celebrate this time of year. I am so blessed that I have a wonderful family to spend Christmas with and even more blessed to know the true meaning of Christmas, the birth of our Lord and Savior! I pray that each of you have a very Merry Christmas and enjoy the time you get with friends and family!

Ornaments

Every year several girl friends and I get together and have an ornament exchange. This is always a party I look forward to because it's a fun time to get together, eat yummy holiday food, and exchange ornaments! I put together some of my favorite ornaments this year. I have always wanted a white Christmas tree and am hoping that next year I will have a little white tree full of these beautiful ornaments!

All of these ornaments can be purchased through the following sites:

Pottery Barn   Westelm   Zgallerie   Ballard Design

Happy Holidays!

Stocking Stuffers

This weeks blog is all about stocking stuffers! The older my siblings and I have gotten the less BIG Christmas gifts we get since there are more small kids now. One thing I always love is getting my stocking on Christmas morning at my moms house! Here are some great ideas for guys and girls stockings. Get to stuffing them mom!!

Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Girls

Emi-Jay hair ties here $12.99,  Jcrew socks here $14,  Jcrew mittens here $32.50, Tweezerman nail file here $5,  Maybelline baby lips here $2.99, Bath & Body Works Hand lotion here $6, OPI nail polish here $9 or 2 for $15, Erin Condren stationary here $28, Pink Jewelry bottle stopper here $15.95

Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Guys

Fossil magnet wallet.money clip here $30, Volunteer Traditions bow ties here $50, iTunes giftcard here , Burts Beeswax lip balm here $3.30, Jcrew beenie here $40, Banana Republic boxers here $18.50, Lululemon no show socks here $14, urBeats by Dre earbuds here $99.95

Hope your stockings will be overflowing with gifts this Christmas!

Makeup Christmas Sets

So we are now exactly 3 weeks from Christmas Eve which means my Christmas shopping is in FULL FORCE! I love makeup sets and usually the good ones come out around Christmas time. I can always count on MAC for a good eye shadow pallet or Bare Minerals for a gloss set! Here are a couple makeup sets that are on my Christmas list this year! And MAC's "RIRI" Holiday set launches in 2 days so make sure to check out that collection!

Clockwise from the top:

1. The Showstopper set by Marc Jacobs purchase here for $89

2. Let's glow lovely by Benefit  purchase here for $50

3. Stroke of Midnight Eyes by MAC purchase here $39.50

4. Naked 3 Palette by Urban Decay purchase here for $52

5. Bring on the Night by Bare Minerals purchase here for $49

Personalized Christmas Gifts

Can you believe Christmas s only 4 weeks away! I cannot believe how quickly it has snuck up on us and how far behind in my Christmas shopping I am! I love to give gifts at Christmas and what better way to give a gift than to give a personalized gift! Im going to try to post every week until Christmas and give some of my "favorite things" gift ideas! This week is all about personalization!

1. Initial sweatshirt:

Old Navy $29.94

How cute is this sweater?! I love how many color options they have and clearly they offer every letter in the alphabet! This is a must give to someone this holiday season!

2. Gigi New York clutch or Iphone case:

Gigi New York Clutch: $110, iPhone case $30

Gigi New York items are everywhere right now so why not give one to a friend and get one for yourself! I know that iPhone case is on my Christmas list (hint hint Ryan) You can personalize almost everything on their website so make sure to check them out!

3. Personalized Jewelry:

              Diana Warner Stamp Necklace $58            James Michelle Bracelet $48

I love Diana Warners personalized stamp style necklaces! I got one as a birthday gift from my husband several years ago and wear it all the time! Such a cute piece to wear as an everyday necklace. My newest personalized jewelry obsession is James Michelle! Her items are so unique and perfect for every occasion! Her bar bracelets and necklaces can be personalized with a name or just a single initial!

4. Personalized Pet Painting:

Off The Wall Painting $150+

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the idea of getting a personalized painted picture of your pets! My childhood best friend just started this company and is doing amazing paintings of "mans best friend!" What a neat gift to give to someone who adores their pet! Make sure to check out all of her art work!

Hope these gifts ideas get you off to a great start on your gift giving! Happy Holidays and many more ideas to come so make sure to check back :)

1 year of marriage

So oh my gosh where has this year gone! I can't even begin to describe what a wonderful 1st year of marriage we have had! Lots of travel, friends, and family time. We celebrated our 1 year with a long weekend in Key West! Here's to one year and many many more to come!!

Fall Favs

Fall Favs!

Ok so I have been very MIA lately but one thing that I get really excited about is FALL!! I love boots, scarves, sweaters, and spiced cider! That being said I'm still holding on to a few more weeks of pool time but looking forward to the fall attire! I've picked a few fall favs and must haves for every closet. These items can be paired with so many items and worn different ways. Hope you enjoy!

Boots:

               Victorias Secret                                                                Frye Melissa Button

The Victorias Secret boots have great reviews and are only $98 so you could get multiple colors! However the Frye boots are by far my favorite at $348 it's definitely a bigger purchase. I cannot wait to put these on with skinny jeans and a chunky scarf! I am so excited about these new boots!

Plaid button up:

                     Jcrew Factory                                                                                Old Navy

Love plaid and it always makes me think of fall and bon fires! These shirts are very similar, the Jcrew one is $54 and Old navy around $25. You can wear them with jeans or tuck them into a cute fall skirt! Love them both!

Black Skinny Jeans:

                                                                                                 

           Gap                                                                        7 For all Mankind

Black Jeans or riding pants can be worn interchangeably but if you are wearing a shorter top I suggest jeans. I see too many girls with tight riding pants and short tops and lets face it, unless you look like Jennifer Aniston you probably should wear more material haha! I just bought these Gap jeans today for 30% off and they fit great and for $50 on sale I'll take it! The 7's fit well too but stretch out a lot and at $178 you want to make sure they fit your body before purchasing!

Utility Jacket:

             Urban Outfitters                                                                                        ASOS

The utility jackets are everywhere! I have seen them in so many magazines and on tons of sites. It's a more masculine look but can be glammed up with some jewels and heels! Both of these jackets are very reasonable Urban Outfitters at $54 and ASOS on sale for $35! Also look for the utility vest, it's so cute layered with dresses or tops!

Scarves:

                 Nordstrom                                                                                       Amazon

A chunky scarf is something everyone should own, no matter what color they are all great! I especially like the infinity scarves because they are easy to wear and throw on. Plus you don't have to deal with the hassle of getting it to lay right, however it falls is perfect! Nordstrom offers that scarf in lots of colors and only $28 as well as the $19 one from Amazon (plus amazon prime is 2 day free shipping!!)

Happy Fall shopping :)