HOLIDAY I N S P I R A T I O N

well my tree is up and it's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. I still have to make a wreath for my front door. I just have too many ideas and can't figure what I want to do more. I do like the white pine cone wreath shown below. I just love all these creative ideas for holiday decorating from Living Etc.

happy holiday decorating

MIX + MINGLE

i have jingle bell rock stuck in my head. What can I say, tis' the season! Did everyone get out their holiday decor this weekend asap?! I did. Minus the tree, but that will be going up next week. The holiday spirit is in full effect. I didn't get all the DIY holiday stuff done I wanted to, but it's looking real festive.

 

I like simple -not too fussy decor. I decided that my giraffe was the perfect stocking hanger. It's hard to see but my nephew made a snowman from foam pieces for me a few Christmas' ago, so I framed it with some natural paper backing and it looks great on the tv chest. I spray painted small pumpkins that I had left over from halloween/fall decor white & gold and now they are holiday festive! I also spray painted some pinecones white w/ a glimmer of gold, they turned out great.

My lil birch tree that usually sits on my desk looks nice on the mantle with some small ornaments on it.

INSPIRED BY NATURE

west Elm read my mind on holiday decor. I like simple modern decor. What type of holiday decor is in your home? I plan on decorating for Christmas this weekend and can't wait.

  I have a few holiday DIY projects this weekend which include:

+gold pinecones {spray paint the ones I have//maybe with a touch of white too}

+newspaper wreath {the idea is in my head....so hopefully I can make it happen}

+twine & clothespins {for displaying holiday cards}

Happy Thanksgiving

xo

CINCO DE MAYO

Good Morning Sunshine.

Is'nt this just a lovely bed?

Happy Cindo De Mayo!

 How will you be celebrating Cinco De Mayo {the american holiday} ?

I'm working all day...but tonight I will be making tostadas and guacamole for me and my guy! Then we will be cheering on the Phoenix Suns as they whip some SPURS booty.  

Have a beautiful day!

*via: candycolored buddha; tostada; martha;

M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S

Only 4 more DAYS, I can't beleive it. I am still trying to shake off this sickness which isn't easy to do when your pulling your hair out so busy! I did get my holiday cards out in plenty of time, filled with a holiday picture of my CUTE Furry babies. Awwww. :)

I am going to be checking out early this week....have a little mini road trip planned with my guy! His Bday is Christmas Eve, and he is a die hard snowboarding maniac. So Wednesday morning REALLY early {still dark} we are heading out

 to Big Bear, CA for some  S N O W B O A R D I N G!

Going to RIDE all day Wednesday stay the night, then RIDE Christmas Eve a 1/2 day. Drive home and be home in time for late dinner at his parents for his Bday!

Merry Christmas Lovelies!

Rockin Around The Christmas Tree

Tis the season to be jOLLY.

What pretty Holiday INSPIRATION I found at Living Etc.

You could find me right here on the lovely pillows sippin champagne!

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

Shopping for the perfect HOLIDAY gifts? Aren't we all! I have put together some great ideas that I hope INSPIRE your gift giving this year. You can still give fabulous gifts for reasonable prices. YES you can!

Happy HOLIDAY Shopping!

1. Glass Candle Holders $8 each from West Elm 2. FEED Organic Cotton Bag $25 {proceeds benefit Rwandan Schools} from Whole Foods 3. Slippers $34.50 from Victoria Secret 4. Recycle Bone $12 by Branch Home 5. Sketchbook  $9.95 at Metropolitan Museum of Art 6. Organic Cotton Throw $39 from West Elm 7. Audobon Soda Bottle Bird Feeder $15 at DWR 8. Crocadile Pencil Set $27/set at Dransfield and Ross 9. Voluspa Candle $18 at Anthropologie 10. Hello Love Art Print $5.50 at My Etsy Shop

3 More Days

I don't know about you, but I can hardly wait for Thanksgiving. I LOVE food. Like REALLY REALLY Love food. Stuffing, turkey, sweet potatoes here I come! yum. This year I am making hot artichoke dip {yum} to take to my bf parents and  fresh coleslaw to bring to my parents (everyone already is making the traditional sides, so I had to be creative) . My bf is baking 2 apple pies, one for his parents and one for mine. I can hardly wait to start the cooking!

{food network}

What are you baking for Thanksgiving?