Friday, December 4, 2015

Five on Friday

1 /// Did you see that I'm hosting a giveaway this week?  I'm gifting one reader some of my favorite things!

2 /// I'm also a part of another awesome giveaway right now.  It's Christina's blogiversary, and I've teamed up with her and a few more of my favorite bloggers to give away a Lilly Pulitzer gift set and gift card.

3 /// I've had so much fun experimenting with all of my recent purchases from Pamela's Sephora giveaway (and all the freebies!).  I have a little money left and need a new set of brushes - any suggestions?

4 /// It was fun to feel a little famous this week on Twitter and get 250+ favorites and retweets.  I screenshotted and tweeted this awesome snap with Grumpy Cat and Star Wars.  Grumpy promptly followed me and shared my tweet!

5 /// Speaking of Star Wars, has anyone tried the Google Star Wars collaboration?  I chose the light side, and check out what I drive around now when I use navigation!
  • How was your week? 
  • Anyone have anything fun planned for the weekend?

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

A few of my favorite things

Cue Julie Andrews and her bright copper kettles... As you might have noticed, there's a bit of a common theme this week around my little blog.  I am officially feeling the Christmas spirit.  If you didn't see my post yesterday with my wish list for Santa, here's the link.  In cnjunction this year, I decided to share a few of my own current favorite things, in case you might be looking for additions to add to your list to Santa.  


Marlow from Sole Society: I purchased this bag in oxblood last month, and unfortunately, that one is no longer available, but grey color is also fantastic.  I use this bag for work, blogging events, and just to go shopping.  It has a ton of pockets and fits my DSLR so perfectly.

Bath & Body Works candles: Their scents are amazing!  Lately, we've been burning Winter Candy Apple, Cinnamon Caramel Swirl, Champagne Toast, and I love that even after the candle is blown out, the candle is still fragrant for hours.

Urban Decay Naked Smoky: I recently won Pamela's Sephora giveaway, and I picked up this and a few other splurges for myself.  This has not disappointed and I just love all the smoky neutrals.

Starbucks: Like every other blogger out there, I have all the heart eyes for red cups and holiday drinks, but this year, I am also loving these adorable little ornaments (hearts and confetti).  Plus, Starbucks gift cards are always my gifts of choice for sweet neighbors who take in our packages while we're gone and the maintenance staff here at our apartment.

Star Wars: The Complete Saga: Mike and I are so excited for The Force Awakens and recently we purchased the first 7 movies on Blu-Ray, and we're on our second way through.  This would be the perfect gift for any Star Wars geek.

LL Bean Wicked Good Moccasins: Anyone in your life will love these slippers.  They are ridiculously comfortable and even come in a men's version.  Plus, they have a rubber outsole, so totally acceptable to wear them out and about!

Kendra Scott Rayne Necklace: I got one of these in white pearl this fall, and I wear it with everything!  What's a better combination than Kendra Scott + statement necklace + a tassel?  It comes in over 30 colors, too.

Ghiradelli Dark Peppermint Bark: Stocking stuffer alert!  This stuff is my favorite candy of the holiday season.

Essie 2015 Holiday Gift Set: I love these sets that Essie puts our every year, and the colors they chose this year are great.  Cocktail Bling is my favorite gray, and every holiday outfit needs a red polish like A-List.

S'well bottle: I've had one of these for a few months and cannot get enough of it.  It really does keep my drinks cold all day.  We also gave these away at my event a couple of weeks back, and everyone loved them.  I was so excited to be gifted an extra, and that gave me the start of a great idea...

And now, that brings me to the best part of this post: a giveaway!
To spread the wealth around a bit, I've decided to share a few of these favorites with y'all.  One lucky reader will receive all of these gifts: a silver lining S'well bottle, Urban Decay Naked Smoky palette, Winter Candy Apple Bath & Body Works candle, and Ghiradelli chocolate.
I thought this would be a fun way to thank all of you for following along over the past couple of years.  Good luck!
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Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Christmas Wish List

Oh, December, I'm so happy to see you again!  How could I not be when everything is decorated for Christmas AND it's supposed to be close to 80 degrees here in Charleston today?!  During the Thanksgiving weekend, I started compiling my wish list for Santa this year.  I decided to go with a few little themes and mixed in some practical with some dream gifts.  I really love putting together these lists, even just to look back on from year to year.  Here are my 2013 and 2014 lists.  Things haven't changed too much in two years!
Decorating our bedroom: We recently purchased this fantastic duvet from IKEA and some cranberry-colored sheets from Target.  I hope to make the room feel more home-y, and my plan is to change the sheet color each season, so I loved these silver and gray-scale accents: striped bookends, mid-century flared vase, silver globe, botanical jewelry trees, and tall Mercury glass bottle vase.

Blogging goals: I really want to improve my photography next year, and I promised myself I will take a photography class in 2016.  With some help from Allison, I finally narrowed it down: 18-135 mm and 24-105 mm.

Pretty things: Helloooo, dream gifts.  I've recently become enamored with rose gold, and just love this sculpted crescent Tacori ring and Cooper Rose Gold-tone Tortoise watch. Plus, no blogger can have too much Kendra Scott: Skylar green earrings and Dee black pearl earrings.

Comfort: While getting more into makeup and fashion was fun this year, I am still someone who loves to be comfortable.  These monogrammed Converses with mTd would be adorable, and everyone needs some new Christmas jammies: J. Crew flannel pants and set.
  • What's on your Christmas list this year?
  • Did you buy anything fun yesterday during Cyber Monday?
Hint hint: make sure you check back tomorrow for another post with a few things to add to your own Christmas list this year.  There will be a little something for y'all, too!

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